Private dining experience in Asti with show cooking

Cook alongside a local, then sit down to what you made together

A private 4-course dining experience at a local cook's home in Asti, where you watch show cooking and taste authentic regional recipes passed down through family cookbooks. The meal includes starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert, and regional wines with coffee. You choose lunch or dinner, and the host speaks English or Italian.

The experience

What sets this apart from a restaurant is the setup: you're cooking in someone's actual kitchen, not watching from a dining room. The host walks you through the preparation of seasonal dishes: maybe Cardoon tart to start, then fresh pasta like Agnolotti or Pumpkin Gnocchi or Lasagne all'albese, followed by a second course of Bagna cauda or Insalata di finocchi e bra, and a dessert like Bonet or Bicciolani biscuits or Tiramisu. You see the techniques, ask questions, and understand how these recipes have stayed in the family for generations. The whole experience runs about two and a half hours.

The meal itself is a 4-course progression with water, a selection of red and white wines from regional cellars, and coffee included. This is not a cooking class where you're handed an apron and told to dice. It's a show cooking setup where the host demonstrates while you watch and learn, then you all sit down together to eat what was made. The host is part of Cesarine, Italy's network of over 1,000 home cooks across the country, and they're trained to welcome travelers into their homes and share both the food and the hospitality that goes with it.

You'll need to choose between lunch or dinner when you book, and let the host know which language works for you, English or Italian. Public transportation is nearby if you're traveling without a car. The experience is suitable for all fitness levels, and the home follows sanitary protocols with hand sanitizing supplies and spacing guidelines in place.

What’s included

• Private 4-course meal (seasonal starter, fresh pasta, second course, and typical dessert).
• show cooking demonstration in the host's kitchen.
• water, selection of red and white regional wines, and coffee.
• live host in English or Italian.

Options for this experience

2 options

DinnerGuide in English or Italian · 19:00Dinner

LunchGuide in English or Italian · 12:00Lunch

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 12:00 and 19:00

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

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Book the lunch slot if you want an earlier start and a lighter meal. Choose dinner if you prefer an evening experience and a more leisurely pace. Either way, you're in a home kitchen with one host, not in a group setting, so the experience stays intimate and the conversation stays personal.

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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 exactly do I do during the show cooking part?

You watch the host prepare the dishes in their kitchen: seeing how the pasta is made, how the sauces come together, the techniques that have been passed down. You're welcome to ask questions and observe closely, but the host is doing the cooking while you learn.

Can I choose what time of day works for me, lunch or dinner?

Yes, you pick either lunch or dinner when you book. Both are 4-course meals with the same wine and coffee service included.

Are the wines included, or do I pay extra for them?

Wines are included. You get a selection of red and white wines from regional cellars, plus water and coffee throughout the meal.

How long does the whole experience take?

Plan for about two and a half hours from start to finish, including the show cooking and the 4-course meal.