Top Bologna Classes & Workshops - page 3

Join local host Chiara on her farm outside Bologna for a hands-on private cooking class. Learn how to cook three dishes from scratch, including tagliatelle pasta with prosciuttio di Parma and lemon zest. Catch a glimpse into local life as you share the meal you helped to prepare with your host. Local wine is included and a vegetarian option is available.

Spend a day at a family winery. Walk in the vineyard with sommelier, visit the winery, and finally, depending on the season, tasting of 7 glasses of wine with tastings of local delicacies in front of the warmth of the fireplace or on the panoramic terrace. Throughout the experience we will give space to your questions and requests for further information, such as winemaking methodologies, olfactory perceptions or food-wine combinations. We are waiting for you simply like this, for a real sensory experience that will surely leave you curious to return.

Indulge in a culinary journey at Bologna by joining expert home cooks in a vibrant and authentic Italian pasta class experience. Learn the culinary secrets passed down through generations. Llearn how to give it color using different foods like, beet, basil leaves, spinach and many other. Master the art of rolling and cutting pasta, prepare hand-cut tagliatelle, but also fusilli or farfalle, and how to use the traditional pasta machine, you will learn to make Tortellini, Ravioli or Tortelloni (filled pasta). Savor the dishes prepared during the class, perfectly paired with local wines.

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

Giovanna is a retired teacher, she taught Italian, Philosophy and History to high school students. Currently she collaborates with the 'Love Italian Project' to offer history and Italian lessons to foreign students. Giovanna learned to cook from her mother in the countryside of Mantua. She is excited to meet new people and share with them her passion for history, cooking and good Italian food and wine! • Private Bolognese cooking lesson with a local in her beautiful apartment in downtown Bologna, in the historical center • Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes such as crostini and risotto, using family recipes • Enjoy a home-cooked Italian meal, dishes Giovanna often cooks for her friends and family • Introduction to Italian hospitality, cuisine, culture and culinary traditions • Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available If you choose the market tour option - visit the Mercato di Mezzo to shop for fresh, seasonal produce for your cooking class.

Bologna Cooking Class with Italian Lessons! Learn beginner-level Italian from two native language teachers. Practice real conversations with your hosts. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class in a cozy home kitchen, making a full Bolognese meal. Savor your creations with local wine while reinforcing the Italian you've learned.

Get out of the stale tourist restaurant scene and into your host's kitchen and pasta workshop with this private cooking class. Learn how to roll, cut, and cook pasta—from tagliatelle to tortellini to passatelli. Cook for about an hour with your host, who may include some Pugliese dishes in addition to local ones in the mix, and then sit down to enjoy your creations. A great way to learn about Italian cuisine and culture from a local.

One of Bologna’s culinary treasures is the tortellino, but it takes a deft hand to turn out the perfect pasta morsel. Bring a bit of Bologna home with you by learning how to make this traditional dish with a local “cesarina”, or home cook, during this private cooking class. Prepare fresh pasta, roll out the dough, and stuff and shape each tortellino. Sample your handiwork during a festive meal with your host.

Experience authentic Italian home cooking in this 3-course cooking class hosted through Cozymeal in a traditional Bolognese kitchen in Bologna. Perfect for travelers seeking an immersive culinary activity, this interactive class highlights the classic dishes and techniques that define the cuisine of Emilia-Romagna. During the class, you’ll create: - First course: handmade tagliatelle pasta paired with a rich tomato sauce - Second course: fresh tortelloni filled with ricotta and parsley and finished with butter and sage - Dessert: traditional tiramisù featuring mascarpone and cocoa From rolling fresh egg pasta to shaping delicate filled pasta, this experience offers a memorable way to explore Bolognese culinary traditions while sharing a homemade meal in an authentic local setting.

Get to know Bologna through its food and people with this market tour and cooking class experience. After a stroll through a local market to select fresh ingredients, you’ll head to the private home of your host, who’s part of the Cesarine network of Italian home cooks. Together you’ll create and enjoy a classic “aperitivo” of a drink and snack, followed by a regional pasta dish and tiramisu.

Discover the art of fresh pasta from Bologna with a 1-hour practical course in the heart of Bologna. Learn how to make tortellini and tagliatelle by hand, guided by authentic local sphoglines. A convivial and fun experience. After class, enjoy the pasta you have prepared with the participants. The lunch menu will be rich in typical products of the Bolognese culinary tradition.

Master the art of lasagna alla Bolognese in this hands-on cooking class in Bologna, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. From rolling fresh pasta to building a rich ragù and a silky Béchamel, this intimate three-hour class delivers the warmth and depth of the Emilia-Romagna table. During the class, you'll create: - aperitivo with tigelle, mortadella, olives, Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar - lasagna alla Bolognese with handmade pasta sheets, ragù, Béchamel and Parmigiano Reggiano - classic tiramisù with mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers and cocoa Pignoletto wine and unlimited water and coffee included. An intimate, hands-on celebration of Bologna's most beloved comfort food, limited to 8 guests.

