Top Bologna Classes & Workshops

Grab the rolling pin and learn the tricks and techniques to knead the dough through practical and engaging lessons taught by expert puff pastries. Discover the secrets to prepare traditional specialties, from classic tagliatelle to delicious tortellini, and enjoy your creations! Take home the true flavor of Bologna and enjoy an experience where fresh pasta becomes an art to be appreciated and shared with others.

I am a professional chef with many years of experience. I have worked even outside Italy. I am great expert of our gastronomy and expert of the traditional Bologna kitchen. We will enjoy preparing the Ragù typical Bolognese Sauce and two kind of handmade pasta: tortelloni and Tagliatelle. At the end I will send by mail all the slides of recipes we have done together. I will explain everything step by step to prepare these delicious dishes.

Master the art of making lasagne during a private cooking class in Bologna, the birthplace of bolognese sauce. Rather than cooking in an impersonal studio, you’ll prep, cook, and learn about Italian culinary traditions in a local home, and benefit from both the insider knowledge and undivided attention of your private guide.

Bologna is one of Italy's most food-forward cities, so there's no better place to learn the tricks and techniques for turning out fresh pasta and creamy tiramisù like a pro. With this hands-on cooking class, hone your kitchen skills in a professional restaurant kitchen by making fettuccine and ravioli from scratch (each with its own sauce) under the guidance of your chef instructor. Once your pasta is ready, assemble a traditional tiramisù before sitting down to feast on the fruit of your labors, served with regional wines.

Have the special opportunity to learn the art of pasta-making from a skilled home chef in Bologna, and benefit from hands-on guidance and instruction, during this small-group cooking class. Make your own way to your host’s home, where you can roll up your sleeves and learn every step of preparing several traditional dishes, such as tortellini in brodo and tagliatelle with ragu. Then, sit down to enjoy your meal together, with wine.

A cooking class experience to learn how to make the typical hand made pasta of Bologna following the older receipes of the Bolognese grand nonnas!

A small-group experience in a cozy Bologna kitchen, where a local pasta master guides you through the secrets of real Bolognese lasagna and homemade gelato. More than just a class, this is a chance to cook, taste and connect around the table while discovering the recipes and traditions that make Bologna Italy’s food capital. You’ll prepare authentic green pasta from scratch using fresh spinach, just like in a Bolognese kitchen. You will learn how to roll the pasta by hand with a rolling pin and create your own homemade lasagna, layering it with creamy béchamel sauce and rich slow-cooked ragù. You’ll also discover the art of authentic Italian gelato, preparing fresh artisanal gelato and tasting different homemade flavors created during the class. Before sitting down to enjoy everything you’ve made, we’ll start with a relaxed Italian aperitivo featuring local wine and regional specialties, the perfect way to share the experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

This experience will make you feeling like taking a time machine and return back of so much time, when the nonna was just waiting for all family to come and she was starting in the morning preparing the ragu and then sitting in the kitchen to make some pasta as well. We will prepare the ragu following the original receipe of the real bolognese families and will then make three different shapes of pasta using roller pin and other tools. Lunch or dinner will then follow and you will taste all the wonderful things you prepared together with a sweet surprise lovely prepared from Marco for you.

Bologna is famous for its wines—but what if you don’t know your Sangiovese from your Pignoletto? Ideal for anyone looking for a gastronomy crash course, this private, deluxe food and wine experience treats travelers to a sommelier-led wine tasting paired with artisanal cheeses, meats, and olive oils from the region. And, if you're already a wine expert, get a chance to test your knowledge with Rewine technology.

Take part in an immersion in the world of Bologna wine and let yourself be guided by an oenologist to discover the city’s food and wine excellence

A local experience based on the real flavours of truffle, balsamic vinegar and pumpkins. A lunch or dinner is included together with water, wine and soft drinks. Experience is including cooking class and lunch or dinner with the from you prepared dishes.

When in Italy, eat like an Italian. Experience authentic Bolognese cooking in a cozy home setting. Make fresh pasta and traditional ragu from scratch, then enjoy a full meal with wine and dessert included. A small-group setting of 10 people or less guarantees attention from your teacher, and you'll leave with recipes to impress friends and family back at home.

Bologna is famous for its fresh pasta and with this private lesson you'll learn the tricks to turning out flawless tortellini, tagliatelle, and other handmade pastas like a local with a Bolognese home cook. Roll up your sleeves and prepare three traditional types of pasta under the guidance of your host in her home kitchen, then sample your creations at a family-style meal complete with wine.

