Ligurian Cooking Classes

Experience Ligurian cuisine using local products. Taste Ligurian flavors with the wine and dishes you will prepare together with Silvia, a creative cook and master of narrated cooking, and Alessandra, a sommelier with knowledge of Genoese history and food and wine traditions. Both members of the Italian Food Bloggers Association. Once the work is completed, you will enjoy the meal and the dishes tasting 3 diferent wines. You will also learn to combine the local recipes with fine Italian wine. After the lesson, you will receive an email with all the recipes prepared with the chef.

Immerse yourself in Genoa’s culture and gastronomy with a walking tour and cooking class that combines history, tradition, and authentic flavors. Start with a guided stroll through the city’s picturesque streets, visiting local markets and food shops to discover fresh Ligurian ingredients and learn about Genoa’s maritime and culinary heritage. After exploring, head to a home kitchen for a hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare a classic Genoese dish like trofie with pesto, focaccia, or farinata. Enjoy your meal, paired with Ligurian wine, in an authentic Genoese home. This experience offers new skills, recipes, and lasting memories of Genoa’s vibrant flavors.

Each cooking class is private and followed by a PERSONAL Chef, furthermore a glass of Vinaccieri wine is provided at the beginning for motivational purposes! PESTO EXPERIENCE: Discover its history and anecdotes about it. With the use of a mortar you will produce your Genoese PESTO which you will taste and take away with you in a special container that will be provided to you. PASTA EXPERIENCE – I Corzetti, ancient Ligurian pasta made with wooden molds and Ligurian potato gnocchi. FOCACCIA & PANE EXPERIENCE – You will make the REAL Genoese Focaccia and our award-winning Pane Marinaro. FISH EXPERIENCE – The Chef will guide you in the creation of two fish recipes depending on the daily catch WINE EXPERIENCE – A Sommelier will guide you in a tasting of five wines from Vinaccieri Ballerini and products from our gastronomy If you wish, at a separate cost, you can create a lunch or dinner with the products you make yourself! We are in Sestri Levante (Genoa)

the course is interactive, you will use the marble mortar. You will receive information on the history and origins of pesto and the best ingredients we will use. You will learn to make pesto like you have never tasted before, and you will be able to make it again at home, which is why it is a unique and unforgettable experience. If you've been good, there will be a little surprise for you at the end.

You will experience the real Italian kitchen atmosphere from Anna's private house, while cooking ligurian style and learning the traditions of this unique Italian region

Immerse yourself in La Spezia’s culinary traditions with a walking tour and cooking class that blends history, food, and authentic flavors. Start with a guided stroll through the city’s charming streets, visiting local markets and food shops to explore fresh Ligurian ingredients and the influence of the seaside and countryside on its cuisine. After an hour of discovery, head to a home kitchen for a hands-on class where you'll learn to prepare a classic Ligurian dish like trofie pasta with pesto, farinata, or stuffed mussels. Enjoy your homemade meal, paired with Ligurian wine, in a cozy home setting. This experience offers new skills, recipes, and lasting memories of Liguria’s vibrant flavors.

Be assisted and guided step by step by expert Genovese chef Fabrizio in preparing an entire delicious Ligurian menu! You will learn how to cook 6 typical local dishes, from appetizers to dessert: Panissa, 4 different types of focaccia, gnocchi with pesto, panera: you'll prepare everything at home with first-rate ingredients, in a beautiful and spacious setting in the center of town. Afterwards you will enjoy calmly and in the company of chef Fabrizio the delicacies you will have prepared with his guidance, accompanied by a good glass of wine: chatting and laughter are guaranteed…Furthermore, Fabrizio makes and teaches how to make the best focaccia in Genoa, you won't find one this good even in delicatessens! Fabrizio is a chef with many years of experience, his passion for cooking started when he helped his grandmother in the kitchen as a child. In fact, he also ran for a very long time two restaurants and a home restaurant called “Nonna Leo,” named after his grandmother Leonilda

An unforgettable full immersion in the Ligurian culinary tradition A full immersion in the Ligurian culinary tradition. Meet our local culinary expert in the morning and discover the authentic recipe of Pesto sauce, the valued condiment to minestrone and pasta dishes. After choosing the right ingredients, our Chef will teach you how to prepare a deliciously aromatic Pesto sauce made exclusively with local basil and prepared in the traditional way – using a marble mortar and a wooden pestle.

The so called "Cinque Terre" are small, precious jewels hidden between the cliffs and coves of eastern Liguria. This private guide tour will make you discover the wonders of Manarola, an enchanting village suspended between the sea and the hills, surrounded by small vineyards. At the heart of it, an ancient cellar keeps the secrets of local wine production, while a rich degustation will allow you to unveil their taste, together with the world famous "focaccia". In Cinque Terre, this time you will fall in love with taste.

Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home,  learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Genoa cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Don't miss the opportunity to make traditional Genovese pesto sauce with a charismatic Italian teacher to be there for hands-on instruction. Prepare the typical ligurian Pesto sauce made of fresh aromatic basil and good olive oil in the traditional way using a marble mortar, then lean back enjoying the tasting of what you've made together with a glass of wine and some local snacks.

