Genoa: Pesto and Focaccia Cooking Class with Prosecco

Learn to make authentic pesto and cheese focaccia “tipo Recco” in a hands-on cooking class in Genoa. Enjoy a tasting of your creations with a bottle of Prosecco.
Step into the heart of Ligurian tradition with Chef Tiziana in her welcoming Genoese home. Learn the secrets behind the two most iconic—and delicious—dishes of the region: basil pesto made the traditional way with a mortar and pestle, and cheese focaccia “tipo Recco”, the crispy, gooey specialty protected by its own culinary consortium.

Begin with a sensory journey: grinding fresh, just-picked basil leaves into a fragrant pesto using an ancient method that releases every nuance of aroma and flavor. Under the guidance of Tiziana—finalist of the World Pesto Championship—follow the authentic Genovese recipe step by step, crafting what is arguably the world’s most famous green sauce.

Next, get ready to knead, stretch, and fill your own cheese focaccia “tipo Recco”—a thin, elastic dough stuffed with silky stracchino cheese, a Ligurian favorite created especially for this dish. Make your own personal focaccia from scratch, learning the techniques that give it that perfect crispy edge and melty center.

To celebrate your delicious creations, enjoy a tasting of your fresh pesto and golden focaccia, served with a chilled bottle of Prosecco (one bottle for every three guests).

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.