Step into Paola’s 1920s villa and discover Bologna like a local. This intimate cooking class blends tradition, family recipes, and warm Italian hospitality. From hand-rolling pasta to preparing a classic tiramisu or cannelloni, you’ll experience authentic flavors passed down through generations. In summer, enjoy your homemade meal in Paola’s charming garden. Add the optional market tour for a deeper dive into Bologna’s vibrant food culture before cooking together at her home.

There is no better place to learn how to make authentic pasta and tiramisù from scratch than Italy’s culinary capital of Bologna. Meet your local host and instructor to pick up tips and tricks for turning out flawless filled and shaped pasta and assembling a luscious tiramisù by hand. Then celebrate your new skills in the kitchen with a final tasting to sample the dishes you’ve prepared, served with wine.

Guided by a professional chef, you'll discover the secrets behind real gelato: from selecting quality ingredients to mixing, churning, and freezing. You'll explore seasonal flavors and classic pairings, using fresh fruit, chocolate, nuts, or spices to create different flavors. This hands-on experience is perfect for both adults and families, and suitable for curious beginners as well as food lovers. You’ll work step by step through the process, learning techniques you can easily replicate at home, even without a gelato machine! At the end of the class, you’ll taste your own creations with the group and take home a recipe booklet including everything you prepared and more ideas to experiment with in your own kitchen.

Discover the secrets to Bolognese cuisine in a local’s home with this half-day private cooking class. Learn how to prepare fresh stuffed pasta including tortellini and tortelloni during this hands-on class. After the pasta workshop, relax over a meal to sample what you prepared alongside local red and white wines.

Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local Bologna home with your host Giovanna, a native who has lived in Bologna for over 60 years. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Start with a memorable tour of one of Bologna's markets. Depending on the day, visit the Mercato del Quadrilatero (a market with medieval origins) or del Erbe where Giovanna buys her seasonal fruit and vegetables. Here, you can buy local and regional produce, from fruit and vegetables to meat, cheese, and salami. Return to Giovanna's home kitchen where she will teach you 2-3 traditional Italian dishes from family recipes - a pasta, sauce and a side or dessert. After cooking, enjoy your meal together with your host, a warm and gentle retired history and philosophy teacher who lives in an apartment in a large villa with her daughters. Giovanna loves cooking particularly enjoys introducing guests to traditional Bolognese culture and cuisine.

Opt for a more intimate experience of Bologna’s legendary cuisine during a private pasta making masterclass in a local home. Rather than sharing your guide with a group, you’ll receive undivided attention as you make classic Italian dishes such as tagliatelle al ragu, a variation of spaghetti bolognese.

Learn authentic Italian recipes passed down through generations. Cook fresh ravioli, fettuccine, and tiramisu in Bologna with a local chef. Taste your homemade dishes in a warm, local restaurant atmosphere. Enjoy 2 glasses of wine plus 1 Prosecco or soft drinks. Take home real Italian cooking skills and recipes to recreate easily.

Bologna, the gastronomic heart of Italy, is not only famous for pasta and ragù but also for its rich gelato tradition. This immersive masterclass invites you to discover the art of gelato-making, using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Under the guidance of a local gelato artisan, you’ll learn how to prepare traditional gelato from scratch, exploring the balance of flavors, textures, and natural ingredients that make Italian gelato unique. From crafting the perfect base to churning it to creamy perfection, you’ll gain hands-on experience in one of Italy’s most beloved culinary traditions. While your gelato is taking shape, enjoy a small aperitivo and learn about the history and cultural significance of gelato in Bologna. Finally, sit down to taste your freshly made gelato, savoring its smooth texture and rich flavors, paired with a glass of local wine for the perfect sweet experience.

Scopri Bologna attraverso la sua gastronomia e impara a cucinare le ricette regionali con una persona del posto. La lezione si svolge in una casa privata sulle colline di Bologna e include tutto ciò di cui hai bisogno per apprezzare l'autentica cucina dell'Emilia-Romagna. Scopri Bologna mentre cucini, poi assaggia le tue creazioni accompagnate da un vino, nella cordiale compagnia dei tuoi accompagnatori.

Take part in an immersion among the most representative wines of Emilia Romagna and let yourself be guided by an oenologist to discover the region's food and wine excellences