Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Varenna




Join a local Italian home cook in Varenna for a hands-on class. Create timeless dishes, savor your culinary creations, and enjoy local wines with an authentic family experience.
Experience Details
Immerse yourself in Italy's culture with this hands-on cooking class held in a local home and led by an expert Italian home cook. Learn the secrets of the most iconic Varenna dishes and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner with local wines included.
You'll have a fully equipped workstation with utensils and ingredients and your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Varenna recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert) handed down by generations of mammas and nonnas. After the class, sit down at the table with your Italian family and taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines.
This experience is held by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and wine experts. Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Every host is reviewed for authentic culinary traditions.
Sample Menu
What You Get
Good To Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Service animals allowed
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
Varenna, Varenna Provincia di Lecco Lombardia, Italy, IT, 23829
Open in Google MapsThis 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.
Our home cooking class with Patrizia was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Italy! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth and enthusiasm that set the tone for an unforget...read more
Monica is amazing. Her kitchen is unique and beautiful. The food is out of this world. She’s so welcoming and kind. And you leave feeling so full.
This cooking experience was one of the highlights of our trip to Lake Como! Patrizia was warm and welcoming inviting us into her home. We started the day by touring her gardens and cutting fresh h...read more
We had a wonderful experience as a family during this experience with Monica in Varenna. She was very patient with us, shared a lot of family stories and was very sweet with our children.
Our hostess was amazing! She showed us her beautiful garden and home. She cooked according to my dietary restrictions. She was engaging and educational and fun! It was a favorite activity of our en...read more
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