Top Pescara Classes & Workshops

There is no better way to experience Italy’s authentic regional cuisine than in a local kitchen. With this experience, learn to make traditional “chitarra” and “tagliatelle” pasta from Abruzzo with a true Italian “nonna” (grandmother) in her home. Your 83-year-old instructor will lead you through the preparation of both pastas and their sauces, and then you will sit down together to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Abruzzo is known as one of Italy’s most popular wine-producing regions, but most travelers don’t venture beyond a glass of white or red over dinner. Ideal for anyone looking for a deeper delve into Abruzzese wine, this private winery tour combines a guided exploration of a traditional estate—including cellars and vineyards—with an exclusive tasting paired with local snacks.

As a seasoned Personal Chef and Sommelier with 20 years of experience crafting luxury events in Amsterdam, I lead you into the heart of Italian tradition, in my mother land: Abruzzo. Harvest seasonal ingredients, craft fresh pasta, and enjoy exclusive wine and olive oil tastings. Explore organic farms, master the art of cheese-making, and savor meals created from your own hands amidst stunning vineyards. This is a heartfelt celebration of Italy's gastronomic culture, designed for those seeking authenticity and excellence. Join me for an exciting truffle hunt in the wild woods and visit family-run farms that have preserved their heritage for generations. Discover the medieval charm of Lanciano where history meets flavor. And by choosing this journey, you support local artisans & sustainable agriculture. From the fields to your plate, every ingredient tells a story of passion. This is an intimate, slow-paced adventure for those who cherish quality. Your seat at my table awaits.

Learn how to make two classic pasta dishes and a tasty tiramisu dessert during this small-group cooking workshop in Pescara. Head to the home of a local cook for an intimate gastronomy class. Get hands-on instruction in a group capped at only 12 participants. Cooking workshops include a welcome aperitivo with wine and prosecco, plus a tasting of your creations.

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of the Italian cuisine 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 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.

Abruzzo has a unique regional cuisine that combines delicacies from its coast and its mountain peaks, but it’s not easy to discover traditional dishes without the help of a local. With this private cooking class, connect with a local “cesarina”, or home cook, to prepare three classic recipes from Pescara and then enjoy what you’ve made over a meal together served with local wine.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. 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.

Pizza and tiramisù are two of Italy’s most popular dishes, but they can be tricky to prepare on your own. This private home cooking class connects you with a local host to discover the tricks to turning out perfect pizza and tiramisù at home. Knead and shape your dough like a pro then assemble tiramisù under the guidance of your instructor. End with a celebratory feast featuring the dishes you’ve prepared together.