Discover Chicca's Cooking Club!

Live Online Italian Cooking Classes since 2020 - Cook With Me From Bolgheri, Tuscany!



Cook with me – Join interactive Zoom classes from your kitchen on 6 Saturdays.

Learn new recipes Master seasonal, fresh ingredients and authentic Italian dishes.

Make healthy meals – Enjoy Mediterranean-style recipes your loved ones will love.

Members-only video library Free access to 100+ past classes to watch on demand.

Ingredient Tips – Easily adapt recipes to vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.



Get access to 6 live online Italian cooking classes and 100+ on-demand video lessons

Registration is open only from August 1-15, 2025. Sign up now, join our community!

Next season: August – November 2025

August 23 – Zucchini and Potato Frittata
Creamy, rustic, and topped with zucchini blossoms—this summery dish shines at brunch, picnics, or light dinners.

September 6 – Handmade Fettuccine & Three Tomato Sauce
Fresh fettuccine with a rich triple tomato sauce, basil, and mozzarella—easy, tasty, and full of classic Italian flavor.

October 11 – Handmade Focaccia di Recco
Crispy, cheesy Ligurian focaccia with no yeast or rise time—just stretch, fill, and bake for a golden, bubbly, savory treat.

October 25 – Baked Spinach Semolina Gnocchi
Spinach adds color and flavor to this baked semolina gnocchi—creamy inside, crisp on top, and perfect for a cozy meal.

November 8 – Biscotti Occhio di Bue – Ox Eye Cookies
Make classic Italian cookies with buttery shortcrust, jam filling, and sugar dust—simple, nostalgic, perfect for gifting.

November 22 – Insalata Russa – Russian Salad
A colorful Italian holiday salad with tender veggies and silky homemade mayo—easy and perfect for any festive table.

Classes are on Saturdays and start 🇺🇸 10:30 AM PT – 1:30 PM ET | 🇬🇧 6:30 PM UK | 🇮🇹 7:30 PM Italy and go for 60-90 minutes.


Each recipe is easy to follow and comes with a detailed shopping list.
Enjoy wine pairings by our member Linda Lawless of My Somm Friend.
We’ll email you precise prep instructions before class and a Zoom link.
Video recording will be sent after class to cook or watch anytime later.






Ciao, I’m Chicca. I’m here to make Italian cooking simple for you!

✔︎ Learn authentic Italian recipes 
✔︎ Join my live classes from Tuscany
✔︎ Cook more seasonal vegetables 
✔︎ Be part of our joyful community

What our members are saying...

  • "Chicca’s Cooking Club has been a delightful experience. The recipes Chicca guides us through via Zoom from her Tuscan farmhouse are simple and easy to prepare! I would never have attempted to make gnocchi without her guidance. Now I feel confident to make it for my family. An afternoon spent cooking with Chicca always leads to a great day ~ and an outstanding meal!"
    - Deb

    Deb, Founding Member
    A delightful experience
  • "Lively, personable Chicca gave a fun online cooking experience using fresh, simple ingredients. You realize that the very best of Italian cooking is the fresh, simple ingredients prepared in a simple way. Chicca gave us a wonderful virtual tour of her home, garden and kitchen and we can't wait to go visit her in person! Grazie for the delicious recipe and the amazing , virtual Tuscan sunset!!"
    2busy2work

    2busy2work
    Virtual Tuscany, almost like you were there
  • "My friend and I made Saturday’s recipe last night here in Scottsdale AZ, and it turned out fabulous! The semolina dough was the perfect texture and making the pasta was a delight. The sauce was simple and delicious. I had no idea I could make something this delightful. Thank you Chicca!!"
    - Sally

    Sally
    Fabulous and delightful!
  • "Chicca’s online cooking classes are excellent! I have taken in-person & online cooking classes in several countries including Morocco, France, Italy, and Ireland. Her style of Tuscan cooking is healthy, fresh, and very satisfying. Her Pasta e Fagioli recipe is by far the best I have ever made. Her classes are easy to follow and the recipes are concise and clear. I love her gnocchi class... yum!"
    Cynthia E

    Cynthia E
    Chicca’s Tuscan Yum
  • "I love everything about this class - the prep, the zoom connection to everyone, seeing Chicca’s amazing garden and watching her easy and expert way in the kitchen! Eating the food after class is also pretty wonderful."
    - Debbie

    Debbie
    I love everything about this class
  • "Chicca’s classes are so much fun! It’s a wonderful way to learn and have an exceptional meal. I have used all the recipes more than once already."

    Founding Member
    I've used all the recipes again
  • "Chicca's Cooking Club is the highlight of my weekend! I love cooking something new, learning new skills in the kitchen, and being around Chicca's infectious energy!"

    Founding Member
    Highlight of my weekends
  • "I love getting some Italian feel at home now that I have not travelled there yet this year! And I very much like Chicca's recipes and love for veggies and clean eating like myself."

    Founding Member
    Next best thing to visiting Italy

What's in your membership?


