About Natalina’s Kitchen

Natalina is a real delight and she goes above and beyond to make sure her travelers are taken care of. The experience is one I will never forget. The food and wine, the destinations, the cooking classes were second... Read MoreNatalina is a real delight and she goes above and beyond to make sure her travelers are taken care of. The experience is one I will never forget. The food and wine, the destinations, the cooking classes were second to none and I would highly recommend this excursion to all of my friends. There were a couple of glitches during the trip but Natalina found a solution and dealt with them which of course a professional would do. If you are looking to see a really beautiful part of Italy and you enjoy food and wine this is a opportunity you should not miss. read less

Natalina offers a wonderful, unique experience in a cooking school and I thoroughly enjoyed the full day, from shopping at the market to eating the delicious meal we prepared. Natalina knows how to make cooking interesting and fun and... Read MoreNatalina offers a wonderful, unique experience in a cooking school and I thoroughly enjoyed the full day, from shopping at the market to eating the delicious meal we prepared. Natalina knows how to make cooking interesting and fun and how to make everyone feel at home in her kitchen. I would not hesitate to recommend this experience to anyone. read less

No better way to spend a Saturday Evening!

My boyfriend and I attended Natalina's 'Taste of Calabria' class this past weekend. We enjoyed how Natalina tended to all levels of cook. I consider myself an intermediate cook while my boyfriend is... Read MoreNo better way to spend a Saturday Evening!

My boyfriend and I attended Natalina's 'Taste of Calabria' class this past weekend. We enjoyed how Natalina tended to all levels of cook. I consider myself an intermediate cook while my boyfriend is a little more inexperienced in the kitchen, and we both had an amazing time! The classes are perfectly sized - enough people to make for a diverse and interesting group to talk to, but not too packed. Natalina also shared her knowledge about all the ingredients we were using. We know how to look for authentic olive oil and balsamic vinegar now thanks to her! Thank you 🙂 read less

Had the pleasure of attending my first class in Natalina's Kitchen last weekend. We made three different breads that were amazing! We stopped for a delicious lunch break and ended our day with bread sampling and espresso! ... Read MoreHad the pleasure of attending my first class in Natalina's Kitchen last weekend. We made three different breads that were amazing! We stopped for a delicious lunch break and ended our day with bread sampling and espresso! It was the type of relaxed atmosphere where you did not want to leave! Thank you Nat, I hope to be attending future classes again soon, and I love your cookbook, already made the apple cake! read less

The Online Course is easy to follow and has a tasty and diverse menu. I recently attended the bread making class and it was fun, informative, and the finished products were great! Highly recommend both learning methods for... Read MoreThe Online Course is easy to follow and has a tasty and diverse menu. I recently attended the bread making class and it was fun, informative, and the finished products were great! Highly recommend both learning methods for anyone who enjoys to cook, learn, and eat! read less

This was my first class with Natalina and the experience was excellent. She took the time to talk about why we should be doing more home cooking and making it a fun time. The instructions were clear and easy to... Read MoreThis was my first class with Natalina and the experience was excellent. She took the time to talk about why we should be doing more home cooking and making it a fun time. The instructions were clear and easy to follow and explained in great detail the types of ingredients that we should be using to make authentic Italian dishes. I am looking forward to spending time in the kitchen with my family as we make our own fresh food. read less

I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed Natalina's Online Cooking courses. So user friendly. You have your ingredients list to prep for and the videos with excellent tips to follow along to, print out the recipe and... Read MoreI can't tell you how much I've enjoyed Natalina's Online Cooking courses. So user friendly. You have your ingredients list to prep for and the videos with excellent tips to follow along to, print out the recipe and follow along. You can watch the video over and over to help you gain the confidence to create some wonderful meals. Such a great compliment to the cookbook. I have mastered the gnocchi's, a family favourite, the pizza and next will be pasta. To be able to duplicate family favourites in my own home with Natalina's Kitchen help is amazing. Can't recommend the online classes enough. This was a gift to me from my son, and its one of the best gifts I've received. My two sons were so pleased that they've asked to make them with me next time. I can't thank you enough for creating this wonderful opportunity to learn at home. read less

The online classes are easy to follow, and provide lots of detail and helpful tips! I like being able to complete courses at my own pace and go back to review recipes when I need to. Would highly recommend!

