About this tour
Start your morning at Sant'Ambrogio market with Patrizia, a local food author who knows which stalls stock the best seasonal produce. You'll handpick ingredients together, then head to her apartment to cook a full spread: antipasto, fresh handmade pasta, a meat course, and dessert. The 2.5-hour kitchen session ends with you eating what you've made, paired with local wine. Six hours total, entirely private.
Highlights
- Navigate Sant'Ambrogio market with insider tips from food author
- Shape tagliatelle, ravioli, or gnocchi by hand
- Cook seasonal menu: summer tomatoes or winter vegetables
- Eat your creations with two glasses of Italian wine
- Private apartment kitchen, no group classes
- Suitable for all fitness levels
What to expect
Patrizia meets you near the market entrance and walks you through vendors, discussing what's in season and why certain products matter. You'll pick ingredients you'll actually use that afternoon. The 15-minute walk to her second-floor apartment is gentle but involves stairs. Once there, you'll work through each course under her guidance—rolling pasta, building flavours, timing dishes. She adapts the menu to what's available and seasonal; summer might feature tomato-heavy sauces, winter brings artichokes and root vegetables. After cooking, you sit down together to enjoy the meal with wine. The apartment lacks air conditioning, so expect it to warm up during cooking.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes and be ready for light exercise. Let Patrizia know about allergies, dietary restrictions, or vegetarian preferences when booking. Public transport gets you near the market; hotel pickups aren't included. The experience is entirely private.
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