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4-Month Membership – Join Our Community of Happy Cooks

Connect with Chicca’s Cooking Club members, a global community of passionate home cooks, as we share a joyful time learning about Italian cuisine, wine and culture together.

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6 Live Online hands-on Cooking Classes from Tuscany 

Cook with Chicca on six Saturdays around US lunchtime via Zoom. Each class lasts 60-90 minutes, starting at 🇺🇸 10:30am PT – 1:30pm ET | 🇬🇧 6:30pm UK | 🇮🇹 7:30pm Italy.
You’ll have plenty of time to learn, cook, and enjoy each dish.

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Miss a Saturday Class? Cook with the Replay!

If you miss a Saturday class, you’ll receive the video recording in your inbox 24 hours later to cook at your convenience.

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Video Library: Access to 100+ Cooking Lessons Covering Italian Classics

Get free access to our members-only video library, featuring past classes and quick cooking tips—tastier than Netflix! Watch your favorites anytime, including:
✔︎ Four variations of Tiramisù
✔︎ 3 iconic Spaghetti recipes: Cacio e Pepe, Puttanesca, and Spaghetti alla Carbonara
✔︎ Several Homemade Ravioli, Creamy Risotto and Classic Italian Meatball recipes


And... there's more!

As a Chicca’s Cooking Club member, you’ll also enjoy:


✔︎ Connecting with me in Tuscany, and my fantastic team.
✔︎ Everyone in your home can join our classes—make it a party!
✔︎ Master healthy seasonal recipes and discover authentic Italian dishes.
✔︎ Member’s special discounts on specialty foods, cookware and more.
✔︎ Exclusive private Facebook group: share notes and photos after class (optional).
✔︎ Getting my insights for your next trip to Italy and come to visit us in Tuscany.

Registration only opens for a limited time each season, don't miss it!

Sign up to become a member by August 15, 2025



Join Chicca’s Cooking Club – Live from Tuscany!

$149 /per Season
(4 Months – 6 New Italian Lessons – Access to 100+ past classes)

• 4-month membership in a global, joyful community
• 6 cooking live interactive lessons via Zoom—ask questions in real-time
• Cook with me from your kitchen and invite family and friends!
• Replay videos on demand—enjoy missed live classes anytime
• Curated wine pairings for each recipe by My Somm friend
•  100+ past classes, recipes, and cooking tips in our exclusive video library
• Discounts on specialty foods, cookware and moreonly for members
A new friend in Tuscany to visit and cook with!

NEXT SEASON AUGUST 1 – NOVEMBER 30, 2025 




Frequently Asked Questions


About the seasonal Club membership

When are the live cooking classes held?
Online classes will be on Saturdays around lunch time in the United States, dinner time in Italy.
Dates for our next season’s classes are: August 23, September 6, October 11 and 25, November 8 and 22.

What time will the classes be?
Our schedule allows for mainland U.S. time zones to participate around lunch time, while it’s evening in Italy.
Classes go for 60-90 minutes and start 🇺🇸 10:30am PT – 1:30pm ET | 🇬🇧 6:30pm UK | 🇮🇹 7:30pm Italy

When will I know what ingredients to purchase for the classes?
The full recipe and list of ingredients for each class are already published on the Members page, so you can start to prepare for future classes as soon as you enroll. You will also receive three reminder emails with precise prep instructions, a shopping list and Zoom link starting one week before each class.

What if I miss a live cooking class or have to leave early?
Members will have access to video recordings of each class. That way you can watch the replay whenever is most convenient for you.

How does it work? Do I need a special program to participate in the membership?
Cooking classes will be held on Zoom. This requires a quick and easy download, but you do not need a special Zoom account to participate.
The video lessons library, recipes, and live class information for the Club will be hosted on this website. Members will have a username and password to access these private webpages.
The best way to interact with Chicca throughout the week will be through the Club’s exclusive Facebook group (optional). Important Club communications will also be sent out by email.

Will the classes be taught in English?
Yes. Chicca teaches in English and co-host, Denise, will facilitate in English.

How much is the membership and what does it cover?
Membership is $149 for the season, a little more than $1 a day! A season covers 4 months. It includes six live cooking classes, plus access to our exclusive online community, new class replay videos, 100+ past class replays, and a growing library of recipes and cooking tips.

Is membership paid monthly?
Membership is paid up front for each season, and a season covers four months. You pay once when you sign up (August 1-15) and enjoy your membership access through the end of November 2025. The next season’s payment would be made December 1, if you wish to continue your membership.

Can I just sign up for individual classes instead?
Yes, tickets to join live classes will be sold a la carte. Classes will be $37 per device, per class.
By purchasing the membership, you can save 35% on new classes, plus take advantage of the additional benefits of being a Club member (including access to all class replays from past seasons).

