Hands-On Pizza & Focaccia Workshop with Arbaspaa in La Spezia
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; activity mostly involves standing and handwork.
Overview
Join Chef Massimo in La Spezia for a hands-on kneading course where you’ll craft pizzas, breads, and Ligurian focaccia from scratch—then savor your creations with a salad and drink. A true taste of regional tradition awaits.
Pizza, focaccia, bread & breadsticks: kneading course in La Spezia
3 hours • Ages 10+
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About This Adventure
Join a hands-on pizza-making class with Chef Massimo, where you'll master the art of dough-making and explore various pizza styles and Ligurian focaccia. Enjoy creating delicious pizzas and breads with fresh ingredients, followed by a delightful tasting session with a salad and drink. A flavorful culinary adventure awaits!
Duration
3 hours
About
As a real pizza chef, you will prepare all kinds of delicious bakery products with the help of your instructor Massimo. Your pizza-making cooking class starts with the most important part: making the dough. After learning the art of dough-making and kneading, the chef will tell you the difference between different styles of pizza and Ligurian focaccia. Next up is a lesson in rolling out the dough and creating a variety of pizzas, bread and focaccias with different delicious toppings, using only the freshest and best ingredients. After about 3 hours course, you can relax and taste your creations with a salad and a drink.
What is included
- Italian/English/Spanish speaking instructor
- kneading course with all materials
- lunch with drinks
Language
The tour takes place in English, Italian or Spanish, depending on the group composition
Adventure Tips
Arrive Hungry and Ready to Knead
Wear comfortable clothes and come prepared to get hands-on with dough. This is a tactile, active cooking session.
Book Ahead for Language Preferences
Classes run in English, Italian, or Spanish depending on the group—reserve your spot early to ensure your preferred language.
Allergy Considerations
Communicate any gluten or food allergies when booking, as the course centers around wheat-based products.
Savor the Tasting Session
Stay for the tasting at the end to fully appreciate the flavors of your creations paired with fresh local salad and a refreshing drink.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean seabirds such as gulls and cormorants near the harbor
- Local olive groves host small lizards and butterflies during warmer months
History
La Spezia’s history as a naval port has shaped its culinary scene, fusing maritime flavors with inland agricultural traditions like Ligurian focaccia dating back to Roman times.
Conservation
Efforts in La Spezia promote use of local, seasonal ingredients to minimize environmental footprint and support sustainable agriculture practices in Liguria.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable, washable clothing
You'll be hands-on with dough, so wearing clothes that can handle flour and occasional spills is practical.
Non-slip shoes
The kitchen floor can get slippery; sturdy shoes provide safety during long standing periods.
Light jacket or shawl
For cooler evenings before or after class, layering is helpful.
fall specific
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated especially during warmer months when the kitchen can warm up.
summer specific