Step into a real Italian home near the Adriatic Sea and cook traditional Abruzzo dishes alongside three generations of a local family - son, mother, and Nonna - together with an American co-host. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon or an evening in an intimate setting with homemade pasta, regional recipes, wine, and warm conversations. It feels more like being invited to dinner than attending a cooking class.
This is not a commercial cooking school or a tourist restaurant. You'll spend the afternoon or evening inside a real family home just outside Pescara, where Teresa, an American host, cooks alongside Luca's Italian family - his mother Carla and Nonna Adriana - a unique 3 generational experience. Together we prepare traditional Abruzzo dishes that locals cook and eat at home. Guests will learn how to make a handmade pasta shape from scratch, prepare a regional sauce or main dish, and finish with a dessert. After cooking together, we sit down at the table to enjoy the meal with local wine - just as an Italian family would. The home is located just a short walk from the Adriatic Sea between Francavilla Al Mare and Ortona. Classes are offered in English and Spanish and are designed for travelers who want a genuine, relaxed and intentional experience rather than a staged tour. If you're looking for a memorable meal, meaningful conversations, and a true taste of Abruzzo, you'll feel right at home. If your preferred date isn’t available, feel free to reach out — we can often accommodate.
Our kitchen is located a few steps from the beach between Ortona and Francavilla al Mare, 20 min from Pescara's city center, and only 2.5 hour drive from Rome. Easy to reach by car or bus, with nearby attractions such as Castello Aragonese, Basilica of San Tommaso, and the iconic Trabocchi Coast.
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