About this tour
Start at La Spezia's bustling market with a local cook who knows every vendor and stall. You'll select ingredients together, then head to their home kitchen for a hands-on class covering three traditional recipes from the region. Cook alongside your host, ask questions mid-prep, and sit down to eat what you've made with local wines. The whole thing runs 4.5 hours and you leave knowing how to recreate these dishes at home.
Highlights
- Navigate the market with someone who actually shops there
- Hands-on prep of three classic La Spezia dishes
- Cook in a real home kitchen, not a school setup
- Taste your own cooking paired with regional wines
- Learn techniques specific to Ligurian cuisine
- Small group or private depending on booking
What to expect
You'll meet your host at the market in the morning or early afternoon. Expect to walk through narrow aisles, stop at specialist food shops, chat with regulars, and pick out what you'll cook later. Back at their place, you get your own workstation with knives, boards, and everything prepped. Your host talks through each dish—likely pasta, a meat or vegetable course, and something sweet—as you work. It's collaborative: they're watching, offering tips, not lecturing. Once everything's ready, you sit together and eat at a proper table with wine service.
Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes for the market walk. The class suits all skill levels; no prior cooking experience needed. Public transport connects easily to the start point. Allow time for a relaxed meal at the end—this isn't a rushed experience.
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