Inside the Taste Lab – Castle of Roddi, one of the most beautiful cooking schools in Italy, you will learn the recipes of iconic dishes created by renowned chefs through hands‑on and theoretical classes, all set in a truly unique location.
Within the castle, there are seven modern stainless-steel workstations, each fully equipped with all necessary kitchen tools.
Participants are actively involved in every step of the preparation and will have the opportunity to taste what they make, paired with a glass of wine. Educational materials—including the recipe—and an apron are always included as complimentary gifts.
Each participant will receive:
- the kitchen apron
- the recipe prepared with the chef
- a small gift signed Olio Carli
The course has limited enrollment, with a maximum of 14 participants.
Every workstation is fully equipped with all the tools required for both the theoretical and practical parts of the lesson.
The participation fee is charged per one workstation, which may be used by one or two people, with no price variation.
THE RECIPE
Broad beans, mussels and Pecorino cheese
THE WINE YOU WILL TASTE
Alta Langa Docg
THE CHEF
PASQUALE LAERA
Pasquale Laera, originally from Puglia and now deeply rooted in Piedmont, is the chef-owner of Borgo Sant’Anna in Monforte d’Alba, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of the Langhe. His cuisine blends rural tradition with contemporary vision, earning him his first Michelin Star in 2014 at La Rei (Boscareto Resort), and another in 2020 with the opening of Borgo Sant’Anna.
His culinary journey includes training at ALMA, mentorship under Antonino Cannavacciuolo as sous-chef, and international experiences in Japan, Copenhagen, and Mexico, which have shaped his creative and technical approach. His dishes reflect a balance of memory and innovation, using local ingredients with precision and personality.
In 2022, he launched a second project: Lostu, a playful osteria just steps from Borgo Sant’Anna, inspired by the traditional piola of Piedmont. While Borgo Sant’Anna showcases his avant-garde side, Lostu celebrates authentic, rustic flavors, rooted in the region’s culinary heritage.
