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The Tiny Italian

What People Have Said..

Client Love

"Thank you so much, Paola, we had an absolute blast with you. Felt like a proper night out and everything we made was delicious. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to get a bunch of friends together but you’re sick of the same old boring video calls – this is so much better!"
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Ashleigh Collins
Marks & Spencer customer service team
"Absolutely loved this cooking experience! The music was great, the food was absolutely delicious and Paola was the best host. I would highly recommend The Tiny Italian cooking experience to other businesses looking for an interactive lockdown social."
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Sallie Petfield, Spoke
Online fashion retailer
"Thank you thank you. We had a blast. Paola is amazing, bubbly fun and the perfect host. Spritz like and Italian was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday with friends. Banging food, tunes, delicious cocktails and so much fun. What more do you want?"
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Gemma Tolan
Essex

Italian Cooking Experiences

They've Cooked Along With Me

"Paola’s online cooking class was a fabulous experience that I could not recommend highly enough! We did the risotto masterclass. She made booking extremely easy and was very responsive to answering any questions. Paola was very flexible and made it easy to Zoom in all the way from California (even despite the 8-hour time difference). Her set up was professional and instructions were great throughout the class. Paola brought fun music and great energy to the class. It was a great way to connect virtually with friends, cook the most delicious risotto, and learn some new skills in the kitchen. We can’t wait to book her again!"
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Shannon Erickson-Foglia
San Diego, USA
"I have now done 2 Tiny Italian online cooking experiences, 1 with family and 1 with friends. Both were fantastic. All of the recipes learned have become regular features in our house – both food and cocktail recipes. The best part though was being able to “get together” with friends and family during the lockdown. It truly was like a night out, but in. Paolo makes everyone feel so welcome and is such a warm, fun and bubbly personality it isn’t like having a “stranger” in the group at all…..if you’re thinking about it, just go for it and book it! You won’t regret it!"
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Hollie Rees
Exeter
"What a night! I can not recommend a Master Class With The Tiny Italian highly enough… I did the Spritz like an Italian Experience with a group of my girls and not only was it fun, lively and a proper giggle but we made the most fabulous food. I’ve gone on to make the dishes again since the experience and I’ve rebooked to do the Risotto Master Class with my family! Thank you so much Paola, you are the most amazing host!"
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Kate Asaf
London
"We booked Paola’s risotto experience cook-a-long for our work social event and it was absolutely amazing. Paola was super engaging, had fab disco tunes and most of all, the food tasted amazing! Would highly recommend for anyone else to give it a go!!"
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Josh Boer
Amazon UK
"We had such a fantastic night in with Paola! Cocktails, banging tunes and Italian food to die for. Paola is a great host – would highly recommend her online experience to get your mates together and have a big night in! Thanks so much, Paola, we’ll be booking again soon."
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Lucy Morgan
Nottingham
"Paola is a wonderful host, she is inviting and is so good at getting everyone involved, so easy to talk to and such a laugh. The food was absolutely delicious (I don’t even like pasta much but she has converted me!). I didn’t just learn how to cook this dish, she gave sooooo many tips along the way which I will apply to my daily cooking. She was happy to answer all our cooking questions too. So much fun, a night in really felt like a night out! I have wanted to do. Cooking experience for ages with her and she did not disappoint. Thank you Paola! X "
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Subhi Bhatnagar
London
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"Great food, drinks and entertainment!
Paola was a fantastic host for our Virtual Hen Party class! She was able to keep all of the us on track as well as providing a fun atmosphere with music and Hen Party silliness. 
The recipes were delicious and easy to follow. We were given a good amount of pre-event information on both the dishes and the cocktails so we could prepare beforehand. Great fun and delicious food to match!"
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Jennifer Adamson
"What an amazing virtual experience we had – who knew you could party like that online?! Plus learned some PROPER cooking techniques, authentic Italian recipes & cocktails, which I’m already showing-off to the family. Paola is the perfect host & it’s a fantastic way to connect with people and let your hair down… bangin’ play list too!"
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Holly Wood
Manchester
"What a fantastic night! Paola was a wonderful host and we all had so much fun. We had a range of ages, cooking abilities and facilities but Paola managed to adapt her teaching and hosting to keep everyone laughing and having a brilliant time. The music, food and cocktails were all absolutely brilliant, I have already recommended to others to book!"
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Client Love

"Paola is an amazing host and teacher. She guides you through the cooking so effortlessly and before you know it you’ve cooked yourself a delicious meal. She is not judgemental as to people’s cooking abilities and everyone who has participated has commented on how amazing and lovely she was. Not only is the evening fun, but the food is GORGEOUS. If I could, I would cook with Paola every weekend and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for something a bit different to do with their friends."
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Lucy Mullan
Manchester
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Cook Along With Me

Tiny Italian Free Kickstarter cooking club
Free Kickstarter Cooking club

A free community where people can start their own cooking journey and get inspired with easy recipes, simple tips to help build confidence.

