Catia
Cesarina from 2020My speciality: Bigoli (homemade pasta) with sauce
I live in: Padua
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Catia!
Catia, our Cesarina, lives on the outskirts of Padua, a city full of treasures to be discovered. Art, culture, history and gastronomy, imposing squares, alleys and shops, nothing is really missing. Even in our Cesarina's home nothing is missing: delicacies that trace the typical Venetian and Paduan flavors, made with raw materials, most of which come from farms in the area.
My specialities
- Bruschetta with vegetables
- Bigoli (homemade pasta) with sauce
- 'Sarde in saor' (sweet and sour sardines)
Experiences
Cooking classes (4)
Reviews
5.0
112 reviews
- It was my first time to Padua and I was looking for an authentic experience where I could learn about the City and the cuisine that makes it special .I was so lucky to have found this tour with Catia who went out of her way to provide a wonderful experience that I will cherish forever! She was so hospitable from a detailed tour of Padua, that included all the best attractions, to opening up her home to me , where I learned how to make Bigoli and Tiramisù. She showed me the proper thecniques of making and kneading dough, and taught me how to make and serve a plate of appetizer that was made using the freshest flavors of the Summer. Her home, her family her garden and knowledge of cooking and the City's History - is a truly gift. Every visitor of Padua should experience!
- I had Catia as a host. She is wanderful and inspiring woman. I was lucky that the course took place, despite being alone . Thus was very individual and tailored entirely to me. It is important to note that there is no Market on Sunday's. In place of that Catia gave me a small city tour. The cooking class than took place at her home. Every thing was very personal and well organized . Catia is a really good cook and can explain everything well. You get involved a lot and learn a lot. The food was very delicious. I will definitely come back ! Catia is highly recommended ! Love Ulrike
- I had Catia as a host. She is a wonderful and inspiring woman. I was lucky that the course took place despite being alone. Thus, it was very individual and tailored entirely to me. It is important to note that there is no market on Sundays. In place of that, Catia gave me a small city tour. The cooking class then took place at her home. Everything was very personal and well organized. Catia is a really good cook and can explain everything well. You get involved a lot and learn a lot. The food was very delicious. I will definitely come back. Catia is highly recommended without reservation.
- Great way to experience Italian food from Kitchen to Table ! A welcoming fun and delicious metal. This hand-on experience in the kitchen with step-by-step guidance on how to make Tiramisù and homemade pasta . The Host , Catia , was most gracious and enthusiastic. Highly recommend this .
- Fabulous food with a fobilous guide . This was a fabulous experience with Catia . She is warm and personable, and enthusiastic about Padova, its culture and its culinary traditions . We toured the Market, picked up few groceries , stopper for a cafè and then went to her home. She taught us to make Bigoli, pasta a local tradition, with a sauce of three types of tomatoes . We ate with her on her patio . We discussed food, Italian history a d even current affairs. What a great afternoon !!
Amanda - June 2025
Ulrike - June 2025
Ulrike - June 2025
Charly - June 2025
Bill - June 2025