Immerse yourself in the flavors of traditional Italian cuisine with a Genoa cooking class. Learn to make homemade pesto and other local delicacies, and enjoy a meal paired with fine Italian wine.
Immerse yourself in the flavors of traditional Italian cuisine with a Genoa cooking class. Learn to make homemade pesto and other local delicacies, and enjoy a meal paired with fine Italian wine.
- Genoa - Experience the true flavors of Liguria with an engaging cooking class in Genoa. Join a local host in their home kitchen to learn the art of making traditional fresh pasta and the renowned Genovese pesto from scratch. Delight in local wine, explore authentic culinary techniques, and enjoy a homemade meal in a warm and immersive Italian…
- Genoa - Experience the true flavors of Liguria with an engaging cooking class in Genoa. Join a local host in their home kitchen to learn the art of making traditional fresh pasta and the renowned Genovese pesto from scratch. Delight in local wine, explore authentic culinary techniques, and enjoy a homemade meal in a warm and immersive Italian setting. This is an essential experience for both food enthusiasts and curious travelers!
In this interactive class, participants will create colorful gnocchi in vibrant hues of white, red, and green, all crafted with natural ingredients. The highlight of the class is making gnocchi filled with aromatic pesto and serving them with butter and sage—an irresistible Genoese specialty or fresh pasta. Additionally, participants will master the preparation of authentic pesto using a mortar and pestle, unveiling the secrets of this cherished regional sauce.
Throughout the session, enjoy a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere as you prepare, cook, and savor your culinary creations. Complement your meal with local wines and conclude with coffee for the perfect ending.
This class offers a unique chance to embrace Genoa’s rich culinary heritage. Don’t miss this delicious and unforgettable experience!

- Wine
- Hands-on cooking class
- Lunch: 3 courses of different types of pasta
- Tea and coffee
- Wine
- Hands-on cooking class
- Lunch: 3 courses of different types of pasta
- Tea and coffee
- All that has not been mentioned in the inclusions
- All that has not been mentioned in the inclusions
- Hand made pasta and pesto -
- Focaccia - Focaccia Genovese
- Hand made pasta and pesto -
- Focaccia - Focaccia Genovese
Enter an authentic Genovese kitchen and delve into the essence of Italian cuisine with this interactive cooking class hosted by a local expert. This engaging culinary journey takes you beyond dining out, welcoming you into the home of a dedicated cook eager to share cherished family recipes and Ligurian culinary traditions.
Begin by exploring the fresh,…
Enter an authentic Genovese kitchen and delve into the essence of Italian cuisine with this interactive cooking class hosted by a local expert. This engaging culinary journey takes you beyond dining out, welcoming you into the home of a dedicated cook eager to share cherished family recipes and Ligurian culinary traditions.
Begin by exploring the fresh, seasonal ingredients typical of Liguria: aromatic basil, rich olive oil, Parmigiano, pine nuts, and more. Then, get hands-on as you craft fresh pasta from scratch—perhaps trofie or tagliatelle—under the step-by-step guidance of your host.
The highlight of the class is mastering the art of making traditional pesto alla genovese, crafted the age-old way—by hand with a mortar and pestle. Uncover the stories and techniques behind this iconic sauce and learn why its flavor is unparalleled when freshly made.
After cooking, relax and savor the results of your efforts, accompanied by local Ligurian wine.
- Communicate in advance any dietary restriction
- Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.