Cooking classes

Flavors among the olive trees: cooking class in the villa

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Francesca

Civitavecchia

Duration 3h

Max 8 guests

Spoken languages:  Italian, English, Spanish, French

Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina

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    We will stroll through the villa's vegetable garden, among olive and fruit trees, to immerse ourselves in nature before entering the kitchen. Together we will prepare zucchini alla scapece, a fresh and traditional appetizer of Neapolitan cuisine. We will continue with fresh pasta for gnocchi, which we will dress with crispy eggplant, artisanal provola cheese from a local dairy and fragrant basil. We will close with a typical Roman dessert: ciambelline, following an ancient recipe with a secret ingredient. Each guest will have everything they need to participate in the lesson with Francesca, our Cesarina of the heart.

    Total: €153.00

    €153.00 
    per guest

    €77.00 per child

    Reviews
    5.0
    31 reviews
    Best kept secret in Cicivichevita! Immediately we all felt like family! We enjoyed the cooking, learning, the stories & the laughter we all shared! Great experience! We can’t wait to go back & cook another meal!

    Joy - October 2025

    From the time we stepped into Francesca’s home until the time we left, we felt like we were a part of their family! Francesca, her husband, her son and her son’s girlfriend were wonderful and so kind! When we arrived, there were hor d’oeurves and wine waiting for us. We had the best day preparing pasta, cooking and eating a delicious lunch. We hated to leave when it was time. This family definitely pulled at my heart strings! This excursion is definitely a MUST!

    Cheryl - October 2025

    It was an absolutely exciting experience! Francesca and her family are lovely and welcoming people! The place is wonderful. A villa in such a quiet place, furnished with great taste, surrounded by nature, not to mention the olive grove, which was really nice to walk. It was really worth the trip from South Carolina to Civitavecchia for her. Francesca is a teacher that we recommend! The cooking course was in fact very well organized, we had a lot of fun and immersed ourselves in the wonderful Italian cuisine. The result was delicious and the lunch with the family by the fireplace created a really pleasant atmosphere, we would never have expected it. Absolutely recommended! Thank you very much Francesca and family for the food and the warm welcome at your home!

    Cheryl Hodge - October 2025

    Cooking together, sharing stories, and raising a glass of wine turned a fun night in Civitavecchia into a memory that will last forever. That’s the magic! Thank u our friend Cesarina Francesca!

    Three girls of Usa - October 2025

    Francesca’s cooking class was absolutely amazing! She’s not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also made the entire experience fun, engaging, and easy to follow. Her passion for cooking really shines through, and she explained everything so clearly. Highly recommend her class to anyone—whether you’re a beginner or more experienced!

    Chris Connolly - October 2025

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    Francesca
    Cesarina from 2024Location: Civitavecchia    Languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French
    Hi, I'm Francesca! Originally from Naples but now living in Rome, I welcome my guests to a villa nestled among olive and fruit trees in the countryside of Civitavecchia. "Those who cook with love nourish more than just the body" – this philosophy guides every dish I prepare. Together, we’ll share the joy of picking vegetables from the garden, while discovering stories and traditions dating back to the early 1900s, offering a unique and authentic experience.
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