Let Us Bring Italy to You

Cooking with Culture is the only authentic Italian cooking and culture school in Alabama, founded and owned by true Italians. Come, eat, drink, have fun the Italian way!

We offer classes in Italian cooking & culture, language and cocktails as well as wine dinners, private cooking parties, murder mystery dinners and more.

Our approach is very unique as we not only teach you how to cook delicious, healthy and authentic Italian meals but you will also learn the culture and history behind each dish.

We bring you the real Italian convivial spirit and atmosphere without the airfare!

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About Us

We are a professor and a chef who have combined both of our talents driven by our love for Italy. Our passion lies in educating people to eat and live according to the most wholesome and authentic Italian traditions. We mix Italian cooking, culture, history, lifestyle and language to gift you moments filled with food, fun, laughter, knowledge and happy memories!

Upcoming Events

Italian Seafood Wine Dinner (Cena di Pesce)

Thu, Oct 22

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Oct 22, 6:30 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Naughty Halloween Puttanesca Party

Thu, Oct 29

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Oct 29, 6:30 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226

Homemade Lasagna Class

Sat, Nov 07

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Nov 07, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Wine & Dine: Homemade Mozzarella

Thu, Nov 12

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Nov 12, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Sip N Taste: Pastor Tacos

Wed, Nov 18

Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila

Nov 18, 6:30 PM

Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila, 616 Preserve Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Tuscan Steak Wine Dinner

Thu, Nov 19

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Nov 19, 6:30 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Wine & Dine: Limoncello & Olive Oil Class

Sun, Nov 22

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Nov 22, 6:30 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226

Wine & Dine: Tiramisu

Tue, Nov 24

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Nov 24, 6:30 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Homemade Gnocchi Class

Sun, Nov 29

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Nov 29, 2:00 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Cooking Classes E-Gift Card(s)

Time is TBD

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Time is TBD

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Get in touch with us!

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