Pasta & Tiramisu Class in La Spezia: Cook at a Local's Home

Roll pasta by hand, layer tiramisu, then sit down to eat it

A private pasta and tiramisu-making class held in a local home in La Spezia, where you learn to cook two pasta recipes and tiramisu dessert from scratch, then taste everything with local wines. The class runs three hours and is taught by a Cesarina (a home cook from Le Cesarine's network) in English or Italian. You can book the class alone or add dinner afterward.

The experience

You'll work in a Cesarina's own kitchen in La Spezia, not a cooking school. She teaches you two pasta recipes and tiramisu, walking you through each step so you handle the dough, shape the pasta and layer the dessert yourself. The class is private, so the pace and the recipes can shift to what you want to learn. Water, wine and coffee come with the meal at the end.

The three-hour session ends with lunch or dinner, you choose when you book, where you eat the pasta and tiramisu you just made, paired with local wines. Families with children of all ages can join. There's no age limit and no cooking experience required. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need them to reach the home.

What’s included

• Private instruction from a local home cook.
• two fresh pasta recipes made from scratch.
• tiramisu made from scratch.
• local wines, water and coffee.
• lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you cooked.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Italian17:00

Guide in English or Italian10:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 17:00

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

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “This experience will be held in one of our Cesarina homes and, for privacy reason, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked.”

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

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Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to learn by doing rather than watching. You're rolling dough and layering dessert yourself, not observing a demonstration. The private setting means the Cesarina adjusts to your pace and interests, and you eat in her home rather than a restaurant, which suits travelers who want an authentic meal with someone who lives there.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

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

How much time do I spend actually cooking versus eating?

The three-hour class is hands-on throughout: you learn and cook the two pasta dishes and tiramisu, then sit down to eat what you've made as the final part of the session. Most of the time is spent cooking. The meal is the reward at the end.

Can I book this class if I've never cooked pasta before?

Yes. The Cesarina teaches from the beginning, and the class is designed for all skill levels. No prior cooking experience is needed.

What's the difference between the two booking options?

Both options include the three-hour cooking class, the pasta and tiramisu you make, and local wines. The second option adds a full dinner after the class. Choose it if you want a longer meal and more time at the home.

Is the class taught in English?

Yes, the Cesarina speaks English. Italian is also available, depending on which host is assigned to your booking.

What happens if I have a dietary restriction or allergy?

Mention any dietary needs when you book. The Cesarina can often adapt the recipes, though some ingredients like eggs and mascarpone are central to traditional tiramisu and pasta.