Top Emilia-Romagna Classes & Workshops

Start this small-group tour off with an Italian aperitivo to get things warmed up, before you learn to cook two types of authentic Italian pasta, plus a delicious tiramisu. You’ll make a few new friends in this hands-on cooking class, and you’ll learn from each other along the way. Besides learning a few recipes to take home, you’ll also receive an apron for cooking back home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Put a Bolognese slant on an Italian food experience, with this small-group cooking class, hosted by locals who are passionate about their cuisine. After a welcome aperitivo of pignoletto wine and Bologna snacks of mortadella meat and crescenta focaccia, you’ll make tagliatelle pasta from scratch to accompany a homemade ragú. A self-made Casoni spritz is among the extra perks. Just note: This class isn’t suitable for children or anyone with special dietary needs.

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.

Discover the art of gelato-making in this fun and hands-on experience! Learn the secrets behind crafting the perfect gelato, from choosing ingredients to mastering techniques. Experiment with classic and creative flavors, then create your own personalized batch. Join us for a 1.5-hour session of fun, flavor, and creativity—perfect for food lovers of all levels. Book your spot now and get ready to craft your gelato masterpiece!

Make three fresh pasta dishes by hand during this private cooking class in the city of Modena. You’ll skip the impersonal feel of a larger class, and rustle up a meal in the home of a Modena local, who is part of the Cesarine network of Italy’s home cooks. Cut and eat the pasta as you learn about the Modena in an authentic Italian home kitchen.

In my kitchen everything will be special. Guests from different countries will meet and each of them will personally prepare the different recipes proposed. During lunch and dinner everything will turn into a party

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.

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!

I started teaching in 2008 to Erasmus as volunteer, one of the best experience of my life. That's why, after a long time working in different Farmhouses, Restaurants, Hotel and for Weddings, I'm back to teach! I wish to tell the secrets of pasta to everyone who wants to improve his/her life in the deepest and full of love way: Cooking & Eating! *SPECIAL HAM & WINE OFFER * : ONLY IF you write me here(Contact Host->send mess) BEFORE booking, you will have FREE unlimited wine, HAM All you can eat & 60 MONTHS PARMIGIANO

This hands-on workshop will immerse you in the ancient art of mosaic making, leaving you with your very own hand made souvenir. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you will be able to make something beautiful during these few hours at Giuseppe's workshop. Whilst you are making your mosaics, you’ll learn about the history of the art form in the region, as well as Giuseppe's own story about his mosaics in Parma (which you will have already noticed along the streets). We want the day to be fun and relaxing for your whole group, so if there is anything specific we can do to accommodate you, please let us know.

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.

Secure the ultimate foodie experience when visiting Parma—a private cooking class in a beautiful local villa with a chance to feast on your culinary creations at the end. Don’t worry about bringing anything with you—as all ingredients and equipment are provided. The class showcases a variety of traditional recipes from Parma, with hands-on demonstrations and top tips that you wouldn’t find in a recipe book.

Experience Italian culture through the unique lens of its home cooking with this exclusive market tour and cooking class in Forlì. Meet your host and instructor for a guided stroll through the morning market and learn how to shop for ingredients like a local. Then head back to your host’s kitchen for a hands-on pasta and tiramisu lesson. After preparing your dishes from scratch, sample your handiwork over a celebratory meal together.

Discover the local tradition of handmade “rust printing” on fabrics. In this workshop, located in the historical centre of Forlì skilled craftsmen carve decorative patterns on pear wood blocks, thus obtaining the printing stamps. The wooden blocks are then soaked with printing dyes. This kind of printing is wash-resistant. The decorative patterns are either traditional symbols of Emilia Romagna’s rural world, such as the rooster, the “caveja” (the traditional wrought iron pivot with allegoric decorations, used to hold yokes in place), wheat spikes or grapes, or original floral or decorative motifs designed by the worskhop itself.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Bring one of Italy’s tastiest—and most glamorous—traditions back home with you. During this private gastronomy workshop, you’ll master the art of the perfect “aperitivo.” Join your instructors in an authentic Italian home, where you’ll learn how to prepare traditional snacks like bruschetta, with fresh, regional ingredients. Pair it with a fizzy prosecco or classic red wine, and settle down to enjoy the food, drinks, and conversation with locals.

Discover the art of fresh pasta in a 1.5-hour cooking class in Bologna. With the help of a Sfoglina originally from Bologna, he learns to roll out pasta with a rolling pin and makes various formats, including tortellini, tortelloni, tagliatelle, balanzoni, farfalle and lasagna. This practical experience will allow you to take home a piece of Italian culinary tradition, enriching your gastronomic repertoire with authentic recipes.

No car? No problem! We offer a comfortable and stress-free transportation service from the center of Parma, so you can relax and enjoy the journey. Just let us know in advance! You'll discover the secrets of my family's kitchen, learning the art of handmade pasta enriched with one of Italy’s most prized ingredients: black truffle. You'll learn to prepare delicate ravioli, silky tagliatelle, and rich traditional sauces that will impress your friends and family long after your trip. All the vegetables we use come directly from my family's garden, ensuring fresh and authentic flavors for our dishes. After the lesson, you’ll enjoy the pasta we’ve made together, a delicious appetizer featuring local products and wine, and to finish, an unforgettable tiramisu. My friends say it’s the best they’ve ever tasted—will you agree?