Excursions & day trips

Small-Group Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Lake Maggiore

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$159.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours

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Subject expert guide

Why you’ll love this…

Master the art of hand-rolling 'sfoglia' and creating filled fresh pasta
Learn to prepare the iconic Tiramisu under expert guidance
Experience Italian culture through its rich culinary traditions
Connect with passionate locals who share their family recipes
Participate in a network of home cooks, the oldest in Italy

What to expect

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, you'll learn two! Engage in a hands-on cooking, including the art of hand-rolling 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta). To top it off, you'll also master the iconic Tiramisu.

This is not just about learning new recipes, but also sharing your passion for Italian cuisine and making new friends!

This experience is facilitated by Cesarine, a network of home cooks, the oldest of its kind in Italy, available in over 500 cities nationwide. These local hosts, synonymous with "home cook", are passionate individuals who open their doors to curious travellers for an authentic culinary journey. They serve only local specialities from their family cookbooks, narrating the rich tapestry of their traditional regional cuisine. So, why not truly experience Italian culture? Learn, cook, eat, and share in this unforgettable gastronomic adventure.

What's included

Lunch
Dinner
Cooking class

Where

Meeting point:

This experience will be held in a local's home and for privacy reasons, you will only receive your host's full address after booking.

What to remember

Know in advance:

In order to match you up with your perfect local home cook, please provide the following information to the local provider: food intolerance and allergy, the neighbourhood you are staying in, and how you plan to travel to your local's host home. Find the contact details on the voucher you'll receive after booking
Once all the information is gathered, the local partner will send you all your host details including telephone number and full address
The maximum number of people per group is 6
The experience can be conducted in Italian and English

Provider

Cesarine

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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