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Dining experience at a local's home in Parma with show cooking

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Overview

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and  taste authentic Parma recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.

Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with  drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from Emilia Romagna cellars and coffee).

This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

What's Included

  • Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
  • Private 4-course dinner or 4-course lunch
  • Private show cooking

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    Parma
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    What To Expect

    Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking
    and taste authentic Parma recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian
    Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.

    Sample Menu

    Starter

    Seasonal starter

    Main

    Fresh Pasta

    Sample pasta dishes: Potato gnocchi or Pumpkin tortelli or Herbs and ricotta stuffed tortelli

    Main

    Second course with side dish

    Sample second courses: Parma ham or Mixed boiled meats or Stracotto

    Dessert

    Typical dessert

    Sample dessert dish: Sweet tortelli or Spongata cake or Scarpette di Sant'Ilario biscuits or Tiramisu or similar typical desserts

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Please note that our Cesarine are ready and thrilled to host you in their homes! All Cesarine are always very careful and attentive of the important sanitary rules needed, even more now! The homes provide all the essential sanitary equipment for the guests (paper towels for washing hands, hand sanitizing gel and so on). Remember to always maintain 1 meter distance from each other and if not, wear masks and gloves
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Operated by a business

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dining experience at a local’s home in Parma with show cooking?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-68460P51

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    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Please note that our Cesarine are ready and thrilled to host you in their homes! All Cesarine are always very careful and attentive of the important sanitary rules needed, even more now! The homes provide all the essential sanitary equipment for the guests (paper towels for washing hands, hand sanitizing gel and so on). Remember to always maintain 1 meter distance from each other and if not, wear masks and gloves
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    • Please note that our Cesarine are ready and thrilled to host you in their homes! All Cesarine are always very careful and attentive of the important sanitary rules needed, even more now! The homes provide all the essential sanitary equipment for the guests (paper towels for washing hands, hand sanitizing gel and so on). Remember to always maintain 1 meter distance from each other and if not, wear masks and gloves
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