Italian Aperitivo Experience: Cultural Immersion with Lake Maggiore Locals
Stresa
Immerse yourself in Italian culture with a Lake Maggiore local and learn how to prepare the perfect aperitivo. Enjoy elegant nibbles paired with local wines in this engaging culinary experience.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Stresa - Cesarine is Italy’s first national network of certified home cooks, who strive to safeguard and promote Italy’s real culinary heritage.

  • Cultivate relationships with local people: experience a truly Italian welcome in local peoples’ home, as you enjoy an evening together like part of the family.

  • Prepare an authentic selection of five nibbles with traditional local ingredients. Delight your palate with some truly delicious tastes of the local cuisine. Whether it’s a bruschetta drizzled with fragrant olive oil, freshly grilled market vegetables, or a selection of the area’s finest charcuterie and cheeses, it’s the best way to taste and understand a whole range of local produce.

  • Live the Italian way of life in a real local home. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day, or just getting your night started.

  • Enjoy a selection of wines from regional cellars and typical drinks: our hosts offer only wines of the territory.

What's Included
  • Snacks provided
  • Selection of beverages including water and a range of wines
  • Guided tasting session
  • Exclusive cooking workshop with a private chef
  • All local taxes included
  • Assortment of alcoholic beverages available
Meal Options
  • spritz
  • nibbles
Additional Information

As the day at the Lake draws to a close and the sun prepares to set, it’s the perfect moment for an Aperitivo. This exquisite Italian ritual is adored globally, and now you have the opportunity to learn to create it yourself, a perfect memento.

Creating the ultimate aperitivo is a craft; you’ll master the techniques to prepare an assortment of five stylish bites to accompany a cool glass of bubbly, perfect for early evening gatherings with friends. Your aperitivo will encapsulate the local culture in a bite-sized format, utilising characteristic regional ingredients and local wines, such as a bubbly Prosecco or a mild red.

Your guides for this experience are part of Cesarine: Italy’s longest-standing network of over 1000 home chefs across the nation in upwards of 500 cities. These enthusiastic and hospitable hosts welcome travel-curious individuals into their homes for in-depth culinary encounters.

Location
Stresa
This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you by e-mail after you've booked to match you up with your ideal host based on what you are looking for.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.