Tiny Italian Saucy Sessions one off Cooking classes
Saucy 'One Off' Cooking Sessions
Live one-off interactive group cook alongs where I teach people sexy, healthy delicious Italian inspired dishes to cook for themselves, friends and family.
Tiny Italian Sauce Club build your cooking confidence
Sauce Club 6 week Cooking Course

From feeling stressed & overwhelmed to building your kitchen confidence and falling in love with cooking, change your mindset in this 6-week fun cooking course

Tiny Italian Saucy Society Cooking Membership
Saucy Society Monthly Membership

A monthly membership – a fun supportive accountability community to support your new found love for cooking

 

 
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Kickstarter Cooking Kit

When it comes to cooking dinner are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed?
This Kickstart cooking kit will help you create a positive cooking mindset. You will find cooking secrets that will help your confidence in the kitchen; delicious sexy healthy recipes for inspiration, plus tips on how to make your own fun kitchen haven.

Congratulations. Your BELIEVE IN YOUR OWN SAUCE - Lockdown survival kit will be sent to your inbox. Check your junk incase

ITS HERE! THE ONLY PASTA DISH YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO ENJOY THIS SUMMER.

A no-cook pasta, jam packed with flavour. 
A summer tomato tuna Riccioli using the best pasta @garofalopastauk and a wealth of quality store cupboard ingredients.
If you’re a lover of fusilli, move over as we have a new pasta shape Riccioli (curly) to get to grips with. It’s curves and crevices are perfect to collect all the wonderful ingredients in this dish.
Available from @ocadouk and @amazonuk. 

For the full recipe head to the link in my bio. 

#garofalo #summerpasta #pastasalad #easypasta #pastalover.
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ITS HERE! THE ONLY PASTA DISH YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO ENJOY THIS SUMMER. A no-cook pasta, jam packed with flavour. A summer tomato tuna Riccioli using the best pasta @garofalopastauk and a wealth of quality store cupboard ingredients. If you’re a lover of fusilli, move over as we have a new pasta shape Riccioli (curly) to get to grips with. It’s curves and crevices are perfect to collect all the wonderful ingredients in this dish. Available from @ocadouk and @amazonuk. For the full recipe head to the link in my bio. #garofalo #summerpasta #pastasalad #easypasta #pastalover.
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BELIEVE IN YOUR OWN SAUCE is the only mantra you need right now if it feels like you may be struggling to feel your best. It’s not always easy to believe in your self but remember you can always get there will some love and self care.
Recently you may have read about how I had some struggles with my mental health. I’ve had so many life changes recently that my head couldn’t cope with it and was sending me down a weird spiral.

However with few changes, including making my self care number one priority, I’m  back on the mend and feel happier than I have in weeks. And when I think of this saying it reminds me of who I am and what I can be. And I want to tell you all. You can be as happy as you want to be, you can live a better life if that’s what you want and you can be as saucy as you like. 
Just don’t forget about yourself, needs or happiness. It can be the smallest thing but it can all make a difference.
Just always believe in your own sauce 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
Paola x
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BELIEVE IN YOUR OWN SAUCE is the only mantra you need right now if it feels like you may be struggling to feel your best. It’s not always easy to believe in your self but remember you can always get there will some love and self care. Recently you may have read about how I had some struggles with my mental health. I’ve had so many life changes recently that my head couldn’t cope with it and was sending me down a weird spiral. However with few changes, including making my self care number one priority, I’m back on the mend and feel happier than I have in weeks. And when I think of this saying it reminds me of who I am and what I can be. And I want to tell you all. You can be as happy as you want to be, you can live a better life if that’s what you want and you can be as saucy as you like. Just don’t forget about yourself, needs or happiness. It can be the smallest thing but it can all make a difference. Just always believe in your own sauce 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 Paola x
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THE ONLY PASTA SALAD YOU WILL WANT TO EAT THIS SUMMER. 
Flavourful, super easy to recreate and full of goodness. What’s not to like, right?

Still a couple of days until the recipe video is revealed but in the meantime I thought I would share with you the shopping list along with where to get this amazing Riccioli @garofalopastauk pasta shape which you can order online @amazonuk or @ocadouk. 

🍽Serves 2/3 people 

🍝 250g @garofalopastauk pasta
🍅 400g cherry tomatoes on the vine.
🧄 1 garlic clove
🍃 Fresh basil
🐟 160g good-quality tinned tuna (in olive oil)
🫒 80g black kalamata olives
🌿2 tbsp capers
🍋 Lemon
🍶Extra-virgin olive oil
🧂Sea salt + black pepper

Perfect for dinner or wonderfully served up as a pasta salad for some alfresco dining. It involves no cooking however to make this dish extra special it’s all about using the best quality ingredients you can get your hands on. 
Remember it’s all about cooking food that makes you feel good. ❤️ We are all worth it. 

