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Atelier visit & culinary treasures: an Italian journey

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Monica

Lucca (LU)

Duration 4h

Max 7 guests

Spoken languages:  Italian, English, French

Follow your Cesarina in a local market tour and challenge yourself with a hands-on cooking class

Private Experience
Your experience
  • Aperitif with local products and prosecco at the atelier
  • Fresh pasta made with durum wheat flour and spelled flour with homemade seasonal sauces
  • Fried buccellato, a sweet from our tradition or tiramisu on request

The atelier visit showcases a collection of exclusive and artisanal objects made with paper and reclaimed materials, combining illustrations, unpublished poems, and unique, special messages related to food culture. The experience includes a carefully designed table setting (placemats, coasters, table decorations, and bottles). Each participant will receive a special card, hand-illustrated and calligraphed with the guest's name.

Upon returning home, we'll continue with another surprise seasonal appetizer (bruschetta, fried dough, marinated olives). We'll then prepare homemade pasta with two different organic flours, topped with homemade seasonal sauces. Following that, we'll taste the fried buccellato, a typical dessert from Lucca or, upon request, tiramisu, accompanied by prosecco.

Vegan

Vegetarian

Total: €189.00

€189.00 
per guest

€94.50 per child

Reviews
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31 reviews
Es war wunderbar ! Wir sind so beschenkt worden mit einer wunderbaren Kochlehrerin Monika ! Haben viel gelernt und freuen uns jetzt auch schon, die Rezepte zuhause selbst auszuprobieren ! Es war einfach nur genial ! Und wir empfehlen es allen, die jetzt noch zögern ! Geht zu Monica, Ihr werdet begeistert sein ! Kochen in einer echten italienischen Atmosphäre ! Einfach klasse !

Susanna - December 2025

Monica was a last minute switch for us as our original chef became sick the day before our class. We couldn’t have asked for a better teacher and guide to Italian cuisine. We took this class while on our honeymoon, and it was one of our favorite experiences during our three weeks in Italy. She and her husband were both incredibly warm and inviting, and made us feel like part of their family. We felt that we got much more than just a cooking class, but also an introduction and welcome into Italian culture. We will absolutely be returning when we come back to Italy.

Drew Johnson - December 2025

I am the travel advisor who booked Gayle and her sisters’ cooking class. I have just heard from Gayle, and she raved about the wonderful experience you provided for them. Thank you so much for all of your efforts!

Margaret - October 2025

Monica and her husband welcomed us in her home and had a lovely family dinner with us. We made two fresh pastas that were delicious. Besides the pasta, they had prepared different food for us to taste. Unfortunately we did not make tiramisu but overall it was a great experience!

Esmee - September 2025

Monica and her husband Paulo were superb hosts. We had a very enjoyable, entertaining and authentic Tuscan culinary experience. Monica was an excellent teacher both in describing verbally and demonstrating what we were required to do. Our engagement in choosing the produce and dishes we cooked plus trying the fruit and herbs from Monica’s garden also added to the experience. We would have no hesitation in recommending to our friends

Ronnie and Colette Miller - September 2025

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Monica
Cesarina from 2018Location: Lucca (LU)    Languages: Italian, English, French
"I have always cooked, even for many people. In summer I like to make tomato sauce, jams, oil and flavored salt. For my recipes I use products at km 0 and bio."
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