• La Spezia - I will meet my guest in Piazza Cavour, one of the eldest square of the city and the one where the local market is located. After a tour to learn about our local products and to shop our fresh ingredients for the class, we will reach a private house on the surrounding hills of La Spezia. This is a very hand on cooking class, you will eat what you cook… and so do I.. so cross fingers!!! The couse is composed by preparing an appetizer, main course, desert. The appetizers may vary according to the season, The main dishes can be changed from those I offer so, if you have a special request, please feel free to ask! The desert is the famous tiramisu I offer two versions, the traditional or the lemon one. Drink as water and local wine are included.

• Recipe booklet
• Apron as a keepsake
• Lunch

• Everything not listed in what is included

• Surprise appetizer - The appetizer may vary according to the season
• Gnocchi alla Sorrentina - We will prepare the gnocchi, the tomatoes sauce and we combine them in a pan with tomatoes sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
• Trofie with pesto sauce - This is a typical Ligurian dish. I will show you how to prepare the trofie and we prepare the the pesto sauce in an original marble mortal.
• Home Made Tagliatelle with meatballs - We will prepare the tagliatelle as fresh pasta and also the meatballs to be fried and then cooked in the tomatoes sauce.
• Fried Pizza - For Pizza lovers! This is a traditional south italian dish. Pizza will be fried and seasoned with tomato sauce and mozzarella directly in the pan.
• Tiramisù - This is the most famous and typical italian desert. I offer the traditional recipe or the lemon flavoured one.

This is a highly interactive cooking class where you’ll immerse yourself in the authentic traditions of local cuisine. Unlike typical tourist experiences, you’ll learn how Italians cook for themselves. The class begins with a visit to the city’s most famous and historic local market to shop for fresh ingredients. Afterward, you’ll head to a private home to enjoy the cooking session.

You’ll discover the differences between short and long pasta, including when and why each type is used, as well as the various seasonings that complement them. The class also covers gnocchi, pizza, and the distinctions between dry and fresh mozzarella, including when to use each type. Being in the land of basil, you’ll learn about making pesto sauce with Ligurian basil, which is unique in size, color, and fragrance. This is just a glimpse of the incredible day that awaits you!

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