About us

Italian Ventures was founded by Rosaria Di Giovanna and developed from her passion for all things Italian.

Rosaria was born in Sicily and went to school in both Italy and England where she finished her education. She has been a Legal Interpreter for bodys such as the Police Force and various Government Agencies as well as being the owner of an Italian Restaurant in the Midlands before funding the Italian Ventures Group.

The Italian Ventures Group has been designed to introduce Italian culture within the Educational System as well as to the public.

For the present Italian Ventures runns

Italian Days for Schools

Italian Lessons

Italian Cookery Lessons

Wine Tasting Events

Schools

Bring Italy to the classroom with our Italian Days for Schools. With fun activities such as making and tasting Italian food, discovering what school is like in Italy and finding out how the Italians celebrate Christmas, Easter and other religious festivals.

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Cookery

Bored of pasta with sauce from a jar? Take time to discover the joys of fresh, Italian cooking with our home cookery lessons and cookery parties. Gift vouchers are also available for you to give a unique gift to a friend or loved one.

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Wine Tasting

Wine-tasting experiences in your home with friends, at a club or society dinner as well as options for larger corporate events. Choose from a wine sampling event, our wine selection service and/or having our wine host attend your event.

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Crafts

Italy is well known for its Carnival time especially "Carnevale di Venezia"
Why not learn how to make your own mask or costume?

Would you like to learn the old art of crochet lace commonly popular in Sicily?

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