#ItalyPeachy #Cesarine IF YOU’RE AMONG THE LUCKY ONES SPENDING CHRISTMAS IN ITALY, DISCOVER ITS MOST MEANINGFUL HIDDEN GEM
In an era where luxury means connection and meaning, Italy’s most exclusive Christmas experiences are also its most authentic. From Venetian penthouses to countryside villas, Cesarine’s sustainable home-cooking classes invite travellers to savor Italy’s festive season with intimacy, refinement, and a delicious sense of belonging. Through Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of certified home cooks, discerning visitors can experience a sustainable, hyper-local side of the country normally reserved for family: seasonal recipes, regional rituals, and a depth of connection that defines the new gold standard of modern luxury travel.
Venice: Gospel Choirs in St. Mark’s Square & a Penthouse Cooking Experience. Each December, Venice transforms into a timeless stage: canals glowing under winter light, the scent of pastries in the air, and the uplifting sound of gospel choirs performing in St. Mark’s Square, a cherished seasonal tradition. Just steps away, guests can join a refined gourmet cooking class inside a Venetian penthouse overlooking the canals - learning to prepare fresh pasta and tiramisu from a local Cesarina host. Book the experience (2025 dates coming soon; this annual experience is always confirmed.)
Piedmont – Turin Countryside. A sophisticated winter landscape of historic villas, elegant dining and snow-dusted vineyards awaits just outside Turin. Learn the secrets behind holiday flans, handmade tagliatelle, Christmas cookies and pastries with Cesarino Domenico.
Emilia-Romagna – Bologna Hills In the rolling countryside, travellers find warm hospitality, local markets and the heart of Italy’s pasta traditions. Uncover the technique to make cappelletto, cannelloni and lamb & capon broth with Cesarina Silvia. Modena / Maranello - In Italy’s gastronomic capital, December means handmade tortellini. Menu highlight: tortellini “in brodo” or “alla panna”. Book your Christmas food experience with Cesarina Meris
Umbria – Perugia Countryside A quiet countryside perfect for slow travel, culture and regional flavors. Dive into making croutons, cappelletti and almond “torciglione” cake with Cesarina Marisa
Puglia – Montescaglioso A charming southern hill-town where Christmas sweets and ancient traditions define the season. Discover how to prepare cartellate and pettole with Cesarina Filomena Puglia – Lecce / Salento Baroque beauty, festive markets and warm southern hospitality. Uncover the technique to make porceddhuzzi and Christamas dessert with Cesarina Lucia
Puglia – Martina Franca (near Alberobello) An iconic winter landscape of whitewashed streets and trulli rooftops. Learn the secrets behind Struffoli, Purcidd, and sweet or savory pettole with Cesarina Giovannella
Campania – Salerno / Amalfi Coast A festive city illuminated by the spectacular Luci d’Artista light installations. Guided light tour followed by a hands-on cooking session with Cesarina Silvia
Sicily – Pedara (Mount Etna Slopes) A warm, food-rich base for travellers escaping colder climates. Follow step-by-step to create scacciata, cipolline catanesi and biancomangiare with Cesarina Giampatrizia
And for travellers not heading to Italy this year, Cesarine also offers live online Christmas cooking classes, perfect as meaningful holiday gifts or as a way to bring Italy into your own kitchen. Online classes: https://cesarine.com/en/pages/online-cooking-classes
This holiday season, Cesarine invites American travellers to experience Christmas the Italian way: authentically, sustainably, deliciously.
About Cesarine Cesarine is a food experience platform connecting travelers with Italian home cooks who organize authentic culinary experiences in their homes. Founded in Bologna in 2004, Cesarine connects travelers with passionate hosts who share their knowledge, traditions, and home-cooked meals. Offering hands-on cooking classes, traditional meals, and immersive food and wine tours, Cesarine has become Italy’s most widespread network of home cooks. For the platform, which originated under the shadow of Bologna’s Two Towers and now spans the entire country, the United States remains the main market, with over 30,000 guests in 2024. Following are Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Northern Europe (particularly Germany, France, and Switzerland). As a Slow Food Community and advocate of sustainable tourism, Cesarine preserves Italy’s culinary heritage while empowering local communities. Cesarine’s advisory board includes: Niccolò Branca, CEO of Fratelli Branca; Daniele Ferrero, CEO of Venchi, the Finalca Group of the Cazzola family, and CDP Venture Capital, Davide Maggi, executive director of the Digital Marketing & Communication Executive Program of the Bologna Business School, CEO of Home Food Srl, a Società Benefit, which owns the Cesarine.com platform, and the related Community of amateur cooks and chefs.
