Catia
Cesarina from 2023My speciality: fried cake and cold cuts
I live in: Parma
Spoken languages: Italian, English, French
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Catia
Una passione particolare per i dolci!Tantissimi i piatti della tradizione italiana, locale e famigliare, tutti appetitosi, spesso semplici e veloci da preparare.
My specialities
- Parmesan tortelli d'erbetta
- fried cake and cold cuts
- Baked pizza with Parma ham and Parmesan cheese
Experiences
Cooking classes (1)
Food & Wine Tours (2)
Reviews
5.0
23 reviews
- We chose this cooking lab to celebrate our friend’s bachelorette party and it was a simply perfect experience. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, just like being at home: we immediately felt comfortable. The Cesarina Catia was very kind, helpful and attentive to every detail, allowing us to live an authentic and fun evening. We also had the pleasure of meeting her daughter and husband, both really kind people, who made the experience even more familiar and enjoyable. An experience we absolutely recommend to anyone looking for something different, intimate and memorable for a special occasion!
- We really enjoyed cooking with Catia and her husband. They treated us like family and it was so interesting to learn more about local recipes and traditions. I also got to practice my Italian!
- I signed up for a food tour in Parma but due to a poor weather forecast, the tour was canceled and I was offered the option to dine in Catia’s home and enjoy a cooking demonstration. Catia has a lovely home and we dined in front of a lovely fireplace. All of the food was local to Parma. I was able to see Catia make homemade pasta (multiple types), and one that was stuffed with a mixture that included horse meat. It was very tasty. The sauces (and brodo) were simple and topped with lots of delicious Parmesan. There were bites of cheese and meats (Parma ham direct from the farm) and we topped off with a drizzle of balsamic from Modena, I could not have asked for more. Of course of finished with espresso and sweet treats. I was sent home with additional treats as I was just too full to have one more bite. This was an experience I’ll never forget. A very special thanks to Catia and her husband.
- My wife and I did the food tour of Parma with Catia her husband. We had a wonderful few hours walking around the city as they pointed out important historical sites. Along the way we stopped at various food shops and restaurants tasting prosciutto, Parmesan cheese and my favorite, anolini in broth. We learned what it’s like to live in this region and how things have changed in the years they’ve lived here. It was very fun and a great way to start our trip.
- A simply wonderful experience! Catia and her husband Augusto welcomed us into their beautiful home, making us feel right at home from the start. With great passion and simplicity, she taught us how to make tortelli, gnocchi, and tagliolini, sharing the secrets of tradition with us. After cooking together, we all sat together at the same table: everything was truly exceptional. In addition to the excellent cuisine, what made this experience special was the company: Catia and Augusto are authentic and welcoming people. Thank you for this beautiful experience that we highly recommend to everyone!!
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