Top Piedmont & Liguria Classes & Workshops - page 3

- Morning: 2 commented wine tasting session in family run wineries in Barolo area - Lunch: I take care of booking your table in a « Piedmontese » typical restaurant - Afternoon: 1 Commented wine tasting session in family run winery in Alba area

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.

You will learn to cook three dishes from all over the Italian regions. Then you will have lunch with an Italian family with good wine and other people from all over the world

Get off the beaten tourist path and you’ll be welcomed into your host’s home in Savona for a private cooking class. Embark on a local market visit to find the freshest ingredients for your cooking class, then get to work making three traditional dishes. You’ll get personalized attention from your guide and enjoy the ability to ask plenty of questions while you taste your creations.

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!

When you’re in Turin, live the local culture for a few hours with a private cooking class in a local’s home. Hosted by a Cesarina—a host who is part of a community of passionate Italian home cooks—the class shows you how to roll and cook two types of local pasta and make a tiramisu from scratch.

Indulge in a memorable culinary adventure at a picturesque local's home in Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, featuring stunning sea views. Engage in a shared cooking class where you'll learn to create homemade Gnocchi and Genovese Pesto, iconic dishes of Italian cuisine. Then, take a seat to savor your handcrafted meal, accompanied by local wines, and delight in fresh fruit or a dessert crafted by your Cesarina host. Enjoy putting your newfound cooking skills to the test at a fully-equipped workstation with all the necessary utensils and ingredients. Following the hands-on lesson, indulge in the exquisite Italian dishes you've prepared from scratch, perfectly paired with a selection of red and white local wines. Experience the joy of feasting on sumptuous food and engaging in lively conversation with a welcoming Italian family. Every host serves cherished local specialties from their family cookbooks, narrating the story of traditional regional cuisine.

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.

The pre-dinner “aperitivo” is one of the most important—and enjoyable—social customs in Italy. Learn how to host your own Italian-style “happy hour” with this hands-on lesson in a local kitchen. Prepare five different nibbles with gourmet ingredients and sample your handiwork paired with bubbly or still wine from the surrounding region of Piedmont to kick off your evening like a true “Torinese”.

Become immersed in Italy’s rich culture as you learn to cook traditional dishes in the home of a local Genoan. Meet your dedicated host and visit a local market to shop for fresh ingredients to create your meal. Then, get hands-on experience creating dishes such as fresh pasta and a traditional dessert. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with local wines and good conversation.

An immersive culinary adventure, this traditional cooking class takes you on a journey through the flavors of Italy. Join your master herbologist guide, Viviana, and immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of a sustainable farm as you gather wild herbs for your cooking creations. Learn the secrets of traditional Italian cuisine in a local home kitchen. Indulge in the warmth of Italian hospitality as you savor the fruits of your labor, sharing a delightful meal with your host.

The oil of Eva is the place for those who love Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVO). Here you can taste and buy different varieties of oil, all strictly made in Italy. You can get in touch with the work, experience and family tradition of our passionate producers. You can enrich your gastronomic culture and open yourself to new frontiers of taste. Perhaps by trying our delicious bruschetta or savouring an oil that evokes the scent of cut grass, almond, green tomato or apple. Here you can ask for any information and curiosity about this rich and fascinating food. And also find an original, unexpected and valuable idea for a tasteful gift.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Join a cozy, hands-on cooking class in a charming rooftop apartment just minutes from Turin’s Porta Nuova station. Discover the flavors of Piedmont as you make fresh gnocchi from scratch, prepare a traditional dessert, and enjoy local wine in a warm, authentic setting.

Combining a painting class with wine isn’t a new idea, but painting “with” wine is something else altogether. With this small-group art experience in Italy’s esteemed Langhe wine region in Piedmont, you’ll try it for yourself, painting with wine under the supervision of a local artist. You’ll produce art from natural stains in the artist’s own studio for a unique art experience on vacation.

Immerse yourself in Italian culture as you learn to make classic dishes during this hands-on cooking class in Rapallo. Join a small group in a local’s home and learn to create fresh, Italian dishes from scratch. Create two types of pasta as well as the classic Italian dessert, tiramisu, while learning tips and tricks. End your class with a glass of wine and your freshly prepared food.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Together, we will explore the Piedmontese culinary tradition through a Tuscan lens, blending the techniques and flavors of two renowned Italian regions. We will prepare traditional tajarin, ravioli del plin, and the typical pici senesi, following authentic regional recipes. You will learn to make two distinct doughs: one with eggs for the Piedmontese pasta and one without eggs for the pici. Each preparation will be enriched by learning specific techniques, such as the delicate “plin” for the ravioli and the handmade method for the pici. The course will conclude with a seasonal dessert, completing the culinary experience with a sweet touch that reflects local tradition. A unique opportunity to discover the roots and secrets of two extraordinary culinary traditions, learning how to enhance fresh ingredients and create dishes that tell stories and flavors of authentic cuisine.

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.

Pesto alla genovese is the cornerstone of Ligurian cuisine, but it isn’t easy to see the aromatic sauce made using traditional techniques. With this cooking class, learn how to make authentic pesto with local basil and pine nuts ground in an old-school mortar and pestle. End your hands-on lesson by sampling your handiwork tossed with pasta and served with Liguria’s extra-virgin olive oil and Taggiasca olives.

Your day in Asti is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir.  Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Enjoy a hands-on way to discover Liguria’s storied cuisine during this gourmet, small-group cooking class, hosted in the resort town of Rapallo. In the morning, make your way to one of the town’s top restaurants, and be sure to come hungry. With your chef’s guidance, you’ll learn how to make traditional Ligurian pesto with a mortar and pestle, as well as several other dishes. At the end of class, sit down for a well-deserved lunch, accompanied with local wine.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

At Villa San Giacomo, a historic gem overlooking the Ligurian Gulf, a pesto cooking class awaits. Guided by a local home cook, you'll master the art of making authentic Genovese pesto with a traditional mortar and pestle. After your culinary creation, savor your homemade pesto paired with trofie pasta in the villa's elegant surroundings, complemented by a glass of local Italian wine. This hands-on experience is perfect for food lovers eager to indulge in the rich flavors and traditions of the Italian Riviera, just a stone's throw from Portofino and the Cinque Terre.