Top Bologna Cooking Classes

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 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.

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.

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.

The Bologna food region is one of the most famous in Italy, but finding the best producers to visit on your own takes hours of research. On this culinary tour, visit local and family-run producers most tourists miss for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Modena balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and wine. Enjoy samples along the way, and indulge in breakfast and a multi-course Italian lunch with wine pairings.

Learn the secrets behind traditional recipes from Bologna during this private cooking class, complete with a local market visit. Get tips for selecting the best ingredients at the market and then settle into the chef’s home in the Bologna city center for a cooking class. Prepare three courses and then feast on everything you cook alongside a variety of local red and white wines.

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.

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.

Explore the culinary traditions of Bologna with this small-group half-day food tour. Join a guide for a small-group walking tour and taste local specialties such as Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Bolognese ragu, and mortadella. Begin the tour with a gourmet coffee, visit markets, and meet artisans at work to see how tortellini are made.

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!

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.

Roll up your sleeves and twirl into Italy! Join in Bologna for an irresistible hands-on cooking class to master the art of authentic ragù and tagliatelle. Sweet, rich, and oh-so-satisfying, this experience is a delicious dive into the heart of Italian home cooking. Buon appetito!

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.

Bologna is known as a culinary hotspot, and this walking tour offers an excellent overview of the city’s food scene. Visit a historic center with local food boutiques and cafes. Sample the city’s culinary offerings including a glass of wine, pasta, espresso, and either gelato or cake depending on the season, guided by a local food expert.

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.

Join a mother-daughter duo in their Bologna home for an authentic, hands-on pasta-making experience. Learn to prepare fresh pasta and classic Bolognese dishes using family recipes and seasonal ingredients. This intimate class offers a rare glimpse into local life, family recipes, and traditional cooking techniques. Cook side by side in a warm home kitchen, then sit down to enjoy your homemade meal with local Italian wine. A truly personal, farm-to-table experience that connects you to the heart of Bologna’s food culture.

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.

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!

What makes this activity truly special is the combination of authentic Italian tradition and warm, local hospitality. You won’t just follow a recipe, you’ll learn the secrets of pizza-making directly from Roberta in her own home, surrounded by the aromas of fresh dough and seasonal ingredients. Each guest creates their own pizza, so every tasting is different, personal, and full of flavour. More than just a cooking class, it’s a slice of real Italian life, where food, culture, and conviviality come together around the table.

Put on your apron, wash your hands and get ready to get to work. The first step on your culinary journey is to create a homemade tiramisu: you will learn how to prepare this iconic Italian dessert, discovering its origins and the secrets that make it irresistible. Once the dessert is ready, it's time to move on to fresh pasta. Guided by an Expert chef, you will immerse yourself in the preparation of the perfect dough, learning to recognize the different types of flour and the differences between fresh pasta and dry pasta. You will roll out, cut and shape your pasta with your own hands, living an authentic and rewarding experience. At the end of the course, you will sit at the table with the other participants to enjoy a lunch or dinner prepared by you, accompanied by a carefully selected wine that will enhance every flavor. An unforgettable experience in Bologna, designed for those who love good food, conviviality

The real special feature of this experience is our passion and love we use for pasta making dedicating always a special attention to ragu and sauces we use. Freshness of ingredients, excellent products taken to your table and coming from the Food Valley such as Truffle and Vinegar, all of this make of us a "must do experience for real food lovers".