LAKE COMO
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The 10 most popular cooking classes in Lake Como. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Small-group Como cooking class with Cesarine hosts. Cook 3 Italian courses from scratch, eat together, and sip Lombardy wines in a real home.
“The cooking course was authentic and warm-spirited. The instructor had a great sense of humor and was friendly. The guidance was clear and well-prepared. The food we made was delicious. I warmly recommend it.”
A small-group, hands-on fresh pasta class in Como: roll dough, cut shapes, make sauce, then eat what you cooked with dessert.
“Intimate cooking and cultural experience. Our chef made learning to make pasta easy while we still led most of the work so we can actually replicate on our own. We cooked in her apartment and the results were absolutely delicious. While menus change, we made tagliatelle with tomato confit sauce and ricotta and choice ravioli…”
Hands-on pasta class in Bellagio with Chef Luigi Gandola. Lunch, drinks, and an olive oil gift set included.
“Chef Luigi (& wife Camilla) are an awesome couple with a fantastic restaurant & cooking class going on. Camilla was the sweetest person I’ve met!”
Cook seasonal Italian favorites in a Cesarina’s home in Cernobbio, enjoy local wine, and leave with real pasta skills.
“**"We had a wonderful experience at Anna Maria’s house.”
Como home dining with a local Cesarine: hands-on cooking, Lombardy wines, and a Como menu with espresso in a small group.
“We loved our evening and our host Bea was superb. The food she prepared that we helped a little to prepare was so delicious. She was excellent company and gave us some great recommendations too.”
Private show cooking in a Cernobbio home, with seasonal pasta and tiramisù. Learn from a Cesarina host, in English, for $132.
“Amazing home cooking experience! It was truly so wholesome and we had the best time. Silvana made our occasion unforgettable from start to end! We got to help cook and enjoyed the food SO much.”
A hands-on cooking class at a Lake Como villa near Bellagio: pasta fresca, Lombard specialties, and a three-course lunch with wine or beer.
“Paid in full and received confirmation, then the night before they emailed and said it was already full so we were being canceled but I had to request a refund to get my money back. By the time they canceled on us, there were no other classes available to book so we missed out on…”
Hands-on pasta cooking on Lake Como from a penthouse with Alps views, local flours, wine, and homemade limoncello in 3 hours.
“From the start, Simona was very helpful with our travel to their lovely home. She and her mother, Carolina, were very welcoming, patient, and so fun! We learned so much and they shared some of their favorite food and recipes that we will definitely make! We came in as tourists and we left as “family”!”
Cook fresh pasta and gnocchi with Chef Alessandro in Bellagio, then use included Villa Melzi garden tickets for a scenic pause.
“We had so much fun creating an authentic Italian meal. Alessandro was fun, informative, and so genuine. We can't wait to try out the recipes at home. It was a wonderful evening and wonderful meal with great company! A must do!”
Make Neapolitan DOC pizza in a wood oven at a local’s Como home. Choose your flavors, eat at least 3 pizzas, with wine included.
“Loved the fun and professional atmosphere we were taught to prepare our pizza 🍕❤️. Also the fun interaction while preparing😂. Lovely environment for home kitchen preparation.”
