PRIVATE Venice Home Cooking Class & Rialto Market with Massimo
Description
Experience Venice beyond the tourist trail with a local, who welcomes you into his home for a private cooking class inspired by authentic Venetian family recipes. Upgrade your experience with a visit to the iconic Rialto Market to shop for fresh, seasonal ingredients before cooking together. Learn to prepare handmade pasta, homemade focaccia, and other regional specialties while hearing stories about Venetian food and culture. More than just a cooking class, this is a warm, personal experience that offers a genuine taste of everyday life in Venice. - Private cooking class in a local Venetian home - Hands-on experience making pasta & focaccia - Enjoy a home-cooked meal served with a classic Italian dessert & local wine - Optional Rialto Market tour to discover seasonal ingredients
Tour Options
Itinerary
Massimo is a fun and entertaining Venetian (and officer with the Merchant Navy) passionate about sharing his love for Venice and his family's recipes. If you choose the market tour option, begin your culinary experience with a guided tour of Mercato di Rialto, Venice's main market where the locals shop. Explore the market on foot and discover fresh and seasonal produce from Massimo's favorite vendors. Purchase fresh fish from a fishmonger before returning to Massimo's home on San Marco for your Venetian cooking class.
Experience authentic Venetian hospitality as you join Massimo for a private cooking class in his home. Learn to prepare handmade strozzapreti pasta, homemade focaccia, and traditional Veneto recipes before sharing a delicious meal together. More than a cooking class, this is a chance to experience the warmth, traditions, and flavors of everyday life in Venice. Join Massimo in his historical home kitchen to learn to cook regional Italian dishes. During your 1.5-2 hour cooking lesson, learn to make handmade pasta and focaccia using seasonal ingredients. Your meal includes prosecco and Ribolla Gialla from Massimo's family's vineyard or red wine. Below is a sample menu: • Homemade rosemary and caramelized onion foccacia • Baked scallops or prosciutto and Alpine cheeses • Fresh salad in an Italian vinaigrette • Strozzapreti, hand-rolled pasta in a homemade sauce • Italian dessert served with liqueur
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking - Massimo can offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals.
- NOTE: Meeting location is different if you choose the cooking class only option (no market tour). Meet Massimo at Campo Santa Maria Formosa for the cooking + meal experience (no market tour).
Reviews(129)
It was amazing they were so caring and wanted me and my family to help however we could. They were very kind and made very, very, ridiculously great food! We went to a coffee shop to meet up then he took us to a market that was beautiful and amazing. He also bought us ladies flowers!!🌺 Great Experience!
Come hungry and leave happy!!! Such a unique experience with culinary history and special family recipes. This was the most memorable experience of my Italian vacation.
This was the best experience! Massimo and Matilda were such incredible hosts! The food was incredible! The atmosphere was amazing! A must do in Venice!
Both people showed so much love, kindness, and respect for everyone. Truly amazing cooks, and they love what they do. 10/10 I would go again. Massimo and Matilda were amazing.
On the very last day of our time in Venice, Massimo welcomed us into his home and prepared a phenomenal three-course meal for my family. He generously shared not only his recipes, tips and techniques, but his dining table, his family’s wine, and his grandmother’s porcelain. The food was delicious, and that is coming from a very discerning foodie. We truly felt as though we had an authentic Venetian experience hosted by a new friend. I would enthusiastically recommend this experience to anyone, but those who value intimate, meaningful experiences will find it especially memorable.
Wonderful experience. Max is a terrific host and chef. It was truly something we won't forget. Everything Max prepared was delicious.
Massimo is incredible. He’s thoughtful and welcoming. He made great food and was an expert of the region and its history. He makes the experience very special and has a strong connection to family and Northeast Italy.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with Massimo. It's wonderful to know that his warm hospitality, delicious food, and deep knowledge of the region's history helped create such a memorable experience. We love that you were able to connect with the local culture through Massimo's personal stories and strong ties to his family and Northeast Italy. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to welcome you on another Traveling Spoon culinary adventure soon!
A wonderful experience! An authentic, delicious entertaining, and enjoyable meal and evening with Massimo and his assistant Matilda.
Amazing time great host he had great stories and great food
This was truly a highlight of my family’s 4 day visit to Venice. Massimo is a true artist - a great chef - very engaging - best sense of humor - a fun person to spend the afternoon with. His kitchen is cozy - the ambiance fantastic - and the food we learned to cook - magnificent. I highly recommend Massimo if you are looking for an authentic Venetian cooking experience. You will not be disappointed!!
