Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Venetian Chef
Description
We will discover the historic Rialto market in a small group of people. We will choose the best seasonal ingredients to prepare an authentic 3-course meal (2 course for the evening class) in a fully equipped kitchen of a typical Venetian house. You will taste an original aperitif and an excellent local wine.
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Itinerary
Let's start the day by meeting at the historic Rialto Market* where local people from all Venice still buy fresh produce every day. We´ll start talking about the history of the market and choosing the best seasonal ingredients for the class, so get involved and feel the vibe. There are stalls selling fresh vegetables from the green gardens of Venice and spices from the Middle East. There is also a large Fish Market inside, the Pescheria** where the local fisherman brings fresh fish just after fishing in the local Laguna and the Adriatic Sea. * Rialto Market is closed on national holidays. ** The Fish Market is closed on Mondays so we’ll focus more on meat and vegetables.
In my kitchen we'll have a lovely time cooking together the authentic recipes of Venetian and Italian cuisine, sharing laughs and cookings tips while we taste a local wine. There is a lovely private courtyard where we can enjoy the meal on a sunny days. You'll learn the recipes to prepare and cook homemade pasta or gnocchi with a delicious sauce made from scratch. A traditional Venetian starter or second course based on fish, meat or vegetables and my recipe for Tiramisù, the most famous Venetian dessert in the world. Vegetarian options available.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Reviews(343)
Far outweighed our expectations! We met two other families and our chef at the outdoor market. The small, intimate group allowed for better interaction than we’d had in a prior course. We walked the fresh fish and vegetables market with him - telling us about the variety of fish, what was local, how it could be cooked, what fresh looked like - prior to our selections. He answered questions, demonstrated, and had us each participate. He used local spices and shared local beverages. The food was wonderful and the chef even better! Highly recommend!!
In the end, a fabulous experience. Stephania was an excellent chef and teacher and we had a very enjoyable experience. I took off stars because the experience was overbooked, so we had two more than the cap (cramped in the kitchen), and maybe because of that, we did not get to go on the market tour, which I had really looked forward to. But we made pasta from scratch and a beautiful tiramisu, so it was an overall lovely outing. I would just confirm the number of people booked and that the market tour will happen. Then it will be a five star experience.
Thank you for your feedback. However, I believe you’ve accidentally reviewed the wrong experience. This is Atelier Cuisine, where the classes are led only by Filippo and Vanessa—there is no chef named Stephania. We also never exceed our maximum group size, and the market tour is included whenever it is part of the experience booked. Would you mind checking your booking and removing this review? I would really appreciate it, as it appears to have been posted for the wrong experience. Thank you very much for your understanding.
Prior to this class we had taken a cooking class in Rome and it was night and day. We had no idea what we were missing (we gave the last class decent review). The last class was 18 people and felt rushed and commercial. In contrast, this class with Vanessa was just 8 seated around a kitchen in the cooking’s school. She took her time and explained the process as we all took part in cooking. The quality of the ingredients and her explanations made all the difference and it was an amazing experience for someone who loves to cook. Would highly recommend this class!
Wonderful blended tour - from shopping with the Chef at the local outdoor markets and shops for the classroom ingredients, to preparing a fabulous three-course meal. The Chef was very engaging and clearly explained the preparation and cooking steps. Recipes for all dishes plus many more were provided after the class. A must tour to schedule! You will not be disappointed.
Personable, informative, and a overall great experience to see the market and learn to cook fresh pasta
Great experience!! Our chef/host was very knowledgeable and had a great personality!! The market and shopping were very interesting and the cooking experience/food were absolutely amazing!!
We are visiting Venice on our honeymoon, and had the best experience with Filippo at our market tour and cooking class yesterday! He was super friendly, and seemed to know everyone at the market, explaining to us the history of the families who run several of the stalls. He explained the differences between the types of fish, which ones are local vs imported, how to tell if the fish are fresh, etc. He also took us through the produce market, a spice store, and a cheese/meats store to gather all the ingredients we would need. When we got back to the space for cooking, it was very clean and well set up for the group. We made spritzes and had a cheese and meats snack before beginning. The lesson was interactive and informative - we made tiramisu, branzino, scallops, and fresh pasta with fresh pesto! We ate the meal at a communal table in an outdoor courtyard connected to the kitchen. He also shared with us a website with many of his recipes, including all of the ones from the class! Overall wonderful experience!
We had a wonderful evening cooking with Marisa. My granddaughter took her turn making the pasta and loved making the tiramisu! We made a pasta sauce that I never had but will make again and again it was delicious! Thanks for a memorable evening!
The whole family enjoyed the market tour and cooking class. Chef Filippo made the time together both fun and educational and the results were delicious! We now have the confidence to try making fresh pasta at home. We highly recommend this experience.
Amazing experience in a small group of 8. The guide was wonderful and we had a great time. The guide showed the class how to do things and including the participants in the experience. The final product tasted amazing, and included recipes afterwards.
