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Cooking class in Levanto: An authentic experience in a private home

Location: Levanto

Price: €120/person

When: Every day except Sundays

Duration: 3 hours

Tour Description

Cinque Terre Cooking Class - Levanto

Embark on a gourmet journey in Levanto, the gateway to Cinque Terre, where you will discover the flavors, traditions, and culinary history of Liguria. This Cinque Terre cooking class invites you to immerse yourself in authentic techniques led by an expert local Chef.
You will learn how to handcraft corzetti pasta, prepare the iconic Genoese Pesto sauce with basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a traditional mortar, and finish with Italy’s most beloved dessert, tiramisù. Throughout this Levanto cooking class, enjoy local wines, espresso, and Ligurian hospitality, culminating in a delicious meal made by your own hands.

Why Choose This Cinque Terre Cooking Class

Authenticity: Experience true Ligurian traditions passed down for generations.
Expert Guidance: Follow step-by-step demonstrations from a professional local Chef.
Food & Wine Pairings: Enjoy an aperitif, regional wines, and espresso alongside your creations.
Historical Significance: Master the art of pesto and corzetti, recipes deeply rooted in Ligurian culture.

What's Included

Hands-on cooking class in Levanto
Preparation of corzetti pasta and other fresh homemade pasta
Traditional Genoese Pesto sauce workshop using mortar and pestle
Creation of classic tiramisù dessert
Aperitif and local Ligurian wines
Espresso to end your meal
Recipe handouts to take home
Full lunch with the dishes you prepared

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Options and Services

Tour Availability

Every day except Sundays, from March 10th to Nov 10th

Meeting Point

Levanto

Price Adult/Children

€ 120 per adult (14+) € 80 per child

Language

English, Italian

Time and Duration

11 am, duration 3 hours

Partecipants

Min 2 / Max 6

Price Includes

Courtesy transfer from/to Levanto train station to the Chef’s house; cooking experience with the Chef, printed recipes, lunch with local wine

To Bring With You

Confortable clothes

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