A cooking class in the home of a Torinese chef
Cooking in Torino is a special experience; it’s where the elegance of Northern Italy meets the warmth of a home-cooked meal. At the foot of the Alps and bordering France, Piemonte and especially Torino’s cuisine is rich with tradition, seasonal ingredients, and a deep love for food and wine that brings people together.
Join Casa Mia Tours for a local experience that may start with a morning stroll shopping for ingredients at a vibrant outdoor food market, exploring the bountiful stalls, choosing the freshest ingredients that will inspire the day’s lunch. Along the way your chef-host will share insider knowledge on Piemontese food culture, introduce local specialities and how to select the best ingredients.
Food lovers are then welcomed into the chef’s home, where the real fun begins! You’ll roll up our sleeves and start cooking. During the fun class, you’ll learn how to prepare a complete traditional Piedmontese lunch, including: a delicious antipasto; two types of fresh pasta: Tajarin and Agnolotti; and a sweet homemade dessert.
After about two hours of hands-on cooking, you’ll sit down to enjoy the meal you and your chef-host have created, paired with excellent local wine. The experience ends with a freshly brewed espresso and a homemade digestivo, the perfect end to a day of food, laughter, and discovery.
Your personal chef will share printed copies of all the recipes so you can recreate the dishes at home and bring a taste of Piemonte to your own kitchen.
Highlights
What you'll be cooking
- You’ll learn how to prepare a complete traditional Piemontese lunch
- The recipes prepared together and enjoyed at the end of the class span classic Piemontese pasta dishes like Tajarin and Agnolotti in a simple sauce or brodo, to modern dishes like carrot sformatino with gorgonzola cream
- And of course, there’s also dessert like pesche ripiene (peaches filled with amaretti and chocolate)
- Recipes change seasonally and depend on market availability
- Requests for special dishes are welcome
- Meals are paired with two glasses of wine per person
Practical Info
Key Points to Consider
- Bring a small reusable shopping bag to pick up treats at the market
- If there are poor weather conditions, the market visit may be canceled
- Aprons are provided by the cook
- Guests can keep copies of printed recipes
- Please notify us in advance of any food allergies and aversions
- In summer we suggest wearing a hat and sunscreen
- Gluten-free options are available
Duration
Tour Length
The duration of this experience is 3-4 hours.
FAQs
Frequent Asked Questions
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