Private Dining and Show Cooking Experience in Pistoia: Authentic Italian Recipes and Hospitality

Indulge in a private dining and show cooking experience in Pistoia, Italy. Taste authentic Italian recipes passed down through generations and connect with local hosts for a truly immersive culinary adventure.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pistoia - Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local’s home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking
    and taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian
    Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.
What's Included
  • Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
  • Private 4-course dinner or 4-course lunch
  • Private show cooking
Meal Options
  • Seasonal starter
  • Fresh Pasta
  • Second course with side dish
  • Typical dessert
Additional Information

Indulge in a personal dining event in a local’s homestead, partake in a unique show cooking, and sample traditional Pistoia recipes preserved in family cookbooks handed down from genuine Italian Mamas. Experience the comfort of Italian hospitality as you interact with residents.
Relish a set menu of 4 courses, featuring an appetizer, pasta, a main…

Location
Pistoia
This experience will be held in one of our Cesarina homes and, for privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sherry_k
Oct 29, 2024
Beautiful flavor's of Tuscany - We arrived at the home of Luisa in Pistoia, Italy. She welcomed 8 of us into her lovely home for a cooking demonstration and a wonderful meal. She showed us how to make egg pasta, we all took part in making the pasta which was a lot of fun. We then saw how she made Bruschetta with tomato and garlic, oil and basil and how to arrange a plate with local meats and cheese. Our first course was the pasta we made with a delicious zucchini sauce with garlic and mint. Our second course was pork with milk and sage along with Gratinated cherry tomatoes. Most of the meal came from Luisa's garden which made it so fresh and delicious. Our dessert was a traditional Creme Caramel. We had homemade bread and local Tuscan Red and White wines. This was one of the highlights of our vacation, Luisa was a wonderful host, she was so warm and made us feel so welcome. We were a group of 8 friends, but after sitting around the table with Luisa and learning about some if the traditions involved in Tuscan cooking we felt like a family of 9. Thank you so much Luisa for your warmth and hospitality. This will be one of my favorite memories of our beautiful tirip to Italy.
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Pam_k
Sep 28, 2024
Definitely recommend - We had a fabulous time. Host was so knowledgeable about food, culture and area. Definitely recommend. Good value for money.
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Tracyt212
Aug 20, 2024
Super pasta lesson - We enjoyed a lovely evening with Luisa learning how to make two types of pasta. Luisa gave excellent instructions we started by making Tirimisu then moving onto our pasta. First an egg pasta with a filling. Then a water based pasta. Luisa showed us different ways of preparing the pasta. She then made our pasta into a delicious meal for us followed by wonderful tiramisu. Very enjoyable time with a new skill to use at home. Thankyou
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Kathleen
May 18, 2024
Kathy and Debbie - If we could give her 10 stars we would! She was gracious fun and amazing to work with. We never felt rushed with our class and made tiramisu and 2 types of pasta. We sat to lunch and had an excellent conversation Would recommend making time for this class!
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Sigr_urs2015
May 2, 2024
Great food and experience with Luisa - Great night with Luisa, wonderful food and she had lots of information about the area and cuisine that we enjoyed very much.
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718jessieb
Apr 30, 2024
Delightful pasta making experience in a real Italian home kitchen - It was a delightful afternoon with Luisa learning know to make different egg pasta shapes and chocolate mousse. She was entertaining and fun to talk to. Her instructions were clear and easy to follow. I love that the ingredients used are simple items one would have on hand in every kitchen, egg, flour, butter, cheese, spinach, EVOO and easily substitutable with other stuff. And the ratios are easy to remember as well. Highly recommend as an activity to do especially when you are tired of churches and museums. And home made pasta and chocolate mousse are definitely something I can whip up again and again at home. Highly recommend! It was lovely to sit and enjoy what we made over a glass of wine at the end of it!
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Jeanine_m
Mar 1, 2024
Would recommend to everyone - Louisa was wonderful, warm and welcoming. She made us very comfortable in her home and was a pleasure to have a meal with. She answered all of our questions and share much information about Pistoia
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Tbell4
Feb 16, 2024
A special dinner - Sonia welcomed us in her beautiful home and cooked a wonderful meal with local ingredients. Everything was fresh, homemade and tasty. She included us in the cooking which was so much fun. Our conversation and time spent is something we will always cherish. Highly recommended!
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Lizzyruck
Oct 19, 2023
Great experience !! - Amazing time with Luisa cooking in her home and experiencing all the local flavors of her origin ! We enjoyed every minute
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301brendar
Oct 6, 2023
Lots of fun & great food - It was an absolute pleasure with the wonderful easy to make recipes ~ with good food & conversation ~ made my trip to Pistoia complete
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From $89
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).