Cesarine offers a unique opportunity for pasta enthusiasts visiting La Spezia, Italy. This private class in a local home setting allows guests to learn traditional recipes and techniques from an experienced host. With a perfect rating, the experience promises an immersive culinary adventure that goes beyond the typical tourist fare. From crafting iconic local dishes to savoring authentic flavors, this hands-on class delivers a taste of Italian hospitality that may leave participants eager to uncover more about the region’s rich gastronomic heritage.
Good To Know
- Learn to make three traditional pasta dishes – Trofie, Ravioli alla spezzina, and Pasta alla contadina – during an intimate cooking class in a local’s home in La Spezia.
- The class is priced at $155.66 with a lowest price guarantee and includes local taxes, beverages, and essential sanitary equipment.
- The cooking experience is operated by the reputable provider Cesarine, which has a 5.0 rating based on 1 review.
- The class adheres to strict health and safety protocols, including maintaining physical distance, wearing masks and gloves, and enforcing thorough cleaning.
- Participants can enjoy the class’s convenient meeting and end point, which is near public transportation and provides the full address after booking.
Experience Overview
This private pasta class in La Spezia, Italy allows guests to learn the art of making three classic pasta dishes: Trofie, Ravioli alla spezzina, and Pasta alla contadina.
Priced from $155.66 with a lowest price guarantee, the experience includes local taxes, beverages like water, wine, and coffee, as well as essential sanitary equipment.
The class takes place at a local home in La Spezia, with the meeting and end point being in the same location.
Health and safety protocols are strictly followed, including maintaining social distancing and providing masks and gloves if needed.
This private tour is operated by Cesarine and has a 5.0 rating based on 1 review with no negative ratings.
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Inclusions
The private pasta class in La Spezia includes local taxes, a variety of beverages, and essential sanitary equipment. Guests can enjoy water, wines, and coffee throughout the experience.
Plus, the host provides paper towels and hand sanitizing gel to ensure a safe and hygienic cooking environment. These inclusions help create a seamless and enjoyable pasta-making experience for participants.
The class covers three delectable pasta recipes – Trofie, Ravioli alla spezzina, and Pasta alla contadina – allowing guests to savor the flavors of traditional Italian cuisine.
Meeting and End Point
The private pasta class in La Spezia meets at a designated location in the city. After the class, participants return to the same meeting point. The full address of the host’s home is provided after booking.
The experience includes the following:
- Meeting point: La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Liguria.
- Activity ends back at the meeting point.
- Full address of the host provided after booking.
The host’s home where the class takes place isn’t wheelchair accessible, but it’s near public transportation.
Health and Safety Protocols
Strict adherence to sanitary rules is required during the private pasta class. Participants must maintain a 1-meter distance, and masks and gloves are recommended if distancing is not possible. The experience is not wheelchair accessible, but it is located near public transportation.
Sanitary Protocols | Details |
---|---|
Mask Wearing | Recommended when distancing is not possible |
Hand Sanitization | Essential sanitary equipment provided |
Physical Distancing | Maintain 1-meter distance |
Cleaning Standards | Strict adherence to sanitization rules |
Accessibility | Not wheelchair accessible, near public transport |
Booking Information
Confirmation is received at the time of booking for this private pasta class in La Spezia.
The experience offers several convenient booking features:
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the class starts, providing flexibility for participants.
- This is a private tour, with only your group participating, ensuring a personalized and intimate cooking experience.
- The class is operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class, a reputable provider with a 5.0 rating based on one review and no negative feedback.
Pasta Recipes
During this private pasta class, you will have the opportunity to learn and taste three classic pasta dishes from the La Spezia region.
First, they’ll make and sample Trofie, a short, twisted pasta that’s a local specialty.
Next, they’ll prepare Ravioli alla spezzina, a delicious filled pasta.
Finally, they’ll learn to cook Pasta alla contadina, a rustic dish featuring local seasonal vegetables.
Throughout the class, you will enjoy water, wines, and coffee to complement the pasta tasting experience.
Tasting Experience
Participants of the private pasta class in La Spezia will explore the heart of local culinary traditions.
The experience includes tasting three authentic pasta recipes:
- Trofie – a short, twisted pasta shape typical of the Ligurian region.
- Ravioli alla spezzina – a local take on the classic Italian ravioli, filled with a savory blend.
- Pasta alla contadina – a rustic pasta dish featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Alongside the pasta tasting, guests will enjoy complimentary beverages, including water, wines, and coffee.
The intimate class provides an opportunity to take in the flavors and techniques that define the gastronomic heritage of La Spezia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Minimum or Maximum Group Size for the Class?
The experience is a private tour, so the class size is limited to just your group. The listing doesn’t specify a minimum or maximum group size, so it’s up to your group to decide the ideal number for the class.
Is There a Dress Code for the Pasta Class?
There’s no specified dress code for the pasta class. Participants are advised to wear comfortable, casual clothing that they don’t mind getting a bit messy during the hands-on cooking experience.
Can Dietary Restrictions or Allergies Be Accommodated?
Dietary restrictions and allergies can typically be accommodated with advance notice. Participants should inform the host of any specific needs when booking the experience to ensure the class can be adjusted accordingly.
Are There Any Storage Facilities Available for Personal Belongings?
The experience does not mention any storage facilities for personal belongings. Guests should plan to keep their items with them during the class, as the focus is on the cooking and dining experience.
Are Participants Required to Help With the Cooking and Cleaning?
Yes, participants are expected to actively assist with cooking the pasta recipes and cleaning up the workspace after the class. The hands-on experience is part of the private pasta-making session.
The Sum Up
This immersive private pasta class in La Spezia, Italy, offers a unique opportunity to learn traditional dishes from a local host. With a perfect 5.0 rating, the class includes essential supplies, refreshments, and personalized instruction in a welcoming home setting. Priced at $155.66, it’s a chance to savor authentic flavors and gain hands-on culinary experience.
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