Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Varenna

4.7
(44 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

Example Menu

Starter

Seasonal starter

Main

Fresh Pasta

Sample Regional Pasta: Ravioli or Risotto or Gnocchi

Dessert

Local dessert

Torta miascia or Cutizza pancake or Tiramisu or similar typical desserts

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Enjoy this unique experience in a Cesarina's home. For privacy reasons, the full address of your host will be shared after booking. Please note that the location may be either in Varenna or in Bellano (approximately an 8-minute taxi ride).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Cesarine: Cooking Class

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