About this tour
Start at Lucca's bustling market with a local cook, then head to her home to learn three regional specialities from scratch. You'll prep, cook and eat together at her table, sampling dishes with Luccan wines. This 4.5-hour class runs in small groups and includes everything—market visit, hands-on instruction, a proper three-course meal, and drinks—with a cook who knows her city's food inside out.
Highlights
- Browse Lucca's market stalls with your host cook
- Prepare three authentic regional recipes in a home kitchen
- Cook alongside other travellers in an intimate setting
- Sit down to a three-course meal with local wines
- Learn techniques passed through generations
- Taste your own handiwork paired with reds and whites
What to expect
You'll meet your Cesarina at the market and walk through stalls together, picking up ingredients whilst she points out what's in season and why she chooses each item. Back at her home kitchen, each person gets their own workstation. She'll walk you through three dishes—expect to chop, stir, and shape pasta or similar—without fuss or pretence. Mistakes are part of it. Once everything's cooked, you'll all sit down together to eat what you've made, with local reds and whites flowing. It's more dinner party than class.
Good to know
Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting flour on. The group stays small, usually 4–8 people. Public transport runs nearby if you need it. Bring an appetite—you'll eat well. Advance booking is essential.
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