IMPASTIAMO
cook with purpose
ABOUT
IMPASTIAMO is where you and your friends can learn how to cook your favorite dishes in real time, with chefs from all over the world, from the comfort of your own kitchen.
We launched in April 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, as a way to support the hurting food industry. Since then, we've hosted over 50 classes with chefs live from Milan, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Costa Rica, Sicily, Toscany, Spain. We've supported over thirty businesses between restaurants, private chefs and nonprofits, over the course of fiive months.
OUR MISSION
Promoting culture and diversity
through the power of food and creating and inspiring social change one class at the time
MEET THE TEAM
SILVIA CARLUCCIO
Silvia Carluccio was born in Legnano, Italy, and moved to Los Angeles in 2011 to pursue the dream of organizing concerts. After working for Live Nation Entertainment from 2012 to 2019, Silvia started her own company with the mission to produce and promote events with social impact. During the pandemic, she launched IMPASTIAMO, with the mission of helping the food industry and her chef friends.
MATT
KIRCHNER
Matt moved from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in November and was immediately amazed at the variety and quality of fresh produce in the area. As a hobby, he started putting together produce boxes as a way to connect the local food supply to his friends and family. He enjoys healthy and adventurous eating and spends most of his free time in the kitchen or on the beach.
MICHELLE
MALERBA
Michelle is a California girl, born and raised. She loves the ocean, being creative, music, art, gardening, cooking, traveling and people. Growing up close to both of her Grandmother’s she learned early on; cooking and entertaining can bridge gaps and bring people from all walks of life together. Coming from a beautifully diverse family and having friends from all over the world she believes food connects people on an amazing level that is invaluable. Cooking is another creative outlet which Michelle loves indulging in.
Like my grandma has always said, “Mangia! Mangia! “
AGNESE GIARDINI
Born in Milan, with part of the family coming from the Emilia-Romagna region, well renowned for its typical cuisine and dishes such as tortelli, ravioli and lasagne.
Agnese is not what would you say a good cooker but certainly a good eater! She likes travelling and discovering new places and tastes.
She aims to be a journalist, sharing stories from all over the world.
WE BELIEVE
That racial barriers can be broken down when we cook together and take the time to learn from cultures different than our owns
OUR SERVICES
BRAND SPONSORSHIP
Treat your audience to an interactive, hands on culinary experience while allowing your guests to get a taste of your product from the comfort and safety of home.
It was great. Felt really personal and authentic.
Gary Scott,
After taking a class
OUR SERVICES
TEAM BONDING
Who says you can’t have fun and bond with your team while staying at home during quarantine? Treat your team to an interactive, hands on culinary experience from the comfort and safety of home. It’s a recipe for creating culture, community and collaboration virtually in the workplace.
I was blown away by how much fun I had. I thought it would be enjoyable, but Chef’s style of teaching was so engaging! I thought he brought people out of themselves and made it a really fun social event.
Caitlin, Burnham Way
After a Corporate Team Bonding Class
PRESS
September 11, 2020
September 16, 2020
OUR CHEFS
IMPASTIAMO allows me to earn a little extra money, especially during this time, while I get to share my traditions with people from all over the world.