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Hands-on baking and fresh pesto with a passionate local host

Ligurian Focaccia & Pesto Class with Tasting

Quick facts:

From €102 per person
2 hours
Small group, max 8
In English
Monterosso old town

Meet your local host in the old town of Monterosso and discover the story, the ingredients and the traditions behind authentic Ligurian focaccia. You will prepare the dough yourself and learn how flour, water, yeast, olive oil and time work together to create its unmistakable texture and aroma.

This two-hour class is led by Francesco, founder of 5TerrEx and a passionate home baker with a deep connection to Ligurian food traditions. He guides you through the whole process, the key techniques, the common mistakes and the practical tips for a focaccia that comes out soft, fragrant and perfectly balanced.

While the focaccia rises and bakes, you will make fresh Genoese pesto with a traditional mortar and pestle, and the experience turns naturally into a relaxed, convivial moment. You will hear stories and lesser-known sides of Ligurian food culture, and understand why focaccia is far more than simple bread.

Finally you enjoy an aperitivo of warm focaccia straight from the oven, paired with the pesto you made, a selection of local products and a glass of Ligurian wine. It is the perfect way to close a session dedicated to flavour and craft.

You leave with a clear, repeatable recipe and the confidence to make authentic Ligurian focaccia at home, recreating the flavours and the gestures you learned in the Cinque Terre.

Why choose this class

A hands-on baking class led by the founder of 5TerrEx
Traditional Genoese focaccia made from scratch
Fresh pesto with mortar and pestle, plus a wine tasting
Small groups and a relaxed, informal atmosphere
An aperitivo with warm focaccia and local products
Practical techniques you can easily repeat at home

What's included

All ingredients and baking materials
A guided baking session
Fresh pesto making with mortar and pestle
An aperitivo with focaccia tasting and local products
A glass of Ligurian wine

Practical information

Duration: approximately 2 hours
Language: English
Group size: small group, maximum 8 guests
Location: 5TerrEx Experience Hub, Via XX Settembre 27, Monterosso al Mare
No previous baking experience required

Ideal for Travellers staying in the Cinque Terre or visiting for the day from nearby towns between Genoa and Pisa, who want a genuine, hands-on taste of Liguria.

Combine your experience

Combine your experience This class pairs beautifully with our Authentic Pesto Class & Cinque Terre Wine for a fuller Ligurian food day.

FAQ

What will I make? Authentic Ligurian focaccia from scratch and fresh Genoese pesto, which you then taste together with local products.
How long does it last? About two hours, at a relaxed pace.
Do I need baking experience? None at all. The class is hands-on and beginner-friendly.
Is wine included? Yes, a glass of Ligurian wine as part of the closing aperitivo.
Where is it held? At our Experience Hub in the old town of Monterosso al Mare, Via XX Settembre 27.