Cooking Class in Rome's Countryside

Recommended by 96% of travelers

Rome, Italy

7 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Escape the crowds in Rome for a day and head to the nearby countryside to experience the authentic side of Roman cuisine. Travel from the city to the ancient village of Mazzano Romano, where your experience starts by shopping for ingredients at the local market. Then help to prepare and cook a traditional meal under the guidance of an instructor before sitting down to enjoy your creations with Italian wine. The class is limited to eight people to provide an intimate, small-group experience.

Small-group Italian cooking class in the Roman countryside
Shop for fresh ingredients at the local market
Prepare a traditional Italian meal with step by step guidance
Enjoy the dishes you’ve made paired with Italian wine

Sample Menu

Starter

Antipasti

Freshly made thanks to the guidance of your chef guide!

Main

Hand-made Pasta

Learn some tips and reproduce your favourite ones at home!

Dessert

Finish your lunch experience in Mazzano with some delicious dessert!

What's Included

Round trip transportation from Rome to Mazzano Romano
Guided tour to source fresh ingredients
Cooking class with a professional chef
All ingredients for the cooking class
Lunch with prepared dishes paired with wine
Small group experience (max 8 people) for personalized attention

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Ludovisi, 60, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
The Meeting Point is in Via Ludovisi, 60 - next to the entrance of Ludovisi's parking. Please be there 15 minutes before the tour starting time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

What To Expect

Spend an idyllic day in the Roman countryside, where you can immerse yourself in the glorious Italian tradition of cooking. Depart the city with your guide for the village of Mazzano Romano.

When you arrive, visit the local market to shop for ingredients for your cooking class. As you browse the food stalls, learn how to spot the freshest vegetables, eggs, spices, and meat. Then head to a fully equipped kitchen, where your chef provides step-by-step instructions for preparing and cooking traditional Italian dishes.

The small-group class ensures you’ll receive personalized attention as you help to make a traditional meal, from appetizer to dessert. Work with three different types of homemade pasta and learn how to pair dishes with the right varietal of wine to bring out the fullest flavors. When the cooking is over, sit down with your group to enjoy your meal with wine.

With a full stomach and newfound skills, your culinary experience ends with the drive back to Rome.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
We also offer vegetarian cooking classes; please mention this preference when booking
Bookings require a minimum of 2 participants

Not wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Eric_A

Roberto was a wonderful host. After a drive into the countryside where Roberto asked us our favorite foods we stopped at local markets for fresh food. Roberto talked about each place with interesting background. We then went into the old section of town to a private residence where, with Roberto’s guidance we made our best meal in Rome based on our favorites with his twist. Wonderful host in a wonderful setting.

Reviews

4.8

based on 271 reviews

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Highly Recommend

Eric_A, Sep 2025

Absolutely amazing. Was well worth it.

Tim_O, Jul 2025

Roberto was fantastic. We had such an amazing day. Roberto picked us up and drove us out to mazzano Romano where we stopped at the local shops. We even had samples of meats at the butchers where all the meat came from their farm. The cooking location was amazing and Roberto was such an amazing teacher and chef. We can’t thank him enough for such an amazing day. Can’t wait to come back and do it again.

A Beautiful Day

Robyn_D, Apr 2025

So much more than just a cooking class. A beautiful day with Roberto in the country side where we cooked up delicious food under his friendly instruction. Excellent tour in every way.

Response from Host, May 2025

Robyn - terrific to read that your experience on our "From Farm to Fork: Rome's Countryside Cooking Class" went beyond expectations. Roberto truly brings the perfect mix of expertise and warmth, and we’re so glad he made the day in the countryside memorable while guiding you through delicious dishes. It’s always a pleasure to hear when a tour not only meets but exceeds expectations. We hope this experience sparked a new love for cooking and countryside adventures! 😊

Highly recommend 5 stars

matthew_c, Apr 2025

Was lucky enough to have chef Fabio and this experience was fantastic, small and intimate and the food we cooked was delicious. Would highly recommend.

Roman Chef In The Making

Shary_A, Jan 2024

This was my 2nd visit to Rome, had done all the normal sites so wanted to get out of town and experience something new and fun. This was a fabulous experience. Let me start off by saying, I'm not a big Italian food lover, but that's not why I did the class, wanted the experience of making fun dishes and meeting new people. Our chef, Eugene, was great and very patient with us non-chefs, thanks for making the class a delight. The town where we went for the class, Mazzano Romano, was exactly what I wanted in a small Italian village, loved every moment of our time there. If you're looking for a fun, laid back, new experience in Rome, pick this adventure, you won't be disappointed.

