Pesto Class

Learn to make authentic Italian pasta fresca with a local chef in Genoa. Discover Italian culinary traditions and learn typical grandma recipes. Taste the fruits of your labor in a convivial atmosphere.

Learn to do the real Pesto sauce from a local foodie e cooker in Manarola, Cinque Terre. Taste hand made focaccia with your pesto and cheers with glass of white wine.

Learn how to prepare the most famous sauce in Liguria: PESTO!! We do everything by hand, with pestle and mortar, using only selected ingredients! We will be in a typical cellar of the Cinque Terre, furnished with stone and wood, a dip in nineteenth-century Vernazza! 12:30 PEST CLASS We will start with a wine tasting accompanied by focaccia, cheeses and extra virgin olive oils, prepare pesto in a mortar tasting the second wine, eat pesto gnocchi in a mortar with a third wine and finish with limoncino and chocolate! 15:00 OR 17:30 PESTO CLASS SNACK We will start with a wine tasting, we will prepare pesto in a mortar tasting the second wine, we will eat pesto accompanied by focaccia, cheeses and extra virgin oils with a third wine and we will end with the shoe of bread in a mortar!

Pesto class & Wine tasting Unique opportunity to get to know our cellar, its history, its wines, the heroic viticulture of the Cinqueterre. -Vineyard tours: We will take you on a tour of the BarCa cellar and the historic vineyards of the Barrani-Capellini family, illustrating the different winemaking processes, from grape harvesting to bottling. -Wine tasting: You will taste the different types of wine: BarCa Cinqueterre DOC, Rosaluna rosé wine and Memento cru white wine directly in the vineyard overlooking the sea, far from the tourist chaos of the Cinqueterre. -Pesto class: The tasting will be accompanied by a pesto class where you will be the one to cook your basil pesto directly in the mortar, discovering the secrets of the family recipe! We are waiting for you!

The experience takes place in a XVI century private house in Riomaggiore where you will find the table ready and, after a glass of prosecco we can start working to create the best meal you have ever tasted and enjoy a wonderful terrace overlooking the sea.

this is a unique experience. you can come to a local's home and rediscover the passion for the land and the fruits, the old family traditions. taste delicious dishes prepared together with your hands with love. We will be happy to tell you the history of the place and the food. We want you to be able to carry us in your heart at the end of this experience. we will prepare fresh pasta following the old local tradition, we will show you all the tricks to have a good pasta. We want to show you our garden and collect together the ingredients that we will use for our dishes. We will prepare two types of pasta: ravioli, fresh pasta filled with ricotta or vegetables or meat. and the noodles that we will dress with sauce or with vegetables, or an excellent pesto. we love to show you an ancient recipe for a cake with chocolate pears. a good glass of wine will not be missing and at the end of the lunch we will let you taste our liqueurs.

Breathtaking sights of the Italian Riviera’s coastline from Santa Margherita to Portofino. Appreciate the wonder of this little hidden gem with a certified guide. Learn how to make pesto the traditional way and enjoy a light lunch at a waterfront restaurant.

Cook a 3-course Sicilian meal at a Restaurant in central Taormina, and then savor the dishes with samples of local wine! The 4-hour cooking class is led by a professional local chef, and includes a visit to Taormina open market to select the freshest ingredients of the day. Learn about Sicily’s varied, fresh and fragrant cuisine that follows the seasons, and learn about classic Sicilian dishes like ‘Parmigiana di melanzane.’

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.

The experience is made truly special by Tiziana's guidance and the setting in a 17th century palace. She is a certified Mortar Pesto expert and will show you how to create the best pesto you have ever tasted.

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.

Indulge in a memorable culinary adventure at a picturesque local's home in Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, featuring stunning sea views. Engage in a shared cooking class where you'll learn to create homemade Gnocchi and Genovese Pesto, iconic dishes of Italian cuisine. Then, take a seat to savor your handcrafted meal, accompanied by local wines, and delight in fresh fruit or a dessert crafted by your Cesarina host. Enjoy putting your newfound cooking skills to the test at a fully-equipped workstation with all the necessary utensils and ingredients. Following the hands-on lesson, indulge in the exquisite Italian dishes you've prepared from scratch, perfectly paired with a selection of red and white local wines. Experience the joy of feasting on sumptuous food and engaging in lively conversation with a welcoming Italian family. Every host serves cherished local specialties from their family cookbooks, narrating the story of traditional regional cuisine.

Our first cooking experience offers sauce-making on the side of the fettuccine pasta-making! The new Pesto and Pasta class is held in our private cooking lab in a local restaurant on Piazza Navona, in the heart of Rome. This is one of the very few sauce-making classes in the city, and we chose pesto for various reasons! Pesto is one of the healthiest, and easiest types of traditional Italian sauce that one can make with their pasta. Fresh, full of vitamins, and it has many health benefits. It doesn't need to be cooked either, which helps us avoid the kitchen and potential accidents. On the side of the pesto, we make our own traditional Italian Fettuccine pasta. We'll guide you through the making, and the chef of the restaurant will cook this for you. The pesto with pasta will be served at the table where you're accommodated, with the appetizers and drink on the side that's included in this experience!

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.

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)

This tour is accompanied by a Cinque Terre licensed Tour Guide . Fun combination including a pesto class in beautiful picturesque outdoor location ,relaxed lunch including cinque terre wine tasting , small group boat trip between villages . We take a short walk to the pesto location taking a moment to take photos and enjoy the stunning village surroundings. Next, a fun hands on experience in the ancient art of making a delicious pesto the traditional way. Once the pesto is finished, sit down to taste the delicious pesto served on local breads, olives, salami and cheeses and Cinque Terre white wine. Next, we walk down to the harbour for a comfortable small boat trip to enjoy the spectacular coastline from the sea .Experience the unforgettable sights of the Cinque Terre. We take the boat past Corneglia & head to Vernazza another stunning village on the Italian Riviera. We reserve the right to cancel a booking for a full refund in case of: Bad weather Not enough travelers

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.

Join Chef Legina for a hands-on cooking experience where you’ll learn to make fresh, homemade gnocchi from scratch. Using a few simple ingredients—potatoes, flour, and eggs—you'll craft the perfect dough and shape it into pillowy gnocchi. Chef Legina will also show you how to top your creation with two delicious sauces: a fragrant, earthy pesto made from fresh basil, and a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. Whether you're an experienced cook or just starting out, this class will teach you the secrets of creating a comforting, authentic Italian dish that’s perfect for any occasion. By the end of the class, you’ll be able to bring a fresh, Italian-inspired dinner to your own table.

Immerse yourself in a small group cooking class at local's home,  learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Cinque Terre cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Riomaggiore recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Patricipants 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. 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.

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.