Tag Archives: Italian cookery lessons

Family Food at Villa Pia + Chiappa Sisters Cookbooks Giveaway

Baby at the Table Chiappa Sisters

Family Food at Villa Pia + Chiappa Sisters Cookbooks Giveaway     At Villa Pia, we take family food very seriously. We cater to the very youngest diners, with everything from baby food on offer, to simple meals for fussy eaters. Our chefs are happy to create dishes for all tastes and specifications, including free-from […]

Meet the Villa Pia Family: Gessy

Villa Pia family Gessy

Meet the Villa Pia Family: Gessy Continuing our popular series on the blog, we introduce you to the ‘Villa Pia family’ — the amazing team that helps make your holiday in Italy so special. We asked the staff questions** about work and what they do in their spare time. We hope you, our readers, enjoy […]

Meet the Villa Pia Family: Giuseppa

Villa Pia family Beppa

Meet the Villa Pia Family: Giuseppa Continuing our popular series on the blog, we introduce you to the ‘Villa Pia family’ — the amazing team that helps make your holiday in Italy so special. We asked the staff questions** about work and what they do in their spare time. We hope you, our readers, enjoy […]

Meet the Villa Pia Family: Luciano

Villa Pia cook Luciano

Meet the Villa Pia Family: Luciano In our delightful new series on the blog, we introduce you to the ‘Villa Pia family’ — the amazing team that helps make your holiday in Italy so special. We asked the staff questions about work and what they do in their spare time. We hope you, our readers, […]

Meet the Villa Pia Family: Patrizia and Marinella

Villa Pia family Marinella and Patrizia

Meet the Villa Pia Family: Patrizia and Marinella In a delightful new series on the blog, we introduce you to the ‘Villa Pia family’ — the amazing team that helps make your holiday in Italy so special. We asked the staff questions about work and what they do in their spare time. We hope you, […]

A Merry Christmas Giveaway from Villa Pia!

Melissa and Doug Pizza Cutter

A Merry Christmas Giveaway from Villa Pia! Is it that time of year already? We hope you’re all looking forward to an enchanting Christmas this year. But with only two weeks until Christmas Eve, we know that many of you are feeling the pressure of last minute preparations… and presents! It’s been an absolutely delightful […]

House of Peroni on Brick Lane

House of Peroni Brick Lane private dining

House of Peroni on Brick Lane Guest author Uju Asika blogs at Babes about Town where she shares the coolest activities for families in London and beyond. Here she shares a hot tip for having an Italian experience in the Big Smoke.   If you’re a Londoner dreaming of an escape to Italy this summer, […]

5 Italian Food Bloggers to Follow

Emiko Davies

5 Italian Food Bloggers to Follow Do you read food blogs? There is some wonderful content out there, and some of the best Italian food blogs are crammed with gorgeous recipes and photos to inspire anyone to cook like a real Italian. Here are our favourite 5 Italian Food Bloggers to follow:     1. […]

Kids Cookery in Tuscany + Win a Melissa & Doug Kitchen Play Set!

Melissa & Doug Kitchen Set

Kids Cookery in Tuscany + Win a Melissa & Doug Kitchen Play Set! Cooking with kids is one of our favourite activities at Villa Pia. We’re very proud of our children’s cookery classes where the little ones get stuck in making popular dishes like pizza, fresh pasta and chocolate cake.     In Italy, the […]

Pesto alla Genovese: Easy Family Recipe

Pesto alla Genovese: Easy Family Recipe Pesto alla Genovese is one of the simplest accompaniments to pasta and it’s rare to find a child who doesn’t love it. A jar of store-bought pesto can be a lifesaver when you’ve run out of supper ideas; but it’s just as easy, more affordable and infinitely more delicious […]