Gelato Course

History and Legend of Gelato in Italy

Italy has a long history of “gelato” from the Roman Empire, the “modern” history of gelato begins in the Renaissance with alchemist Cosimo Ruggieri, who is credited with creating the first gelato flavor at the court of the Medici family in Florence, the “Fior di Latte”. The architect Bernardo Buontalenti seems to have invented the egg cream gelato (in Italian: “gelato crema all’uovo”).

Gelato Course (with English or Spanish interpretation)

In the first week, students will learn the art of making authentic Italian Gelato using fresh and natural ingredients.
From the second week, students will practice in a “gelateria” (ice-cream shop), applying the knowledge have learned in the 1st week of the course. In addition to learning about gelato, students will get the real hands-on experience of daily operation and administrative tasks of running an ice-cream shop.

Fees and Schedule 2024
(fees - includes accommodation, meal vouchers (2 meal vouchers + 4 drink (coffee/tea/mineral water) vouchers per week), and weekly visits, etc.)