Market visit and cooking class at a Cesarina's home at Como
There's no better way to discover Italy's culture from the inside. Our national network of expert Italian home cooks offers the finest Italian food experiences.
Immerse yourself in a shared dining experience with an Italian family with a 3-course menu (starter, pasta and dessert with drinks included: water, selection of local wines and coffee) showcasing authentic Italian recipes passed down by real Italian Mammas in family cookbooks.
Enjoy a cooking demonstration, where your host will show you their cooking skills as they finish the dishes in front of you.
Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality by connecting with local people. You'll come away with happy memories, new friends, and a deeper understanding of your destination, as you taste the typical dishes that real Italians cook every day.
This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in 500 cities all over the country. The word "Cesarine" means "home cook". Our network of passionate and welcoming local hosts open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.
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Why you’ll love this…
- Taste a 3-course menu with an Italian family in their own home
- Watch your host at work completing one of the dishes in front of you
- Meet and connect with an expert and passionate home cook
Important to know
Know in advance:
- This experience will be held in a local's home and for privacy reasons, you will only receive the full address of your host after you have booked
- Please inform the local provider about any food intolerance and allergy, the neighbourhood you are staying in and how do you plan to travel to your local's host home You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- 3-course dinner
- 3-course lunch
- Local guide
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Meeting point:
This experience will be held in a local's home and, for privacy reasons, you'll only receive the full address of your host after booking.
Provider
Cesarine
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