MammaLina

22/10/2025

We can’t wait to have Carmela's Kitchen - Carmela Sophia Sereno as a very special pasta tutor for this “Halloween Cookery Class” during half term. Calling all the little chefs not to miss our this great and so rare opportunity to learn directly from the pasta queen 🧡

I very rarely run children's cookery classes, so this one will be a very special treat. Friday 31st October from 10am to 2pm. Bookings can be made via the flyer attached. Happy Halloween Pumpkins xx

17/10/2025

AUTUMN COOKERY & SUPPER ITALIAN EVENING 🇮🇹❤️

Thursday 30th October | 7–10.30pm | MammaLina’s Cookery School, London (E11 2EE)

Scan the QR code and join our next supper and dining evening @ MammaLina - Wanstead
With Carmela's Kitchen - Carmela Sophia Sereno and proudly sponsored by Filippo Berio UK

MammaLina and I have launched our final supper club of 2025 in Wanstead London! If you are free on Thursday 30th October and would like to attend our intimate dining experience, then scan the QR code or contact Adele or myself for further details. Grazie Carmela xx

17/10/2025

Taste of “La Dolce Vita” – Ep. 6
One of the culinary highlights of our Italian “Cookery & Cultural” Retreat this October was experiencing the incredible Brodetto di Pesce alla Termolese — a traditional fish stew from my beautiful coastal hometown Termoli. 🇮🇹🐟
Made with fresh local fish, tomatoes, and peppers, it’s a dish deeply rooted in the region’s fishing heritage — pure, honest, and bursting with the flavours of the sea.
Our guests had the special opportunity to step inside the kitchen of .termoli , where Chef Angela shared the restaurant family’s Brodetto recipe — and we can confirm, it truly is the best in town!
Huge thanks to the owner Errico and the team for their warm hospitality and for letting us be part of such an authentic culinary moment. We all absolutely loved it! ♥️
If you ever visit Termoli, make sure to stop by .termoli — it’s an experience you will love and you won’t forget.

14/10/2025

Taste of “La Dolce Vita” - Ep. 5
As part of our Italian Cookery & Cultural Retreat this October, I took our guests to explore a beautiful olive grove in Molise at …
Such a charming place, a beautiful ancient villa surrounded by stunning nature where everything feels timeless. We began the day harvesting olives in the grove while Marina, the owner, shared her deep knowledge and passion for olive oil making.
After a lovely walk through the estate, soaking up the autumn sun, we enjoyed a guided olive oil tasting, followed by a cavatelli-making class al fresco with the wonderful maestra pastaia — and of course, a beautiful outdoor lunch to finish the experience!
What more could we ask for?
Please take us back there... our guests absolutely loved it, and we can’t wait for more moments like this!
My Italian Retreats dates for 2026 coming soon ❤️🇮🇹

Grazie mille to Marina and her team for the wonderful experience 🫶

13/10/2025

Join us to try this delicious creations # prepared with Carmela's Kitchen - Carmela Sophia Sereno …

Italian Cookery & Dining Experience – Autumn Supper Club

Thursday 30th October | 7–10.30pm | MammaLina’s Cookery School, London (E11 2EE)

Join Carmela Sereno Hayes (Carmela’s Kitchen) & Adele Ursitti (MammaLina) for an Italian evening of hands-on cooking, delicious food, and warm company, proudly sponsored by Filippo Berio. Filippo Berio UK

What’s on the Menu:
✅ Welcome Aperitivo
✅ Antipasto - “Polpette Cacio e Ova” – “NO meatballs” made of breadcrumbs, herbs, cheese and eggs, simmered on hearty tomato sauce , served with homemade focaccia and Filippo Berio EVOO testing
✅ Primo – “Tortelli alla Zucca ”: our guests will be making “Tortelli” filled with butternut squash, learning a new skill while having fun and they will take home some pasta creation too. You will enjoy a delicious comforting Italian dish, “Handmade Ravioli” filled with sweet butternut squash, served in brown butter and sage, finished with an amaretti crumble
✅ Contorni – Side Dishes: seasonal green vegetables
✅ Dessert - Italian Classic Tiramisù
✅ Tea/coffee served with Cantucci, Italian Biscotti

Limited availability… tickets are £69pp.
Booking and info through the link below ⬇️

https://pay.collctiv.com/autumn-cookery-and-supper-club-19568

Autumn is by far my favourite season 🍂 The change of temperature, falling leaves, seasonal vegetable changes, red wine, the aroma of wood fires, crisp mornings, knitted dresses, and tights! All these are a few of my favourite things, paired with these most perfect pumpkin and amaretti infused tortelli. Happy Monday 🧡
Pasta wheel; heritage range.