More cons and less pros for this cooking tour

Jane_J, Dec 2023

The tour started with pickup in the center of Rome driving north and around 40 minute trip to a small town called Mazzano Romano. Eugene and Tamara were the chefs, patient and friendly, and took us to small food market including a butcher to gather ingredients to make gnocchi, ravioli and cavatappi pasta. The five hour cooking class including making fresh pasta including ravioli with ricotta and artichokes, cacio pepe gnocchi and cavatappi with red pepper and pomodori sausage sauce, baked potato and thin slices of veal and prosciutto. Dessert was homemade tiramisu. The tour also include bottle of white wine. In my opinion, the tour was not worth $456 USD. You can find a cheaper cooking class in the center of Rome for half the price. The cost of ingredients may have cost around 60 Euros. Perhaps the price was high due to cost of gas making the trip to and from Mazzano Romano.

Best time on entire trip

Michelle_S, Dec 2023

Went on this excursion in December with a friend. It was by far the most fun we had. There is a maximum of 8 people, but it ended up being just my friend and I. We were driven to a small town outside of Rome where Roy took us shopping at a few local shops to pickup ingredients for what we were going to make. Then we went to an apartment in a castle to start preparing our meal. We made several dishes some of which were ravioli and tiramisu. I can’t speak more highly of Roy and Tamara. They were both patient and just wonderful instructors. I would suggest this to anyone who wishes to do something unique.

Cooking Class Experience of a Lifetime

Kerry_S, Nov 2023

We are still marveling in the perfection of this experience with Chef Roy. We loved every second of this beautifully curated day. The charm of the town of Mazzano Romano simply elevates the uniqueness. Chef Roy’s instruction was superb. History and technique were paired perfectly with wine and taste and the day will be permanently etched in our minds, stomachs and hearts. Much applause to this tour!

The Small group is worth its price

Rob_I, Oct 2023

The small group in the activity of learning to cook is a bonus, Luka and the other chefs did amazing job and pointing out the little tricks and tips, and making today’s event memorable

Fabulous experience

Christine_M, Oct 2023

Roy and his assistant Tamara, were absolutely fabulous! His directions and guidance Was delivered in a kind and entertaining way. The food we made was actually better than what we experienced at some of the local restaurants in Roma. We have already ordered accessories to continue our experiences making pasta when we return home. This was a highlight of our trip, next time we are in Roma, we will book with Roy again! Thank you thank you thank you my friend.

Perfect relaxing day.

Greg_S, Oct 2023

Roy picked us up in Rome perfectly as planned and we enjoyed the drive with him to the class. It was a cute little medieval town and a beautiful home where we held the class. As we arrived we met Tamara, Roy’s kitchen assistant how did a wonderful job helping with instruction, preparation and cleanup. We were the only participants that day but the show went on as expected. They showed us how to prepare several simple plates that we can easily repeat at home. It was s beautiful relaxing day.

A highlight of Italy trip

TracyGlenn, Oct 2023

Roy and Tamara were so fun. We had a lovely day going to the markets and butcher together. We then went to a lovely small village to do several dishes. The saltimbocca was out of this world. We picked fresh herbs and had a lovely glass of 3 of wine. Do yourself a favor and book this. Highlight of trip ❤️

Delicious Experience!

MELISSA_P, Oct 2023

This was an amazing experience! The small group experience of learning to cook several new dishes in a beautiful 16th century home was fantastic. We enjoyed every moment - from acquiring ingredients at the local markets to making our new dishes and finally enjoying the delicious meal. Roy and Tamara were educational, funny, and very helpful! Hands down one of our favorite experiences in Rome.

Fabulous Cooking Class

Karen_R, Oct 2023

We took this tour 4 years ago and had so much fun that we decided to do it again. Roy and Tamara were so fun and really helped us learn so much about cooking Italian cuisine. After we prepared the food, we ate our delicious meal. We will definitely do this again on our next trip to Rome.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

Erin_J, Sep 2023

I honestly wish I could give this experience more than 5 stars! Roy and Tamara were PHENOMINAL and completely exceeded my expectations. Everyone in our group is still raving about how amazing the food was and how incredibly stuffed we were afterwards. There is a ton of wine provided, so come hydrated and with an empty stomach. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to book!

Perfect experience!

Diane_H, Sep 2023

Milroy and Tamara provided the perfect cooking experience! We learned so much and felt it would be easy to replicate when we return home! And we appreciated receiving recipes and the rigagnochi ridger! Thank you for a wonderful time!!