#pastasalad #summerpasta #eatbetterfeelbetter
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THE ONLY PASTA SALAD YOU WILL WANT TO EAT THIS SUMMER. Flavourful, super easy to recreate and full of goodness. What’s not to like, right? Still a couple of days until the recipe video is revealed but in the meantime I thought I would share with you the shopping list along with where to get this amazing Riccioli @garofalopastauk pasta shape which you can order online @amazonuk or @ocadouk. 🍽Serves 2/3 people 🍝 250g @garofalopastauk pasta 🍅 400g cherry tomatoes on the vine. 🧄 1 garlic clove 🍃 Fresh basil 🐟 160g good-quality tinned tuna (in olive oil) 🫒 80g black kalamata olives 🌿2 tbsp capers 🍋 Lemon 🍶Extra-virgin olive oil 🧂Sea salt + black pepper Perfect for dinner or wonderfully served up as a pasta salad for some alfresco dining. It involves no cooking however to make this dish extra special it’s all about using the best quality ingredients you can get your hands on. Remember it’s all about cooking food that makes you feel good. ❤️ We are all worth it. #pastasalad #summerpasta #eatbetterfeelbetter
1 month ago
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In my newsletter last week, I discussed how as humans it’s easier to convince ourselves to not do that ‘thing’ that will make us feel better.
For example, 
- to stay in bed rather than get up to do some exercise which will give you the energy to get your work done.
- order a takeaway rather than cook a dinner which will make you feel 💯 better.
- scroll on your phone for 15 mins rather then have  a lovely cup of tea in peace.
It happens so often in our lives we probably don’t notice it. But due to our busy lifestyles it sometimes feels easier to not do anything “EXTRA”. 

But let me ask you, why does everything else take precedent over “US” and our self-care.

Why is it that what we really need to make us feel good, isn’t as important. 
Why do we focus on how hard those actions will be rather than focus on how that EFFORT will make us feel so good after.

The truth is if we don’t take care of ourselves than we will never feel our best to take on everyday or live our best lives. It’s as simple as that and I recently learnt that the hard way.

 I wish this was something I was taught from an early age rather than thinking life was about working and making money. 

This is a topic I constantly discuss with my Saucy Society cooking members. The importance of enjoying your love of food at home by cooking dishes that will make you feel good and give you so much pleasure. That’s correct. Cooking can be self-care and not just that chore you want to avoid. 

If you’re someone who could benefit from making better food decisions, get help with cooking motivation and would love to transform your cooking relationship to develop a delicious healthy self-care habit. 
The Saucy Society is what you’re looking for. 
The best self-care online cooking community on the planet. 

More info? Link in bio. 

#eatbetterfeelbetter #selfcareroutine #goodfoodgoodmood
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In my newsletter last week, I discussed how as humans it’s easier to convince ourselves to not do that ‘thing’ that will make us feel better. For example, - to stay in bed rather than get up to do some exercise which will give you the energy to get your work done. - order a takeaway rather than cook a dinner which will make you feel 💯 better. - scroll on your phone for 15 mins rather then have a lovely cup of tea in peace. It happens so often in our lives we probably don’t notice it. But due to our busy lifestyles it sometimes feels easier to not do anything “EXTRA”. But let me ask you, why does everything else take precedent over “US” and our self-care. Why is it that what we really need to make us feel good, isn’t as important. Why do we focus on how hard those actions will be rather than focus on how that EFFORT will make us feel so good after. The truth is if we don’t take care of ourselves than we will never feel our best to take on everyday or live our best lives. It’s as simple as that and I recently learnt that the hard way. I wish this was something I was taught from an early age rather than thinking life was about working and making money. This is a topic I constantly discuss with my Saucy Society cooking members. The importance of enjoying your love of food at home by cooking dishes that will make you feel good and give you so much pleasure. That’s correct. Cooking can be self-care and not just that chore you want to avoid. If you’re someone who could benefit from making better food decisions, get help with cooking motivation and would love to transform your cooking relationship to develop a delicious healthy self-care habit. The Saucy Society is what you’re looking for. The best self-care online cooking community on the planet. More info? Link in bio. #eatbetterfeelbetter #selfcareroutine #goodfoodgoodmood
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Tonight, C4, 8pm. New show. One question with @claudiawinkle 
If you’re in tonight make sure you watch it xxx 
Such a fun thing to do before my bestie @marie_davies1 moved to NYC. Find out what happens tonight x
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Tonight, C4, 8pm. New show. One question with @claudiawinkle If you’re in tonight make sure you watch it xxx Such a fun thing to do before my bestie @marie_davies1 moved to NYC. Find out what happens tonight x
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