About this tour
Spend four hours at a working sustainable farm near Asti, then cook two or three traditional Piedmontese dishes in your host's home kitchen. Viviana, a natural scientist with deep knowledge of herbs and local ingredients, guides you through selecting produce from her land before you prepare and share a meal together. This is a genuine introduction to how northern Italian families eat, conducted entirely in a residential neighbourhood without the tourist-circuit feel.
Highlights
- Pick fresh herbs and vegetables directly from the sustainable farmland
- Learn traditional Piedmont recipes in an actual family kitchen
- Cook 2–3 dishes using ingredients you've just harvested
- Eat your meal with Viviana in her home
- Private experience with a natural sciences expert
- Vegetarian options available throughout
What to expect
You'll arrive at Viviana's property and walk the farm, learning to identify herbs and seasonal vegetables as you gather ingredients for the day's cooking. Back in her residential kitchen, you'll work alongside her to prepare two or three traditional dishes—think handmade pasta, risotto, or local vegetable preparations—using family recipes passed down over generations. She'll explain technique and the reasoning behind each step, often sharing stories about how these dishes fit into the rhythm of the Piedmont region. Once everything is cooked, you'll sit down together and eat what you've made, with wine and other local beverages included. The whole experience stays grounded and unhurried.
Good to know
The home lacks air conditioning, typical of many Italian residences. Transport to and from your accommodation isn't included, so arrange a taxi or plan your own transport. Service animals are welcome. Infants and toddlers can come along if needed.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.