Highlight of our stay in Rome

Laura_L, Sep 2023

Amazing! Book this cooking class! Chef Roy and Tamara were great and we had a wonderful time. The town of Mazzano Romano was beautiful and quaint. It was a wonderful experience. If we ever return to Italy we will definitely book this again.

Making Forever Memories

Holly_T, Sep 2023

Hands down this was the highlight of our Italian Vacation. Everything from our convenient pick up to our drop off was amazing. This experience was beyond a cooking class, it was more like an unfolding forever memory. Every conversation was delivered with warm smiles and the knowledge that they were making memories. The stop in the local village market made it obvious that they were well thought of in the Italian Community. The Kitchen was so clean and well situated for our small group. They made it clear that we all were an active part of the class. As we ate the delicious meal that everyone helped make, it started to sink in what we had just experienced. We had for a moment, been consumed in the Roman Countryside and the Italian Community. This is what you can only hope for as a guest in another culture. Booking this class will the the best decision of your vacation. We think of it often with smiles and incredible memories. Thank you, The Thompson/Tenuta Family

Our Favorite Day!

Dianne_R, Aug 2023

Absolutely the BEST day! Roy and Tamara were so great with us. We are NOT cooks, but they made sure we made some of the best food we had over our 2 weeks in Italy. I HIGHLY recommend this cooking class.

Wonderful Cooking Experince

Michael_M, Jun 2023

What a fantastic experience. Our Chef, Luca was professional and personable. He picked us up and first took us to a produce market followed by a butcher shop. After shopping we went to a beautiful village home and started cooking! Ravioli, Cavatelli and Gnochi. Veal Sambucca and a fresh fruit dessert. Honestly it was the best meal I've had in rome. I love to cook and I learned so much. They supply copies of the recipes and I can't wait to try and recreate it at home.

A great way to experience authentic Italy

Robert_G, May 2023

A day trip from Rome to a small village to cook with a native Italian chef was a great diversion from all of the tourist attractions. Moving from local market to market to procure local fresh meats, produce, and cheeses added to the freshness and authenticity of the day. Making fresh homemade pasta, sauces, and fillings were a great way to bond with my family and enjoy the local flavors. Moving outside to pick fresh herbs for the dishes was a great addition as well. After completing all of the different pastas and sauces, it was great to sit down and enjoy them with a nice glass of Proseco. What a great day.

10/10 would recommend

Charis_B, May 2023

Best part of our vacation in Italy. Chef Luca was amazing as was Tamara who assisted him. would recommend to those who cook or just like to eat delicious meals/wine. Overall delicious food, amazing atmosphere and wonderful chef. Thank you so much for an amazing experience!

A Wonderful Day

Thomas_K, May 2023

Had a great time with Lucca and Roy shopping and cooking in the rustic kitchen outside of Rome. Cooking and laughing go hand in hand to make this a memorable experience. We definitely recommend if your looking for a slower day while in Italy.

Wonderful day in ancient village

Connie_R, Apr 2023

Great cooking lesson in a beautiful ancient village. Luca is a great cook and explains everything super. Together with Tamara they gave us a wonderful day. Luca can also tell a lot about the surroundings.

Highlight of our trip

Russ_S, Apr 2023

By far the highlight of our trip. Fabio was great, tentative, and the experience he offers generally isn’t something money can buy. These experiences are usually reserved for people who ‘know somebody’ and not something a tourist can be a part of. The medieval village where the cooking class was taught, was something out of a movie. I’m a pretty good cook, and assumed I wouldn’t learn anything, but was I wrong. Some of the techniques he presented, will be a part of my repartee from this day forward. I can’t say enough and if you visit Rome, you have to book this experience.

Beautiful dining

Lynn_B, Mar 2023

The food and wine were excellent. The descriptions of the food and the setting was great. Our guide, Anastachia, was lots of fun and very knowledgeable

Exceptional cooking experience with Fabio!

Leslie_K, Dec 2022

My husband and I took this Italian cooking class for a 2nd time. We were return customers from several years ago-that’s how much we enjoyed the 1st cooking class we took. Fabio is the owner of the company and he taught our cooking class. It was another exceptional cooking class. Fabio taught us so much and made us feel like his personal friends in his home. I highly recommend this cooking class you will not be disappointed. We learned cooking techniques and skills we will definitely use. A personal thanks to Fabio from the Alaskan people for an outstanding cooking class. We will definitely be back for a 3rd cooking class on our next Italy trip.

Best part of our Italian vacation

Terry_S, Dec 2022

It was a cold, wet day perfect for cooking wonderful food, drinking wine, and spending the day with family in a medieval village home. Chef Fabio shared his experience and love of food in a way that made this experience a once in a lifetime day. