Top Emilia-Romagna Cooking Classes

Take a break from sightseeing and embrace Italian cuisine with this pasta and tiramisu cooking class. Learn authentic recipes in a locally loved restaurant in central Bologna, as you sip on wine Enjoy a welcome glass of Prosecco and a glass of wine with your meal.

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!

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.

Bologna is considered the culinary capital of Italy. Connect with a local host in her home kitchen to learn how to prepare the traditional dishes that have made this city’s cuisine so famous. Pick up techniques for turning out flawless fresh pasta and rich meat ragù (known as "bolognese" sauce everywhere but Bologna) during a hands-on lesson, then tuck into heaping plates of the pasta you’ve created over lunch.

Escape the crowds and discover Calestano, a peaceful medieval village in the Parma hills. Step into our family home for a hands-on cooking class that is warm, personal, and authentically Italian. Together, we’ll prepare fresh ravioli and silky tagliatelle, made with seasonal, organic ingredients — many from our own garden. Want to make it extra special? Add the flavor of local black truffle, harvested right here in these hills. After cooking, we’ll gather around the table for a true Italian meal: homemade antipasti, your pasta creations, local wine, and a sweet finale with my signature tiramisù. Expect stunning countryside views, a relaxed family atmosphere, and perhaps a visit from Cesare and Cindy, our friendly cats. No car? No problem — optional transport from Parma makes everything easy. More than just a class, this is a slice of real Italian life. Come cook, eat, and laugh with us in the heart of the Food Valley.

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.

Learn how to cook the authentic cuisine of Parma with this private cooking class. You'll learn how to whip up three of the region's finest dishes from scratch in the home of a local cooking enthusiast. Once your food is ready, you'll get to pair your creations with local wines and eat up!

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.

Margherita grew up in Bologna and learned to cook from her mother and grandmother. Join her on this journey into Italian history and traditions while you share a traditional Bolognese meal. Perfect Bolognese cooking class for beginners, families and food lovers!

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.

What makes this experience special? It happens in the heart of Parma—the Food Valley’s iconic city and a true home of fresh pasta. Meet us directly at the address provided (no train, no transfers) and join a real hands-on class : you’ll make pasta dough from scratch, shape different pasta styles, and craft handmade ravioli filled with carefully selected seasonal ingredients, using traditional techniques. Choose the option that fits you : • Pasta-making class only : cook together, then take home all the pasta you made. • Class + tasting : after cooking, enjoy a relaxed tasting of local products, a glass of wine, and homemade tiramisu. Small-group setting means personal guidance, plenty of tips you can reuse at home, and time to ask questions—while discovering why Parma’s cuisine is famous worldwide!! Authentic, flexible, and centered on sharing—this is Parma through its most iconic tradition.

Make the most of your time in one of Italy’s culinary capitals and discover the secrets to preparing two of the country’s most beloved Italian dishes with this hands-on pasta and tiramisù workshop. Roll up your sleeves and get to work, making two different types of pasta and sauces plus an authentic tiramiù with the guidance of your host and instructor in her home kitchen.

We’ll start by making the pasta from scratch, using spinach to create the classic green sheets that are a signature of the traditional recipe, just like our grandmas used to do! Next comes the béchamel sauce, which you’ll prepare from scratch before layering everything together with a rich Bolognese ragù that we’ve slow-cooked in advance, the traditional way, because real ragù takes time and can’t be rushed. Layer by layer, you’ll prepare your authentic Lasagna, ready for the oven. With the lasagna in the oven, you’ll make your homemade gelato using seasonal ingredients and easy-to-learn techniques. While everything comes together, we’ll enjoy a traditional aperitivo with local wine, mortadella, and regional ham. Finally, we’ll sit around the table to enjoy your handmade lasagna and gelato. At the end of the class, you’ll also receive the cookbook including the recipes of everything you’ve prepared, plus a few extra Italian classics to try at 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.

Live an authentic culinary experience in Ravenna. Ravenna is not only for mosaics lovers but also for those passionate about authentic Italian regional food. Learn to cook like an italian chef with a friendly local gourmet.

Set in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region, Modena is home to some of Italy’s most delicious cuisine. Discover the tastes, secrets, and ingredients of Modenese cooking during this private, hands-on cooking class in a local home. Prepare a delicious 3-course meal from start to finish and then enjoy the fruits of your labor accompanied by local red and white wines during this private experience.

Discover the traditional flavors of Parma during a private, half-day cooking class at a local’s home. Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes from the Emilia-Romagna region during this hands-on class. Make fresh pasta from scratch, such as ricotta-stuffed tortelli. Feast on three different types of pasta and local wines after the class.

Modena sits in the heart of Italy’s “Food Valley”, known for its excellent local cuisine. Experience the city’s culinary traditions first-hand with this cooking class that begins with a stroll through the market with your host and instructor to select fresh, seasonal ingredients. Then head to her home kitchen for a hands-on pasta and tiramisù lesson, followed by a celebratory meal featuring the dishes you’ve prepared paired with local wines.

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!

Abandon your beach chair for a few hours and explore a different side of Italy’s famed resort town with this hands-on pasta and tiramisu class. Join your local host and instructor to learn the secrets of turning out fresh pasta and rich tiramisu perfectly every time. Improve your kitchen technique with tips from your host, then celebrate your new skills with a sit-down meal featuring the dishes you’ve prepared together.

Immerse yourself in Bologna’s culinary heritage with this 4-course cooking class hosted through Cozymeal. Set in a cozy local home just steps from the historic centre, this experience combines pasta-making, pizza, dessert and guided wine tasting for an afternoon of authentic Italian flavors. In this class, you’ll prepare: - Appetizer: Homemade pizza, freshly baked and served with a regional wine. - Second Course: Tortelloni filled with delicate pasta pockets in a light cherry tomato and basil sauce. - Third Course: Hand-cut tagliatelle with rich, slow-simmered ragù alla Bolognese. - Dessert: Classic tiramisù layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, and cocoa. This class blends interactive cooking with cultural storytelling, offering not just recipes but a genuine connection to the warmth and traditions of Bologna.

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.