Alexandra Macchioni, Italian chef, in her Amsterdam kitchen

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

Hands-on Italian cooking workshop in Amsterdam

Cooking Workshops

Small-group sessions where you learn to make iconic Italian dishes from scratch — pasta, tiramisù, focaccia.

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Team building cooking activity in Amsterdam

Team Building

An Italian cooking experience designed for offices and corporate groups — fun, engaging and always memorable.

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Private Italian chef serving dinner at home

Private Chef

A personal dinner, a birthday, a special occasion — at your kitchen, fully taken care of from menu to serving.

Plan a private dinner
Italian catering appetizers by Ali e Radici

Catering

Full Italian catering for your event — from aperitivo to dessert, made from scratch with seasonal ingredients.

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About Alexandra

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.

My story
Alexandra Macchioni, Italian chef and founder of Ali e Radici in Amsterdam
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, plan a team event, hire a private chef, or commission a catering. The table is set.

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