My friends and I (10 of us) thoroughly enjoyed a Saturday evening cooking class and meal, Calabria style with Natalina at the helm.. We prepared and made our own crusty bread, pasta, meat sauce and delicious dessert. Everyone had... Read MoreMy friends and I (10 of us) thoroughly enjoyed a Saturday evening cooking class and meal, Calabria style with Natalina at the helm.. We prepared and made our own crusty bread, pasta, meat sauce and delicious dessert. Everyone had lots of opportunities to participate in meal prepping, cooking and learning. The meal was absolutely delicious and filling with lots of fun and laughter! It was a great experience and we would do it again for sure!!! Thank you Natalina - Well done , Cheers, Debbie read less

Attended taste of Puglia with hubby and pals. Fun group. Hands on. Good conversation. Great way to learn and experience food of a region of Bella italia 👍

Taking the "Taste of Calabria" tour with host Natalina and guide Silvia proved to be one of my best travel decisions. With 13 other guests, we explored this part of southern Italy together, and by the end of the trip... Read MoreTaking the "Taste of Calabria" tour with host Natalina and guide Silvia proved to be one of my best travel decisions. With 13 other guests, we explored this part of southern Italy together, and by the end of the trip I felt I had gained 13 new friends. As a single traveller, the supplemental cost was remarkably reasonable, and yet I still enjoyed the exceptional quality of accommodation and service as those travelling together. We spent 3 nights at 3 different hotels (Tropea, Reggio Calabria, and Crotone), all of which were clean, extremely comfortable, and well located. No packing and unpacking everyday for us!

Our host Natalina planned an exciting and full agenda, always taking into consideration the wishes and needs of her guests. She speaks Italian fluently and has visited the area many times, so was able to share with us her knowledge and love of the food, the wines, the people and the culture. Our local guide Silvia was also a gem! She is extremely well versed in regional history, geography, etc but also provided us with insight into today's Calabria and its people. I have fond memories of her leading us through exercises on the beach in Cortone.....such a good experience! No questions asked of her went unanswered....in a very thoughtful manner. Both ladies were lots of fun and both made a point of engaging with each and every one of us throughout our busy days. Luciano, our humorous and very skilled bus driver, travelled with us everywhere, adding to our wonderful experience.

The focus of the trip was fine food, and there was lots of this! We tasted regional delicacies like nduja, pecorino and caciocavallo cheeses, olive oils, stock fish, ( not my favourite), many cured meats, and many other anti pasta delights, just to name a few. We visited family owned and operated farms, olive groves, and vineyards, and were overwhelmed by the hospitality and pride of the owners. We were shown how to make soap from olive oil, how to prepare bread and cook it in a wood burning stove, and how to make lasagna that included hard boiled eggs...believe it or not. Delicious! We even collected chestnuts one day!

But not every activity related to food. We drove through lovely countryside which included highlands and beaches. We visited art and architecture museums. One of my most memorable stops was Scilla, a beautiful cliff side town. We ate lunch in a restaurant perched over the sea, and then climbed up to the top of the cliff to visit the remains of an ancient fortress. The view was spectacular!

I would highly recommend this tour and look forward to travelling with Natalina and Silvia again. read less

Fantastic Experience

What a great trip to Calabria that far exceeded our already very high expectations. We were treated to an expertly planned introduction to the history, beauty and culinary delights of this lesser travelled region of Italy under the... Read MoreFantastic Experience

What a great trip to Calabria that far exceeded our already very high expectations. We were treated to an expertly planned introduction to the history, beauty and culinary delights of this lesser travelled region of Italy under the guidance of our hostess, Natalina, and very knowledgeable and fun loving local guide, Silvia.

Thanks to the small group size of fourteen, we soon bonded with our fellow like minded travellers on our daily excursions Visits to local farms, vineyards and food producers, many of which were small scale but high in quality and flavour plus many opportunities to experience cooking demonstrations and some hands on preparation mixed so well with visits to hill towns, castles and museums. The trip was well organized and active, hotel accomodations first class and our food experiences beyond words. Local ingredients of every kind along with local wines were emphasized at all of the fabulous meals we enjoyed family style at the selected restaurants, some of which were owned by relatives of Natalina where we were served meals that were above and beyond incredible.

