BOLOGNA – February 13, 2025 – Foodies and curious travelers looking to go beyond tourist hotspots can now discover Italy in the most authentic way possible: by stepping into the homes of passionate local cooks with Cesarine, Italy’s oldest and most widespread network of home chefs. With hundreds of hosts across the country, from world-famous art cities to hidden villages, Cesarine is a revolutionary platform that offers immersive food and wine experiences—an innovative and sustainable way to explore Italy’s rich regional cultures.
Travelers can choose from three types of immersive experiences: hands-on cooking classes, where they learn to prepare traditional dishes under the guidance of a home cook; dining experiences, which allow guests to savor home-cooked meals in an authentic Italian setting; and food and market tours, where travelers explore local markets with their host, discovering regional ingredients before enjoying a meal together. As a Slow Food Community and part of the sharing economy, the platform empowers non-professional chefs to turn their passion into an income source while preserving Italy’s culinary traditions. By supporting local hosts, travelers directly contribute to the economic vitality of small communities. Moreover, meals at Cesarine homes reflect the natural, resource-conscious habits of Italian home cooking—where nothing goes to waste and every ingredient is used thoughtfully.
Whether making fresh pasta in a Tuscan farmhouse, enjoying a seafood feast in one of the Amalfi Coastal villages, or tasting local wines in a historic South Tyrolean home, every experience is personal, memorable, and deeply rooted in tradition. From bustling metropolises like Rome, Venice, and Milan to undiscovered gems such as Matera, Perugia, and the borghi of Sicily and Sardinia, Cesarine spans all of Italy. Cesarine offers an unparalleled way to travel through food. For food lovers, it’s an opportunity to travel from one Cesarina to another across all Italian regions, exploring ever-changing flavors and traditions while experiencing the true essence of Italian cuisine. For adventurers seeking unique cultural encounters, it’s a chance to venture off the beaten path and uncover the hidden culinary treasures of Italy’s lesser-known areas. Whether visiting iconic landmarks or remote villages, travelers can find a home-cooked experience tailored to their destination. The platform makes it easy to book personalized experiences, whether for solo travelers, couples, or groups looking to share a unique food experience with locals.
Unlike conventional food tours, Cesarine provides one-on-one interactions with locals who open their homes to share their culinary heritage. Guests learn not only how to prepare traditional dishes but also the personal stories and regional histories behind them. This intimate approach transforms every meal into a cultural deep dive, enriching the travel experience in ways that typical dining can’t.
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About Cesarine: Cesarine is a food experience platform connecting travelers with Italian home cooks who organize authentic culinary experiences in their homes. Founded in Bologna in 2004, Cesarine connects travelers with passionate hosts who share their knowledge, traditions, and home-cooked meals. Offering hands-on cooking classes, traditional meals, and immersive food and wine tours, Cesarine has become Italy’s most widespread network of home cooks. For the platform, which originated under the shadow of Bologna’s Two Towers and now spans the entire country, the United States remains the main market, with over 30,000 guests in 2024. Following are Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Northern Europe (particularly Germany, France, and Switzerland). As a Slow Food Community and advocate of sustainable tourism, Cesarine preserves Italy’s culinary heritage while empowering local communities. Cesarine’s advisory board includes: Niccolò Branca, CEO of Fratelli Branca; Daniele Ferrero, CEO of Venchi, the Finalca Group of the Cazzola family, and CDP Venture Capital, Davide Maggi, executive director of the Digital Marketing & Communication Executive Program of the Bologna Business School, CEO of Home Food Srl, a Società Benefit, which owns the Cesarine.com platform, and the related Community of amateur cooks and chefs.