Interactive Market Tour & Hands-on Cooking Lesson in the Heart of Venice! (AS SEEN ON PBS IN THE USA!)
THIS IS A FULL DAY EXPERIENCE (9 am to 5 pm)
HALF DAY COOKING LESSON IS AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS OR WEDNESDAYS DETAILS HERE
Description:
Your day will begin with a cup of coffee at a local cafe where you'll discuss the creations of the day and introduce yourselves, though you'll soon feel like old friends with this warm and enthusiastic chef!
Indulge and become an expert in Venetian cuisine! Next you'll visit the famous Venetian market where you'll meet the local produce vendors and fish mongers and learn how to select the fresh ingredients that you'll use in your hands-on cooking lesson following the market tour.
Take your bags bursting with flavor back to the
chef’s beautiful kitchen and enjoy learning and
tasting delicious Italian dishes which you can
effortlessly recreate when you return home.
For this one day course you will have a choice
between a class of meat and vegetable dishes or
fish and seafood specialties.
Tuesdays are
recommended for fish and seafood classes as
you will have the chance to explore Venice’s
vibrant and bustling fish market.
• Discover one the most ancient markets in
the world and the luscious ingredients on offer alongside the Venetian lagoon.
• Learn how to select and cook fabulous meat and vegetable dishes or identify the freshest fish and seafood and
whip up a mouthwatering Venetian storm.
• Enjoy the lively ambiance of the chef’s designer kitchen and entertaining space - located inside her family Palazzo
from the 1800’s, this room has been filled with delicious smells, laughter and well-fed guests for centuries.
Itinerary for the day:
• 9:00 am - Meet at the bottom of the Rialto bridge market side.
• 9:30 am - Begin the market tour.
• 11:00 am - First glass of Prosecco or Spritz in a typical Bacaro
• 11:30 am - Return to the chef’s kitchen to begin creating your delicious Italian feast
• 5:00 pm - Approximate end of class
Once you've selected your ingredients, you'll walk back to a nearby Palazzo where you will enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson using the fresh ingredients you've just selected.
During your lesson you'll take a nice break to include a Venetian aperitif, and your cooking lesson will conclude with a deliciously prepared and fresh meal based on the fruits of your labor. Wines will be served that complement the meal.
Included in the price of the market tour and full day cooking lesson:
280 euro - minimum of 2 persons
Please note that this price does not include transportation, room and board or any other excursions.
DEPOSIT & PAYMENT INFORMATION: A non-refundable deposit of 28 euro per person is necessary to confirm your
booking in a one day market tour and cooking lesson. The remaining balance is due upon arrival - paid in cash only please.
We also require a credit card number to reserve your placement in this class. The credit card will not be charged for the remaining
balance due unless we receive cancellation after the initial booking (upon receipt of your non-refundable deposit)
and in this case, we reserve the right to charge your credit card for the balance due in the event of a no show or cancellation
for any reason within the cancellation period described below.
CANCELLATION POLICY: For cancellations made less than 2 weeks before the booked date you will be charged the full amount of the class on
the credit card on file.
Please note that no credit will be given for anyone who decides not to cook after the initial deposit is received, and the client will still be responsible for paying for the person if you do not show for class or decide that you no longer wish to participate. If the class is canceled by the school, your deposit will be returned in full less wiring fees, if applicable.
We highly advise you to purchase travel insurance in the event of emergency, illness, change in your itinerary, accident or act of God, which we are not responsible for covering. This includes missed transfers and connections and if the client is not able to find the driver, you agree to call the number provided in the confirmation letter and not hold us responsible for a missed transfer.
