Discover regional recipes and family traditions in a cozy Cernobbio home with a local chef.
This cooking class invites you into a welcoming home kitchen in Cernobbio, a picturesque village nestled between Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. Guided by a local chef, you will explore the flavors and traditions that define this corner of Lombardy while preparing cherished family recipes with ingredients sourced from the garden and nearby alpine valleys. It is an experience designed for travelers seeking an authentic connection to the region’s culture beyond typical tourist paths.
Your session begins with a glass of Prosecco sparkling wine and small local bites before moving on to craft buckwheat gnocchetti by hand, served with creamy Bitto cheese from the Lombardy Alps. You will finish with a delicate berry meringue dessert made with seasonal fruit from the garden. As you cook and dine with mountain views all around you, you will learn stories behind the dishes, gain hands-on techniques and enjoy a warm atmosphere that reflects the true heart of Lake Como’s culinary heritage.
This experience includes water, coffee and one bottle of wine for every three guests.
This class is suitable for ages 7+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
With local sparkling wine, olives, nibbles and Italian cured meats
Gnocchetti al Bitto
With buckwheat flour, Bitto cheese and eggs
Berry Meringue Dessert
With egg whites, fresh berries and sugar
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Chef Francesca and her team of resident chefs on Lake Como welcome guests into a warm and elegant setting to explore the authentic flavors of Lombardy. Known for regional dishes such as soft gnocchetti al Bitto made with prized alpine cheese and light berry meringue desserts, they celebrate local ingredients through thoughtful technique and heartfelt hospitality. Hosted in cozy kitchens or charming villas overlooking the lake, Chef Francesca creates intimate moments that blend tradition creativity and the serene beauty of Lake Como.
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Discover regional recipes and family traditions in a cozy Cernobbio home with a local chef.
This cooking class invites you into a welcoming home kitchen in Cernobbio, a picturesque village nestled between Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. Guided by a local chef, you will explore the flavors and traditions that define this corner of Lombardy while preparing cherished family recipes with ingredients sourced from the garden and nearby alpine valleys. It is an experience designed for travelers seeking an authentic connection to the region’s culture beyond typical tourist paths.
Your session begins with a glass of Prosecco sparkling wine and small local bites before moving on to craft buckwheat gnocchetti by hand, served with creamy Bitto cheese from the Lombardy Alps. You will finish with a delicate berry meringue dessert made with seasonal fruit from the garden. As you cook and dine with mountain views all around you, you will learn stories behind the dishes, gain hands-on techniques and enjoy a warm atmosphere that reflects the true heart of Lake Como’s culinary heritage.
This experience includes water, coffee and one bottle of wine for every three guests.
This class is suitable for ages 7+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
With local sparkling wine, olives, nibbles and Italian cured meats
Gnocchetti al Bitto
With buckwheat flour, Bitto cheese and eggs
Berry Meringue Dessert
With egg whites, fresh berries and sugar
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