Can I sign up for the Cooking Club after registration is closed?
Registration for the membership closes at the end of day on August 15, 2025. We don‘t allow new members to join in the middle of a season, but don‘t worry! You can still participate in our classes – you can purchase them à la carteWe will open doors to the next season of the Club on December 1, 2025, we are looking forward to welcoming new members.

Can I get a refund?
We do offer full refunds if you decide the membership is not for you before the first cooking class of the season. Feel free to take a look around the members-only webpages, the Facebook community, and even watch last season’s classes during this time. Once classes are underway, your membership becomes non-refundable.

Why choose our classes?

● After five years of live cooking classes, we’ve created a truly unique and immersive way to cook together.

● I believe cooking should be live, interactive, and hands-on—because the best way to learn how to cook is by cooking! My team and I are dedicated to answer all your questions in real-time, you’ll never feel alone.

● Our classes use multiple cameras to capture every detail from different angles, so it feels like you’re right here in my kitchen, cooking alongside me.

● With years of experience, I ensure every recipe is tested to perfection, so they always work. Try to believe it!

● With our members-only library of 100+ Italian recipes, featuring step-by-step video replays, you can learn at your own pace and perfect every dish…we have four variations of Tiramisù!

Can I join an individual class?

Can I sign up for individual classes if I’m not a Club member?
Once membership registration is closed, you can purchase individual classes. Registration to join live classes will be sold a la carte. Classes are $37 per household/device.
Purchasing a membership offers a significant price reduction when enrolling in classes as a bundle.

When are live cooking classes held?
Online classes will be on Saturdays, around lunch time in the United States, dinner time in Italy.
Dates for our next season’s classes are: September 6, October 11 and 25, November 8 and 22 . 

What time will the classes be?
Our schedule allows for mainland U.S. time zones to participate around lunch time, while it’s evening in Italy.
Classes go for 60-90 minutes and start 🇺🇸 10:30am PT – 1:30pm ET | 🇬🇧 6:30pm UK | 🇮🇹 7:30pm Italy

When will I know what ingredients to purchase for the classes?
The full recipe and list of ingredients for each class are already published on each Class page, so you can start to prepare for future classes as soon as you enroll. You will also receive a shopping list by email about one week in advance, with a reminder the day before class.

When is the latest I can enroll in a class?
Enrollment will stay open until the last minute. However, for the best experience, we recommend enrolling at least 24 hours in advance – and even further in advance if you need extra time to shop for ingredients. Additionally, important instructions will be sent out the day before each class.

What if I miss a live cooking class or have to leave early?
Participants will have access to video recordings of any class they purchase. That way you can watch the replay and cook whenever is most convenient for you.

How does it work? Do I need a special program to participate in a class?
Cooking classes will be held on Zoom. This requires a quick and easy download, but you do not need a special Zoom account to participate (we’ll send all the instructions on how to use Zoom if you register for a class). Class information and video replays will be hosted on this website. You will set up a password to access your class page when you enroll.
*Important, class communications will be sent out via email.

Who we are: a tiny international team!

Chicca’s Cooking Club is a small international business that operates between Tuscany – Italy and the US.

🇮🇹 I’m Chicca from Tuscany, an architect by trade, a enthusiastic home cook and recipe writer by passion. I teach Italian cuisine both in-person and online from my farmhouse located on The Wine Road that leads to Bolgheri.

🇫🇷 I work with Arnaud, my French husband and creative mind behind all the photos and videos.

🇺🇸 We partner with Denise, from Portland-Oregon, my trusted co-host for the online classes and business manager.

If you want to master Italian cuisine, have access to an exclusive collection of recipes and videos while becoming a part of our joyful community of cooks, please consider to become a member of Chicca’s Cooking Club. Grazie!


I'm here to make Italian cooking simple for you!




Meet Chicca's Cooking Club Team



Chicca Maione
Owner & Founder

Chicca is your food enthusiast Italian friend and teacher! With over 20 years experience teaching cooking classes, she loves to share her knowledge about home cooking from her family heritage. She’ll help you build skills to cook delicious meals in your own kitchen while bringing to life the culture of Tuscany.

About me

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Arnaud Bachelard
Copywriter & Photographer

Arnaud, a guy of many passions and talents, is the gentleman behind the camera. Born in France, he traveled across the world and now lives with Chicca in Tuscany. He’s the creator of all the pictures and handles the camera during online classes, capturing every little detail of the cooking process for you.

Arnaud

Denise Ransome
Partner & Co-host

Denise is our co-host and event manager. She owns her own creative retreat space in Oregon and is a seasoned project manager. She has cooked with Chicca in her kitchen in  Tuscany. This gives her first-hand knowledge to help create an incredible cooking experience for our cooking community.

Denise

Jedd & Michelle Chang
Co-Founders

Jedd and Michelle are co-founders and former class co-hosts. As a nomadic couple, they are passionate about cross-cultural exchange. Pros at running events online and offline, they have lived and worked with Chicca for several months, assisting with her classes and cooking vacations in Tuscany.

J&M

Questions or concerns?
Contact club@cookingintuscany.cc