Cooking Class Pesto Sauce

Highlights

A full immersion in the Ligurian culinary tradition. Meet our Agri-Chef in the morning and discover the authentic recipe of Pesto sauce, the valued condiment to minestrone and pasta dishes. After choosing the right ingredients, our Agri-Chef will teach you how to prepare a deliciously aromatic Pesto sauce made exclusively with local basil and prepared in the traditional way - using a marble mortar and a wooden pestle. We can organize the hands-on cooking class in different locations: on the beach, in the Medieval village, at a local "trattoria", according to the season. The cooking class includes a guided extra virgin olive oil and Taggiasca olives tasting. This is a unique Italian cooking experience you will never forget!

Summary

A full immersion in the Ligurian culinary tradition. Meet our Agri-Chef in the morning and discover the authentic recipe of Pesto sauce, the valued condiment to minestrone and pasta dishes. After choosing the right ingredients, our Agri-Chef will teach you how to prepare a deliciously aromatic Pesto sauce made exclusively with local basil and prepared in the traditional way - using a marble mortar and a wooden pestle. We can organize the hands-on cooking class in different locations: on the beach, in the Medieval village, at a local "trattoria", according to the season. The cooking class includes a guided extra virgin olive oil and Taggiasca olives tasting. This is a unique Italian cooking experience you will never forget!

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Why take this tour?

An unforgettable full immersion in the Ligurian culinary tradition A full immersion in the Ligurian culinary tradition. Meet our local culinary expert in the morning and discover the authentic recipe of Pesto sauce, the valued condiment to minestrone and pasta dishes. After choosing the right ingredients, our Chef will teach you how to prepare a deliciously aromatic Pesto sauce made exclusively with local basil and prepared in the traditional way - using a marble mortar and a wooden pestle.

What’s included?

Local taxes
All activities
Tour escort/host
Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands

We are committed to keeping our guests, our staff, our tour guides, and our small business partners safe. We also want to do our part in supporting the precautionary measures that will help slow down the spread of the COVID-19 disease.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Med Food Lab

About operator:

I am an experienced professional specializing in food and wine tourism, and I promote the Italian Riviera and all that is remarkable and excellent in our territory and in Mediterranean cooking. I create unique and memorable bespoke tours to develop authentic food experiences and motivate all food lovers to taste and savour Ligurian culture through its history, traditions and lifestyle.