We were looking for an experience and we got it in spades so we are anxiously looking forward to our next trip with Natalina. read less

We went on the wonderful Taste of Calabria Tour, Natalina Bombino Campagnolo is a wonderful facilitator and planned an excellent, informative, and very tasty experience. She helped make our group a family as she introduced us to the... Read MoreWe went on the wonderful Taste of Calabria Tour, Natalina Bombino Campagnolo is a wonderful facilitator and planned an excellent, informative, and very tasty experience. She helped make our group a family as she introduced us to the flavours of her ancestral homeland. Natalina's selection of Silvia as our knowledgeable, flexible tour guide highlights Natalina's understanding that good food and good company go hand in hand! Thanks for a great experience! Sharyn O'Leary Sweeney and Jack Sweeney read less

Our Taste of Calabria Trip

My husband and I went on a culinary tour through the Calabria region of Italy with Natalina! We ate delicious foods (and helped cook them), enjoyed award winning wines (and visited the wineries that made them),... Read MoreOur Taste of Calabria Trip

My husband and I went on a culinary tour through the Calabria region of Italy with Natalina! We ate delicious foods (and helped cook them), enjoyed award winning wines (and visited the wineries that made them), saw mozzarella cheese being made (and helped make it), and visited award winning olive oil producing groves (and saw the process from start to finish)!

We ate, drank, danced, laughed, and climbed our way through Calabria to the highest villages (San Giorgio). We met amazing people along the way in our group (our new Canadian friends) and also the good people of the region, that we will never forget!

We would like to thank Natalina Catalina Bombino, the trip planner and Sylvia, our guide. It was because of their careful planning, paying attention to every detail, and great knowledge of the area that made this the great trip it was! And they also made it fun! And I can’t end this without a word about our dear funny Luchiano, our driver! What a great guy! He looked out for us as he took us off the beaten path! Luchiano told us that people cry three times when they visit Calabria, first when they get there and see the beauty, second when they have to leave, and third when they get home and get on their scale! And he was right! read less

I attended my first cooking class at Natalina's Kitchen and had a fantastic time! Cooking classes are kept small which allows for a lot of hands on learning. l felt at ease in the class with little to no previous... Read MoreI attended my first cooking class at Natalina's Kitchen and had a fantastic time! Cooking classes are kept small which allows for a lot of hands on learning. l felt at ease in the class with little to no previous cooking experience. Natalina did a fantastic job at answering everyone's questions and even added her own personal experiences and stories. Very much looking forward to my next class. Her classes fill up quickly so book early! read less

Attended the pizza making class with my wife and it exceeded our expectations. Natalina was knowledgeable and very engaging. We learned a lot of great pizza making techniques and can't wait to start making our own. Would highly recommend taking... Read MoreAttended the pizza making class with my wife and it exceeded our expectations. Natalina was knowledgeable and very engaging. We learned a lot of great pizza making techniques and can't wait to start making our own. Would highly recommend taking her class. read less

Thank you for a most enjoyable Saturday.... so looking forward to your Caneloni class... :)))))))

Natalina's Taste of Puglia tour over-exceeded our expectations. We thought we weren't 'tour people' but the small group, attention to detail, VIP experience was spectacular. From cooking classes, to winery tours, exploring ancient cities, olive groves and ruins, the tour... Read MoreNatalina's Taste of Puglia tour over-exceeded our expectations. We thought we weren't 'tour people' but the small group, attention to detail, VIP experience was spectacular. From cooking classes, to winery tours, exploring ancient cities, olive groves and ruins, the tour was an immersive and authentic experience of culture and cuisine. Plus all the recipes to take home! Five stars all round! read less

Just returned from A Taste of Puglia Tour with Natalina. What a wonderful experience! It was obvious that our hotels, cooking experiences, meals, wines and visits to local sites of interest were carefully selected and planned. A key strength... Read MoreJust returned from A Taste of Puglia Tour with Natalina. What a wonderful experience! It was obvious that our hotels, cooking experiences, meals, wines and visits to local sites of interest were carefully selected and planned. A key strength of the tour was Natalina herself. She was a knowledgeable well organized, involved and caring Tour Director. Highly recommended! read less

Best. Vacation. Ever. Trip to Puglia region of Italy with Natalina and small group....can’t say enough good things about it. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys wonderful travel made easy 🙂

Best. Vacation. Ever. Trip to Puglia was amazing!

