Pesto Experience, Cooking Classes, Wine Tasting in Sestri Levante
Each cooking class is private and followed by a PERSONAL Chef, furthermore a glass of Vinaccieri wine is provided at the beginning for motivational purposes!
PESTO EXPERIENCE: Discover its history and anecdotes about it. With the use of a mortar you will produce your Genoese PESTO which you will taste and take away with you in a special container that will be provided to you.
PASTA EXPERIENCE - I Corzetti, ancient Ligurian pasta made with wooden molds and Ligurian potato gnocchi.
FOCACCIA & PANE EXPERIENCE - You will make the REAL Genoese Focaccia and our award-winning Pane Marinaro.
FISH EXPERIENCE - The Chef will guide you in the creation of two fish recipes depending on the daily catch
WINE EXPERIENCE - A Sommelier will guide you in a tasting of five wines from Vinaccieri Ballerini and products from our gastronomy If you wish, at a separate cost, you can create a lunch or dinner with the products you make yourself!
We are in Sestri Levante (Genoa)
Options
FISH EXPERIENCE - THE FISH
Duration: 1 hour: the private chef will guide you in the creation of two fish recipes.
Recipes: Vernazzina-style anchovy pie and another typical dish based on the catch of the day, with final tasting.
What's included in Pesto Experience, Cooking Classes, Wine Tasting in Sestri Levante
(Subject to Option Inclusions)PESTO EXPERIENCE - The most popular course: we have taught more than 20,000 guests how to make Pesto! You will learn all the secrets for making REAL Pesto according to the Genoese recipe Work with a real mortar all for you under the guidance of a Personal Chef... in the end the PESTO PRODUCT WILL BE YOURS! You will receive a special container to take away the fruit of your labor You can also choose another of the cooking courses offered: PASTA EXPERIENCE - I Corzetti, ancient Ligurian pasta made with wooden molds and Genoese potato gnocchi FOCACCIA & PANE EXPERIENCE - You will make the REAL Genoese Focaccia and our Marinaro Bread FISH EXPERIENCE - Your Personal Chef will guide you in the creation of two fish recipes: the Vernazzina pie and another recipe depending on the daily catch. A glass of wine is provided at the beginning of each course for motivational purposes! Each course will be followed exclusively by a PERSONAL Chef Tutor. Finally... WINE EXPERIENCE - A Sommelier will guide you in a tasting of five wines from Vinaccieri Ballerini, accompanied by cured meats, cheeses and products from our gastronomy We are in Sestri Levante - Genoa
Food Menu
MAIN - Pesto Experience at the Mortar
You will taste and take away what you have produced. Organize lunch or dinner with the products you have made for a small fee
MAIN - Fresh Pasta Course (Gnocchi and Corzetti)
You will taste and take away what you have produced. Organize lunch or dinner with the products you have made for a small fee
MAIN - Focaccia and seafood bread course
You will taste and take away what you have produced. Organize lunch or dinner with the products you have made for a small fee
MAIN - Fish Experience (Vernazzina sauce and other specialities)
You will taste and take away what you have produced. Organize lunch or dinner with the products you have made for a small fee
Inclusions
- IN EVERY COOKING CLASS a glass of wine will be offered for "Motivational" purposes... to start in the right spirit!
- FOCACCIA AND BREAD EXPERIENCE: prepare the real Genoese Focaccia and Pane Marinaro using a rolling pin and baking trays. You can taste them and take them away with you for an excellent snack on the beach or at home
- WINE EXPERIENCE: guided tasting of the Vinaccieri Ballerini wines accompanied by the quality products of our gastronomy for a perfect and tasty break
- PESTO EXPERIENCE: use of a marble mortar and jar to take away the Genoese Pesto that you will have produced
- FISH EXPERIENCE: with the guidance of a professional Chef you will prepare two fish dishes and you will be able to taste what you have prepared
- PASTA EXPERIENCE: use of ancient wooden molds with the family logo and the possibility of taking away the fresh pasta produced
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Trattoria La Sciamadda in Sestri Levante. Reachable from: Genoa, Sori, Camogli, Recco, Zoagli, San Fruttuoso, Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo, Chiavari, Lavagna, Moneglia, Deiva Marina, Framura, Bonassola, Levanto and the Cinque Terre (Monterosso, Corniglia, Vernazza, Manarola, Riomaggiore).
