Authentic Italian Cooking Class with Lake Views in Varenna

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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 8 guests
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English, Italian
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Join a private Italian cooking class in Varenna. Cook authentic dishes with fresh ingredients while enjoying stunning lake views. Perfect for food lovers seeking new skills and experiences.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover traditional Italian cuisine in a private cooking class in Varenna.

Learn to prepare authentic dishes with fresh, high-quality ingredients and expert techniques.

You’ll create a three-course meal including: Panzanella and Trout Pâté, a Tuscan-inspired bread salad with fish pâté; Handmade Tagliolini with Bottarga, fresh pasta paired with savory bottarga; and Tiramisu, Italy’s iconic dessert with mascarpone and espresso-soaked biscuits.

After cooking, enjoy your meal with local wines, all in the cozy atmosphere of an Italian home. Ideal for food lovers and home cooks, this class offers new skills, recipes, and unforgettable memories.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Panzanella and Trout Pâté
A fresh and flavorful Tuscan-inspired bread salad and a delicate fish pâté
MAIN
Handmade Tagliolini with Bottarga
DESSERT
Tiramisu

What You Get

A three-course meal paired with fine local wine
Hands-on cooking class with expert guidance
Step-by-step recipes to take home and recreate your dishes

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Immerse yourself in Italian culinary traditions with a hands-on cooking class in a charming home in Varenna. Learn to prepare classic regional dishes like Panzanella, handmade Tagliolini with Bottarga, and authentic Tiramisu. Enjoy your meal with local wine while taking in the welcoming atmosphere of an Italian home kitchen

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Varenna, Varenna Provincia di Lecco Lombardia, Italy, IT, 23829

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This experience will be held in a local’s home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Authentic, fun and delicious! Can't wait to try my new skills at home.
November 09, 2024
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I spent an absolutely delightful evening with Veronica. She told me the word "Cesarine" is associated with the stewardship and passing on of cultural traditions, and her passion for and enjoyment o...read more

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Vincenzo is the best host ever!
September 20, 2024
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What an incredible experience! From the amazing view of Lake Como we enjoyed from Vincenzo's balcony to the scrumptious meal we helped to prepare (we made two different types of pasta that Vincenzo...read more

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A warm, welcoming, and delicious experience
May 21, 2024
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This was the highlight of our two week trip to Italy. Carolina and Simona are warm and welcoming hosts. We were delighted to see how real Italians live . Carolina is a wonderful and patient teacher...read more

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Terrible service!!!!!
June 24, 2022
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Cannot get hold of supplier. I have still not received an update as to where and when this booking will be. I am not happy at all. I booked this on Wednesday, I then did not hear from you regard...read more

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