Pesto Making Class at Local's Home in Genoa

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Pesto Making Class at Local's Home in Genoa

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 US$122.43  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Vegetarian, Family-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join our pesto-making class in Genoa! Learn the secrets to perfecting this iconic sauce. Delight in appetizers and local wine as you enjoy a warm, friendly culinary experience.

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

Experience Details

Immerse yourself in the art of creating the perfect pesto sauce, using only the freshest basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Learn the secrets behind achieving the ideal balance of flavors and textures, from the grinding of the ingredients in a mortar and pestle to the final blending process.


But the adventure doesn't stop there. Indulge your palate with a tantalizing appetizer, carefully curated to complement the bold flavors of the pesto. From bruschetta topped with sun-ripened tomatoes to delicate crostini adorned with creamy cheeses, each bite promises to tantalize your taste buds and awaken your senses.


As you hone your culinary skills, sip and savor a glass of locally sourced wine, perfectly paired to enhance the flavors of your creations. Immerse yourself in the convivial atmosphere of our kitchen, where laughter and camaraderie flow as freely as the wine.

Sample Menu

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Pesto Genovese

What You Get

Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
Pesto cooking class
Glass of local wine

Good To Know

  • Please note that our Cesarine are ready and thrilled to host you in their homes! All Cesarine are always very careful and attentive of the important sanitary rules needed, even more now! The homes provide all the essential sanitary equipment for the guests (paper towels for washing hands, hand sanitizing gel and so on). Remember to always maintain 1 meter distance from each other and if not, wear masks and gloves
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

In just a short time, indulge in an express session where you'll learn the art of crafting the perfect pesto sauce, accompanied by one delectable appetizer. And what's a culinary adventure without a touch of wine? Sip and savor a glass of local wine as you immerse yourself in the flavors of Genoa.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Genoa, Italy, IT

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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. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for.
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.

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based on 6 reviews
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Intimate Pesto Experience!
February 15, 2026

It was a nice intimate experience! Daniella showed us how to make pesto the ancient way and the easier way. First time making gnocchi and it turned out amazing! Her table settings and service were ...read more

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Bad business person all around
May 01, 2025

If I could give this place a zero I would. I was a few minutes late and even though I wrote and said I was lost and to not wait for me I would not ask that she start from the beginning I would just...read more

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Highly recommend
June 24, 2024

Amazing experience! Tomato and family were very welcoming and friendly. The pasta was wonderful and the experience just the right length. I highly recommend!

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Wild pesto mix is pounded in mortar and pestle
April 28, 2024

Making Pesto at a chef's kitchen is a highpoint of cooking in Genoa. Pesto is made with wild basil leaves and olive oil; it's part of the meal to have it with basil, pine nuts, garlic and parmesan ...read more

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AMAZING Experience!
August 05, 2023

Tomaso and Agatha were fantastic! We had such a great time learning how to make authentic pasta from them and can't wait to try making it on our own at home!

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