Cook with me in my Tuscan kitchen!

When are the live cooking classes held?
Live cooking classes are held on Saturdays, around lunchtime in the United States and dinner time here in Italy.
Dates for our next season’s classes are: August 22, September 5, October 3, November 21.

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 last approximately 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 available 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 don’t have exactly the same ingredients?
Before each class, we share ingredient substitutions whenever possible and are happy to answer questions during the live class.

I’m a beginner. Are the classes suitable for me?
Absolutely. Most of our members are enthusiastic home cooks rather than professional chefs. Every recipe is taught step by step, and you’ll be able to ask questions throughout the live class.

What if I miss a live cooking class or have to leave early?
No problem! You’ll receive the replay after every class, so you can cook whenever it suits 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 paid 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 $129 for the season for the four-month season. It includes four live cooking classes, plus access to our exclusive online community, new class replay videos, 120+ 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 2026. 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.
Membership costs less than purchasing four classes individually, and also includes unlimited access to our members-only video library.

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, 2026. 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 carte! We’ll  reopen registration for the next season on December 1, 2026.

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.

● We’ve spent the past six years refining a unique way to cook together online. Our classes are live, interactive, and hands-on, so you’ll cook every recipe right alongside me.

● 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. Denise joins us live from Oregon to welcome everyone and make sure no one gets left behind. Paolo joins us from the UK to answer questions in the chat and share his knowledge of Italian food traditions. Around here, we call him the Ingredient Professor.

● Arnaud works behind the scenes, and in our classes we 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, before we teach it live, so you can cook with confidence.

● With our members-only library of 120+ 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 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: August 22, September 5, October 3, and November 21. 

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.

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.

🇬🇧 And there’s also Paolo from Italy but based in the UK, our chat wizzard & ingredients professor during the live classes.

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!