5 Day Intensive Cooking Vacation in Genova Area, Italy
Immersive Culinary Retreat in Italy
Join this special cooking course on Ligurian cuisine, developed in three half-day cooking sessions, spaced through different dishes. You will have the chance of experiencing this versatile cuisine, in some aspects very close to a vegetarian one. Simple but savoury focaccias, vegetable pies, homemade stuffed pasta with its own variety of cold sauces made in the mortar, fish casseroles, and delicious old-style desserts are waiting for you.
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Highlights
- 3 cooking classes based on traditional Ligurian cuisine
- Local wine tasting
- Excursions to local food shops
- Experienced instructor
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
4 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
During this holiday, you will be staying in Villa Paggi guesthouse which will offer you, depending on the availability, either comfortable ensuite bedrooms on a bed and breakfast basis or a self-catering independent apartment. All accommodations in Villa Paggi guesthouse enjoy a private patio or terrace and a view over the sea. Private car parking is also available inside the property.
In alternative to Villa Paggi accommodation, Anna also proposes other nearby independent apartments with a fully equipped kitchen and enjoying a private garden and a beautiful view over the gulf and Portofino promontory.
Program
On the arrival day, Anna will take you to dine out in the evening in a typical local restaurant. During the following three days, Anna will hold a half-day cooking class each day. The classes will start around 3:30 p.m. and will last from four to five hours. One dinner based on the menu prepared during the class will be served each day in Anna's house (or garden, weather permitting). One morning is dedicated to food shopping in local traditional shops and markets. One morning is dedicated to a guided tour in the historical city center of one of the coastal villages of the area, such as Chiavari, Rapallo, or Lavagna. One stop for wine tasting is included in the tour, along with one eating stop for lunch at a local trattoria or street food spot.
Included excursions
- Visit to the local markets in Chiavari for food shopping, followed by a stop at a local winery for wine tasting
Instructors
Anna Minghetti
Born and educated in Milan, Anna gained there a considerable and diversified career as office assistant in sales and export departments until 1991. After a 3-year study and work stay in Dublin (Rep. of Ireland), she returned to Milan and continued her career as personal assistant at international companies until 2002. After moving to Liguria in Chiavari area, in 2003, she proudly opened her B&B, thanks to her command of English and French and her familiarity with public relations. She had to close down her B&B in 2012 but since then, she has been dealing with the promotion of the tour.
Location
This vacation will start with a dinner in a local traditional restaurant. Anna will be happy to join you and introduce you to the local cuisine's flavors and dishes. One morning out of three will be dedicated to food shopping with the participants in the local markets. Three cooking classes will be held in Anna's private kitchen instead, in the village of Cogorno, not far from Villa Paggi guesthouse. From Anna's house and garden, you will enjoy a spectacular view over the gulf, with Portofino Promontory at a distance.
Features
General
- Barbeque facilities
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
Services
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair dryer
- Ironing / ironing board
- Room cleaning
- Wireless internet
Food
The prices include daily breakfast if you are accommodated in bed and breakfasts, one dinner out on arrival, and three dinners served after the cooking classes at Anna, the cook. All the meals include wine. Food and dishes will be from the typical Ligurian cuisine.
The following meals are included:
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Seafood
Things to do (optional)
- Enjoying Chiavari and Lavagna coastal small towns with their historical city centers and beaches
- Shopping in Chiavari or in other small towns along the coast in the Portofino area. They are all pretty convenient to the accommodation, easily reachable either by car or by local train (only 15 to 30 minutes).
- A morning visit to Portofino Bay
Spa treatments
A small spa is available in Villa Paggi guesthouse, providing a free small gym area with a spin bike, cross-trainer, and multi-function bench, a wellness area equipped with a hammam for two, and a four-seat jacuzzi bath.
What's included
- 3 cooking workshops based on traditional Ligurian cuisine
- Full meals including wine after cooking lessons
- 1 visit to local food shops
- 1 local wine tasting
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast for those who choose B&B accommodation
- 1 dinner out in a local restaurant
- Coffee, tea, and water
What's not included
- Airfare
- Transport to the accommodation (Car rental is needed)
- Personal expenses
- Other meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Milan–Malpensa Airport
150 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 93 per person
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
42 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Linate Airport
121 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport)
111 km away from your destination
Driving directions from the airport to Lavagna
- Motorway A12 Genova-La Spezia, exit Lavagna.
- Once in Lavagna village, continue to Carasco village, inland from Lavagna at about 6 kilometers away.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 40% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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