Discover the Heart of Italian Cuisine in a Picturesque Lakeside Setting
Immerse Yourself in a True Italian Culinary Adventure
Join our hands-on cooking classes in the stunning Ticino Natural Park near Lake Maggiore. Whether you’re passionate about traditional pasta-making, follow a vegan lifestyle, or require gluten-free options, our classes led by local chefs celebrate authentic Italian techniques using fresh, organic ingredients sourced from local farmers. Enjoy your creations in our magical woodland dining setting after each session.
✨ Why Choose Our Cooking Classes?
- Authentic Recipes: Learn time-honored techniques passed through generations
- Dietary-Inclusive: Specialized vegan, gluten-free, and traditional options
- Organic & Local: Seasonal ingredients from Lombardy’s finest producers
- Breathtaking Location: Cook near Lake Maggiore with woodland dining
- Multi-Lingual Instruction: Classes available in English, French, and Italian
🍝 Class Options
1. Traditional Pasta Making
Master the art of authentic Italian pasta
- Prepare Tagliatelle, Ravioli, Gnocchi, and Lasagne from scratch
- Pair with traditional sauces of your choice
- *Signature experience: Create a 3-course meal featuring your handmade pasta*
2. Gluten-Free Italian Cuisine
Enjoy Italy beyond wheat
- Craft risottos, polenta, and legume-based pastas
- Learn Northern Italian classics naturally free from gluten
- Highlight: Transform local produce into delicious, celiac-safe dishes
3. Vegan Italian Mastery
Plant-based traditions of Italy
- Prepare Sicilian caponata, Tuscan ribollita, and seasonal vegetable risottos
- Discover almond-based desserts like biancomangiare
- *Feature: 100% plant-based versions of regional specialties*
4. Comprehensive Italian Cooking
From antipasti to dolci
- Create ossobuco, involtini, fresh pastas, and desserts like tiramisù
- Learn multi-course menu planning
- Specialty: Milanese and Sicilian regional techniques
📍 Idyllic Lakeside Location
Sesto Calende, Ticino Natural Park
- Easily accessible from:
- Milan (45 min) | Malpensa Airport (30 min)
- Stresa (20 min train) | Como (45 min)
- Unique Dining Experience:
- Weather-permitting woodland lunches surrounded by nature
- Cozy indoor alternative with panoramic forest views during inclement weather
⏰ Class Experience
- Duration: 4-5 hours (2.5-3 hours hands-on cooking + dining)
- Group Size: Intimate groups for personalized attention
- Includes:
- All equipment and organic ingredients
- 3-course meal featuring your creations
- Beverages: Wine/beer, bottled water, limoncello & coffee
- EV charging station (11 kW type 2) available for guests
- Taxes included – no hidden fees
💶 Pricing & Practical Info
- From €100/person (varies by class type)
- Flexible Participation:
- Non-cooking guests welcome for meals only (advance notice required)
- Payment: Secure online booking
- Cancellation: Full refund with 7 days notice
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! We specialize in vegan, gluten-free, and custom menus. Inform us of allergies when booking.
Classes proceed in our charming indoor space with panoramic woodland views.
Yes! Family-friendly classes available (children under 2 free).
Perfect for teams and events, up to 20 participants on-site or up to 50 participants at rented venues with multiple chefs.
Book Your Unforgettable Culinary Journey Today!
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