Top Asti Classes & Workshops

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.

Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with a local home cook and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Asti cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by local wines. During the lesson, your host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Asti recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Participants 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.

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.

Learn how to create a classic Italian pasta dish and a tasty tiramisu dessert during this small-group, market-to-table cooking workshop in Asti. Visit a vribant local market and learn how to select the freshest ingredients and produce. Then, head to the home of a local cook for an intimate pasta making workshop. Lessons include an Italian aperitivo and tasting of your creations.

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.

Discover the wine of Italy’s prestigious Piedmont region on a private tour with a local winemaker guide. After leaving Milan, you’ll travel to the Barolo and Barbaresco wine regions, learning about the grapes and winemaking techniques as you go. Stop to visit cellars and vineyards, taste the wine, and even add on a 3-course lunch plus coffee at your own expense, if you wish.

Experience a cooking class in the Monferrato hills: prepare ravioli al plin and a seasonal appetizer, enjoy homemade sourdough bread and local wine in an authentic, welcoming setting

A great experience for foodies looking to taste authentic cuisine, this excursion gives you the opportunity to learn how to make pasta and tiramisu at a Cesarina's home in Asti. Learn the secrets of authentic regional dishes, including two pasta recipes and tiramisu, and delight in local wine tastings. Allow your host, a Cesarina, to share culinary tips and tricks during this hands-on experience.

Learn to make traditional lasagna and creamy gelato in the Asti countryside. Hands-on class, local wine, and authentic Italian flavors in a fun and immersive experience

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.

Handcraft three classic pasta recipes with simple, local and fresh ingredients. Discover Italian secrets, cook together, then feast on your creations near the stunning Reggia di Venaria.

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!