Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Varenna
Overview
You'll have a fully equipped workstation with utensils and ingredients and your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Varenna recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert) handed down by generations of mammas and nonnas. After the class, sit down at the table with your Italian family and taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines.
This experience is held by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and wine experts. Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Every host is reviewed for authentic culinary traditions.
Inclusions
- Hands-on cooking class
- Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert)
- Alcoholic Beverages - Water, local wines and Espresso
What to expect
Sample Menu
• Seasonal starter
• Fresh Pasta - Sample Regional Pasta: Ravioli or Risotto or Gnocchi
• Local dessert - Torta miascia or Cutizza pancake or Tiramisu or similar typical desserts
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- We care about health and safety. We have developed an enhanced cleaning protocol in partnership with leading experts in medical hygiene. Every host has committed to follow social distancing guidelines, hygiene rules and essential sanitary equipment. Enjoy a safe experience!
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Monica is was absolutely fantastic. She was amazing with her step by step guidance and she made the environment relaxed and comfortable for myself and my girlfriend.
Monica is was absolutely fantastic. She was amazing with her step by step guidance and she made the environment relaxed and comfortable for myself and my girlfriend.This class was the highlight of our trip! Hearing about the culture., the wine, making the food were amazing! It was delicious! Patritza and Luca were wonderful hosts and their home was an easy taxi ride from Varenna.
This class was the highlight of our trip! Hearing about the culture., the wine, making the food were amazing! It was delicious! Patritza and Luca were wonderful hosts and their home was an easy taxi ride from Varenna.What a great cooking class. Patrizia and Luca, were wonderful hosts. The preparation and dinner were fun. I felt like I was with my relatives. I recommend this class to everyone.
What a great cooking class. Patrizia and Luca, were wonderful hosts. The preparation and dinner were fun. I felt like I was with my relatives. I recommend this class to everyone.A most when in varenna. Patricia was just lovely and we prepared a delicious authentic lunch. Can't recommend enough
A most when in varenna. Patricia was just lovely and we prepared a delicious authentic lunch. Can't recommend enoughThis cooking class was a highlight of our trip to Varenna. To spend time in the home of the chef, learning home made pasta, ricotta cheese and tiramisu, eating our creations in the garden overlooking Lake Como, drinking delicious wine…was an amazing experience. It was just 2 chefs and us 2. T...
This cooking class was a highlight of our trip to Varenna. To spend time in the home of the chef, learning home made pasta, ricotta cheese and tiramisu, eating our creations in the garden overlooking Lake Como, drinking delicious wine…was an amazing experience. It was just 2 chefs and us 2. They told us about their lives and families. We told them about us and that we were in Varenna for a wedding. They even gave us a gift to give to the wedding couple. They were smart, and sweet and patient with our kneading of pasta. Be sure to allow plenty of time to get a taxi to her home. She is high up the mountain. We loved every minute of this experience.Beautiful home! Loved learning how to make homemade ricotta, definitely puts store bought to shame!!
Beautiful home! Loved learning how to make homemade ricotta, definitely puts store bought to shame!!