The art of the Italian Aperitivo with a local: Learn & Enjoy in Milan

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2 hours
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1 - 10 guests
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English, Italian
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Experience the Italian Aperitivo in Milan! Learn to create elegant bites paired with local wines. Hosted by Cesarine cooks, enjoy an authentic cultural journey into Italy's dining tradition.

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

Experience Details

Your day in Milan is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir. 


Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red.


This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Sample Menu

STARTER
spritz
MAIN
nibbles

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Beverages (water, wines)

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Cesarine is Italy's first national network of certified home cooks, who strive to safeguard and promote Italy's real culinary heritage. • Cultivate relationships with local people: experience a truly Italian welcome in local peoples' home, as you enjoy an evening together like part of the family. • Prepare an authentic selection of five nibbles with traditional local ingredients. Delight your palate with some truly delicious tastes of the local cuisine. Whether it's a bruschetta drizzled with fragrant olive oil, freshly grilled market vegetables, or a selection of the area's finest charcuterie and cheeses, it's the best way to taste and understand a whole range of local produce. • Live the Italian way of life in a real local home. Whether you're unwinding after a long day, or just getting your night started. • Enjoy a selection of wines from regional cellars and typical drinks: our hosts offer only wines of the territory.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Milan, Milan Metropolitan City of Milan Lombardy, 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 by e-mail after you've booked to match you up with your ideal host 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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Fun Experience
October 04, 2023
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Experience was fantastic despite Viator or it’s agent messing up. Changed our location multiple times and sent us to a chef’s house that wasn’t expecting us. He graciously prepared appetizers on th...read more

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Stress free cooking
August 17, 2022
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My husband and I enjoyed learning about the apertivo drinks and food from Debora. She was wonderful, friendly and informative. We had a great time and the food was delicious and easy to recreate ...read more

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A must for food lovers
August 15, 2021
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Great host and great recipes! Lovely and friendly atmosphere where you get involved into making Italian aperitivos in a cosy environment.

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