Cooking classes
Cooking Class: Ligurian pesto and its uses
5.0
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!
Vegan
Vegetarian
€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
11 reviews
- 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!
- Words cannot describe how amazing our time with Ivan truly was. The food, wine, and hands on cooking was the experience of a lifetime for me and my family. The greatest thing however was Ivan’s warm personality, kindness, and him being a man who values his family and guests. The pesto was out of this world and overall it was stellar! Thank you again!!
- An amazing experience! Ivan and his family were amazing hosts. We learned how to make pesto traditionally and gnocchi as well. He has everyone engaged in helping make the dishes and then treated us to a beautiful lunch on his home in the garden area. There were 4 courses total, each was exceptional. What a wonderful experience sharing a meal with folks from around the world and having someone open their home for us to experience. I cannot recommend this enough - a must do if you are near Rapallo area!
- My husband and I had an unforgettable afternoon at Ivan’s pesto-making class. We were welcomed into his beautiful home like old friends, and really enjoyed getting to know Ivan and his family. The class extended beyond pesto to include a delicious array of local dishes, each more delicious than the last, and we even got to try a homemade type of limoncello made from oranges in Ivan’s garden. The genuine conversations and shared stories offered a glimpse into the local lifestyle. I highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to savor authentic Ligurian flavors and hospitality. Thank you so much, Ivan, for your hospitality and for sharing your love of cooking with us!
Scott - August 2024
Victoria - July 2024
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Shannon D - June 2024
Stephanie - April 2024
€113.00 per guest
(€57.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €113.00
€113.00 per guest
Where
Ivan
Cesarina from 2022Location: Lavagna 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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