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Small-Group Culinary Immersion: Market to Table with a Master Chef

Wander a vibrant local market with a celebrated regional chef, handpicking the finest seasonal ingredients. Then retreat to an intimate kitchen for a hands-on cooking class crowned with a long, convivial lunch.

What to expect

Your morning begins at dawn in the bustling local market where your chef-guide navigates stalls with practiced ease, narrating the cultural story behind every ingredient. Back at the intimate cooking space, you roll up your sleeves for hands-on preparation of two or three regional signature dishes. The experience culminates in a leisurely communal lunch with paired local wines and digestifs. You leave with a personal recipe card and the kind of culinary confidence that changes how you travel forever.

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Withlocals – Private Food Experiences
From USD 189 per person (maximum 8 guests)
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Good to know

Advise the operator of dietary requirements at booking. The market walk covers light cobblestone terrain; comfortable shoes advised. Allow 4–5 hours total; plan to be back at the pier with at least 1 hour to spare.

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