Mara’s Cooking School

Mara learned the secrets of culinary art in her childhood from her grandmother, an eccentric chef from Mirano. Her grandmother’s invaluable teachings, combined with Mara’s innate talent for pairing unusual flavors, have made her a cutting-edge chef in the Venetian culinary scene.

What matters most to Mara Martin in her cooking school is teaching a culinary lifestyle — the joy of gathering in the kitchen and creating true masterpieces born from simplicity, naturalness, and the freshness of ingredients.

Students receive a clear explanation of the essential tools, careful guidance in selecting raw materials, and a teaching method that is fast, precise, and attentive. In addition, Mara shares suggestions on how to pair the right drinks with each dish, making every creation unique and special.

The school also offers visits to the fish and vegetable market, where the ingredients are chosen and later cooked together with the students at her residence in Venice, accompanied by a wine tasting.