Italian Cooking Classes in Norfolk | Chef Davide Cerretini

One-of-a-kind, private cooking classes
in your home with

Davide Cerretini,
The 'One-Star Chef'

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Chef Davide brings
the class
to your kitchen.

Davide Cerretini is a rebellious Tuscan chef who spent 30 years cooking and running restaurants in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

He became internationally known as The One Star Chef after launching a satirical protest against Yelp’s rating system — a stunt that captured global media attention and made him a cult figure in the hospitality world.

Now living in the UK, Davide is bringing his in-person cooking classes to your home for the first time, sharing the authentic flavours of Tuscany alongside the stories, techniques, and rebellious spirit that made him famous.

Perfect For

• dinner parties with friends
• birthdays and celebrations
• small team events
• anyone who loves authentic Italian cooking

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What These Classes Are Like

Each class takes place in your own kitchen, whether large or small. Davide demonstrates authentic Tuscan dishes while guiding everyone through the process step by step.

These are hands-on, relaxed, and highly interactive experiences rather than formal cooking lessons.

Guests cook together, ask questions, learn practical techniques, and at the end sit down to enjoy the meal that’s been prepared.

No special equipment is required — just a kitchen, a group of curious people, and an appetite.

What People Love About These Classes

Authentic Tuscan dishes you can recreate at home
A relaxed, entertaining atmosphere (Davide is known for
strong opinions and good stories)
Everyone gets involved in the cooking
The class ends with a shared meal around the table

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CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

Davide was very welcoming and was a lovely personality to be around. We booked this class as an event for a hen-do and it was a great time for everyone! He was very informative and the recipes he shared with us were honestly delicious. Definitely would recommend to others.

Phoebe W. - Feb, 2026

The whole experience was awesome from start to finish. Loads of great knowledge as we cooked and somehow everything was so simple but so tasty. Everyone loved getting involved. This is a great event for friends and family.

Nigel A. Jan, 2025

I attended the mastery class for making bruschetta and tasting various olive oils and had a really good time! Davide is obviously passionate about cooking and this comes through in his classes. We are lucky to have the benefit of his many years of experience, starting way back in his nonna’s kitchen, and being introduced to an authentic approach to traditional Italian family cooking.The class was really good fun as well and took place in an Italian restaurant, which added to the authenticity…An added bonus is the wide range of classes run by Davide which would make ideal presents for those of your foodie friends and family!

Steven P. - Aug, 2024

We had such a lovely time at Davide's cooking class. He was a great teacher; really engaging and full of tips and stories. The food was excellent, as was the wine. A very different evening out to the usual. Thoroughly recommend.

Lucy R. Feb, 2025

Davide is an amazing friendly, funny host. Very informative. Loved his stories. Extremely useful and helpful tips on ingredients to use and techniques. Delicious canapés, food and fantastic wine. My favourites were the muscles and seabass. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend and book again. Thank you.

Nikki F. - Feb, 2024

We had an excellent evening which opened with delicious canapés (the olive oil is something quiet special) and prosecco whilst we had an introduction to the Tuscan way of living and cooking.
Davide then talked us through how to cook an authentic risotto, it was like our very own Saturday morning kitchen (on a Thursday evening). We then sat down to eat this before making a start on the second risotto where we got more involved in the cooking.
As expected, both risotto dishes were excellent, the flavours and textures were beautiful.
We took some of our own wine to enjoy and had a truly wonderful evening. We will be back!

Rachel B - March, 2024

ABOUT DAVIDE

Davide Cerretini is an Italian chef, restaurateur, and unapologetic troublemaker in the food world. Born in Tuscany and trained in traditional Italian kitchens, he built a career in both Europe and the United States before becoming internationally known as the 'One-Star Chef', owner of Botto Bistro, the California restaurant that famously invited customers to leave one-star reviews on Yelp.

Behind the headlines is a chef who cares deeply about food and hospitality. Davide’s cooking is rooted in the traditions of Tuscany - simple ingredients, confident technique, and big, unforgettable flavours. His private dining experiences combine that culinary heritage with the warmth, humour, and storytelling that have made him a favourite with guests for decades.