Savor Veneto: A Delicious Dive into Tradition

Step into the heart of the Veneto region with Chef Catia in her artistic home nestled in the countryside near Padua, facing a charming 14th-century canal. Surrounded by greenery and warm hospitality, you’ll embark on a culinary journey through one of Italy’s most beloved food cultures.

Your experience begins with a traditional aperitivo veneto: a tasting of cicchetti—Venetian small bites—paired with a local wine. These will include toasted bread with seasonal vegetable spreads (all zero-kilometer and lovingly prepared), savory vegetarian meatballs, and polenta bianca con saor (white polenta with slow-cooked sweet-and-sour onions, a beloved Venetian tradition and Slow Food specialty).

You’ll then learn to craft two types of fresh pasta:

• Bigoli al torchio, a thick Venetian pasta made with a traditional press and paired with a seasonal sauce
• A filled pasta like ravioli or tortelloni—or, if you prefer, fresh gnocchi

To finish, you’ll create Italy’s most iconic dessert—Tiramisù—made safely with pasteurized eggs, following Chef Catia’s cherished family recipe.

This experience is more than just cooking—it's a celebration of flavors, history, and joyful company in a uniquely scenic setting. Come hungry for both food and stories, and leave with recipes, memories, and a deeper connection to Venetian cuisine.