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Laura is a true-blue Venetian - born and raised in Venice, she lives in a beautiful apartment in the city center. Laura is a social worker and works on women empowerment projects. In her spare time, she loves to travel, watch movies, go to the market and of course, cook! She first learned to cook watching her mother in the kitchen and went to experiment with different recipes from cookbooks. Laura truly enjoys cooking for friends and family! <br><br> “During my travels in South America I discovered the home-cooking experience and fell in love with the concept! I would love to share the food and culture of my city with travelers, especially in Venice, where it is so difficult to connect with locals.”
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
In-home meal (1 - 4 guests) Laura lives in a cozy home located in a lovely neighborhood, only a 20-minute walk from the city center. The neighborhood is very local with not many tourists so you will get to experience a real Italian suburb. Laura learned to cook traditional dishes from her mother and she likes to serve local dishes from Veneto. She only uses fresh and organic ingredients from the local farmers. Laura is also an expert in vegetarian food, as she was a vegetarian for 10 years (but not anymore!). A few dishes that you might share with Laura at her dining table include polenta with creamed cod, fresh pasta or tortelli with organic vegetables and local cheese or risotto. End your meal with a dessert of tiramisu and coffee.
Cooking experience (1 - 4 guests) Join Laura in her small but well-equipped kitchen to discover the secrets of Veneto cuisine over crispy parmesan chips. During your 1-hour hands-on Venice cooking class learn to make a seasonal, creamy risotto and a decadent tiramisu. Learn how to prepare the mascarpone cream for this rich dessert and create your own portion of tiramisu. As you cook, hear Laura regale you with stories about the history and origin of the dishes you are preparing.
Market visit (1 - 4 guests) Meet Laura directly at the Santa Margherita market, which is located about 20 min by foot from Laura’s home. Laura loves visiting markets and is excited to help you explore these local gems and discover locally grown produce. During your guided tour of Santa Margherita market she will introduce you to her favorite vendors as you stop at a few shops to purchase ingredients for your Italian cooking class. After the market tour walk back to Maria's home for your cooking + meal experience.
Notes: Please note that Laura can offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals on request. Please indicate your preference when creating a booking online. On occasion, Laura's friend and roommate Ilaria, another native Venetian in her thirties might be present during your experience.
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This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.
Laura is very friendly and welcoming. Very easy and interesting person to talk to. It was a very interesting experience. Besides that, she is a great cook and she knows how to make delicious food. You can really taste the goodness and freshness in her food. Laura’s home is located in an area which is very local with not many tourists, so you will get to experience a real Italian suburb. Cooking Veneto food with Laura is a great experience. You will learn a lot about the food, how to cook some new dishes and also you will have a pleasure being part of Laura’s company.
Pauline, Traveling Spoon Ambassador
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | Not offered | $55 | Not offered |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | Not offered | $65 | Not offered |
| Market Tour + Cooking Experience + Meal | Not offered | $70 | Not offered |
| Alcohol | $5 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 12:00pm - 02:00pm | 7:00pm - 09:00pm |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 10:30am - 01:30pm | 6:30pm - 09:30pm |
| Market Tour + Cooking Experience + Meal | 9:30am - 01:30pm |
Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.
