ACCADEMIA DI CUCINA ITALIANA
Hi, my name is Gioia Tiozzo, I was born and bred in Venice, Italy.
I am a psychologist specializing in nutrition and a professional cooking instructor with over 20 years of experience.
I teach people to cook typical Italian dishes, in Venice and online.
In 2022, I founded Accademia di Cucina Italiana, an e-learning platform that helps people learn how to cook from the comfort of their homes. I also organize cooking classes in Venice.
Hands-on cooking classes, at a Venetian lady’s home.
Learn from your kitchen, at your own pace. Stream anytime, anywhere.
Learn how to master pasta with me, in my Venetian apartment.
Join my comprehensive pasta-making class for a fun, hands-on experience in a relaxed family atmosphere. You will master flour selection, pasta shaping, sauce making, and how to use a basic pasta machine like a pro. It’s easier than you may think. Read more…
Accademia di Cucina Italiana was mentioned in the New York Times
I am thrilled to be featured in the New York Times as one of the five best cooking classes to take in Italy. Read the whole article by Ingrid K. Williams to find out why you should book a cooking class with Accademia di Cucina Italiana where you can learn from Gioia Tiozzo. Read the article in the New York Times about cooking classes in Venice.
Vegan ( or Gluten-free) in Venice
The idea for Accademia di Cucina Italiana began 11 years ago when Gioia Tiozzo wanted to improve her English and decided to invite visitors into her apartment in Venice’s Dorsoduro district for cooking lessons. A trained psychologist with a specialization in nutrition, Ms. Tiozzo offers private classes that can be tailored to dietary needs. “I can organize any kind of classes, even if people have diet restrictions, especially those who follow a gluten-free diet but still want to enjoy a pasta class,” she said. “And I have an increasing number of people who want a vegan class.” The three-hour classes begin with cappuccino and Venetian cookies in her apartment while the menu is decided. “It’s usually something related to the seasonal produce,” she said. “In the Veneto area, we are very well known for the way we cook rice,” so often there will be a traditional Venetian fish risotto. “I can also share everything I know about my city,” she said. “I was born in Venice, I’m from a Venetian family, so if someone has a question about the city, I have the answer.” And that’s a rare ingredient in a place that often feels populated solely by tourists. Private cooking lesson with lunch, including wine: €200 per person.
WHERE IN VENICE? IN THE CITY CENTER
I’m based in Venice, in the city center, Dorsoduro district.
I’m from a Venitian family and have spent my whole life here.
MY SIMPLE RULES FOR THE KITCHEN
Learning to cook is not something that can happen overnight.
It’s a question of practice. It may take time, but it’s always worth it.
1 – Always choose seasonal, local food
2 – Good food isn’t necessarily expensive
3 – Eating healthy, tasty food is more beneficial than a diet
4 – Don’t limit your creativity
5 – Don’t waste food
ACCADEMIA DI CUCINA ITALIANA IS ALSO ON YOUTUBE
Accademia di Cucina Italiana is also on YouTube, where you can find short videos and comprehensive recipes.
All videos will give you an idea about my online Italian cooking classes.
LEARN FROM HOME
Tiramisu recipe.
Accademia di Cucina Italiana collaborates with several Venetian organizations related to local traditions. In this video, I was a guest on the YouTube channel “I Love You Venice.” If you’re interested in learning how to make tiramisù, watch this video recipe.
REVIEWS AROUND THE WEB
★★★★★ The Best Gioia’s cooking class was AMAZING! Definitely worth the time. She started off giving us some history about Italy, and then we starting cooking. She showed us each step, then let us practice. Recommend 100% if you want to know how to make good Italian dishes! Read more…
★★★★★ The most memorable part of an incredibly trip to Italy What an extraordinary experience! My 13-year-old son and 15-year-old daughter and I learned so much about cooking but also about Venice and Italian life in general from Gioia. She is quintessentially Venetian…we were calmer and more in the moment with her than we’ve been on the trip thus far. What a life lesson. Read more
★★★★★ It was a wonderful experience – a real hightlight Such fun and so informative! It’s a hands-on class, so you really learn what you are doing and will be confident to recreate the dishes at home. She also taught us about Venetian customs and traditions. Thanks, Gioia! Read more
★★★★★ Ann G. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our cooking class with Gioia. Gioia is friendly and engaging, and we enjoyed our conversation. We also loved making and eating wonderful food with her. The class itself was very hands on and very educational. This was the best thing we did during our 4 day stay in Venice and we can’t wait to make the dishes we learned at home for our friends and family. Read more
★★★★★ Marina F. Do not miss the opportunity to spend time with Gioia shopping at the Rialto Market and then cooking in her kitchen. She brings Venetian history, culture and cooking to life. This is not just a technical cooking class but a true organic farm-to-table experience. Read more
★★★★★ Keisha Ross My husband and I went on our honeymoon for a cooking class with Gioia and it was an absolutely phenomenal time. She was very friendly and personable, with an absolute wealth of knowledge on authentic Italian cuisine. We made ravioli, tagliatelle, and tiramisu for an absolutely beautiful lunch paired with Prosecco! I fully recommend this class! Read more
CONTACT
Let’s talk it over – send me an email
If you wish to book a Cooking Class in Venice, or if you need any information about my online Cooking Courses, do not hesitate to send an email. I will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
E-mail: info@accademiadicucinaitaliana.com Click to copy
Also available for short calls ( or on WhatsApp) when I’m not at work.
Phone number 00 39 349 863 2287 Click to copy
