pizza moon risingITALIAN FOOD EXPERIENCES
HANDMADE PASTA · FOOD & WINE · ITALY

The best way to know Italy? Taste it.

Handmade pasta classes and food & wine experiences that bring you closer to the people, places and traditions behind Italian food.

Fresh handmade Italian pastaA taste of Italy
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THE PIZZA MOON RISING PHILOSOPHY

Come hungry.
Leave with a story.

Italy is more than a list of places to visit. It is a conversation at the table, a market full of seasonal ingredients, and the simple pleasure of making something delicious with your own hands. Pizza Moon Rising is an invitation to experience all of it.

WHAT WE OFFER

Choose your experience

From the first roll of fresh pasta dough to discovering the flavors of a region, find your own way into Italian food culture.

Fresh handmade tagliatelleHandmade pasta
01 / COOKING

Handmade pasta classes

A little flour, a little patience, and a lot of joy. Discover the craft and pleasure of preparing fresh Italian pasta by hand, and connect with the traditions behind every shape.

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Tuscany vineyard landscapeFood and wine
02 / EXPLORING

Food & wine tours

Follow local flavors through markets, producers and culinary traditions. Explore experiences inspired by Rome and Tuscany, with space for stories, discovery and great food.

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Katherine Garone, Pizza Moon Rising hostMeet Kat
YOUR HOST

Meet Kat.

“Food is how I connect with a place.”

Hi, I’m Kat. My path has taken me through cooking, the study of Italian food culture, and sharing what I’ve learned with curious food lovers.

I believe the best culinary experiences go beyond a recipe or a tasting: they help us understand the people, traditions and everyday rituals that make a place special.

I’d love to help you discover a more personal side of Italy.

Say hello to Kat ↗
WHY PIZZA MOON RISING

More than a tasting.

01

Make it yourself

Get closer to Italian cooking by learning through ingredients, techniques and the pleasure of making food by hand.

02

Go beyond the guidebook

Look beyond familiar sights to the markets, producers and stories that give local food its character.

03

Connect through food

Let a meal or a recipe become a meaningful encounter with Italian culture.

YOUR NEXT FOOD MEMORY

Ready to discover Italy through food?

Tell me what interests you — handmade pasta, a food & wine tour, or a tailor-made idea. Include your preferred dates, the number of guests and any questions. I’ll be happy to discuss what may be possible.

Email Kat about an experience