Private Dinner at a Local Home in Castelnuovo Belbo: Show Cooking

Cook and eat alongside your host, then sit down to a four-course meal built from generations of family recipes.

A private dinner experience at a local cook's home in Castelnuovo Belbo, hosted by Cesarine, Italy's network of home cooks. You watch show cooking in the kitchen, then eat a four-course menu (starter, pasta, main with side dish, dessert) with regional wines and coffee included. The meal draws from authentic recipes passed down through Italian families and lasts around two and a half hours.

The experience

This is not a restaurant. You arrive at a Cesarine host's home in Castelnuovo Belbo, a small town in Piedmont, and spend the evening in their kitchen and dining room. The host cooks in front of you, walking through the techniques and stories behind each dish, then you sit down together to eat what they've made. A four-course menu unfolds: seasonal starter, pasta, a second course with vegetables, and a typical dessert. Water, a selection of red and white wines from regional cellars, and coffee come with the meal.

Cesarine has been running this kind of experience across Italy for years: home cooks in more than 500 cities opening their doors to travelers. The recipes here are real ones, kept in family cookbooks and passed down by the people cooking them. You're eating food that belongs to someone's actual kitchen, not a menu designed for tourists. The host speaks English or Italian, depending on the booking you choose.

Public transportation runs near the home, so you can reach it without a car. The experience runs either at lunch or dinner. Pick the time slot that fits your schedule when you book.

What’s included

• A private four-course meal (seasonal starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert).
• show cooking demonstration by your host.
• water, selection of regional red and white wines, and coffee.

Options for this experience

2 options

DinnerGuide in English or Italian · Available from 4 Feb 2027dinner

LunchGuide in English or Italian · Available from 4 Feb 2027lunch

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: 4 Feb 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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Book the dinner slot if you want to eat in the evening and have time to linger. Choose lunch if you prefer an earlier meal or want to spend the afternoon elsewhere in the region. Either way, you're eating in a real home with a real cook, not in a commercial kitchen, so the experience centers on connection and family recipes rather than service or presentation.

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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 happens during the show cooking part?

The host cooks the dishes for your meal in front of you, explaining the techniques and the stories behind each recipe as they work. You watch from the kitchen, not from a distance, so you see how the food comes together.

Are the wines included in the price, or do I pay extra?

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

Can I choose what I eat, or is the menu set?

The menu is set by the host and changes with the season. It always includes a starter, pasta, a main course with side dish, and dessert, but the specific dishes depend on what your host is cooking that day.

How do I get to the host's home if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available near the home, so you can reach it without renting a vehicle or booking a separate transfer.

Is this experience just for dinner, or can I book lunch instead?

You can choose either lunch or dinner when you book. Both follow the same format: show cooking and a four-course meal with drinks included.