Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
Mixed appetizer with local products
Potato gnocchi
Surprise dessert
The red potato of Colfiorito is perfect for soft and tasty gnocchi. We start with an aperitif of local produce, an authentic taste of Umbria, before getting down to business to prepare gnocchi together with a seasonal sauce. A genuine culinary experience, immersed in nature. And to conclude, a sweet surprise made by me. I look forward to seeing you in my home in the countryside, surrounded by peace, to experience moments of taste and relaxation.
We had the most amazing experience with Claudia and Francesco. They opened their home and their love of all things Italian and food to us. We felt honored by their sharing of so many things
The experience of strolling in Spoleto shopping for the ingredients was wonderful and thoughtful. We need a cafe and nothing was a a problem.
The cooking experience followed by dining was amazing. Claudia made everything seem so simple - and everything was delicious.
Would we come back - in a minute - will we recommend - absolutely.
Thank you Claudia and Francesco - we loved every minute of it.
Gayle and friends -
The gnocchi cooking class with Claudia was absolutely wonderful. Claudia and her husband Francesco were very gracious and welcoming in their home. I had booked the class for my husband’s 74th birthday. He does not have a lot of cooking experience but has fond memories of his grandmother making gnocchi and was excited to learn. Claudia was patient, helpful and accommodating in her instruction. We prepared both the sauce and the gnocchi as well as bruschetta appetizers. The food was amazing! Her table setting was lovely and we had very relaxed conversations with her, her husband and daughter. Claudia prepared a traditional Umbrian dessert complete with candles to celebrate. Francesco took many photos to commemorate the occasion. This was truly a memorable evening. Thank you Claudia and Francesco - Grazie Mille!
Mary & Bob -
It was a very special experience. We met Claudia in the city and she showed us some places and the cathedral while shopping. Her special connection to Spoleto was immediately noticeable. At her home the atmosphere was very authentic and also very warm-hearted. She always emphasised the regional origin of the ingredients and took a lot of time for us. Again and again, her love for Umbria and Spoleto was particularly noticeable. In the end there was a local special feature as dessert. Her husband Francesco took a lot of pictures of us, which made the experience unforgettable. It was a meal with friends and not “just a cooking class”. Dear Claudia, we will be back. Vera and Reinhold
Vera and Reinhold -
The experience that Claudia provided was exceptional. After an informative walk through Spoleto purchasing some produce, we were welcomed into her home to prepare the meal. Wonderful appetizers of different types of bruschetta, salami and sausage, and ricotta with homemade fig marmalade. Then we made fresh Strengozzi pasta with a homemade tomato sauce. Claudia and Francesco are wonderful hosts and we highly recommend this experience!
Merrilee and Russell -
I had an amazing time with Claudia and learned so much. We used beautiful very local ingredients and she tailored the menu for me as a vegetarian. Claudia is so generous in the way she shares information and providing tastings of different ingredients - it was a great day. I highly recommend this as a very authentic way to experience a Italian food and hospitality in Claudia's home.
Cesarina from 2018Location: Spoleto (PG) Languages: Italian and English
"I have always loved my territory and its products. My father cultivated the land and raised animals, so in my family we have always been used to eating excellent quality products and km 0. From the moment I got married, I continued the family tradition re-proposing the typical dishes that my father used to prepare for us and my guests are always happy when they are invited for lunch or dinner."