Spring Herb Dinner

The Spring Herb Dinner in Callabiana

Every spring, the Pro Loco of Callabiana revives one of the most anticipated events on the local culinary calendar: the Spring Herb Dinner. This is a convivial feast entirely dedicated to the wild herbs of the Biella meadows and woods, which return to the spotlight in mountain kitchens during this season. The event is held in the Pro Loco hall, in the heart of Callabiana, a small mountain village in the Province of Biella, Piedmont, nestled between the Mosso and Andorno valleys.

A Menu of Biella Tradition

The theme of the evening is spring herbs: watercress, nettles, wild asparagus, and other wild plants that have enriched the local peasant cuisine for generations. The menu offers a complete journey through the region's gastronomic heritage, designed to showcase simple, genuine ingredients.

• Bresaola with watercress as an appetizer;
• 'Thousand herb' soup with rice and salami, the signature dish of the evening;
• Roasted guinea fowl with cabbage;
• Toma biellese, a typical valley cheese;
• Warm zabaglione with ladyfingers, coffee, and digestif.

The courses are paired with local wines, including Dolcetto and Roero Arneis.

Callabiana and its Pro Loco

Callabiana is a mountain village in the Biella area, renowned for the quality and organization of its local festivals. The Pro Loco, the true engine of community life, enlivens the calendar with numerous events throughout the year, from winter evenings to grand summer festivals in August. The Spring Herb Dinner marks the moment the village welcomes the arrival of the warmer season, bringing together residents and visitors around a table that tells the story of the Alpine identity of Piedmont.

An Authentic Experience

More than just a gastronomic event, the Spring Herb Dinner is an opportunity to discover a lesser-known corner of the Biella region and savor a cuisine born from the deep bond between the community and its mountains. The evening is limited in capacity, requires mandatory reservations, and offers the warm, family-friendly atmosphere typical of these valley festivals.