Discover the secrets of Ligurian cuisine with a hands-on pesto and pasta workshop at Creattivando. Perfect for food lovers and curious travelers, this experience combines culture, cooking, and local flavors.
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Creattivando Laboratorio Esperienzale Art & Food
Discover the secrets of Ligurian cuisine with a hands-on pesto and pasta workshop at Creattivando. Perfect for food lovers and curious travelers, this experience combines culture, cooking, and local flavors.
Creattivando Laboratorio Esperienzale Art & Food is a Genova-based culinary studio in Liguria that offers immersive, hands-on food experiences focused on traditional Ligurian cuisine. The studio's program covers authentic pesto-making with Genovese basil, fresh pasta classes, focaccia samplings, pansoti with walnut sauce, trofiette with pesto, Ligurian fish preparations, and vegetable-based finger food workshops.
Several packages include a welcome cocktail called “Genova si racconta,” guided tastings of local white wines, and optional wine-pairing sessions that highlight regional varietals. Select experiences provide a visit to the prestigious Palazzo dei Rolli and on-site photography to document the cooking process and finished dishes. One workshop is noted as ideal for groups of four or more.
Instruction is practical and detail-oriented, emphasizing traditional techniques such as mortar pesto preparation, hand-rolled pasta shaping, and classic Ligurian baking methods. The studio sources fresh regional ingredients when possible, including basil from Prà for pesto sessions.
Creattivando designs clear, structured itineraries for each offering that list included beverages, tasting items, and memorable takeaways. The studio caters to food-focused travelers, small groups, and visitors seeking an authentic introduction to Genoa’s culinary heritage. All descriptions and offerings are presented in third-person factual terms and reflect the studio’s published experience summaries and package inclusions.
Location
Genova, Liguria
Based in Genova, Liguria
Tours Offered
12
Hands-on cooking experiences
Palazzo Visits
Selected tours
Includes Palazzo dei Rolli visits
Group Size
From 4+
Some experiences for groups
Reserve a hands-on pesto, pasta or tasting workshop at Creattivando and discover Ligurian flavors and techniques.
Follow the recipe closely
Pay attention to the details of the pesto and pasta preparation to ensure authentic flavor.
Use fresh ingredients
The key to great pesto is fresh basil; try to source the best possible ingredients.
Enjoy the pairing
Taste your pasta with Ligurian wine and see how regional flavors enhance your dish.
Capture the moment
Take photos of your pasta-making process to remember and share your culinary creation.
Apron
Protect your clothes from pesto splatters while working.
Smartphone or camera
Capture your pasta-making process and results.
Notebook
Jot down recipe tips and techniques to recreate at home.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the hands-on workshop.