Best Dinner Experiences In Basel

Basel’s standout dinner choice combines learning and eating at a hands-on Italian cooking class. This compact 3-hour session teaches you to make pizza and focaccia using genuine sourdough starter, plus classic tiramisu for dessert. What makes this special: You’ll work in a small group, sip local wines, and learn family recipes that really work back home. I love how the instructors share authentic techniques while keeping things practical and fun. The welcome drink and wine pairings add a nice social touch. This is just one of several fascinating food experiences waiting in Basel.

Key Points

• Explore a private Italian pizza cooking class in Basel for an immersive culinary experience, featuring homemade sourdough and traditional Tiramisu.
• Enjoy a 3-hour small-group format with a maximum of 6 participants, ensuring personalized instruction and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
• Savor a welcome drink of Mediterranean aperitif and wine, accompanied by the creation of authentic pizza and focaccia.
• Learn about the science of sourdough versus regular yeast, and gain hands-on experience in dessert preparation.
• Receive a portion of the sourdough starter and recipes to continue your Italian cooking journey after the class.

Basel: Private Italian Cooking Class and Dining

For those seeking an immersive Italian culinary experience in Basel, the Private Italian Pizza Cooking Class and Dining offers an intimate, hands-on opportunity to learn the art of pizza-making. Priced at $136.24 per person, this 3-hour small-group class is limited to 6 participants, ensuring personalized attention from the instructor.

Guests will be welcomed with a Mediterranean aperitif and wine, setting the stage for an evening of culinary exploration.

The class focuses on making pizza and focaccia from scratch, using a 7-year-old sourdough starter. Participants will learn the science behind sourdough versus regular yeast, while enjoying curated wines from Piedmont, Italy, and regional Swiss selections.

The experience culminates with the creation of a classic Tiramisu, a cherished family recipe. Attendees will even take home a portion of the sourdough starter, allowing them to continue their pizza-making journey.

With an overall rating of 4.5/5 from previous guests, this private cooking class promises an authentic and enjoyable Italian dining experience in Basel.

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The Sum Up

Visitors to Basel can’t miss the private Italian cooking class and dining experience. It’s an immersive culinary journey, where you’ll learn to prepare authentic dishes from a local chef. Enjoy the fruits of your labor in a cozy, intimate setting, savoring the flavors of Italy right in the heart of Switzerland.