Italian Cookery: Risotto, pasta e polpette

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Course code: CM10

Learn how to make the perfect Risotto with mushrooms and Risotto alla milanese (saffron). Pasta alla Norma (with aubergines and salted ricotta) Pasta alla carbonara (eggs and pancetta), and Polpette (meatballs) in Sicilian style with caponata (vegetables)

when: From 07 Mar 2026
Sat 11:00-15:00 One day
Tutor: Marika Parisi

where

Stoke Lodge

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN

fees

full fee for this course £70.00, concession fee £50.00

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

In this course you will learn how to cook delicious risotto and different types of sauce for pasta, made the authentic way.

This class is hands-on. First I will do a demonstration then it's your turn; you will be making your own risotto with saffron, risotto Milanese (risotto with mushrooms), pasta alla Norma (salsa and aubergines, and salted ricotta), pasta alla Carbonara (eggs and pancetta) and meatballs in Sicilian style with caponata (vegetables)

What can students expect?

In this session you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself into Italian cuisine. Learn from an Italian native how to cook some famous first Italian courses. You will learn some basic seasoning for pasta and risotto. A secret for a delicious meatballs with a Sicilian side (caponata) 

Basically I will do a general demonstration but you will prepare the dishes following my directions.

Late starters allowed?

No

Previous experience required?

No

What is the progression route?

Joining other one day cookery courses

Are there any extra costs?

No

What should students bring?

Several containers to take home the dishes home they have cooked

Teaching method/style?

Mixture of demonstration and hand-on practice. Learners will eat for lunch and / or take home what they have made in the session

Refunds and cancellations

Course Cancellations by Us 

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If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full. 
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We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased. 
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Cancellations by You 

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If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee. 
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If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued. 
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Transfers 

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Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date. 
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A 10% transfer fee applies. 
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Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge. 
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Illness and Absence 

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No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health. 
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How Refunds Are Issued 

Refunds are returned via the original payment method: 

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Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used. 
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Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office. 
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Online Course Access 

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Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins. 
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No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer. 
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