Top Abruzzo Classes & Workshops

Immerse yourself into a world of unique, yet simple flavours as your Host guides you through Abruzzo's most traditional recipes that have been handed down for generations with our hands-on culinary experiences under the guidance of your Host. A special journey through flavours, stories and delicious combinations to share with family and friends back home!

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.

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 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.

Vineyard tour aboard our jeep, panoramic points between sea and mountains Visit of the historic cellar Tasting of 5 wines, oil and typical Abruzzo gastronomic products

Picnic among the olive trees with typical Abruzzo products and a bottle of wine for every 2 people Visit of the historic cellar included Relax in the open air on our estate within the Nature Reserve

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.

With the help of our operator you will discover with an interactive course the world of Abruzzo wine and specifically of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. with its beneficial properties. You will learn to recognize the different grape varieties and to read the labels.

Together with me you will have the opportunity to experience a day in nature in perfect Abruzzo style. You will learn the slow life of the mountain hinterland and the subsistence activities linked to the territory. Together we will dedicate ourselves to the magical moment of cheese making, you will learn how to make fresh cheese and ricotta as they used to do in the past. You can replicate the steps at any time even in your home.

The beer tour with visit to the Maiella brewery and tasting of beers accompanied by typical local products will offer you a complete experience for craft beer lovers. You will have the opportunity to delve into the brewing process, taste high-quality beers and discover the perfect pairings with local products. It's a must-do tour for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of craft beer.

I was born and raised in these places, my ancestors already lived here as did the family that owns the farmhouse that hosts us. Over the years we have carried out agricultural activities that have expanded rural knowledge. The profession of hiking guide has taught me how to best narrate my territory. A day as a Shepherd is an immersion in uncontaminated places and with boundless landscapes, full of ancient and authentic history. It will be possible to rediscover flavors and sensations that are now far from everyday life. Making a cheese with your own hands and with the milk milked from the animals that live a few meters away strengthens the relationship with the territory and the experience, from which you can also take home the piece of cheese you made!!

THE SCHOOL TRAINS CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE DISCIPLINE OF MOTORCYCLING, THEN STARTS FROM MINIMOTOS TO MAXI-MOTOS THROUGH A STRUCTURED AND PERSONALIZED TRAINING METHOD ACCORDING TO THE ABILITIES OF THE RIDER TARGET: ALL MOTORCYCLISTS, BOTH ROAD AND TRACK GOERS. OBJECTIVES: IMPROVED DRIVING STYLE, GAS MANAGEMENT, GRIP LOSS CONTROL, QUICKNESS, DIRECTION CHANGES, DRIVING PRECISION, TRAINING, PHYSICAL ENDURANCE. MEANS: MINIMOTO, CRF 50 AND 70 HONDA, PITBIKE, MINIMOTARD, MINIGP, MOTARD 450, YAMAHA R3, YAMAHA R6, YAMAHA R1 CLOTHING REQUIRED: ALL TECHNICAL SLOPE CLOTHING; SUIT, GLOVES AND BACKGUARD RENTAL IS ALSO AVAILABLE. HELMET AND BOOTS MUST INSTEAD BE THE PROPERTY OF THE STUDENT.

Step into a real Italian home near the Adriatic Sea and cook traditional Abruzzo dishes alongside three generations of a local family - son, mother, and Nonna - together with an American co-host. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon or an evening in an intimate setting with homemade pasta, regional recipes, wine, and warm conversations. It feels more like being invited to dinner than attending a cooking class.

Stuffed chickpeas are a typical Abruzzo dessert, very popular even during the Christmas holidays. The taste is very particular and delicious, thanks to the combination of chocolate with other spices and, of course…. with chickpeas! Don't be intimidated by this juxtaposition ... It will amaze you! Enjoy a demonstration lesson on the making of cecio stuffed with Slow Food (Cecio di Navelli and solina flour) with explanation of the raw materials used and realization of the recipe lasting about 40 min.

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.

With the skill and sympathy of PRESENTOSE you will touch the true Abruzzo food and wine tradition through authentic recipes and stories rich in history we will bring you to the table tasting flavors of the past in one of the most beautiful villages in Italy

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.