Top La Spezia Food & Drink Classes

Discover the nuanced cuisine of Liguria during this private hands-on cooking class in La Spezia. Step into the home of a local and learn how to make a few dishes from the La Spezia region such as chickpea flour fritters, Genovese minestrone soup, and Ligurian-style radicchio. Then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of Ligurian wine and other beverages.

Is a very much hands on cooking class and in this very private experience you will discover and enjoy the traditions of local cuisine, how italians cook for themselves and not for tourists, for this reason the class starts with a visit at the most famous and old local market of the city, to shop our fresh ingredients, before we go to enjoy the class in a private house. You will learn difference between short and long pasta, when and why we use them and the different seasonings, gnocchi, pizza, also the difference between dry and fresh mozzarella, when to use one or the other. We are in the country of Basil, pesto sauce is made by basil, but not the common one, the ligurian one, very much different in size, color and parfume and this is only an idea of the amazing day you will experience!

Fresh pasta is the cornerstone of Italian cuisine and this private pasta making class covers all the basics. Step into the home of a local from and get hands-on experience making fresh, delicious pasta from start to finish. Then, use your fresh pasta to prepare Ligurian dishes that you can enjoy with local red and white wines from the region.

Unless you speak the language, its difficult to appreciate all of the produce offered by an Italian market. Overcome the language barrier and deepen your understanding of Italian cuisine during a private market tour and cooking class in La Spezia. As well as receiving undivided attention from a private guide, you’ll learn to cook three classic dishes.

Learn to shop and cook like a true Italian with this custom home cooking class based on the ingredients you choose at the market with your local host and instructor. Stroll through La Spezia’s market and choose up to five ingredients that catch your eye, then head back to your host’s home kitchen for a hands-on lesson to create dishes featuring the fresh, seasonal specialties you’ve selected.

Experience warm Italian hospitality first-hand and learn how to prepare a traditional Ligurian pesto during this small-group workshop with a local host in La Spezia. Prepare this famous sauce from scratch using a traditional mortar and pestle. Then sample your creation as you make a delicious meal followed by a traditional Italian dessert all paired with area white and red wines.

Don't leave La Spezia without indulging in this exclusive cooking class. Lead by a local, be welcomed into their home and taught how to make authentic pasta and tiramisu. Savor your creations paired with delightful local wines, specially curated. Unleash your inner chef and leave with the knowledge of how to impress your loved ones with an authentic Italian meal. This experience is available in over 120 cities for your convenience.

Get a taste of Cinque Terre on this 4-hour tour from Manarola, Cinque Terre, that combines a pesto demonstration, a boat cruise along the coast, and lunch. Travel to Cinque Terre via train with your group, then end the tour in Vernazza with a Cinque Terre trail pass to explore further if you wish.

Discover the true taste of Liguria with an immersive, hands-on cooking experience focused on Focaccia Ligure. Under the guidance of a skilled local cook, you’ll learn to prepare the dough from scratch, master the art of shaping, and bake the perfect focaccia. As you work through each step, you’ll appreciate the delicate balance of flavors that make this dish a staple of Ligurian cuisine. While the focaccia bakes, enjoy a small aperitivo, explore La Spezia’s culinary traditions, and experience the warmth of Italian hospitality. Finally, savor your homemade focaccia paired with a glass of regional wine for a full, flavorful experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique experience offers an authentic, local perspective that no restaurant can replicate. Join us in Liguria to cook, taste, and enjoy the flavors of this iconic dish like a true local!

The Ligurian coast is the birthplace of pesto, so there's no better place to try your hand at making this traditional specialty than Porto Venere. Join a local chef for a hands-on masterclass about the history and preparation of authentic "pesto alla genovese," using local basil, pine nuts, and other classic ingredients. Pick up tips and techniques for pounding the mixture with a traditional mortar and pestle, then sample your handiwork tossed with a plate of pasta and paired with regional wine.

Cook like a local in charming Lerici! Learn to make fresh trofie, Genoese pesto & tiramisu, then enjoy your creations surrounded by the authentic beauty of rural Liguria

Learn the authentic recipe for pesto Genovese with an hour-long, hands-on cooking class in Levanto. Use a mortar and pestle to turn fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil into a classic Ligurian sauce, then enjoy what you’ve made alongside a glass of wine, and a spread of local products.

This excursion from La Spezia is perfect for folks in search of a hands-on culinary experience not too far from the port. The cooking class is private and takes place at a winery in the Montecarlo di Lucca wine region, about 25 minutes east of Lucca. The lesson lasts about 3 hours and is followed by lunch of the dishes prepared, accompanied by the estate's wines. Kindly note: The cost of the cooking class (130 Euro pp) is NOT included in the rate. You'll pay for that on the spot, directly to the winery.