Genoa Pesto Cooking Class and Tasting
Create Authentic Pesto with a World Champion in Historic Genoa While Enjoying Prosecco and Focaccia
Liguria
people
1 participant
hour
- • Experience a Traditional Pesto Workshop in Historic Genoa
- • Join a 2-Hour Cooking Class with Pesto World Champion Finalist
- • Taste the Most Authentic Genovese Pesto Made with DOP Basil
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Italy with an unforgettable pesto cooking class featuring the exquisite Basil DOP from Genoa. This unique experience offers a delightful opportunity to learn from a skilled pesto expert, ensuring that you create the authentic taste of this Italian classic. Perfect for food lovers, this hands-on class will take place in a charming historic apartment that dates back to the 1700s, providing the ideal backdrop for a memorable gastronomic adventure.
During this interactive class, participants will have the rare chance to work alongside Tiziana, a finalist in the prestigious Pesto World Championship. Under her guidance, you'll learn the time-honored methods behind making the perfect pesto, using only the finest ingredients, including fresh Basil DOP from Genoa. The session also includes delightful tastings of your fresh pesto paired with warm, fluffy Genoese focaccia and a refreshing glass of prosecco, allowing you to fully savor your culinary creations in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
This pesto cooking class is not only a fantastic way to enhance your culinary skills but also makes a thoughtful and unique gift for anyone who loves cooking or Italian cuisine. Surprise friends and family with an experience that blends learning, flavor, and culture, ensuring they will cherish this one-of-a-kind journey into the heart of Italian gastronomy.
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Experience Overview:
Pesto Cooking Class Express Basil Dop GenoaOriginal pesto recipe with Genoese DOP basil and all its ingredients, warm Genoese focaccia and fresh Prosecco You'll make the original Genoese pesto with basil later, together with Tiziana, who has presented her with the certificate from the Pesto World Championship, held in Genoa every two years. Tiziana is a finalist and will lead you through the ancient tradition of pesto brawling. Everything is done in her historic apartment, located on an ancient Genoese street and dating back to the 1700s.
Meeting Point
Salita Inferiore di Sant'Anna, 16
Salita Inferiore di Sant'Anna, 16, 16125 Genova GE, Italy
The meeting point is at my house which is located in the center of Genoa, reference Piazza Portello, on the corner there is a pharmacy, salita inferiore Sant' Anna starts there, go up 100 meters the second yellow building on the left is number 16 / 5 on the name plate Zito / Bobbio.
What's included:
- You will have all the materials for the Cooking class, apron, cutting board and tasting
Not included:
- tip
What to expect:
Salita Inferiore di Sant'Anna, 16
I welcome guests from all over the world to my beautiful home in historic Genoa, where we'll share an Express pesto experience with Tiziana, a finalist at the World Pesto Championships in Genoa. The experience includes a pesto tasting with freshly baked Genoese focaccia and a glass of chilled prosecco to toast everyone together.
Sample Menu
MAIN
PDO pesto, Genoese focaccia
Original pesto recipe with Genoese DOP basil and all its ingredients, warm Genoese focaccia and fresh Prosecco
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Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Non adatto a chi è allergico ai gatti e cane
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Product SKU: IT-65236-0002
Genoa Pesto Making and Tasting Experience
Liguria
people
1 participant
hour
- • Experience a Traditional Pesto Workshop in Historic Genoa
- • Join a 2-Hour Cooking Class with Pesto World Champion Finalist
- • Taste the Most Authentic Genovese Pesto Made with DOP Basil
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