Top Piedmont & Liguria Cooking Classes - page 2

This experience is special because it allows you to learn fresh pasta directly with a Pro Chef, in an intimate and authentic setting. Each participant prepares the pasta with their own hands, discovering traditional techniques not found in classic tourist courses. The final tasting makes the activity complete and convivial, transforming a simple cooking lesson into a real moment of Italian culture.

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.

Without you realizing it, you find yourself living the life of a real Italian chef for a few hours. You learn and eat together, in small groups, led by a Pro Chef Ambassador. You are not a spectator: you put your hands in pasta, you work selected raw materials from the territory, you discover tricks and gestures from professional cooking and then you sit at the table to enjoy, in pure Italian style, the dishes you helped create. Live a complete experience, from the welcome, to the hands in the dough, to the shared table, which focuses on the quality of time, relationships and the memory you take away: for a day, “be a chef for a day”

Master the best Ligurian and Genovese recipes with guidance from local experts during this immersive cooking class in Genoa. This hands-on experience lets you prepare and taste at least four traditional dishes. Enjoy learning, cooking, and sharing stories in a fun, intimate setting with a small group size.

Indulge in a wine tasting experience in Alba, featuring five exceptional wines and a selection of finger foods. Enjoy a curated selection of wines, including Barolo and Barbera Elena.

With our cooking courses (which can also be customized) you will bring home some of the Piedmontese tradition and you will be able to recreate the best dishes of the Langhe.

Connect with an expert home cook and learn the tricks and techniques to turning out fresh pasta like a pro in her Sanremo kitchen. Roll up your sleeves and get busy making tagliatelle, ravioli, and gnocchi along with three different sauces under the guidance of your host and instructor. Savor your handiwork at the end of the class with a celebratory lunch or dinner on the terrace overlooking the sea.

This activity is special because it allows you to discover the secrets of real homemade ice cream directly with those who prepare it every day. It's not just a tasting: you actively participate in the creation of ice cream, learn real techniques and taste flavors prepared by yourself. It is an authentic, practical and engaging experience, combining theory, manual skills and flavours in an informal and welcoming environment. Eventually you bring home not only recipes, but a true understanding of what it means to make quality ice cream.

Emerge from this experience a master of Italian cuisine, during this small-group ravioli and wine class. A seasoned home chef welcomes you into their home kitchen in La Spezia, where you get hands-on experience preparing fresh pasta from scratch to make delicious stuffed ravioli and a traditional sauce. After all your hard work, sit down to a delicious meal paired with local wine and be treated like a member of the family.

Connect with a local and learn the secrets to preparing some of the most beloved dishes from the Cinque Terre with this private home cooking class. Join your host in their Riomaggiore kitchen for a hands-on lesson and make three traditional recipes from scratch. Turn out a seasonal starter, fresh pasta, and a classic dessert with the guidance of your host, then relax over a festive meal featuring the dishes you’ve created together.

the course is interactive, you will use the marble mortar. You will receive information on the history and origins of pesto and the best ingredients we will use. You will learn to make pesto like you have never tasted before, and you will be able to make it again at home, which is why it is a unique and unforgettable experience. If you've been good, there will be a little surprise for you at the end.

Learn how to make authentic Italian pizza with a cooking class in Sanremo. Play ‘pizzaiolo’ (pizza maker) for a day as you discover all the steps to creating the perfect dough and adding the correct combination of toppings, such as mushrooms, Parma ham and Parmesan cheese. For the full Italian experience, the class also includes an aperitif, cheese and wine tastings, fruit, and espresso.

There’s no better place to learn to make pasta than Italy and this small-group class in Genoa teaches you everything you need to know. Join a small group and learn to make fresh pasta from start to finish. You also learn how to make an iconic Italian dessert, tiramisu, before enjoying all your hard work during a delicious meal.

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.

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.

Learn how to prepare Italian food like a professional chef during a cooking class in Turin. Set in the home of a local cook, you get an authentic cultural experience along with your culinary education. Possible dishes include fresh pasta, risotto, gelato, and tiramisu. A small class size of maximum five people means you enjoy plenty of individualized attention and guidance from your host.

Considered one of Italy’s greatest red wines, Barolo is a favorite of oenophiles around the world. During your next visit to the Piedmont wine region—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—learn more about how Barolo and other local varietals are made during a behind-the-scenes tour of a family-run winery. Tour the vineyards, visit the cellar, and enjoy samples of a dozen wines, plus locally made meats and cheese.

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.

Experience authentic Italian home cooking with this tasty Sanremo culinary tour, featuring a home cooking class with wine tasting. Shop for fresh ingredients at a local market, then join in preparing a delicious four-course meal featuring traditional Ligurian recipes like panna cotta or tiramisu. Enjoy extras like wine, olive oil tasting, and a sparkling prosecco aperitif during this unforgettable half-day experience.

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.

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.

Enjoy a more intimate experience of Asti culinary culture than is typical on most tours. Visit a local’s home where you will be guided through the secrets of the most famous dishes of Asti cuisine, and learn the tips and tricks of how to prepare them. Afterward, sit down to enjoy the dishes you made, accompanied by a glass of local wine.

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.

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.