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Host: Francesco

Venice, Italy

USD
$199 per person

Fresh Pasta Class & Live Music in a Venetian Home

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

Meet Francesco

Francesco is a passionate home cook and guitarist from Puglia who hosts an authentic Italian cooking class in central Venice, right in his Venetian apartment. Raised in a family where food was everything, he learned traditional Italian recipes from his parents and his grandmother, who shared generations of secrets for fresh pasta and classic desserts. Specializing in handmade pasta and iconic Italian dishes, Francesco teaches guests how to cook from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. His experience feels like an Italian grandma’s Sunday lunch - warm, genuine, and full of flavor and it always ends with a live guitar performance in the kitchen!

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: (1-5 guests) Join Francesco in his apartment for a 2-hour hands-on pasta-making class in Venice. The experience begins on Giudecca, where you’ll meet in front of the Church of the Redentore and take a short walk through an ancient Venetian boatyard, a fascinating historic space, before arriving at Francesco’s home. Once inside, enjoy a stunning view from his apartment while savoring a welcome board of local cheeses and homemade bruschetta, topped with either fresh pesto or classic tomato. Then it’s time to put on your apron and begin your authentic Venetian cooking class. You’ll start by preparing a traditional Italian dessert, such as tiramisù, panna cotta, cheesecake, or crema catalana, before moving on to fresh pasta made from scratch, including both the dough and a flavorful sauce, using high-quality, local ingredients. The cooking class lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, during which you'll share stories, laugh, talk about Venice, and enjoy a good glass of wine.

After cooking, sit down together to enjoy the meal you’ve helped prepare. The experience concludes with a live acoustic guitar performance in the kitchen, a special moment Francesco loves sharing with his guests. Before saying goodbye, you’ll receive printed recipes and a small jar of homemade herb salt, a thoughtful keepsake to remember your time in Venice.

This Venice cooking class is ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers looking for a hands-on, immersive Italian food experience in a local home.

Notes: Francesco can accommodate vegetarian, vegan and lactose free diets if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Mandarin Chinese

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.
  • Please choose one main from the below options (which will be served with a welcome appetizer, dessert and wine)
  • Main 1: Homemade Pumpkin Gnocchi with a cream of Gorgonzola cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano and Nutmeg
  • Main 2: Eggplant Parmigiana
  • Main 3: Carbonara Spaghetti (Non-vegetarian)
  • Main 4: Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce or Grandma's Meatballs or Homemade basil pesto

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Venice Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
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Francesco

$199 USD

per person
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  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $199 $199 $199
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $199 $199 $199
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 6:30pm-9:30pm

Meet Francesco

Francesco is a passionate home cook and guitarist from Puglia who hosts an authentic Italian cooking class in central Venice, right in his Venetian apartment. Raised in a family where food was everything, he learned traditional Italian recipes from his parents and his grandmother, who shared generations of secrets for fresh pasta and classic desserts. Specializing in handmade pasta and iconic Italian dishes, Francesco teaches guests how to cook from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. His experience feels like an Italian grandma’s Sunday lunch - warm, genuine, and full of flavor and it always ends with a live guitar performance in the kitchen!

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: (1-5 guests) Join Francesco in his apartment for a 2-hour hands-on pasta-making class in Venice. The experience begins on Giudecca, where you’ll meet in front of the Church of the Redentore and take a short walk through an ancient Venetian boatyard, a fascinating historic space, before arriving at Francesco’s home. Once inside, enjoy a stunning view from his apartment while savoring a welcome board of local cheeses and homemade bruschetta, topped with either fresh pesto or classic tomato. Then it’s time to put on your apron and begin your authentic Venetian cooking class. You’ll start by preparing a traditional Italian dessert, such as tiramisù, panna cotta, cheesecake, or crema catalana, before moving on to fresh pasta made from scratch, including both the dough and a flavorful sauce, using high-quality, local ingredients. The cooking class lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, during which you'll share stories, laugh, talk about Venice, and enjoy a good glass of wine.

After cooking, sit down together to enjoy the meal you’ve helped prepare. The experience concludes with a live acoustic guitar performance in the kitchen, a special moment Francesco loves sharing with his guests. Before saying goodbye, you’ll receive printed recipes and a small jar of homemade herb salt, a thoughtful keepsake to remember your time in Venice.

This Venice cooking class is ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers looking for a hands-on, immersive Italian food experience in a local home.

Notes: Francesco can accommodate vegetarian, vegan and lactose free diets if informed in advance.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Mandarin Chinese

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.
  • Please choose one main from the below options (which will be served with a welcome appetizer, dessert and wine)
  • Main 1: Homemade Pumpkin Gnocchi with a cream of Gorgonzola cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano and Nutmeg
  • Main 2: Eggplant Parmigiana
  • Main 3: Carbonara Spaghetti (Non-vegetarian)
  • Main 4: Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce or Grandma's Meatballs or Homemade basil pesto

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Venice Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $199 $199 $199
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $199 $199 $199
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 6:30pm-9:30pm
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