Exclusive Private Group Cooking & Meal in Varenna by Cesarine

The Cesarino teaching the tricks of the traditional recipe

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Immerse yourself in Italy's culture with this hands-on cooking class held in a local home and led by an expert Italian home cook. Learn the secrets of the most iconic Varenna dishes and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner with local wines included.

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.

Options

Lunch or Dinner Experience

Without Class
2,5hours: Enjoy a private lunch or dinner with an Italian family in their own home

3 Recipes Cooking Class

Private
3hours Hands-on Cooking Class: You’ll learn to make three traditional recipes from scratch together with your Cesarina

What's included

Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert)
Water, local wines and Espresso
Hands-on cooking class

What to expect

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Varenna cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wine.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Experience the warmth of a Cesarina’s home. For privacy, the exact address will be shared after booking. Your experience may be hosted in either Varenna or Bellano, just an 15-20 minute taxi ride apart.

End point

Experience the warmth of a Cesarina’s home. For privacy, the exact address will be shared after booking. Your experience may be hosted in either Varenna or Bellano, just an 15-20 minute taxi ride apart.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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