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Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Bologna

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Bologna, IT
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Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Bologna

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Bologna, IT
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary scene of Bologna with this exciting tour and cooking class. Join a local home cook as they take you on a journey through the bustling local market and traditional food shops, teaching you how to recognize the best ingredients for the perfect Italian meal. Then, get your hands dirty in a private cooking class at the cook's home, where you'll learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Bologna cuisine. Put your cooking skills to the test as you prepare a 3-course menu, and then sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor accompanied by a selection of local wines. This experience is brought to you by Cesarine, Italy's oldest network of home cooks and wine experts, ensuring an authentic and immersive culinary experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with local people and bring home the flavors of Bologna.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-10 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert)
  • Hands-on private cooking class
  • Private guided market tour

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Introduction

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary scene of Bologna with the Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home. This unique experience invites you to explore the local market and traditional food shops with a knowledgeable local home cook. Discover the secrets of Bologna cuisine and learn to prepare authentic dishes in a private cooking class held at the home of a welcoming host. Indulge in the fruits of your labor as you savor the delicious dishes you've prepared, accompanied by a selection of local wines.

What to expect?

During this immersive experience, you can expect to learn how to recognize the finest ingredients for the perfect Italian meal as you explore the lively local markets and food shops. In the private cooking class, you'll have the opportunity to dive into the secrets of Bologna's most famous recipes and have fun mastering the art of reproducing Italian specialties at home. This hands-on culinary adventure will leave you with new cooking skills and a deeper appreciation for Bologna's rich gastronomic heritage.

Who is this for?

This experience is ideal for food enthusiasts and curious travelers who want to uncover the authentic flavors of Bologna. Whether you're a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned cook, this activity is designed to suit all levels of culinary expertise. It is also a wonderful opportunity to connect with local people and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of food in Bologna.

Why book this?

By booking the Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home, you'll gain access to an intimate and genuine culinary experience. The Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts, dedicated to sharing their authentic culinary traditions with curious travelers like you. This highly rated tour allows you to explore the local markets, learn from a skilled home cook, and indulge in a delectable 3-course Bologna menu, all while enjoying a selection of red and white wines from Emilia-Romagna's renowned cellars. Take home cherished memories, new recipes, and even an official Cesarine apron and shopping bag.

Good to know

Part of this experience will be held in a local's home, granting you a genuine glimpse into Bologna's culinary culture. To ensure privacy, the full address of your Cesarina host will be provided after you have booked. For convenience, the Cesarine are located in Bologna city center. Prepare to spend approximately 270 minutes immersed in the culinary delights of Bologna.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home have been delighted by the immersive nature of the tour. They praise the knowledgeable hosts and the opportunity to learn authentic Bologna recipes. Guests have raved about the delicious food they prepared and enjoyed, as well as the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the cooking class. Overall, reviewers highly recommend this experience for both novice and experienced cooks looking to deepen their understanding of Bologna's culinary heritage.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

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Bologna

Bologna

Reviews

(16)

5 (16)

lauramG5426RE

Rosa is fantastic. She adapted the menu on the fly around my likes and dislikes and to meet my experience/skill level. She had me do all the cooking, which is so much better than watching someone else. And she topped it off by recommending a number of different restaurants, enotecas, cafes, and gelato shops that I can easily walk to. She is also very friendly and speaks English very well.

Roberta W

This was one of the most enjoyable and valuable experiences I have ever had in all my travels. My adult daughter and I met Paola in the city center and she took us on a tour of the Mercato delle Erbe, a public market with food stalls and places to eat and drink. We then continued on to her lovely home for the cooking lesson. Paola had everything set out and pre-measured in her spacious, well-appointed kitchen. She provided us with all the recipes for safe-keeping in advance of the lesson. We then learned to make piedine, garganelli, and tiramisù. Paola explained everything clearly and made sure we both got turns to work on all aspects of the preparation of each dish. Her directions were not only clear and easy to follow, but were filled with explanations, culinary history and tradition, and many helpful hints to ensure the best results. While we kneaded, rolled dough, and made garganelli, we also engaged in conversation about ourselves. Paola is a delightful and very interesting, warm person and she was wonderful to get to know. Once the food was prepared she served us our lunch in her dining room where she had set a beautiful table. She provided a choice of wines, and we chose a very tasty Lambrusco to accompany the garganelli al ragù. She had prepared several other antipasti to add to our meal, and everything was delicious! Added to the meal was more stimulating conversation and by the time we were done eating, we felt we had made a new friend. We had so much fun during this lesson, but also learned a lot. Even though we are both experienced cooks (for example, we had both made tiramisù many times before), we learned new tricks and techniques to increase our expertise. Rolling garganelli was so enjoyable that we followed Paola’s advice and bought a riga gnocchi on the walk back home to be able to make these pasta shapes again when we return home. We are happy to be able to provide the highest recommendation possible for this experience with Cesarina Paola. We made some wonderful food, warm mother-daughter memories, and a lovely new friend.

Max_P

How do I begin to describe this cooking class. This was absolutely the best part of our entire trip. I cannot say that enough. This was more than a cooking class, it was a look into the life of a true bologian. Learning about the local markets, stopping to say hello along the streets to venders, business owners and friends. The cooking portion of this experience was excellent and so much fun but this experience was much more than just a cooking class. Oriana welcomed us into her home as strangers and we left as friends. We decided as we left that if we every come back to Italy we definitely have to go to Bologna.

Tadeo_R

My wife and I were matched with Paola and we are so happy that this happened! We met her by the Fontana del Nettuno (Neptune Fountain) in downtown Bologna and asked her to show us the city market more frequented by locals (versus the more touristy one) and so she did. We went and bought a few ingredients together and she explained everything around the market. We then all chatted on our way to her beautiful home, where she led us through preparing a three-course meal of Piadina, Tortelloni, and Tiramisu. We ate the food we made at her table and she made us feel at home. It was honestly an amazing value because we can now go home and make this on our own. It’s not out of our reach, and that was her intention. She is kind, super intelligent, fun, and a great teacher. A Bolognese local! Ask for Paola and I hope you get her as a guide.

suzannehI3860DQ

Alessia was and excellent host. We did local market tour in Bologna. Then to her house to make Tiramsu, tortelloni and tagliatelle. We actual made everything but the Bolognese sauce. Once completed we eat our pasta and tiramisu. Don’t miss this opportunity with Alessia! Great experience!

Penny_M

Paola was delightful and very generous in sharing her wealth of knowledge 🥰 The food was delicious.

guybI8098WD

Such a perfect way to spend a few hours. I had such a wonderful time, learnt plenty and really felt I was doing something unique and special. My guide, Paola was an exceptional host, warm, friendly and simply fabulous. Can't recommend this enough!!

Alberta_W

Five Americans visiting Bologna — it was our last day and was the icing on the cake! Oriana’s gracious, warm, and lively hospitality made this a special day. One friend dubbed it a “Mama Mia experience”. We enjoyed shopping and trying some new recipes, the pasta making, the dessert and the selection of local wines. Unforgettable! Grazie!❤️🇮🇪❤️

Ramy_F

Oriana was a fabulous host! She shared her knowledge of the area, her cooking class was authentic and she welcomed us into her lovely home - food and wines to accompany were delicious … Thank you again Oriana, would highly recommend!

rasmus160

A Bologna native teaching you to make pasta, combining history and cooking was a real treat! Extremely hospitable and welcoming, the best part of our visit. Thank you Laura!
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2024-04-24 01:05