5 (293)
Milan
Milan Cooking Class: Cozy Home, Real Italian Flavors
180
Overview
Small Group Cozy Cooking Class in a Typical Milanese Home offers an intimate taste of Italy. This is more than just a cooking class; it's a chance to step into a real Milanese home and learn from a local chef. Participants discover the secrets to preparing classic Italian dishes.
Imagine learning to make pasta from scratch in a cozy Milanese courtyard house. In a small group of no more than 6 people, the chef guides everyone through each step, sharing tips and tricks to recreate these dishes at home. Enjoy a welcome drink and snacks with wine, setting the stage for a fun and immersive culinary adventure.
This experience includes bottled water, alcoholic beverages, lunch, and dinner. Private transportation is not included. 
Highlights
Cook in a Real Milanese Home: Step inside a typical Milanese house for an authentic cooking experience.
Small Group, Big Fun: Enjoy a cozy class with a maximum of 6 people for personal attention.
Learn to Make Pasta: Discover the secrets to making delicious homemade pasta from scratch.
Eat What You Cook: Savor the dishes you prepare with excellent Italian wine.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers say the class is a very personal and immersive experience.
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Many reviewers loved the chance to learn from a local chef in their home.
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People appreciated the small group size, making it easy to ask questions.
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Guests enjoyed tasting the food they prepared with wine in a relaxed setting.
Some guests wished they had more time to cook.
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A few people felt the class was too short.
The Journey
Milanese Courtyard Home
A typical Milanese house where the cooking class takes place. It serves as the starting point of the experience, offering a cozy and intimate setting for the small group to gather and begin their culinary journey.
Kitchen
The heart of the cooking class where participants learn to prepare traditional Italian dishes. It is equipped with high-quality ingredients and tools, guided by the expertise of the host, Chiara, who shares tips and tricks for making excellent homemade pasta.
Dining Area
The area where participants enjoy the fruits of their labor, tasting the dishes they prepared together. It provides a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, complemented by excellent Italian wine, fostering camaraderie among new friends.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes bottled water, alcoholic beverages, lunch, and dinner, allowing one to fully enjoy the fruits of their labor. Private transportation is not included, so guests should make their own arrangements to arrive at the Milanese home where the class takes place. Exact meeting point details will be provided upon booking.
Hot Tip
Many guests enjoyed the welcome aperitif and wine served throughout the workshop. It's a great way to relax and get to know your fellow cooks before diving into the pasta-making process!
Review Summary
People finds this cooking class to be a warm, authentic experience that offers a real taste of Milanese home cooking. Many highlight the friendly and knowledgeable chef, the hands-on approach, and the enjoyable atmosphere of the loft near Navigli. The small group size is praised for allowing personalized attention, and most travelers appreciate the chance to learn new skills and enjoy a family-style meal. Some mention that the location can be a bit tricky to find, and a few wish there were more vegetarian options, but overall, the experience is considered memorable and highly recommended.
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Make Pasta & Tiramisu: Cooking Class in [City Name]
5.0
(555 reviews)
Duration: 180
minutes
Gnocchi, Pasta, Tiramisù and Wine Class in [City Name] offers a fun and tasty way to learn about Italian cooking. With a friendly local chef, anyone can discover the secrets to making delicious Italian dishes from scratch. This hands-on cooking class lets participants create three classic dishes and then enjoy eating them!
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5.0
(552 reviews)
Duration: 180
minutes
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5.0
(261 reviews)
Duration: 180
minutes
Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Course with Wines at Lake Garda offers a delightful immersion into the heart of Italian cuisine. Participants will discover the time-honored art of crafting fresh pasta, from mastering the dough to creating traditional shapes like spaghetti and other unique pasta types. This hands-on experience allows everyone to learn the techniques to replicate authentic recipes.
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Duration: 240
minutes
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€69.9
Milanese Culinary Adventure: Pasta, Tiramisu & Premium Cooking Class!
5.0
(105 reviews)
Duration: 210
minutes
Milan: Indulge in a hands-on pasta and tiramisu cooking class, using premium ingredients in a relaxed, friendly home setting. Located conveniently near Duomo and Porta Romana, enjoy a 3-4 hour culinary experience with wine. Perfect for small groups seeking an authentic Italian taste.
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