Top Piedmont & Liguria Cooking Classes - page 4

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!

Roll fresh pasta by hand on this excursion, where you'll learn how to make authentic Italian fare. Cesarina welcomes you to a real Italian cucina, and demonstrates how to prepare two different kinds of pasta: filled and fresh. This small group class includes an aperitivo to help warm up your cooking skills. This immersive culinary experience is topped off with a lesson in how to make an Italian dessert favorite, tiramisu!

Discover the historical aperitif of Turin in a small journey in the past, among legends and stories to the Savoy's city. Learn more about the pre-dinner ritual, the "aperitivo", one of the city’s gifts to the world.

Immerse yourself in Italian culture with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare an authentic Genoese lunch with Italian wine, dessert and coffee. Get to work with your host to discover the secrets of traditional Genoese pesto, handmade tagliatelle and dessert. Sit back and enjoy your meal on a terrace overlooking the sea and take home the new culinary skills. Learn authentic Genoese cuisine in a local's home

Guided by knowledgeable experts, you'll explore the lush rows of grapevines in Riomaggiore, soaking in the breathtaking vistas and learning about the winemaking process from vine to bottle. After your enlightening vineyard tour, indulge in an exquisite cellar tasting session that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Sample a curated selection of at least three dry wines, showcasing the diverse terroir and varietals of the region. Additionally, you'll have the privilege of savoring the rare and precious sciacchetrà, a renowned sweet wine cherished for its complexity and depth of flavor. To elevate your tasting experience, we'll accompany these fine wines with a delectable focaccia, freshly baked and bursting with the flavors of the region. As you sip and savor, our passionate hosts will provide insights into each wine's characteristics, origins, and ideal pairings, enriching your understanding and appreciation of Ligurian winemaking.

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.

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”.

Discover the world of Barolo wine. Visit a family estate, tour the beautiful vineyard UNESCO World Heritage. Enjoy a tasting designed to offer a more special experience where wine is paired with chocolate.

Get off the tourist track and get an insider’s immersion into a local wine producer and vineyard. Discover hidden wonders of Manarola on foot, enjoying views of the sea and surrounding hills. Then, head to a centuries-old wine cellar for a sommelier-led tasting of two local varieties of white wine, paired with traditional Ligurian delicacies like focaccia and pesto.

Delve deeper into Italy’s culinary culture than you would in a restaurant during a private market tour and cooking class in a local home. Designed for travelers with a vested interest in food, this experience promises both the undivided attention and insider knowledge of your guide, and allows you to cook in the intimate setting of a local home.

Your culinary adventure begins in a traditional local market, surrounded by the stunning hills of the Langhe, where I’ll guide you through the art of selecting the finest seasonal ingredients—from vibrant vegetables to regional specialties—just like a true Italian chef. You’ll learn how to spot quality, understand what makes each product unique, and why these choices matter in authentic Italian cooking. Back in the kitchen, we’ll prepare classic dishes together. I’ll share tips, techniques, and stories from my 13+ years as a professional chef. This isn’t just a cooking class—it’s a full immersion into the flavors, traditions, and soul of one of Italy’s most treasured food and wine regions.

The marble mortar, fresh Genovese DOP basil, pine nuts, Ligurian extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Pecorino cheese: the iconic ingredients of authentic Genoese pesto become the stars of an exclusive culinary experience in the heart of historic Genoa. This hands-on cooking class takes place in an elegant frescoed hall overlooking Via Garibaldi, the famous UNESCO-listed street of the Rolli Palaces. Guided by foodteller Fabio Bongiorni, you’ll learn how to make traditional pesto by hand using the ancient marble mortar technique, while discovering stories, traditions, and culinary secrets from Liguria. After a welcome toast with a glass of local Vermentino wine, you’ll enjoy the pesto you prepared yourself, served with authentic Genoese focaccia, bruschette, and a selection of local specialties. A refined and immersive experience, perfect for couples, small groups, and travelers looking to discover the true flavors and atmosphere of Genoa.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Italian cuisine with a private truffle cooking class in Langhe, a renowned culinary region of Italy. Your journey begins as you are warmly welcomed into the home of a Langhe local, steeped in rich family traditions and generations of cooking secrets. The heart of this experience lies in the hands-on cooking class, which focuses on three distinct truffle-infused recipes. Truffles, known as the "diamonds of the kitchen," are the stars of this culinary expedition. You will learn the secrets to selecting and preparing these precious ingredients, transforming them into traditional Italian dishes that delight the senses. After the cooking session, settle down to a beautiful meal comprising the dishes you helped create. During lunch or dinner, pair each dish with local Langhe wines. After all, no Italian meal is complete without the perfect wine to enhance its flavors.

