Language & School Cooking Incursions
We bring language, culture, and cuisine to life for students, empowering them with knowledge and practical cooking skills. While working as part of a team in a safe, hands-on environment, each student prepares and enjoys their own healthy, authentic dish. Trusted by Australian schools for more than 20 years.
Language
Cooking
Education
Fun
What our clients say…
“The Year 8 cooking incursion with Luca and his team was a fantastic event which will definitely be repeated next year. Luca has the set-up and delivery of this engaging workshop down to a fine art. The boys absolutely loved it and enjoyed both the language elements and hands-on cooking. The resources for classroom teachers to use were also very useful and engaging. The crêpes, dumplings and Spätzle were delicious and there was plenty of food for all!”
“Thank you for bringing such a wonderful crepe making experience today at The Scots College. The boys enjoyed learning how to make a new food, and ‘dipping their toe in’ to something they have not experienced before. Thank you for creating an event in our School Calendar that is very memorable and promotes meaningful/important messages for our boys, allowing them to recognise that our world is much bigger than our own immediate and familiar surroundings. Events, food, new flavours and exciting cultural experiences like this truly impact the lives of our young people.”
“The cooking incursion was an absolute hit with our Year 8 students. The girls were engaged and excited as they embarked on a culinary journey, learning to create delectable dishes – dumplings, crepes and chocolate salami. Luca and his team were professional, efficient and friendly as they guided the students throughout the cooking process. It was great to witness the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction on the students’ faces as they proudly presented their finished dishes. A delightful and immersive experience. Alla prossima.”
“We couldn’t be more thrilled with Luca’s recent visit to our school! He led an incredible cooking incursion for our Chinese and Japanese students and it was an absolute blast. What impressed us the most was Luca’s attention to detail, especially when it came to students with allergies. We want to express our sincere thanks to Luca for making this experience unforgettable!”
“The experience was very memorable, and I wanted to express my gratitude for organising such a fantastic event for our class. The incursion provided an opportunity to learn how to make dumplings and the cultural significance behind them. The hands-on experience of creating dumplings was very enjoyable. All the steps from filling to shaping were challenging but immensely fun. The guidance provided by the instructors was very good, making the entire process engaging and rewarding.”
“Our Year 8 students had a fantastic day preparing risotto with Luca. The day was extremely well-organised and ran very smoothly with four groups back to back! All of the students were able to get involved in the process and learn not only how to prepare the dish, but a bit of the history of the dish as well. The students also learned new Italian vocabulary which they were able to use throughout the session. We also really appreciated the fact that Luca made an effort to get all students involved, especially those with learning difficulties, to make sure they all had a role to play. Grazie mille!”
Languages & Cuisines
Italian
Pasta fresca, Risotto, Salame di cioccolato, Strudel col gelato, Tiramisu all’ananas, Semifreddo
French
Crêpes, Galettes, Canons de D’Artagnan
Chinese
San choy bow, Chinese dumplings
Spanish
Albòndigas, Tortilla, Gazpacho, Guacamole nachos
Japanese
Shiitake mushroom rice, Sushi, Yakiudon noodle stir-fry
German
Apfelstrudel, Spätzle
Meet Chef Luca
Chef Luca is from Verona, Italy and grew up in the Valpolicella region on his family’s beautiful vineyard where he was surrounded by exceptional food, wine, and culture.
Luca’s family taught him the importance of cooking authentic, quality Italian food and much of his adult life has been devoted to his personal journey of exploring the culinary secrets of his ancestors.
The tools he developed during his early days of teaching the Italian language to Australian school students have been refined over the last 16 years to be integrated into the incursions we provide today.
Luca teaches all of our language & cooking courses – he knows how to capture the attention and interest of students and is an energetic and engaging teacher.
What Our Clients Say…
“As always, Luca and his staff were wonderful with our students. The energy, enthusiasm, and care that Luca brings to our school every year ensures that students have a productive and meaningful day. It extends their knowledge of cooking and food in the target language culture, and adds value to the classroom learning. Both students and teachers love the day and the food.”
Andrew
Head of Languages
Knox Grammar School
“Luca hosted a Japanese cooking incursion at our school for the fourth time this year, leaving a lasting impression on me and my students. Particularly with Covid safe protocols, Luca was responsible and innovative to make sure students enjoyed both the cooking experience while being extra safe and hygenic. My students remember the event as one of their fondest memories at school. Grazie, Luca!”
Allison
Language Coordinator
Tyndale Christian College
“Luca was an engaging performer teaching recipes in two target languages: French and Japanese. The students loved the taste of the foods and the historic links that were explained. During Covid Luca made sure that protective clothing was provided to all involved. So rewarding to watch the fun unfold! Will be doing this annually!”
Rebeca
Language Teacher
Warner’s Bay High School