This masterclass isn’t just about making gelato—it’s about savoring the soul of Bologna. In Roberta’s countryside home, you’ll discover how simple, fresh ingredients transform into unforgettable flavors: creamy fiordilatte topped with amarena cherries, tangy lemon sorbet that captures the Italian summer, and silky crema gelato enhanced with the surprising touch of aged balsamic vinegar. Paired with seasonal fruit and a glass of sparkling Lambrusco, the experience blends tradition, creativity, and local authenticity, offering a taste of Italian life you won’t find anywhere else.

Master four traditional pasta shapes in one sitting in this hands-on cooking class in Bologna, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. From tagliatelle with ragù to caramelle with butter and sage, this four-hour class is a deep and joyful dive into the pasta-making heritage of Emilia-Romagna. The menu you will prepare includes: - aperitivo with tigelle, mortadella, olives, Parmigiano Reggiano and Pignoletto wine - tagliatelle and strichetti, both served with slow-simmered ragù - tortelloni and caramelle with butter and sage - classic tiramisù with mascarpone and cocoa Local wines, unlimited water and coffee included. An intimate celebration of Bologna's pasta heritage, limited to 8 guests.

Trade crowded restaurants for an intimate, homey cooking studio in the heart of Bologna. This professional yet cozy space is where the soul of Bolognese hospitality meets expert culinary craft. Under the wing of a local Chef, you’ll learn to create authentic handmade tortellini using a secret family recipe passed down through generations. Master the rhythmic art of the "sfoglia" (pasta dough) and the traditional wooden rolling pin (mattarello) in a relaxed, conversational atmosphere. The highlight? Discovering the "Golden Ritual": tasting your handmade tortellini served in a traditional steaming broth—the authentic way every Bolognese family enjoys them on Sundays. Forget industrial classes; here you are a guest in a "lived-in" studio that feels like a friend's kitchen. Finish your experience by sharing stories at a communal table, enjoying your creation paired with 2 glasses of premium Colli Bolognesi wine. You'll leave with new skills and a digital recipe kit!

Learn how to roll out fresh pasta and how to create two different types of pasta. Discover the authentic flavors of some of the most famous dishes of traditional Bolognese cuisine, all at the home of a local.

Discover the rustic pasta traditions of Emilia-Romagna in this hands-on class in Bologna, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. From shaping strozzapreti by hand to layering a tiramisù, this intimate class captures the joy and flavor of Bologna's family kitchen. During the class, you'll create: - aperitivo with tigelle, mortadella, olives, Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar - strozzapreti with fresh San Marzano tomato sauce - classic tiramisù with mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers and cocoa Pignoletto wine and unlimited water and coffee included. An intimate and joyful taste of Bologna's culinary heritage, limited to 8 guests.

Craft authentic Bolognese tortellini from scratch in this hands-on cooking class in Bologna, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. From rolling the dough to shaping each tortellino by hand, this intimate three-hour class teaches the techniques and traditions behind one of Emilia-Romagna's most cherished pasta dishes. During the class, you'll create: - aperitivo with tigelle, mortadella, olives, Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar - tortellini in brodo with ham, mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano, nutmeg and meat broth - classic tiramisù with mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers and cocoa One bottle of Pignoletto or Barbera per two guests. Limited to 8 for a personal taste of Bolognese tradition.

Meet in Bologna’s panoramic attic for a welcome aperitif, learn fresh pasta making with a local sfoglina, cook and taste your creations, enjoy wine, capture memories, and relax on the terrace with stunning city views

Join us for a challenge to the last glass: take part in a comparative tasting between two Emilian wines and two Romagna wines. After deepening the basics of sensory analysis, crown the winner!

Learn to make the famous Pasta and Tiramisu in a local home under the guidance of an expert home cook. Cook and taste the most iconic Italian dishes together with other lovers of “cucina italiana”.

Step into a cozy Bologna kitchen for this two-course cooking class hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. With warm, hands-on guidance, you'll craft balanzoni – Bologna's rich stuffed pasta – and a layered zuppa inglese, two beloved expressions of the Emilia-Romagna table. During the class, you'll create: - balanzoni with mortadella, ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano, finished with butter and sage - zuppa inglese with sponge cake, Alchermes liqueur and cream Local wines and still and sparkling water included. An intimate hands-on experience, limited to 8 guests in the heart of Bologna.

Please book directly via felsinaculinaria . com for a discount. Upon arrival at Villa degli Olmi nestled atop rolling hills, your private experience unfolds as follows: - We begin by organising all the necessary ingredients for your selected dish(es). - Next, we skillfully fry, boil, and bake every component to perfection. - Once everything is prepared, we arrange the dishes and capture memorable photographs. - Finally, you savour the delightful results of your cooking while gazing over the picturesque Po Valley. Embark on this journey with us and immerse yourself in the rich flavours of Bologna.

Designed by a photographer for photographers, this private tour is a shortcut to finding some of the most photogenic places near Bologna. From rolling hills to ancient abbeys, medieval villages, and perfect sunset-viewing spots—the photographer guide can accommodate requests or design a special itinerary to help you take the best possible photos of the local area. So bring your camera, and get ready to discover the beauty of the rural landscape beyond Bologna.