Just returned from the tour of Puglia. If your not a tour person this is for you. A beautiful balance between walking tours, unique places, cooking and eating a variety of delicious foods. Definitely recommend it. I give it 5 stars

Awesome immersive experience full of fun people, and plenty of knowledge shared regarding the history of the ingredients and processes of the food you are making that day.

Such a lovely day spent with my daughters Amy and Sarah along with my adopted son Julio. Coming from a family where the heart was the kitchen and the food prepared and ate there, this was truly the best Mother's... Read MoreSuch a lovely day spent with my daughters Amy and Sarah along with my adopted son Julio. Coming from a family where the heart was the kitchen and the food prepared and ate there, this was truly the best Mother's day. Not to mention what I learned from Natalina and her experiences and knowledge. The tips over and above just cooking was amazing. Thank you for sharing your talents and time. read less

Attended the Mother's Day cooking class. Such a lovely day spent with my daughters Amy and Sarah along with my adopted son Julio. Coming from a family where the heart was the kitchen and the food prepared and ate there,... Read MoreAttended the Mother's Day cooking class. Such a lovely day spent with my daughters Amy and Sarah along with my adopted son Julio. Coming from a family where the heart was the kitchen and the food prepared and ate there, this was truly the best Mother's day. Not to mention what I learned from Natalina and her experiences and knowledge. The tips over and above just cooking was amazing. Thank you for sharing your talents and time. read less

If you want to learn to prepare authentic Italian food or you want to travel to Italy for amazing food and wine experiences don't hesitate to book with Natalina. We can't wait for our next trip - A Taste of... Read MoreIf you want to learn to prepare authentic Italian food or you want to travel to Italy for amazing food and wine experiences don't hesitate to book with Natalina. We can't wait for our next trip - A Taste of Calabria in October. read less

If you want to learn to prepare authentic Italian food or you want to travel to Italy for amazing food and wine experiences don't hesitate to book with Natalina. We can't wait for our next trip - A Taste of... Read MoreIf you want to learn to prepare authentic Italian food or you want to travel to Italy for amazing food and wine experiences don't hesitate to book with Natalina. We can't wait for our next trip - A Taste of Calabria in October. read less

I’ve been to a couple of Natalina’s classes and have absolutely loved them! She really knows what she’s doing, the classes are a tonne of fun, and you make the most delicious food. Whether it’s just for you; with your... Read MoreI’ve been to a couple of Natalina’s classes and have absolutely loved them! She really knows what she’s doing, the classes are a tonne of fun, and you make the most delicious food. Whether it’s just for you; with your partner, or for a private business event I’ve had an incredible experience with all 3. read less

I’ve had the pleasure of taking Natalina’s basic Italian, bread making and part of the advanced Italian courses. The courses were informative and fun, I can’t wait to go back for another one! Natalina has so much... Read MoreI’ve had the pleasure of taking Natalina’s basic Italian, bread making and part of the advanced Italian courses. The courses were informative and fun, I can’t wait to go back for another one! Natalina has so much knowledge and experience to pass on. I highly recommend her classes and her cook book. Her recipes are absolutely delicious! read less

I would highly recommend the Niagara Winery Tour with Natalina. She is a gifted guide and I was so happy to have met her and to have spent the day with her.

It’s good value for the money, for the time... Read MoreI would highly recommend the Niagara Winery Tour with Natalina. She is a gifted guide and I was so happy to have met her and to have spent the day with her.

It’s good value for the money, for the time spent and for the quality and quantity of food and drinks provided. I would highly recommend her and this tour to anyone. You won’t be disappointed. I will definitely do it again. Thanks again Natalina, it was great to get to know you. read less