Step into the heart of Genoa and discover one of Liguria’s most beloved recipes: salsa di noci (walnut sauce). In our cozy food boutique, just steps from Christopher Columbus’ House, you’ll prepare this creamy sauce the traditional way — with mortar and pestle. Guided by a local host, you’ll blend walnuts, bread, garlic, and cheese into a velvety paste, then enjoy it served over pasta with a glass of fine Ligurian wine. To make the memory last, you’ll also receive a Certificate of Participation. A hands-on culinary experience that combines tradition, taste, and the warm atmosphere of Genoa’s historic center.

SABER MAKING COURSE THE MOST FUN APERITIF EVER Treat yourself or give an emotion to share. Learn to saber or continue doing it with your closest friends! The AltaLanga Contract will be served, accompanied by our Savoy Ape and baked goods. The course consists of 3 parts. In the first there will be an introduction to the methods of producing bubbles from the classic method to the Martinotti method. In addition to some historical notes, there will be a moment on how to open with the saber. In the second part we will take action! That is, opening the bottle with the saber In the third part we will toast and taste the open bottle with some Savoyard whim and the Knight Saber Certificate will be awarded It will then be possible to continue the evening with our à la carte proposals.

Welcome to a wine adventure like no other! Get ready to sip on pure magic as we take you on a journey to uncover the hidden treasure of Monforte d'Alba: the one and only Barolo. Four vintages, four producers, four crus...You'll get to taste and compare the flavors of these unique Barolos, each with their own story and special touch. Take a deep dive into the world of terroir and the passion that fuels these winemakers to create such masterpieces. And, as if that wasn't enough, we'll also indulge your taste buds with local delicacies that perfectly complement the enchanting flavors and aromas of this mystical land. This experience will leave you buzzing with all the senses engaged and a newfound appreciation for the art of winemaking.

Discover the art of making traditional Ligurian pesto in an engaging one-hour class set in the charming Cinque Terre. Using a marble mortar and wooden pestle, you'll learn to blend fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheeses to craft this iconic sauce. Your host will share fascinating stories about Ligurian cuisine, enriching your understanding of the local culture as you prepare your own pesto from scratch. As the class wraps up, enjoy a delightful aperitivo featuring your homemade pesto paired with local delicacies and Cinque Terre white wine, making for a perfect way to savor the region's flavors.

We look for maximum expressiveness from our wines. In the glass we want you to find a little bit of us, of our character, of our history. Nice is Barbera, our great love! Nice is also a “core zone” of the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato territory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015 and represents the most pristine and authentic part of it. Nice, its products and its territory are definitely worth the trip!

Enjoy a wine tasting in a wine bar located in the historic center of Neive, in the heart of the Langhe. Sample three wines from a renowned local winery and enjoy a variety of delicious snacks.

You will step into a traditional Ligurian kitchen and begin by discovering the ingredients that form the foundation of authentic Genoese pesto: fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. You will be guided step by step through the preparation process using the traditional marble mortar and pestle. You will learn the proper techniques and work the ingredients until you create your own pesto entirely by hand. Once it is ready, you will move on to the most convivial part of the experience: sitting down at the table to enjoy the freshly made pesto served with a plate of gnocchi, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Throughout the experience, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, share conversations, and enjoy an authentic moment centered around cooking, tradition, and togetherness.

Welcome to Villa Lucia, an architectural gem nestled in La Spezia, just a short walk from the magical Cinque Terre. Formerly the historic residence of the noble Genoese Doria family, the Villa reopens its doors after a meticulous and complete restoration that has restored its former splendor, blending the charm of the past with the utmost contemporary comfort. You're invited to experience an exclusive afternoon where history meets the culinary excellence of the region, on a journey that combines active tradition and pure pleasure for the palate.

Harvest sun-ripened lemons straight from the trees and discover the art of crafting authentic Italian Limoncello and Orange Liqueur. Learn time-honored techniques, enjoy local treats, and experience genuine Ligurian hospitality on a peaceful terrace.

This experience takes place inside a family-run Ligurian food shop, not in a standard cooking school. Prepare potato gnocchi from scratch and make authentic Genoese pesto with a marble mortar and wooden pestle. Then enjoy the food you created during a relaxed brunch, paired with 2 wines from small Ligurian producers. You will also discover the stories, ingredients, and traditions behind Genoa’s local food culture.

Discover the secrets of the original Tiramisu in a hands-on workshop with an Expert local chef. In this engaging workshop, you will learn how to prepare the perfect cream and dunk the ladyfingers, following the Italian tradition. At the end, you can enjoy your masterpiece, savoring every bite of your sweet creation.