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Host: Patrizia

Imperia, Italy

USD
$139-$229 per person

Authentic Ligurian Cooking Class with Local Wine in Imperia

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Patrizia

Patrizia was born in Naples, she spent more than 25 years in Germany before moving to Liguria in 1995. A lifelong passion for cooking led her to learn traditional Ligurian recipes from local women in the villages of the Ligurian hinterland. After a successful career in tourism and hospitality, Patrizia turned her passion into a profession and now welcomes guests from around the world into her home for authentic cooking and dining experiences. She loves sharing not only the flavors of Liguria but also the stories, traditions, and culture behind every dish, creating memorable connections through food.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-12 guests) Join Patrizia for an authentic Ligurian cooking class in her home in Porto Maurizio, Imperia, one of the most charming neighborhoods on the Italian Riviera. Her cuisine is deeply rooted in the traditions of Liguria and Italy, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and family recipes passed down through generations. During this hands-on cooking class in Imperia, you will learn to prepare two traditional Ligurian dishes from scratch while discovering the history, culture, and stories behind each recipe.

Begin with a demonstration of Liguria's iconic focaccia before helping Patrizia make fresh handmade pasta, typically tagliatelle, paired with pesto prepared the traditional way in a marble mortar. For dessert, choose between classic tiramisu, traditional Ligurian gobeletti (jam-filled pastries), or a light Marsala mousse. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare, accompanied by local wine, laughter, and conversation, just like friends gathered around the family table.

This is more than just a pasta-making class in Imperia; this in-home dining experience in Liguria offers the opportunity to connect with locals, share stories, and experience genuine Italian hospitality.

Market visit: (2-12 guests) Every Thursday, Patrizia offers a guided tour of the vibrant local market in Porto Maurizio, where you'll discover fresh, seasonal ingredients that define Ligurian cuisine. As you stroll through the market alongside Patrizia, learn about regional produce such as local cheese, aromatic herbs, olives, and fresh vegetables. Interact with local vendors and purchase a few ingredients that you will later use in your cooking class.

After the market visit, enjoy a leisurely walk through Parasio, the historic medieval heart of Porto Maurizio. Known for its narrow cobblestone lanes, charming architecture, and breathtaking sea views, Parasio is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Imperia. Along the way, Patrizia will share stories about the neighborhood's history, local traditions, and her life in Liguria. Your experience concludes at Patrizia's home, where you'll use the ingredients from the market during your hands-on Ligurian cooking class.

Combining a local market visit, a cultural walking tour, and an authentic cooking lesson, this experience is perfect for travelers looking for unique things to do in Imperia.

Notes: Patrizia can accommodate a vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free or gluten-free diet, if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: Italian, German and English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Appetizer: Freshly baked Ligurian focaccia
  • Main: Fresh handmade pasta with traditional Ligurian pesto
  • Dessert: Gobeletti, traditional Ligurian shortcrust pastries filled with apricot jam
  • Drink: 1-2 glasses of local Ligurian wine, coffee and homemade limoncello

Patrizia

$139-$229 USD

per person
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  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $175 $139
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $229 $195
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $175 $139
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $229 $195
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 9:00am-2:00pm 4:00pm-9:00pm

Meet Patrizia

Patrizia was born in Naples, she spent more than 25 years in Germany before moving to Liguria in 1995. A lifelong passion for cooking led her to learn traditional Ligurian recipes from local women in the villages of the Ligurian hinterland. After a successful career in tourism and hospitality, Patrizia turned her passion into a profession and now welcomes guests from around the world into her home for authentic cooking and dining experiences. She loves sharing not only the flavors of Liguria but also the stories, traditions, and culture behind every dish, creating memorable connections through food.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-12 guests) Join Patrizia for an authentic Ligurian cooking class in her home in Porto Maurizio, Imperia, one of the most charming neighborhoods on the Italian Riviera. Her cuisine is deeply rooted in the traditions of Liguria and Italy, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and family recipes passed down through generations. During this hands-on cooking class in Imperia, you will learn to prepare two traditional Ligurian dishes from scratch while discovering the history, culture, and stories behind each recipe.

Begin with a demonstration of Liguria's iconic focaccia before helping Patrizia make fresh handmade pasta, typically tagliatelle, paired with pesto prepared the traditional way in a marble mortar. For dessert, choose between classic tiramisu, traditional Ligurian gobeletti (jam-filled pastries), or a light Marsala mousse. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare, accompanied by local wine, laughter, and conversation, just like friends gathered around the family table.

This is more than just a pasta-making class in Imperia; this in-home dining experience in Liguria offers the opportunity to connect with locals, share stories, and experience genuine Italian hospitality.

Market visit: (2-12 guests) Every Thursday, Patrizia offers a guided tour of the vibrant local market in Porto Maurizio, where you'll discover fresh, seasonal ingredients that define Ligurian cuisine. As you stroll through the market alongside Patrizia, learn about regional produce such as local cheese, aromatic herbs, olives, and fresh vegetables. Interact with local vendors and purchase a few ingredients that you will later use in your cooking class.

After the market visit, enjoy a leisurely walk through Parasio, the historic medieval heart of Porto Maurizio. Known for its narrow cobblestone lanes, charming architecture, and breathtaking sea views, Parasio is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Imperia. Along the way, Patrizia will share stories about the neighborhood's history, local traditions, and her life in Liguria. Your experience concludes at Patrizia's home, where you'll use the ingredients from the market during your hands-on Ligurian cooking class.

Combining a local market visit, a cultural walking tour, and an authentic cooking lesson, this experience is perfect for travelers looking for unique things to do in Imperia.

Notes: Patrizia can accommodate a vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free or gluten-free diet, if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: Italian, German and English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Appetizer: Freshly baked Ligurian focaccia
  • Main: Fresh handmade pasta with traditional Ligurian pesto
  • Dessert: Gobeletti, traditional Ligurian shortcrust pastries filled with apricot jam
  • Drink: 1-2 glasses of local Ligurian wine, coffee and homemade limoncello
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $175 $139
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $229 $195
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $175 $139
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $229 $195
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 9:00am-2:00pm 4:00pm-9:00pm
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