Eat like a local

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Cooking equipments
Lunch
Dinner

Overview

I teach you the secrets of Italian home cooking with a hands-on-the-kitchen private cooking with my family: something different from the other household and cooking classes because it is visiting .

Meeting points

My address is not far from the city center. It's 15 minutes away on foot.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Meet me at my house in central Bergamo. Over a drink and snack, we first chat about the daily menu and get to know each other. You are going to prepare some typical Italian recipes, using the freshest seasonal ingredients, and then basic cooking techniques to simply enhance the natural flavor of the food. We could prepare fresh pasta such as tagliatelle, casoncelli, lasagna and different sauces which are easy to do again at home (Bolognese, pesto, fish sauce). As an alternative, if you don't like pasta, we could prepare some traditional meat and seafood dishes or yeast products (pizza, focaccia, panzerotti ..) The menu also includes: - Welcome drinks (prosecco and snacks) - Starters (cheeses, salami and vegetables) - Wine - Dessert: Sicilian cannoli, tiramisu, panna cotta, babà with limoncello, strudel or profiteroles - Coffee and liqueurs After 2-3 hours of teamwork, we can enjoy our masterpieces at dinner accompanied with good Italian wine. During the dinner, I will tell you more about the origin of the dishes. We finish dinner or lunch with good Italian liquor and an espresso coffee.

Sample Menu

STARTER

typical central-northern Italian appetizer platter

cold meats, cheeses, focaccia and grilled or pickled vegetables, with regional variations, of course.

MAIN

homemade pasta (COOKING CLASS)

Discover the best pasta types to make by hand like a true Italian: tagliatelle, maccheroni, lasagna, ...

DESSERT

Italian desserts, the perfect way to finish any dinner party

Sicilian cannoli, Napoletan babà, tiramisu, strudel, panna cotta, ice cream, profiteroles, ..

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Let us know if you have allergies or dietary restrictions before booking.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

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A Delightful Journey into Italian Flavors

Published on Sep, 2024

We had the pleasure of participating in a truly special cooking class with Michele, and it exceeded all our expectations. The communication beforehand was smooth and efficient, with quick responses. Michele also took the time to ask about any allergies or intolerances in advance. We were given the opportunity to choose a main dish from a variety of options, and we decided on tagliatelle Bolognese—a dish we’ve made many times at home but were eager to learn the authentic way to prepare it. From the moment we arrived, Michele warmly welcomed us into his home. We instantly connected, and the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. After a welcome drink, we got straight into cooking. It was so much fun, and we learned so many new things—like how to reduce the acidity of sauces (surprisingly, not with sugar!) and how to soften the texture of a Bolognese. We even picked up a lot of new tricks for making fresh pasta dough and our favourite tagliatelle. Michele was patient and took his time with us, ensuring the experience was laid-back and enjoyable. Once the cooking was done, we were served a delicious appetizer, followed by our masterpiece—the tagliatelle Bolognese. It was simply divine! The meal was perfectly rounded off with a delightful panna cotta for dessert. Throughout the day, Michele recorded little video snippets, which he later turned into a beautiful video for us to cherish as a memory of this fantastic experience. A huge thank you to Michele for making this such a memorable day. We can’t wait to recreate these dishes at home and will definitely book another class the next time we’re in Bergamo!

Michele’s class is amazing !!!

Published on May, 2024

We met Michele for a bachelorette weekend. He loves to cook and to show to others what is the Italian cuisine. Thanks to him we had a very good time and we learnt a lot. I can’t tell you how was the pasta… mama Mia !!!!!!!!!

Top mother and son experience

Published on Apr, 2024

Great experience! We can’t wait till next time. The food was too delicious and making it was great fun. Meeting Michelle and his family was delightful.

Fun time in Bergamo

Published on Nov, 2023

It was lovely meeting Michele and his wife. The are gracious hosts. I really enjoyed learning how to make fresh pasta. Great way to spend evening in Bergamo.

Eating like a local!

Published on Oct, 2023

We had a delightful evening learning to make casconcelli with the expert and patient help of Michele. We then shared a lovely meal and generous meal with him and his charming wife.