Hands-on Cooking Workshop
Small group sessions where you learn to prepare iconic Italian dishes from scratch — fresh pasta, tiramisù, focaccia. Always hands-on, always delicious.
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Cook.
Experience.
Connect.
Repeat.
Italian cooking workshops, team building, private chef experiences and catering in Amsterdam — by Alexandra Macchioni.
Working with me means creating an experience that goes far beyond cooking. I design each moment with intention, combining authentic Italian traditions, seasonal ingredients and a genuine sense of connection.
What I offer
Four ways to get around the table
Team Building Activities
Bring your team together around the table. A cooking experience designed for offices and corporate groups — fun, engaging, and always memorable.
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Private Chef Experience
A personal dinner, a birthday, a special occasion. I come to your kitchen or venue and take care of everything — menu design, shopping, cooking, serving.
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Catering
Full Italian catering for your event — from aperitivo to dessert. Everything made from scratch with quality, seasonal ingredients.
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My story An experience that goes far beyond cooking
I don't just guide you through recipes. I create an atmosphere where everyone feels at ease, involved and part of something shared, regardless of their starting point.
Every experience is tailored with care, from the choice of ingredients to the flow of the moment, adapting naturally to the group and the context.
What clients say
Straight from the table
★★★★★
"I took a tiramisu workshop with Alexandra and it was a wonderful experience. The session was very well organised, and she explained everything clearly, making it easy to understand the technique and the small details that really make a difference."
Sriram Krishnamoorthi
Amsterdam, NL
★★★★★
"Alexandra is so warm and easy to coordinate with. I cannot recommend this enough! You can truly taste the quality of the ingredients in each bite — so unlike anything I have tasted in this city."
Irum Javed
Amsterdam, NL
★★★★★
"Alexandra è fantastica: spiega tutto con passione, ti fa sentire a casa e ti trasmette l'amore per la cucina italiana in ogni dettaglio. Se volete un'esperienza autentica, Alexandra è la persona giusta."
Andrea Bertoli
Amsterdam, NL
Get in touch
Ready to cook?
Book a workshop, a private experience, or reach out for a custom request. The table is set.
Email alexandra.macchioni@gmail.com
Instagram @alieradici.byalexandra
Based in Amsterdam, NL