Step into a welcoming kitchen in Toronto and embark on a culinary journey through Liguria. Begin by preparing a fennel and citrus slaw, learning to combine crisp textures and tangy flavors with a champagne vinaigrette. Under your chef’s guidance, craft handmade pappardelle from scratch, pairing it with a rich and flavorful sauce of slow-braised short rib or Italian sausage. For the main course, master the art of seafood preparation, choosing between grilled octopus and seared scallops, elevated with the bold flavors of Calabrian chilis and briny olives. Conclude your experience with limoncello tiramisù, layering bright Meyer lemons and creamy mascarpone for a refreshing dessert. Enjoy your creations in an intimate, small-group setting, and toast to your success with wine or beer if you choose to bring your own. Leave with cherished recipes and the confidence to recreate Ligurian dishes at home.

Our Traditional Cooking class in Genoa will allow you to learn the best Ligurian and Genovese recipes sided by local professionals in the field. Hands-on the job you will be guided in the preparation of traditional recipes from Genoa and Liguria. Our cooking class and tasting is an all-around experience. We believe that the cooking class with tasting is successful when our guests test themselves cooking, learning, sharing their experiences and having fun. Therefore, we have a 2-people minimum and a 10-people maximum. If the minimum number of guests is not reached, we will contact you to reschedulethe class at another time or day. The class and tasting include: at least 4 recipes with preparation and tasting, and one tasting more (artisanal gelato). Water, wine or beer (in limited amounts) are included. Everything else is not included.

Discover the true taste of Liguria with an immersive, hands-on cooking experience focused on Focaccia Genovese in Chiavari. Under the guidance of a skilled local cook, you’ll learn to prepare the dough from scratch, master the art of shaping, and bake the perfect focaccia. As you work through each step, you’ll appreciate the delicate balance of flavors that make this dish a staple of Ligurian cuisine. While the focaccia bakes, enjoy a small aperitivo, explore Liguria’s culinary traditions, and experience the warmth of Italian hospitality. Finally, savor your homemade focaccia paired with a glass of regional wine for a full, flavorful experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique experience offers an authentic, local perspective that no restaurant can replicate. Join us in Chavari to cook, taste, and enjoy the flavors of this iconic dish like a true local!

Step into a welcoming kitchen in Denver and transport yourself to the Italian Riviera. Begin by crafting creamy stuffed mushrooms, a quintessential Italian appetizer, under the guidance of your chef. Discover the secrets to creating fresh, hand-rolled fettuccine pasta, paired with a luxurious Ligurian walnut sauce that highlights the authentic flavors of coastal Italy. Conclude your experience by preparing bombolini, light and airy Italian doughnuts, fried to perfection and filled with indulgent Nutella or sweet fruit jelly. Enjoy your creations in a relaxed small group setting and leave with cherished recipes and the skills to recreate this authentic Italian menu at home.

This cooking session will be followed by a full meal to enjoy all together, and based on the menu prepared during the class. In the summer, you can eat in the garden with a magnificent view of the gulf.

You can learn how to make 3 typical dishes of Italian cuisine and then taste them with us. You can do it with us, during our Italian cooking course in the province of Varese, on the shores of Lake Maggiore. The three typical dishes that you will learn to cook are: • pizzoccheri • Ligurian pesto • the tiramisu

Discover the art of preparing authentic Ligurian pesto in a hands-on cooking class in the beautiful town of Lavagna. Immerse yourself in the local culinary traditions as a skilled Italian chef guides you through every step of making this famous sauce from scratch. After preparing your pesto, enjoy a delicious meal featuring trofie al pesto, followed by a traditional Italian dessert. Savor the flavors of Liguria in a fun and interactive setting, as you learn the secrets behind one of Italy's most beloved dishes. This unique experience is hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced foodie, this class will give you the skills to recreate authentic Ligurian pesto at home and truly taste the heart of Italy!

A morning cooking lesson to discover the secrets of the traditional Ligurian dishes and homemade pasta. During the lesson, the chef explains and shows the preparation of a dish of pasta and a main course of local cuisine. You will receive the recipes and instructions. Lunch is included with a tasting of the prepared dishes with Ligurian wine.

Discover the true taste of Liguria with an immersive, hands-on cooking experience focused on Focaccia Ligure. Under the guidance of a skilled local cook, you’ll learn to prepare the dough from scratch, master the art of shaping, and bake the perfect focaccia. As you work through each step, you’ll appreciate the delicate balance of flavors that make this dish a staple of Ligurian cuisine. While the focaccia bakes, enjoy a small aperitivo, explore Liguria’s culinary traditions, and experience the warmth of Italian hospitality. Finally, savor your homemade focaccia paired with a glass of regional wine for a full, flavorful experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique experience offers an authentic, local perspective that no restaurant can replicate. Join us in Liguria to cook, taste, and enjoy the flavors of this iconic dish like a true local!