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Cook like a local in La Spezia

Fresh pasta and pesto masterclass

Private cooking classes for any group size
All levels welcome
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How it works

What makes us special?

Cook, connect, savor every moment

Join us in La Spezia to roll fresh pasta, crush basil, and share laughter around the table, no experience needed, just curiosity and appetite.

Authentic flavors

Craft traditional Ligurian pasta and pesto with hands-on guidance and stories from local cooks.

Always in La Spezia

Every class takes place in La Spezia. The exact venue is confirmed 24 hours before your class — we choose the best spot based on your group size.

Intimate setting

Small groups mean you’ll get personal attention, make new friends, and feel right at home.

Simple booking

Book up to 24 hours in advance. Choose your slot: 10:00 or 12:00, each session lasts 2 hours.

How it works

Make pasta. Grind pesto. Eat together.

You'll roll and cut fresh Ligurian pasta by hand, then grind traditional pesto in a marble mortar the way it's been done in Liguria for generations. At the end you sit down together and eat everything you made, with local wine.

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No experience needed. No prior cooking knowledge required. Just show up and we'll guide you through every step. One fully equipped station every 2–3 guests, including professional pasta board, pasta machine, pestle and mortar.

A certificate you receive after the masterclass
2 hours
Open to all group sizes
All ingredients included
Drinks included
Certificate included

Moments from our kitchen table

Step inside our Ligurian kitchen, see guests rolling pasta, swirling pesto, and sharing laughter. Every photo is a taste of the hands-on joy waiting for you in La Spezia.

Two chefs in white coats preparing flour in a kitchen.
Two women making fresh pasta with a pasta machine, one feeding dough into the machine while the other turns the handle.
Five people in a kitchen raising glasses in a toast around a table set with plates of pasta.
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Two chefs in white uniforms using marble mortar and pestle on kitchen counter with a bowl of greens, pine nuts, and olive oil bottle nearby.
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Two women preparing fresh pasta using a manual pasta machine, one feeding dough while the other cranks the handle.
Certificate of completion given to every guest at Pasta & Pesto Lab cooking class

What our guests say

Memories made in our kitchen

Discover why travelers from around the world call our Ligurian cooking class the highlight of their visit. Here’s what makes our hands-on experience unforgettable.

Bellissima serata. Paola e Roberto davvero simpatici, ci hanno seguito in tutte le fasi della preparazione.Esperienza da provare.

Ari Ros
Google

Esperienza fantastica e autentica! Durante il corso abbiamo preparato il pesto e le tagliatelle seguendo la tradizione locale. Paola e Roberto sono stati competenti, pazienti e coinvolgenti, spiegando ogni passaggio in modo chiaro rendendo ogni fase della preparazione semplice da seguire anche per chi non ha molta esperienza in cucina. Gli ingredienti erano freschi e di ottima qualità, e l'atmosfera è stata accogliente e piacevole. È stato molto gratificante preparare tutto con le proprie mani e poi gustare il risultato finale. Consiglio vivamente questa esperienza a chiunque voglia scoprire i sapori della cucina italiana e imparare nuove tecniche culinarie.

Elena Scatizzi
Google
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All about our classes

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Curious about our classes, private bookings, home chef experiences, or planning a birthday or bachelorette party? Reach out — we love connecting with fellow food lovers.

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Availability

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€80 per person. Discount for big groups. Children under 3: free. Kids 3–12: 50% off.