Top Piedmont & Liguria Cooking Classes

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.

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.

Discover the nuanced cuisine of Liguria during this private hands-on cooking class in La Spezia. Step into the home of a local and learn how to make a few dishes from the La Spezia region such as chickpea flour fritters, Genovese minestrone soup, and Ligurian-style radicchio. Then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of Ligurian wine and other beverages.

Immerse yourself in Italian culinary culture while visiting Camogli by booking this private cooking class. You and your private party will be welcomed into a local home, where you’ll learn to make three traditional Italian dishes; all ingredients and tools will be provided. Then sit down to taste what you’ve made with a glass of wine and conversation about Italian culture and food.

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.

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 focaccia you cook will be so good that you will want to give it back at home, and you will succeed because we will teach you how to make it at home. For pesto I'll teach you all the secrets to give it the best, trust me

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

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your local host. As the icing on the cake, you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.

Take a break from touring and meet a local host and passionate cook to prepare two of the most beloved Italian dishes from scratch. Learn how to knead, roll, and shape two types of fresh pasta and sauces to go with them, then assemble an authentic tiramisù just like an Italian “mamma”. Cap off your time together with a family-style meal featuring the dishes you’ve created served with regional wines.

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.

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!

Boost your Italian cooking skills by taking the time to focus on a special Italian sauce—pesto. Take a deep dive into the history of pesto from La Spezia, and then learn how to make it through two methods—the electric blender method, and the pestle and mortar method. Then, at the end of the class, you can take away a very special souvenir—your own pot of homemade pesto.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at the Cesarina'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 Cesarina 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. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ 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.

Be assisted and guided step by step by expert Genovese chef Fabrizio in preparing an entire delicious Ligurian menu! You will learn how to cook 6 typical local dishes, from appetizers to dessert: Panissa, 4 different types of focaccia, gnocchi with pesto, panera: you'll prepare everything at home with first-rate ingredients, in a beautiful and spacious setting in the center of town. Afterwards you will enjoy calmly and in the company of chef Fabrizio the delicacies you will have prepared with his guidance, accompanied by a good glass of wine: chatting and laughter are guaranteed...Furthermore, Fabrizio makes and teaches how to make the best focaccia in Genoa, you won't find one this good even in delicatessens! Fabrizio is a chef with many years of experience, his passion for cooking started when he helped his grandmother in the kitchen as a child. In fact, he also ran for a very long time two restaurants and a home restaurant called “Nonna Leo,” named after his grandmother Leonilda

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Italian coffee culture with a practical workshop that reveals the secrets of this beloved ritual. Discover why coffee is an integral part of life in Italy while learning to prepare it with the classic moka pot and to make the perfect espresso using a La Pavoni lever machine. Catch the difference between Arabica and Robusta by tasting your freshly brewed espresso. Explore the delicious pairing of coffee and chocolate through a guided tasting and conclude the experience by preparing the beloved Italian dessert: tiramisu. This engaging workshop invites you to prepare, savor, and celebrate Italian gastronomic excellence.

When you’re in Turin, live the local culture for a few hours with a private cooking class in a local’s home. Hosted by a Cesarina—a host who is part of a community of passionate Italian home cooks—the class shows you how to roll and cook two types of local pasta and make a tiramisu from scratch.

Save time and combine two experiences in a day—a local market visit and a private cooking class at a Cesarina’s home in Turin. Learn the secrets of Turin’s most popular dishes, and try out three authentic local recipes. A highlight of the experience is being able to eat your creations at the end of the class with drinks included.

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.

Learning to make pasta in Italy is almost a right of passage to the country. Join this private cooking class and learn to make pasta from scratch, along with tiramisu, at a local’s home for the ultimate Italian experience. Then sit down to your delicious meal with local wines and great conversation.

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.

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.

Join a cozy, hands-on cooking class in a charming rooftop apartment just minutes from Turin’s Porta Nuova station. Discover the flavors of Piedmont as you make fresh gnocchi from scratch, prepare a traditional dessert, and enjoy local wine in a warm, authentic setting.

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.