About this tour
Master the ritual of the Italian aperitivo in a Como home kitchen with a Cesarina—one of Italy's passionate home cooks. Over two hours, you'll craft five elegant small bites designed to showcase regional flavours alongside prosecco or local wine. This hands-on session captures the essence of northern Italian hospitality and gives you genuine skills to recreate the magic back home, complete with tastings and all beverages included.
Highlights
- Learn five authentic aperitivo nibbles from a local Cesarina
- Pair creations with prosecco or light regional reds
- Cook in a genuine Como home, not a commercial kitchen
- Taste as you go; take recipes home
- Understand regional ingredients and Italian entertaining traditions
What to expect
You'll arrive as the afternoon light softens. Your host will walk you through selecting and preparing five small, elegant dishes that balance flavour and presentation. Expect hands-on cooking—chopping, assembling, perhaps light cooking—interspersed with explanation of why these particular ingredients matter locally. There's no lecturing; instead, you'll work alongside someone who genuinely knows their food and loves sharing it. Halfway through or as you finish, you'll taste everything you've made with wine pairings, understanding how flavours complement each other. The vibe is relaxed and social, treating you as a guest in their kitchen rather than a student in a class.
Good to know
Two-hour session runs early evening, ideal for watching the light change over Como. Come hungry but not stuffed. No cooking experience required. Public transport nearby makes it accessible. Most ingredients are sourced locally, so expect seasonal variation. Ask your host for recipe notes to take home.
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