Liguria and Cinqueterre Cooking Class Fri Jun 12

About this experience

ABOUT LIGURIA AND CINQUETERRE

Liguria, the narrow crescent of coastline stretching along the Italian Riviera, has always been shaped by the sea on one side and mountains on the other. For centuries, its ports connected the region to the wider Mediterranean, bringing with them ingredients, techniques, and a culture rooted in trade and seafaring life. With very little flat land, its cuisine developed out of necessity—simple, resourceful, and deeply connected to what could be grown locally or preserved from the sea. It’s here that pesto was born, and where olive oil, herbs, and preserved seafood became the foundation of everyday cooking.

Further along the coast, in the Cinque Terre, this way of life becomes even more dramatic. Villages cling to steep cliffs, where generations have shaped the land through what is often called heroic agriculture—growing lemons, olives, and herbs on narrow terraces carved into the hillsides.

ABOUT TONIGHT'S CLASS 

Our Cucinato's Gaia Massai will be joined by Chefs Daniela De Chiara and Roberto Astegiano to lead you in the preparation of a summer rustic Ligurian meal. 

Upon arrival, you will be treated with warm focaccia genovese served with creamy stracchino cheese and prosciutto. From there, we’ll prepare handmade trofie pasta from scratch with the classic pesto alla genovese.  Our main course features a delicate pesce al sale, served with a fresh lemon sauce, highlighting the simplicity and purity of coastal Italian cooking. We’ll finish with a light lemon olive oil cake, inspired by the fragrant citrus that grows along the coastal terraces.

MENU 

Focaccia Genovese
Soft, olive oil–rich focaccia served warm with stracchino and prosciutto

Handmade Trofie with Pesto alla Genovese
Fresh hand-rolled trofie pasta with traditional basil pesto made from basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil

Pesce al Sale con Salsa al Limone (Chicken upon request)
Whole fish baked in salt crust, served with a light lemon sauce

Zucchine Trifolate
Sautéed zucchini with garlic, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil

Insalata di Patate e Fagiolini alla Ligure
Potatoes and green beans with olive oil, herbs, olives and a light dressing

Torta al Limone e Olio d’Oliva
Light olive oil and lemon cake inspired by the citrus terraces of the Cinque Terre

BEVERAGES 

A selection of wines, beers and soft drinks will be available for purchase at the event. Our wine list can be viewed here: https://cucinato.ca/collections/wines

We also offer corkage, the fee is $15 per bottle. 

TERMS & CONDITIONS 

• No refunds after purchase
• Exchanges (one per ticket) permitted up to 5 days prior to the event.
• Tickets to Cucinato events are transferable - you can give them to someone else if you can’t attend (but please notify Cucinato in advance!)
• We will do our best to accommodate dietary needs – please contact us before booking