Seafood Market & Cooking with Maria's Cookery Course
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Basic mobility for walking short distances and standing for cooking activities is recommended.
Overview
Spend four hours cooking fresh seafood and handmade pasta after a morning at Chioggia's bustling fish market. Join Maria's Cookery Course for authentic Italian flavors in the Veneto countryside.
Chioggia Fish Market & Seafood Cooking
5 hours • Meal and wine included!
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About This Adventure
Embark on a delightful 4-hour culinary journey in the heart of Italy! Learn to craft fresh pasta like ravioli and gnocchi, explore Chioggia's vibrant fish market, and enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson with a professional chef. Savor your creations with local wines and relax by the villa's pool afterward.
Duration
4 hours
About
You can discover step-by-step how to make a satisfying, typical Italian meal, including the art of making pasta fresca. You'll learn to create pasta such as ravioli, tagliatelle, and gnocchi in this funny, hands-on adventure.
Program
09.30 am: Meeting at the hall and departure from Villa Castel Venezze.
10.30 am: Arrive at Chioggia to expolre the fish market of Chioggia.
12.30 am: We will all be back at Villa Tenuta Castel Venezze where Stafano our professional chef will teach us how to prepare the seafood just bought at the fish market. Hands-on Cooking Lesson
1.30 pm: Aperitivo in the kitchen
At about noon, we have an "aperitivo" together, with the appetizers we have cooked together and a glass of good "Prosecco DOCG".
02.00 pm: Tutti a tavola
At the end of the lesson, we enjoy together our creation "a tavola", tasting some other noble wines from Veneto.
Free time in the afternoon to enjoy the park and the villa's swimming pool before returning to Venice.
Included
• Seafood entreeé • Fresh Pasta dressed with the fish bougth at the market • Prosecco DOCG or other wines of the Veneto region
How to get to Villa Castel Venezze
Our Tenuta is in Venice's countryside and in case you do not have transport we can provide a taxi for you at Piazzale Roma in Venice. The cost of this service is approximately € 130 one way.
Alternatively, you may get a train from Venice Santa Lucia’s train station to Rovigo (the nearest city to us). The price of a single ticket is € 12,90 per person and there is a train every hour.
Suggested train below. Please double-check the timetable:
• Venice departure: 08:05 • Rovigo arrival: 08:55
Our staff can arrange your pick-up at the nearby train station in Rovigo: the taxi ride is €25/30.
Important to Know
The minimum number of participants is 2 up to 8.
For larger groups, please send us an email.
Adventure Tips
Arrive on time for the market visit
The fish market operates early; arriving promptly maximizes the freshness and variety available.
Wear comfortable shoes
Expect some walking on uneven cobblestone streets and standing during the cooking session.
Bring an appetite for tasting
You’ll actively prepare and eat multiple dishes paired with local wines, so come hungry.
Check transportation options ahead
Public transport from Venice requires coordination; consider arranging pickup from Rovigo train station if traveling without a car.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean gulls frequenting the harbor
- Egrets in the nearby marshlands
History
Chioggia has been a fishing port since Roman times and retains much of its maritime heritage through daily market traditions.
Conservation
Efforts are underway to support sustainable fishing practices in the Adriatic, ensuring long-term viability of local seafood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating the Chioggia fish market’s cobblestones and standing during cooking.
Light layered clothing
Spring weather can vary; layers ensure comfort while moving between market and villa.
spring specific
Sun protection
Hats and sunscreen protect you during the outdoor market visit and villa grounds.
summer specific
Camera or smartphone
Capture vibrant scenes from the market and the artistry of your homemade pasta.