Private cooking class in Asti: Learn 3 regional recipes

Cook three Asti dishes in a local home and eat what you make

A private cooking class in Asti where you learn to prepare three authentic regional recipes (agnolotti, pumpkin gnocchi or lasagne, and a local dessert) in a Cesarina's home kitchen, then taste everything you've cooked with a selection of red and white local wines. The class runs three hours in the morning or afternoon, with instruction in English or Italian, and includes an official Le Cesarine apron and all ingredients and equipment at your workstation.

The experience

You'll cook in the home of a Cesarina: one of Italy's 600+ passionate home cooks who open their kitchens to travelers across more than 120 cities. The class focuses on three dishes that define Asti cuisine: a seasonal starter, then your choice of agnolotti, pumpkin gnocchi, or lasagne all'albese, and to finish, a local dessert like bonet, bicciolani biscuits, bignole, or tiramisu. Each participant gets a full workstation with utensils and all the ingredients ready, so you're not hunting for anything. Just cooking.

The Cesarina teaches you the techniques and the tricks that make these dishes work, and you put your skills to the test as you go. Once everything is plated, you sit down and taste all three recipes you've just made, paired with a selection of the region's red and white wines. Water and coffee are included, along with an official Le Cesarine apron to take home. The class takes three hours total, and you can choose a morning or afternoon slot depending on what fits your schedule. The address of the home is kept private until after you book, but it's in Asti or the surrounding area. You can decide how far you're willing to travel, and public transportation options are nearby.

What’s included

• All ingredients and utensils for your workstation.
• instruction in English or Italian.
• tasting of the three recipes you prepare.
• a selection of local red and white wines.
• water and coffee.
• an official Le Cesarine apron.
• local taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning Cooking ClassGuide in English or Italian · 10:00Morning cooking class with lunch included

Afternoon Cooking ClassGuide in English or Italian · 17:00Afternoon cooking class with dinner included

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 timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 17:00

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

Public transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Choose the morning slot if you want to cook and eat early in the day, or the afternoon if you prefer a later start: either way, the three-hour class fits into most schedules without dominating your day in Asti.

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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 dishes will I actually cook during the class?

You'll prepare three recipes: a seasonal starter, then one main course from agnolotti, pumpkin gnocchi, or lasagne all'albese, and finish with a local dessert such as bonet, bicciolani biscuits, bignole, or tiramisu. The Cesarina teaches you the regional techniques for each one.

What happens after we finish cooking?

You taste all three dishes you've prepared, paired with a selection of local red and white wines from the region. Water and coffee are also included.

Can I choose between morning and afternoon?

Yes, the class is offered in both morning and afternoon slots, so you can pick the time that works best for your schedule.

What's included in the price?

The class includes all ingredients and equipment at your workstation, the three-hour instruction, tasting of everything you cook with local wines, an official Le Cesarine apron, water, coffee, and local taxes. You bring nothing but your appetite and willingness to cook.