Mister Bianco & Giuseppe's Cooking School

Joe Vargetto, acclaimed chef and owner of Mister Bianco and Massi restaurants in Melbourne has released his first book, 'Siciliano'. A book of contemporary Sicilian cuisine, beautifully photographed and published by Melbourne Books. Purchase a copy to collect from Mister Bianco in Kew, or it can be posted (in Australia).

This masterclass from Giuseppe's Cooking School will teach you how to make the popular Sicilian dessert Cannoli. Watch a masterclass by chef Joe Vargetto while enjoying plenty of tastings! Joe will share his secrets in how to get the authentic Sicilian taste, how to get the perfect crunchy shell and delectable filling as well as ideas on what to fill your cannoli with.

Chef Joe Vargetto launched his first book Siciliano in November last year and people have embraced the contemporary Sicilian recipes inspired by Joe's heritage. This masterclass will see Joe demonstrate how to make a series of dishes from the book while guests get to enjoy a tasting dish of each of the courses accompanied with wine. A copy of Siciliano is also available at a discounted price with your ticket.

There's nothing better than a delicious slow cooked meal in winter. Chef Joe Vargetto will share his tips and secrets in how to make delicious slow cooked meals for any occasion to have you prepared for the cooler months ahead. This masterclass will see Joe demonstrate how to make a series of slow cook dishes while guests get to enjoy a tasting dish of each of the courses accompanied with wine.

Truffle season is a time of year many look forward to. But there is no denying this tasty, pungent fungus is expensive and many are nervous to try cooking with it, or limit themselves to simply adding some shavings to the top of a dish. Chef Joe Vargetto will demonstrate how to use truffles within dishes and share his secrets on how to get the most out of a truffle. While guests watch the masterclass, they will get to enjoy a tasting of each of the dishes accompanied with wine.

When Lina Messina and Mister Bianco owner Joe Vargetto were discussing a follow up dinner to celebrate women, due the first event selling out in two hours, they realised that Lina's surname is Messina and Joe's mum Maria is from Messina in Sicily. This degustation dinner will celebrate all the mums and other women that surround us. Guests will enjoy nibbles and bubbles on arrival, followed by four courses inspired by Joe's mum. Each course will be accompanied by a matched wine.

March means it's tomato season time again and that means Sugo making. Sugo is the base to so many dishes and, while simple to make, there are secrets the Italians keep to themselves that chef Joe Vargetto will share. Watch a masterclass on how to make the perfect Sugo and enjoy a series of tasting dishes accompanied by wine. Learn not only techniques and tips but about dishes that you can use your Sugo in.

Learn about Sicilian pasta classics. Watch a masterclass where chef Joe Vargetto prepares a series of dishes and shares his secrets. Enjoy a tasting dish of each of the courses accompanied with wine. Featuring the beautiful local flour from Tuerong Farm and also showcasing Mister Bianco's new pasta and home cooking brand Mattarello. It’s going to be an amazing way to get to know each other once again while learning about Sicilian pasta.