Schools

Many of the classes offered at Gambero Rosso are taught by the most important names in Italian and European cuisine and oenology.  The courses have different durations and methods, appealing to a wide range of participants from young amateurs who want to learn the art of cooking to professionals who wish to enhance their cooking and culinary knowledge by learning new concepts.  The courses are also intended for any food and wine enthusiast who is interested in Italian culinary heritage.

Professional  Cooking Classes

The professional level cooking courses follow a demanding, time-tested program in which participants learn the necessary skills to tackle the food sector as professionals.  The restaurant world does not permit improvisation so the courses are carefully studied and designed down to the last details, calling for commitment and dedication from students.  The goal for participants is to experience the ever-changing culinary world.  Each class offers the opportunity to grow, improve, and find a vocation by pursuing one’s interests under the guidance of individuals who have been successful in the culinary field. Each of the courses is accompanied by educational materials prepared by the instructors.  Participants will have the opportunity to draw upon multiple tools to advance and deepen their knowledge of the topics covered in the classes.

Amateur Cooking Classes

All cooking classes are conducted in fully equipped modern classrooms in order to put into practice what is learned.  The small class size allows participants to share a direct and intimate relationship with the teacher, permitting a valuable exchange of questions and answers.  The small student-teacher also ratio also favors thorough  training in which participants are able to test their skills and develop their culinary approaches under the careful watch of the best Italian and foreign chefs.

Wine Tasting Classes

Gambero Rosso consults experts and leading authorities in the field of oenology in developing its wine tasting classes. The history of Gambero Rosso goes hand-in-hand with the history of Italian wine so the knowledge of the terroir, the producers, and the work carried out in wineries and on farms allows our teachers to passionately and professionally teach students everything there is to know about wine.  All of the courses are accompanied by educational materials prepared by our teachers.  Participants will have the opportunity to draw upon multiple tools to advance and deepen their knowledge of the topics covered in the classes.

Management

Master in Food and Wine Communication and Journalism

The Master in Food and Wine Communication and Journalism offered by Gambero Rosso involves a full immersion into the world of food and wine, giving students the opportunity to gain an understanding of all the aspects of the sector.  Gambero Rosso is one of the industry’s most authoritative and respected organizations, involved in products ranging from books and magazines to multimedia, and it is in a position to offer advanced training in the field.

Food and wine is one of the most rapidly evolving sectors and it continues to grow; for this reason a Master in the field represents an chance to specialize in a new world replete with job opportunities.  The course lasts five months and is aimed at training in communication and in the history of the history of Italian and international culinary traditions.  It provides insight into anthropological aspects of food and wine as well as teaching various tasting techniques to help refine the palate.  The method of instruction is innovative and effective, providing chronicles of business case histories, guided tours of companies, wine tasting classes, and practical exercises in creative writing, writing reviews and press releases, and producing multimedia documents.