Cooking class and dinner at a local's home in Pietrasanta

You cook alongside your host, then sit down to eat what you made together.

A private dining experience at a local cook's home in Pietrasanta where you watch and participate in show cooking, then eat a 4-course meal with regional wines. The host walks you through seasonal starters, fresh pasta, a main course with sides and dessert, all drawn from family recipes passed down through generations. This is Cesarine, Italy's network of home cooks who open their kitchens to travelers for hands-on culinary afternoons or evenings.

The experience

Pietrasanta locals who cook through Cesarine host this experience in their own homes, not in a restaurant or a rented space. You arrive to find the kitchen already in motion: your host demonstrates techniques for the day's dishes while you watch, ask questions and help with the prep. The menu shifts with the season: you might work with fresh pasta, seasonal vegetables or regional proteins, all sourced from recipes kept in family cookbooks. This is not a performance you sit through. You're in the kitchen doing the work alongside someone who has cooked this way for years.

After the cooking wraps up, you move to the table for the full 4-course meal: a seasonal starter, the pasta you helped shape, a second course with vegetables or a side dish, and a typical dessert. Water, a selection of regional red and white wines, and coffee come with the meal. The whole experience runs about two and a half hours, so the cooking and eating flow into one another without a long break between them.

You can book this for lunch or dinner depending on what fits your schedule. The host speaks English or Italian, so language is not a barrier. Public transportation options are nearby if you're traveling without a car.

What’s included

• The private 4-course meal (seasonal starter, fresh pasta, main course with side dish, dessert).
• beverages including water, regional red and white wines and coffee.
• private show cooking with your host.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Options for this experience

2 options

LunchGuide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Jan 2027Lunch

DinnerGuide in English or Italian · Available from 1 Jan 2027Dinner

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jan 2027

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Book the lunch slot if you want the experience earlier in the day and prefer a lighter meal. Choose dinner for an evening experience that feels more like a full social occasion. Either way, you're cooking in someone's actual kitchen, not in a commercial space, so the scale stays intimate and the recipes stay genuine.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What kind of cooking do I actually do at the host's home?

You work in the kitchen alongside your host during a show cooking demonstration, helping with prep and techniques for the day's dishes. The menu is built around family recipes, typically including fresh pasta, seasonal starters and a main course, so you're learning methods that have been passed down rather than following a set class curriculum.

Is this experience suitable if I have no cooking experience?

Yes, the experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels and no prior cooking knowledge is required. Your host is a professional home cook who welcomes travelers and guides you through each step.

What exactly is included in the 4-course meal?

The meal includes a seasonal starter, fresh pasta, a second course with a side dish, and a typical dessert. Water, a selection of regional red and white wines from local cellars, and coffee are all included.

Can I choose between lunch and dinner?

Yes, you select either lunch or dinner when you book. Both follow the same 4-course format and cooking demonstration, just at different times of day.

How long does the whole experience take?

The experience runs approximately two and a half hours from start to finish, covering both the show cooking and the meal itself.