Experience an authentic Italian market and cuisine in Como with our exclusive market tour and cooking class. Your local host will guide you through Como's picturesque open-air market, offering insights into Italian food culture as you shop for fresh, seasonal ingredients like locals. You'll select ingredients to prepare a traditional 3-course lunch from Como, learning about traditional recipes and techniques hands-on. This immersive half-day experience includes a market tour, a home cooking lesson, and shared meal with your small group. It's a unique way to discover Como's culinary traditions and connect with locals both at the market and at home. The small-group market tour and cooking class take place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 9.30AM, with a duration of 3 hours. Offered in English and Italian. An unforgettable cultural and culinary experience blending Italian market culture and seasonal cuisine in one of Italy's most charming towns. Inform us of any dietary restrictions when booking. Minimum 2, maximum 6 people.
About our Chef and Host: Your host Sara is a passionate Lombardian cuisine expert who loves to share her region's food traditions. Originally from Como, she has spent years honing her skills in local restaurants and catering operations. Beyond Italian food, Sara is eager to learn about cuisines worldwide - she has attended courses exploring global cooking techniques and ingredients. She also holds a cheese taster certification from ONAF (Organizzazione Nazionale Assaggiatori Formaggi). For this intimate market tour and cooking class, Sara invites you into her home to shop at the market alongside her family. In her home kitchen, she will demystify preparing a classic 3-course Lombardian meal while imparting tips, techniques, and family recipes. Sara's warmth, openness to learn, and deep roots in Como make her the ideal guide for this culinary and cultural experience.
