Santa Margherita Ligure: Private Hands-on Cooking Class with a Local Home Cook
3 hours
Group 1+
English, Italian
3 hours
What you'll do
Experience the richness of Italian culture as you immerse yourself in the art of traditional cooking. Under the guidance of a certified local Italian home cook, visit their home and indulge in a hands-on culinary masterclass. With three regional dishes to create, learn the secrets to perfect Italian cuisine and bring back these skills with you. Round off your visit with a delectable lunch or dinner and savour a selection of white and red Italian wines.
Highlights
Indulge in an exquisite private cooking class hosted in a local's charming home. Discover the secrets behind some of the most iconic dishes of Italian cuisine and savour the fruits of your labour, expertly paired with the finest local wines.
Participants will delight in putting their culinary finesse to the test, as they are provided with an all-equipped workstation with utensils, anticipating an array of high-quality ingredients, awaiting their culinary creativity.
Imagine the exquisite pleasure of relishing freshly-made Italian cuisine and engaging in an intimate conversation with a warm and hospitable Italian household, as you sip on a glass of refined wine.
Each host presents a menu of local delicacies sourced from their family cookbooks, portraying the story of their region's exceptional cuisine. Experience a flavorful inception with a starter featuring seasonal ingredients, relish in traditional regional fresh pasta, and conclude your culinary journey with a typical dessert.
Itinerary
- 1Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- 2Start Time: 3 pm and 10 pm
- 3Group Size: 1-6 people
- 4Meeting Point: Meet on location
- 5Introduction and Welcome
- 6Arrive at the local host's charming home and receive a warm welcome from your expert guide. Get acquainted with your fellow cooking enthusiasts and the local Italian home cook
- 7Cooking Session
- 8Begin the hands-on cooking class under the guidance of the expert host. Learn the secrets behind crafting three regional Italian dishes, chosen based on seasonal ingredients and the host's family recipes. Engage in the culinary process as you prepare appetizers, main courses, and desserts, using fresh and high-quality ingredients
- 9Cooking Demonstration
- 10Watch your host demonstrate the preparation of one of the dishes, providing valuable insights and techniques. Ask questions and interact with the host to deepen your understanding of Italian culinary traditions
- 11Culinary Experience
- 12Enjoy the pleasure of cooking together as a group, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences. Immerse yourself in the aromas and flavours of Italian cuisine as you prepare and cook the dishes with guidance from the host
- 13Wine Pairing
- 14Indulge in a selection of white and red Italian wines provided by your host, perfectly complementing the flavours of the dishes. Learn about the art of wine pairing and how to appreciate the nuances of Italian wine
- 15Lunch or Dinner
- 16Sit down to a leisurely meal with your fellow participants, savouring the fruits of your labour.Enjoy the delightful dishes you've prepared, accompanied by exquisite wines, in the cozy ambience of the host's home
- 17Tour End Time approximately 3pm or 10 pm
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
Meeting Points
This experience will be held in a local's home and for privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your host after you have booked.
Notes
Important Information
- The tour runs rain or shine
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking
- The tour will commence promptly at 8:30 am. We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances
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