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Host: Annamaria

Milan, Italy

USD
$170-$268 per person

Authentic Milan Market Tour and Cooking Class in a Local Home

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Annamaria

Annamaria’s passion for cooking began at age 15, learning traditional Lombard recipes from her grandmother and preparing simple, seasonal dishes for her family. Over the years, she expanded her culinary skills through professional courses in Italy and abroad, later owning a restaurant in Milan and a bar and diner in Ibiza. Today, she welcomes travelers into her home for an authentic Milan cooking class, where guests learn traditional Italian recipes in a welcoming, real-home setting. Deeply interested in nutrition, Annamaria integrates healthy, balanced cooking principles into her classes, teaching how to prepare flavorful Italian dishes using fresh, wholesome ingredients. Her experiences blend authentic regional cuisine with a thoughtful focus on wellness, offering a meaningful and nourishing way to connect with Italian food culture.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-14 guests) Join Annamaria in her terrace apartment for an authentic Milan cooking class in a home with a stunning view, located between the lively Città Studi university district and the residential neighborhood of Lambrate. Situated on the top floor of an elegant building, her apartment features a dining space surrounded by a glass veranda overlooking Milan’s rooftops, offering a unique setting to experience local life through food. Your hands-on cooking class in Milan begins with homemade coffee as Annamaria introduces the day’s menu and shares her approach to traditional Italian cooking. Together, you will learn the art of preparing fresh pasta from scratch, including making dough, rolling and shaping pastry by hand and machine, and preparing spinach or pumpkin ravioli. Guests may also choose to prepare classic carbonara using butter from Valtellina and sage from Annamaria’s garden, or opt to make tiramisu instead. After cooking, sit down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare at the outdoor dining table (weather permitting), paired with wine and conversation while experiencing everyday Milanese hospitality in a local home.

Market visit: (1-12 guests) Join Annamaria for a guided local market tour in Milan before your hands-on cooking class in her home. Begin at her terrace apartment and take a short walk to a vibrant neighborhood market, where locals shop for fresh produce, cheeses, and regional specialties. As you explore the stalls together, meet trusted vendors, sample seasonal ingredients, and learn how everyday Milanese families select products that define Lombardy’s cuisine. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase fresh ingredients for your cooking class before returning to Annamaria’s home kitchen. There, you’ll prepare a traditional Italian meal using the ingredients gathered at the market, creating a meaningful farm-to-table experience rooted in local culture. Ideal for travelers seeking an authentic Milan food experience, this market tour and cooking class offers a deeper understanding of Italian cuisine through real conversations, real ingredients, and cooking in a local home.

Notes: Annamaria can accommodate vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free diets with advance notice. Please share any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. Please note that two friendly dogs live in the home and may be present during your visit. If you have a dog allergy or are uncomfortable around dogs, kindly inform Annamaria in advance and she will ensure they are kept in another room so you can fully enjoy your experience.

Languages spoken: Italian, English, French and Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Homemade coffee
  • Spinach or pumpkin ravioli or Gnocchi or Risotto con ossobuco and Carbonara
  • Tiramisu or Panna cotta
  • Two glasses of wine

Annamaria

$170-$268 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $215 $179 $170
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $268 $215 $179
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $215 $179 $170
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $268 $215 $179
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:30am-2:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 10:00am-3:00pm

Meet Annamaria

Annamaria’s passion for cooking began at age 15, learning traditional Lombard recipes from her grandmother and preparing simple, seasonal dishes for her family. Over the years, she expanded her culinary skills through professional courses in Italy and abroad, later owning a restaurant in Milan and a bar and diner in Ibiza. Today, she welcomes travelers into her home for an authentic Milan cooking class, where guests learn traditional Italian recipes in a welcoming, real-home setting. Deeply interested in nutrition, Annamaria integrates healthy, balanced cooking principles into her classes, teaching how to prepare flavorful Italian dishes using fresh, wholesome ingredients. Her experiences blend authentic regional cuisine with a thoughtful focus on wellness, offering a meaningful and nourishing way to connect with Italian food culture.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-14 guests) Join Annamaria in her terrace apartment for an authentic Milan cooking class in a home with a stunning view, located between the lively Città Studi university district and the residential neighborhood of Lambrate. Situated on the top floor of an elegant building, her apartment features a dining space surrounded by a glass veranda overlooking Milan’s rooftops, offering a unique setting to experience local life through food. Your hands-on cooking class in Milan begins with homemade coffee as Annamaria introduces the day’s menu and shares her approach to traditional Italian cooking. Together, you will learn the art of preparing fresh pasta from scratch, including making dough, rolling and shaping pastry by hand and machine, and preparing spinach or pumpkin ravioli. Guests may also choose to prepare classic carbonara using butter from Valtellina and sage from Annamaria’s garden, or opt to make tiramisu instead. After cooking, sit down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare at the outdoor dining table (weather permitting), paired with wine and conversation while experiencing everyday Milanese hospitality in a local home.

Market visit: (1-12 guests) Join Annamaria for a guided local market tour in Milan before your hands-on cooking class in her home. Begin at her terrace apartment and take a short walk to a vibrant neighborhood market, where locals shop for fresh produce, cheeses, and regional specialties. As you explore the stalls together, meet trusted vendors, sample seasonal ingredients, and learn how everyday Milanese families select products that define Lombardy’s cuisine. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase fresh ingredients for your cooking class before returning to Annamaria’s home kitchen. There, you’ll prepare a traditional Italian meal using the ingredients gathered at the market, creating a meaningful farm-to-table experience rooted in local culture. Ideal for travelers seeking an authentic Milan food experience, this market tour and cooking class offers a deeper understanding of Italian cuisine through real conversations, real ingredients, and cooking in a local home.

Notes: Annamaria can accommodate vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free diets with advance notice. Please share any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. Please note that two friendly dogs live in the home and may be present during your visit. If you have a dog allergy or are uncomfortable around dogs, kindly inform Annamaria in advance and she will ensure they are kept in another room so you can fully enjoy your experience.

Languages spoken: Italian, English, French and Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Homemade coffee
  • Spinach or pumpkin ravioli or Gnocchi or Risotto con ossobuco and Carbonara
  • Tiramisu or Panna cotta
  • Two glasses of wine
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $215 $179 $170
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $268 $215 $179
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $215 $179 $170
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 $268 $215 $179
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:30am-2:30pm 6:00pm-10:00pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 10:00am-3:00pm
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