--- title: Exclusive Private Group Cooking & Meal in Varenna by Cesarine lang: en type: tour city: Lake Como country: Italy price: 105 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.75 reviews: 53 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Your own party in Varenna rank_in_category: 7 of 11 (Varenna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/exclusive-private-group-cooking-meal-in-varenna-by-cesarine/ --- # Exclusive Private Group Cooking & Meal in Varenna by Cesarine **Guidekin's take:** A private class in a Varenna home for your own party, led by a local home cook, making a starter, fresh pasta and a dessert and then eating them as lunch or dinner. Local wines, water and an espresso are included, the price is per person, and it suits those who want to cook rather than watch. 4.75 from 53 reviews at €105 per person. ## Overview Immerse yourself in Italy's culture with this hands-on cooking class held in a local home and led by an expert Italian home cook. Learn the secrets of the most iconic Varenna dishes and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner with local wines included. You'll have a fully equipped workstation with utensils and ingredients and your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Varenna recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert) handed down by generations of mammas and nonnas. After the class, sit down at the table with your Italian family and taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and wine experts. Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Every host is reviewed for authentic culinary traditions. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Experience the warmth of a Cesarina’s… - 7 start times: between 10:00 and 19:00 - Children from €53: ages 4 to 8 ## Key facts - Price: from €105 per person for the Lunch or Dinner Experience option; other options up to €145 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.75/5 from 53 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 92% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Cesarine: Cooking Class ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Lunch or Dinner Experience | €105 / person | Italian, English | Without Class 2,5hours: Enjoy a private lunch or dinner with an Italian family in their own home | | 3 Recipes Cooking Class | €145 / person | Italian, English | Private 3hours Hands-on Cooking Class: You’ll learn to make three traditional recipes from scratch together with your Cesarina | ## What's included - Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert) - Water, local wines and Espresso - Hands-on cooking class ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 15:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Experience the warmth of a Cesarina’s home. For privacy, the exact address will be shared after booking. Your experience may be hosted in either Varenna or Bellano, just an 15-20 minute taxi ride apart. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJC1rRJcQXhEcRWYKLTTIbMLM ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby ## Compared with other Varenna Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 11** | €105 | 3h | 4.75 (53) | private | | [Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat](/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-lake-como-bellagio-varenna-hidden-gorge-boat/?format=md) | €119 | 10h | 4.94 (865) | shared | | [Private Boat Tour on Lake Como from Bellagio and Varenna](/italy/lake-como/tours/private-boat-tour-on-lake-como-from-bellagio-and-varenna/?format=md) | €350 per group | 1h | 4.95 (58) | private | | [Private Boat Tour from Varenna on Lake Como](/italy/lake-como/tours/private-boat-tour-from-varenna-on-lake-como/?format=md) | €450 per group | 1h | 4.96 (48) | private | Ranked #7 of 11 in Varenna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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