An exclusive cooking class in Bellagio, on lake Como

About this tour

Learn to make fresh pasta, sauces and dolci from a decorated chef in Bellagio's heart, where Lake Como's three arms meet. This three-hour class takes place in a full professional kitchen with its own herb garden, where you'll prepare dishes rooted in Lombard tradition. Sit down afterwards to eat what you've made, paired with regional wines, whilst mountains frame the water across from you.

Highlights

• Hands-on pasta-making in a working professional kitchen
• Private instruction from an award-winning local chef
• Herb garden on-site for freshly-picked seasonings
• Two pasta courses plus dessert you've cooked yourself
• Lunch with matched local wines overlooking the lake
• Apron and participation diploma to take home

What to expect

You'll spend three hours working alongside the chef in an equipped kitchen, learning the fundamentals of pasta dough, sauce construction and dessert technique through demonstration and hands-on practice. The chef will guide you through each stage, correcting technique as you go. Expect a relaxed pace—this isn't a race. Once your dishes are ready, you'll move to the dining area to taste your work, with wine service and views across the water to the surrounding peaks. The class caps at a small group, so interaction stays personal.

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