AT THE TABLE!
Lab
July 9th, 2026
September 3rd, 2026
from 2.30 pm to 8 pm
available places for the workshop: max 20
€120 / person
available places for degu only: max 20
€30 / person
Mindful nutrition that activates your powers
The connection between what we eat and the possession of superpowers is not merely a narrative device used to explain superhuman strength or extraordinary speed. Rather, it reflects how our culture understands energy, transformation, and biology.
This workshop—a true cooking school experience—offers participants the opportunity to learn more about the foods that enriched feasts and banquets in Ancient Greece and Imperial Rome, and to explore the magical, aphrodisiac, and transformative properties attributed to different foods, both in the past and today, much like the heroes who rely on special powers in times of need.
Designed for adults, this activity aims to create a unique and highly engaging experience for both those who cook and create and those who taste and enjoy the final dishes, drawing inspiration from both classical and modern mythology.
The activity is organized in collaboration with Accademia innovativa di pasticceria e cucina MenthaRossa.
How the workshop works
The workshop is designed exclusively for adults and lasts approximately 5 hours.
No special skills or previous experience are required—just your willingness to have fun, share, and discover something new!
2:15 PM // Meeting Point
Meet at Novara Castle, P.za Martiri della Libertà.
2:30 PM // Show & Tell
Guided visit to the exhibition Superheroes. The origins of the Myth with curator Fabrizio Modina.
Together, we will discover the foods associated with the charm, virtues, and powers of myths and heroes.
3:30 PM // Short Walk
We will move to the kitchens of MenthaRossa in Via Leonardo da Vinci 20, where it is time to roll up our sleeves and get started.
4:00 PM // Cooking Session
Together, we will learn how to prepare the Banquet of the Gods and Superheroes, create libations and sauces believed to bestow energy and power, and explore how food can contribute to our physical and emotional well-being. We will also discover how to give food an extra touch of “magic” so that everyone will want to eat it!
7:00 PM // Banquet Tasting*
It is time to delight all our senses and enjoy the dishes we have prepared together.
Adults and children who did not participate in the previous workshop sessions may also attend the tasting experience through a separate registration.
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The MenthaTeam and the chefs are waiting for you!
Send us your registration request. We will check availability and send you all the information needed to complete your booking.
The registration fee includes:
– Admission to the SUPERHEROES exhibition, including a guided tour
– All tools and ingredients required to prepare the dishes together with the chefs
– An individual tasting of the dishes prepared during the workshop