Cooking classes
Cooking Class: Ligurian pesto and its uses
5.0
Ivan
Spoken languages:
Italian and English
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
We will immerse ourselves in the preparation of classic Ligurian pesto, delighting in a delicious appetizer and a first course seasoned with this famous sauce, all in a charming historic home dating back to the 15th century. It will be a unique opportunity to learn the tricks and secrets of these three dishes that we will share during your lunch or dinner. I look forward to welcoming you and enthusiastically sharing this culinary experience!
€113.00 per guest
(€57.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €113.00
€113.00
per guest€57.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
14 reviews
- We experienced this with great curiosity, we didn't know what to expect, but what we found and lived through in two hours exceeded our expectations; excellent welcome, excellent food, fun preparing it and excellent company! Really well done, Ivan!
- This was a highlight of our trip. We were welcomed into Ivan’s home and felt instantly at home. Between the fantastic wine, food, friendly dog and engaging conversation it felt as though we were going to a friends house for dinner. We learnt about traditional customs and food from the area and also received great tips for things to try and do while we are here. It was a 10/10 experience and we will be coming back!
- Ivan’s cooking experience was the highlight of our trip. He welcomed us into his beautiful home and shared his passion for cooking with us. The pasta, pesto, wine, and tiramisu were better than you could get at any restaurant we have visited. We cannot say enough good things about our experience and would highly recommend!!
- I took Ivan’s 3 course cooking class where we made fresh pesto, pasta, and tiramisu! It was an incredible experience to cook with Ivan who gave us all his secret cooking tips. The class could not have been in a better setting. We cooked together in his historic home located in a lovely seaside town. We closed the evening dining in the home’s garden. I highly recommend this class!
- Very authentic experience. We had great conversation, wine, and pesto! My kids had the most fun helping Ivan make the pesto and gnocchi. Beautiful home and beautiful family!
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€113.00 per guest
(€57.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €113.00
€113.00 per guest
Where
Ivan
Cesarina from 2022Location: Lavagna (GE) Languages: Italian and English"Mine is home cooking and typically Ligurian, made with passion and a great desire to improve. I love cooking above all risotto, BBQ meat, I like to experiment and change recipes with a touch of originality".
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