Cooking classes

Pesto express cooking class with sea view in 5 Terre

Name: Cesarine - Pesto express cooking class with sea view in 5 Terre
Brand: Cesarine
SKU: b3zwLDbN2L
Price: 149 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.940000057220459 (78 reviews)

4.9

Typical experience

Barbara

Riomaggiore

Duration 2h

Max 8 guests

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Express cooking class: learn how to make Pesto

Shared Experience

Your experience

Seasonal appetizer
Homemade fresh pasta

As we indulge in the beauty of the sea from the olive grove, I will reveal the secrets of our spice pesto. I will tell you its fascinating history and the traditional method of getting the perfect flavor. Then, I will show the two ways to make pesto: traditional or modern, mortar and pestle or electric blender. There will be no shortage of my tips for storing pesto optimally.

And after preparing our pesto, we will enjoy it with classic bavette. The experience lasts about two hours, during which you will be refreshed with cool water and a glass of some of the best wine from our local wineries.

Vegetarian

€149.00 per guest
(€74.50 per child)

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Date

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Special requestsRemaining char: 500

Total: €149.00

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Reviews

4.9

78 reviews

: Our cooking class was absolutely wonderful! Barbara and Stefano were so inviting and taught us a lot about Italian cuisine and culture. They opened their beautiful home and we felt so welcomed. The whole experience so fun! We went away with fresh knowledge, full stomachs and warm hearts! Would do this again!
: Barbara and Stefano are amazing hosts, chefs, and teachers! They are also a heckuva lot of fun to spend an afternoon with. We learned so much in our time with them about making fresh pasta (tagliatelle, tortelle), bruschetta (5 varieties), and tiramisu. We also learned about the unique culture of Cinque Terre, what it is like to live in a UNESCO heritage site, and enjoyed our time with Anna and Julia (the dogs). They were so generous with their time and knowledge we cannot recommend this experience enough.
: Wow! Words can't even describe how amazing this experience was! Barbara and Stefano were the most wonderful hosts, and we learned so much from their cooking class. Spending time chatting with them and enjoying delicious food in their beautiful home was a true highlight of our trip! This was something we will never forget.
: Barbara’s class was one of the best experiences anyone could ever have in Italy! Not only was the location amazing and stunning but her and Stephano treated us like family. I would highly recommend taking a cooking class from them.
: A Magical Dining Experience in the Hills of Riomaggiore Dining at Barbara's home was one of the most unique and heartfelt culinary experiences we've had in Italy. Nestled in the peaceful hills of Riomaggiore, this hidden gem offers not only breathtaking views but also a deep connection to local tradition and the land itself. Barbara welcomed us into her world with warmth and passion, guiding us through a fully vegetarian dinner made entirely with ingredients from her garden. We began with an array of delicious appetizers — crostini and bruschette topped with fresh pesto and roasted vegetables, eggplants baked straight from the garden, zucchini alla scapece, and sweet-and-sour bell peppers, all prepared with love and authenticity. The highlight of the evening was the Croxetti, an ancient local pasta that Barbara makes by hand, preserving a Ligurian tradition that dates back centuries. It's rare to see such heritage being carried forward so genuinely. For dessert, we were treated to a wonderful sbrisolona cake paired with a creamy tiramisù, all served outdoors under a charming gazebo as the sun set over the hills — an unforgettable moment. This isn’t just a meal — it’s an experience of taste, history, and nature all coming together. Highly recommended to anyone looking for something truly special in the Cinque Terre.

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€149.00 per guest
(€74.50 per child)

Guests

Date

Pick a time slot

Special requestsRemaining char: 500

Total: €149.00

Gift an experience

€149.00 per guest

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Barbara

Cesarina from 2022Location: Riomaggiore Languages: Italian and English

Hi there, I'm Barbara!
I was born in the Gulf of Poets, to a Sardinian mother and a Genoese father, and spent my childhood with my beloved grandparents. I like to think of myself as a citizen of the world, but I have a strong connection to my land and its traditions, as does my husband Stefano. Together, we want to share our passion for cooking and our roots with other enthusiasts and curious minds. Since I was a child, I developed a strong passion for cooking, thanks to my grandmother who taught me to experiment and taste new flavors. I have always been adventurous and have tried all the original recipes from different countries around the world, but Ligurian cuisine remains my favorite. We decided to open the doors of our house, located on the terraces of the Cinque Terre above Riomaggiore, to share our passion for cooking and local culture. For us, cooking is the best way to tell the story of our land and pass on the true Ligurian tradition to others. We are excited to share this culinary journey with guests from around the world!