Chiavari Cooking Class: Ligurian Cuisine & Wine
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Overview
Cooking Class of Ligurian cuisine with focaccia and wines in Chiavari offers a unique culinary experience in the heart of Liguria. This is more than just a class; it's an immersion into the region's rich gastronomic traditions, set within an ancient apartment in Chiavari's historic center.
Under the guidance of foodteller Fabio Bongiorni, participants actively engage in preparing authentic Ligurian recipes. The experience begins with an aperitif featuring Genoese focaccia, bruschetta with homemade pesto, salted anchovies, and seasoned olives. Participants then learn to make fresh pasta, specifically cutters made by hand using a traditional “guitar” instrument. The prepared pasta is savored with freshly made pesto, complemented by a selection of local DOP white wines.
This small-group dining experience provides a hands-on approach to Ligurian cuisine, enhanced by expert guidance and a charming, historical setting. It's a delightful way to discover the flavors and culinary heritage of the Italian Riviera.




Highlights
Learn Ligurian Cuisine: Discover the secrets to making authentic Ligurian dishes.
Make Fresh Pasta: Create handmade pasta with traditional tools.
Taste Local Wines: Enjoy a selection of DOP white wines from the region.
Enjoy a Small Group Experience: Receive personalized attention in an intimate setting.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally love the immersive cooking class, praising the delicious food, engaging atmosphere, and knowledgeable host.

Customers rave about the engaging, hands-on cooking experience.
Many visitors highlight the delicious food and wine pairings.
Guests appreciate the host's knowledge and passion for Ligurian cuisine.
The intimate setting in a historic apartment adds to the experience's charm.
Some guests found the pace of the class to be quick.
A few reviewers mentioned wanting more detailed instructions on certain techniques.
The Journey
Historic Center of Chiavari
The historic center of Chiavari is where the cooking class takes place, within an ancient Genoese-style building. This location provides a unique atmosphere for experiencing Ligurian cuisine.
Apartment of the '900
An ancient apartment of the '900, located in the historic center of Chiavari, that houses a noble apartment with a large living room and a kitchen equipped to carry out cooking classes and gastronomic experiences in an atmosphere of yesteryear.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes a full lunch with coffee and tea. It does not include any additional items beyond the specified inclusions. The meeting point is at an ancient Genoese-style building in the historic center of Chiavari. Please note that transport is not included.
Hot Tip
Consider arriving a bit early to explore the historic center of Chiavari before your class begins. Also, be sure to ask your host about local wine recommendations to further enhance your culinary journey in Liguria.