Cooking Classes
Lake Como master class on yellow risotto
5.0
Patrizia
Spoken languages:
English and Italian
Cesarina Green
Has pets
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Saffron risotto with sausage
Let’s cook yellow risotto together, step by step. It’s called this because the rice is enriched with fine Italian saffron, known for its intense aroma and vibrant colour. It’s a dish that tells the story of our region; in my family, it’s a recipe everyone loves. Carnaroli rice is cooked slowly in meat stock, or if you prefer the vegetarian version, in vegetable stock – you’ll enjoy a variation that’s just as delicious. Plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano, and straight to the table, because risotto is best served hot. A starter featuring local produce and a dessert of your choice will round off our lovely day together. I look forward to seeing you – drop me a line and let me know your preferences!
Vegan
Vegetarian
Remaining char: 500
Total: €408.00
€204.00
per guest€102.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
181 reviews
- Patrizia was absolutely fabulous! This class was so much fun for me and my husband and everyone else in the class. There were six of us total and we didn’t know each other, but it was a load of fun. We learned how to make pasta and tiramisu. She is a great teacher! If you want to dine outside above the most beautiful view of Lake Como this class is for you!
- Patrizia was the PERFECT Choice for our first trip to Lake Como and cooking class!! Not only was she extremely kind, generous and accommodating but she helped us navigate prior to our class and made sure we had zero issues booking or navigating. The class was so fun and informative and the meal was perfect! I wish I could do this every day, such a wonderful experience that left is with a lasting impression.
- We recently did a cooking class with Patrizia for our honeymoon! She was so professional and kind! She was even flexible with changing our booking when we had travel troubles. We did a class with two other people and had a great time getting to know them! It was such a fun, rewarding experience and we can’t wait to try the recipes on our own at home! We highly recommend Patrizia, she is the best!
- Our Cesarine cooking class with Patrizia and Luca in Bellano was one of the absolute highlights of our 10-day trip to Italy! From the moment we arrived at their beautiful home, we felt as welcome as old friends. The house itself was lovely, with an incredible view overlooking Lake Como that made the entire experience feel magical. Patrizia taught us how to make pasta completely from scratch, including delicious linguini, tortellini, as well as tiramisu. We had so much fun learning the techniques, sharing laughs, and getting our hands into the cooking. And the best part was sitting down together afterward to enjoy a wonderful dinner made from the pasta we had prepared ourselves, followed by our homemade tiramisu. Patrizia and Luca are the perfect example of genuine Italian hospitality. Their warmth, generosity, and passion for food made the experience feel much more like being invited into the home of friends than attending a cooking class. If you are visiting Lake Como, we highly recommend spending an afternoon with Patrizia and Luca. The food, the setting, the instruction, and especially the hospitality made this an unforgettable experience and truly one of the highlights of our entire Italian trip.
- Absolutely delightful time sharing Patrizia’s house and learning to make pasta and tiramisu. She was so helpful and adding the wine we had made us feel like family. The outdoor garden was a special place to enjoy the meal we made.
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Where
Patrizia
Cesarina from 2022Location: Bellano (LC) Languages: English and Italian"My life is tied to the lake, this is where I have my roots and where I’m fine. I am a painter, my work allows me to manage time and the kitchen is for me my second workshop, where I can easily create dishes instead of paintings. My two children, now grown up and my husband were those who made me practice and love cooking. Hosting friends during the summer in the garden was an opportunity to understand that receiving guests is a pleasure and a personal enrichment. The ingredients of my recipes are all genuine, from local producers: honey, cheese, fish, directly from the fisherman in Dervio, and vegetables from my garden that my husband cares with passion for many years. Our house is a bit like the houses of the past, the fireplace and the stove allow us to warm up and cook with wood, and I must say that the result of the dishes cooked on the wood stove is very good. Also in the garden we have a kitchen and, in summer, we prepare, cook and always eat outdoors."
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