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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Varenna
About this experience
You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
What to expect
Discover how to make fresh handmade pasta and a classic tiramisù in this immersive cooking workshop in the heart of Varenna, or nearby Bellano. Step into the home of a local Cesarina and enjoy a hands-on experience, guided every step of the way. Taste your creations paired with local wines for a true Italian culinary experience. - Pasta and tiramisù cooking class in Varenna or Bellano - Learn to prepare classic Italian recipes you can recreate at home - Hands-on guidance in an intimate, authentic Italian home - Enjoy a tasting of your dishes paired with local wine and nibbles
What’s included
- Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
- Tasting of the 2 pasta recipes and tiramisu
- Pasta (2 iconic pasta types) and Tiramisu-making Class
- Italian Aperitivo: prosecco and nibbles
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Express: Ravioli Making Class
2hours Hands-on Cooking Class:: You'll learn to prepare fresh ravioli from scratch, create delicious fillings together with your Cesarina
2 Pasta Recipes and Tiramisu
3hours Hands-on Cooking Class:: You’ll learn to make 2 typical fresh pasta recipes and traditional tiramisu from scratch together with your Cesarina
Meeting & pickup
- Enjoy this unique experience in a Cesarina's home. For privacy reasons, the full address of your host will be shared after booking. Please note that the location may be either in Varenna or in Bellano (approximately an 15-20 minute taxi ride).
End point
- Enjoy this unique experience in a Cesarina's home. For privacy reasons, the full address of your host will be shared after booking. Please note that the location may be either in Varenna or in Bellano (approximately an 15-20 minute taxi ride).
Please specify if you have any food intolerance/allergy at the time of booking or email at booking@cesarine.com with your booking ref. Our team will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your host and providing you with the full address.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please note that our Cesarine are ready and thrilled to host you in their homes! All Cesarine are always very careful and attentive of the important sanitary rules needed, even more now! The homes provide all the essential sanitary equipment for the guests (paper towels for washing hands, hand sanitizing gel and so on). Remember to always maintain 1 meter distance from each other and if not, wear masks and gloves
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.