Just Giulia Cooking Classes are a unique Vancouver night out | Daily Hive

Vancouver cooking class combines authentic Italian food and Aperol Spritzes for an unforgettable night out

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There’s Italian food, and then there’s Italian food — that is, authentic recipes that bring people together.

If you’re a pasta lover, an Italian food enthusiast, a curious cook, or simply looking for a unique night out in Vancouver, Just Giulia Cooking Classes is bringing good vibes and great food to Gastown.

Meet Giulia

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Just Giulia Cooking Classes were created by classically trained chef Giulia Lombardo. Giulia spent some time living in Rome, where she taught classes and perfected her Italian recipes, before bringing that experience back to Vancouver to develop the concept in the dining room of her dad’s restaurant, Marcello Ristorante and Pizzeria.

Now, Giulia is taking things into her own hands with a hands-on Italian cooking experience that brings people together over fresh pasta, fantastic food, and, of course, Aperol Spritzes.

An Italian-inspired experience

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These classes aren’t your run-of-the-mill cooking lectures. Giulia teaches every class herself, bringing her expertise and welcoming energy to the room every time.

Kick things off with a welcome Prosecco, followed by an Aperol Spritz demonstration so that you can sip as you cook. From there, enjoy a cacio e pepe demonstration and hands-on pasta-making experience where you’ll roll and cut fresh tagliatelle, culminating in a sit-down dinner to enjoy your creation.

The experience takes three hours and costs $135 per person. Public classes are held once a month on weekend evenings at Conscious Lab in Gastown and are limited to roughly 30 guests. New dates are released about a month in advance, so be sure to follow Giulia on Instagram for announcements.

Private events available

Are you part of a pasta-loving friend group? Or maybe you’re interested in hosting a unique team-bonding exercise or planning a memorable holiday party. Private classes for groups of ten to 30 are also available. You can send an email to inquire about booking your own private cooking class!

This fall and beyond, gather among good vibes, good food, and crisp Aperol Spritzes. Visit the Just Giulia website to book your Aperol Spritz & Pasta Class today.