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Pesto cooking class with lunch in the Cinque Terre
Free cancellation
Place: La Spezia
Duration: 3 hours
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Group tour
Lunch
Do this because
- Discover the secrets, origin and history of Ligurian pesto
- Learn how to make this famous sauce with a local chef
- Taste your homemade pesto with a glass of wine
What to expect
Are you in Liguria and want to eat like a local for a day? Let's make pesto! Discover the secrets, origin and history of Ligurian pesto and what makes this sauce unique and worldwide famous.
The cooking class takes place in a panoramic location that will leave you breathless. In this splendid place, you will be introduced to the history and ingredients of the traditional Ligurian sauce.
After collecting basil directly from the garden on the spot, you will prepare the pesto with the technique of the Carrara marble mortar guided by the explanation of a local chef and surrounded by the colors and aromas of the Ligurian cuisine.
Who will be the winner of the best pesto? You can finally taste your homemade pesto for lunch on a terrace overlooking the sea, accompanied by cold cuts (vegan/vegetarian option available) and paired with a glass of Ligurian wine presented by a local sommelier.
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Important to know
- Tour available with a minimum of 2 adults
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What’s included
Cooking class with a local chef
Fresh ingredients, apron, kitchen utensils
Lunch with homemade pesto and cold cuts (vegan/vegetarian option available)
Glass of Ligurian wine
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Provider
JASRLS
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Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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