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Lucca Aperitivo: Cooking Class with a Local

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Overview

Quotes Logo The Art of the Italian Aperitivo with a Local: Learn & Enjoy in Lucca. As the sun begins to set on a day in Lucca, it's the perfect time to discover the art of the Italian aperitivo. This cooking class offers a unique opportunity to learn how to prepare this beloved tradition, creating a memorable and delicious souvenir.

Participants will learn the art of crafting five elegant nibbles, perfectly paired with a refreshing glass of fizz. These bite-sized treats showcase the flavors of the local culture, featuring regional ingredients and wines, such as sparkling Prosecco or a light red wine. This is a hands-on experience designed to be shared with friends and enjoyed in the early evening, offering a glimpse into the authentic Italian way of life. The class is held in a local home, offering an intimate and immersive culinary experience.

This experience is hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s first national network of certified home cooks, dedicated to preserving and promoting Italy’s culinary heritage. With over 1,000 passionate hosts in more than 500 cities, Cesarine opens the doors of their homes to travelers seeking authentic and engaging culinary experiences. Participants will enjoy an evening together, feeling like part of the family, while learning to prepare an authentic selection of five nibbles using traditional local ingredients. This class provides the best way to taste and understand a range of local produce, such as bruschetta with olive oil, grilled vegetables, or local charcuterie and cheeses. Quotes Logo

Highlights

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Learn Aperitivo Secrets: Discover the art of preparing the perfect Italian aperitivo with a local expert.

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Taste Local Flavors: Enjoy a selection of regional wines and traditional snacks.

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Authentic Italian Experience: Immerse yourself in the Italian way of life in a real local home.

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Small Group Setting: Enjoy a personalized and intimate cooking class experience.

Sentiment Analysis

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Customers generally had a fantastic time learning about and enjoying the Italian aperitivo in a welcoming, local setting. Most found the experience authentic and immersive, though some desired more direct cooking involvement and smaller group sizes. Quotes Logo

  • Positive Highlight Icon Customers enjoyed learning to make traditional Italian aperitivo.

    Positive Highlight Icon Many loved the welcoming atmosphere in a local's home.

    Positive Highlight Icon Guests appreciated tasting regional wines and snacks.

    Positive Highlight Icon Visitors found the experience to be authentic and immersive.

  • Negative Highlight Icon Some participants wished for more hands-on cooking time.

    Negative Highlight Icon A few felt the group size was slightly too large.

The Journey

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Lucca

The experience begins as the day winds down in Lucca. It is where you will learn to prepare the perfect aperitivo, and also experience the Italian aperitivo tradition.

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Local Home

You will be welcomed into a local home, experiencing Italian hospitality firsthand and cultivating relationships with the hosts as you prepare and enjoy the aperitivo together.

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Regional Cellars

Enjoy a selection of wines from regional cellars, carefully chosen to represent the territory and complement the flavors of the aperitivo.

Know Before You Go

This experience includes a shared cooking workshop, alcoholic beverages (wine), snacks, water, a tasting session, and local taxes. It excludes anything not specifically mentioned. Participants will meet their host at a designated location in Lucca. Pickup and drop-off services are not provided.

Hot Tip

Many past participants have said that it can be very helpful to ask the host questions about local culture and cuisine. The hosts are a wealth of knowledge and enjoy sharing their passion for Italian traditions.

From €179 Price

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