Francesca

The Home Chef

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  • I live in Milan
  • I speak English, Français, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 4 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

I'm Italian, 48 year old. I love cooking and eating good food. I like traveling and discovering new cultures.

  • I live in Milan
  • I speak English, Français, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 4 hours

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Jacob
16 April 2025
Great cooking class and a great meal! We had a wonderful time with Francesca. Perfect communication to plan the day. Can’t wait to try the recipes out at homeWonder Milanese experience
Barbara
24 March 2025
My group had an absolutely wonderful experience with Francesca's cooking class through With Locals. We chose to make risotto, scallopini, and caprese cake - and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Francesca was a fantastic teacher who made the class both educational and fun. Her instructions were clear, and she created a warm, welcoming atmosphere that made us feel comfortable. The food we prepared was absolutely delicious, and we left with both full stomachs and valuable cooking skills to take home. The intimate setting allowed for personalized attention and created a memorable cultural connection that you simply can't get from a standard tourist experience. I highly recommend Francesca's cooking class to anyone visiting the area who wants an authentic, hands-on culinary experience. This was definitely a highlight of our trip!An Excellent Culinary Experience!
Marie
21 March 2025
Francesca and her sister, Alexandra, created a wonderful morning cooking experience. I contacted Francesca a few weeks before my visit to Milan to ask for a class without dairy products. She was so accommodating and created exactly what I hoped for. We made a delicious Milanese style Pasta Fagioli with guanciale and Borlotti beans. I learned how to pound and prepare a traditional cutlet and best of all, I learned the secrets to preparing perfect lemon sorbeto. A true highlight of my visit to Milano. Exactly what I hoped for
Jessica
18 March 2025
Francesca and her sister were such amazing hosts. I loved learning about Milan and about the food local to this region. If I come back to Milan I would do this again on our next trip. The house and kitchen were very clean, the food was fresh, and the company was fun. If you want to watch a video of our experience look up “hey y’all come on in” on instagram or YouTube. Wonderful experience
Karen
1 November 2024
Francesca was a friendly host, but we found the overall experience disappointing for the price that we paid. She made us a nice risotto to start and a very good tiramisu for dessert, but the main course of chicken marsala and potatoes was not so interesting. The bottle of wine that we were offered was nothing special and probably a rather inexpensive one. There was no fourth course of limoncello or liquor offered as advertised, but we did have a coffee. Visitors should also know that she has a dog which was lying on the couch while we were there. This may be fine for dog lovers, but the dog vomited a bit while we were eating, which was not so appetizing. It's probably best to put the dog in another room while offering this experience. For the price that we paid, we expected a higher level experience.Didn't meet expectations
Norman
31 October 2024
Francesca and her sister were delightful company and we greatly enjoyed spending time talking about food throughout Italy with authentic Italian foodies! Wonderful People
David
13 October 2024
We had a fantastic dinner with Francesca the day after our arrival in Milan. She is a talented cook so the food was superb and she very willingly worked with us to come up with a menu that we LOVED. But the evening was so much more than just the food. Francesca has a beautiful home, a wide variety of interesting experiences and speaks English extremely well. She is conversant on many topics, not the least of which was being a wealth of information about Italy and Milan. We peppered her with questions about where to go, what to see, how to get there, and she contributed so much to what has been a wonderful stay in Milan. It was truly making a new friend. It was our first experience doing something like this, but based on it will NOT be the last. I cannot recommend spending an evening with Francesca (and friends, we met her boyfriend and her brother) more highly!! You won’t be disappointed.Dine with a local, make a friend
krystalmlndz
10 October 2024
Such a fun experience learning from Francesca and Alessandra! Francesca welcomed us into her home and the entire evening from start to finish was wonderful. My fiancé and I made pasta from scratch (very cool), scallopini and the best tiramisu! They shared stories and gave us some tips and tricks and we enjoyed the fruits of our labor with some delicious wine! I’m excited to attempt to make this again back at home although I know it won’t be the same. Definitely recommend this experience. It is one we won’t forget. Grazie! Spectacular cooking experience!
Ian
27 September 2024
As it happens this was very near our hotel so a very short walk to a superb evening at what felt more like a close family meal. Food was exemplary, with Francesca ensuring she was cooking to our taste before hand. The conversation flowed and we now know all the benefits of air fryers, travel guide options and even book reviews. Superb wines to accompany too, great choices. Absolute high light was a perfect Tiramasu to finish.Gosh what a brilliant find great food
Brooke
26 June 2024
My friends and I were honored to join Francesca and her sister in creating a lovely dinner at their home. As soon as we met them, we were instantly drawn in by their warm welcome and adorable home. My friends and I were looking for something to make us feel apart of the Italian culture and this dinner was the perfect fit. We shared laughs, stories, and were able to make a delicious meal between strangers who made us feel at home. I am so excited to take these recipes and share them with family in Florida. They gave us great tips and really taught us how to create our dinner in a fun way. If you are ever in Milan and looking for something fun to do, this is definitely what you’re looking for. Cooking Class

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