13/10/2025

“Taste of La Dolce Vita” – Ep. 4
As part of our Italian Cookery Retreat last week, we had the incredible experience of cooking side by side with one of the most talented local chefs and her wonderful team at 🇮🇹
This is a taste of what was going on behind the scene in their restaurant kitchen…
The teamwork, rhythm, and passion in that kitchen were just amazing — everything flowed so smoothly, every dish coming out like clockwork!
We truly cooked up a storm together, and we’re so grateful for the warm hospitality. What a day — we all absolutely loved it! ❤️
Thank you for having us and for sharing your kitchen secrets with us!

11/10/2025

***SAVE THE DATE*** Italian Cookery & Dining Experience – Autumn Supper Club

Thursday 30th October | 7–10.30pm | MammaLina’s Cookery School, London (E11 2EE)

After the incredible success of our summer supper clubs Carmela and I are back with another amazing cookery event this October— and this time, we’re bringing the cozy, golden flavours of Italian autumn to your table! 🇮🇹 🍂
Join us for a hands-on evening of authentic Italian cooking, dining, and laughter, proudly sponsored by

What’s included:
🥂 A welcoming aperitivo to start the evening
🍅 Polpette Cacio e Ova – traditional Abruzzese “no-meat” meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce, served with homemade focaccia & Filippo Berio EVOO tasting (workshop with prep demos)
🎃 Tortelli alla Zucca – learn how to make and enjoy handmade ravioli filled with butternut squash, finished with a brown butter, sage & amaretti crumble (and take home your own pasta creations!)
🥬 Seasonal sides & greens
☕ Classic Tiramisù + Cantucci & coffee to end the night sweetly
🎁 Gift bag with Italian goodies from Filippo Berio
A night of good food, good company, and la dolce vita vibes 🥰

🎟️ Limited spaces – book your spot now!
👉 Tickets are £69pp and available to buy on the link in bio… for more info/questions get in touch 🫶

10/10/2025

“Taste of La Dolce Vita” — Ep. 2: Saffron-Infused “Gnocchi di Ricotta” …
A golden twist on a classic! This beautiful dish was created together by our amazing students last week during our memorable Italian Cookery Retreat in Termoli 🇮🇹 — a true team effort that brought passion, laughter, and creativity to the table. 💛
Guided by myself in collaboration with the talented , her amazing the team and the maestra pastaia , we finished the session with a stunning plate of Homemade Saffron Ricotta Gnocchi with a White Amberjack, Zucchini Ragù — delicate, fragrant, and bursting with coastal Italian flavor.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this such a memorable experience — teamwork really does make magic happen in the kitchen! 🙏

Swipe left for some more delicious food photos from the Dolce Vita Kitchen, including the full recipe and method from our gorgeous Retreat cookery booklet 🧡

09/10/2025

One of the most delicious memories from our recent Cookery Retreat in Italy 🇮🇹
Handmade Tortelli filled with ricotta and smoked scamorza cheese, served over a delicate fish brodetto reduction — pure harmony on a plate!
Created by our amazing students under the expert guidance of 👨‍🍳 and the wonderful pasta queen Carmela with a touch of orchestral direction from my side 😉
So many elements for our students to master during the Tortelli-making class — from the perfect fresh pasta dough, to shaping, filling, and folding with care, and finally understanding the delicate fish “brodetto”reduction to serve these beauties.
Everything came together beautifully — blending, balancing, and bursting in perfect harmony, just like a true Italian orchestra.

The result? Perfetto! 👏👏 Like true Italian pros!
A joyful symphony of flavours, passion, and teamwork — la vera magia della cucina italiana! ❤️

So proud of everyone — what a flavourful, joy-filled moment to remember ❤️🇮🇹