Laura
Cesarina from 2024I live in: Catania
Spoken languages: Italian, Spanish, English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Laura!
I come from a family with deep roots in Tuscany, Puglia, and Veneto, which has given me a rich culinary heritage. My cooking is curious and innovative, blending exotic flavors with high-quality Italian ingredients. Having lived in Chile for 30 years, I’ve learned to create dishes with bold and unique flavors, merging them with my Italian roots. My specialties include raw fish and pasta, prepared with skill and passion. My cuisine is diverse, simple, and delicious, with a particular focus on plate presentation and table setting. Every detail matters to me because I believe that beauty and harmony are essential to every culinary experience.
Experiences
Cooking classes (4)
Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
- Laura was an amazing guide, she was friendly, patient and accomodating. We started off with a snack and coffee whilst we waited for our other guest. We learnt how to make two types of pasta and Tiramisu. Whilst Laura cooked the pasta we made, we sat outside on the balcony with a beautiful view of the ocean. We have never made pasta before but were suprised at how easy it is and can’t wait to get home to experiment. It was truly the highlight of our visit to Catania. We would highly recommend this experience.
- Wow! What a wonderful experience we had with Laura during our vacation in Catania, Sicily! She is incredibly hospitable, pleasant, and patient. We were welcomed with delicious Etna wine and appetizers. As a small family of three, it felt like a truly personal and luxurious experience. Imagine learning how to make fresh and delicious Italian pasta and cannoli from scratch at the home of a local, with breathtaking views of Catania’s rooftops and the sea. We warmly recommend this to anyone looking for an authentic, unforgettable culinary experience. A heartfelt thank you to Laura! Best regards from Mette & Peter, Denmark
- We loved our pasta cooking class with Cesarina Laura. We arrived very early but Laura welcomed us inside right away and served us fresh brushetta and wine while she finished setting up. We learned how to make 3 unique pastas and all of them tasted delicious. Literally the best pasta I have eaten in my life. But honestly the most wonderful part of the experience was Laura herself. She is a such a great teacher and amazing chef. What a perfect way to end our stay in Sicily. Cannot recommend a class with Laura enough!
- I had a cooking class with my nine year old daughter and Laura was fantastic. We asked for a change of the dessert from tiramisu to cannoli and she was able to check her ingredients and accomodate our request!! We had the best time learning about pasta and life in Catania. Thanks Laura for a very memorable experience and lifelong skills to take home /share with our family and friends!
- My cooking class with Laura was the highlight of my Catania stay! Laura was flexible on the menu and happy to adapt to my preferences. We made a delicious caponata, pasta alla Norma and tiramisu in her gorgeous apartment kitchen, and shared a natural rose from her friends’ winery on her balcony with views of Catania and the ocean . She was patient and helpfully explained the rationale behind certain ingredients and steps so I could easily adapt when I attempt the recipes back in Melbourne. Highly recommend !!!
Brianna - November 2024
Mette & Peter - October 2024
Savitha - October 2024
Vic - October 2024
Sarah - September 2024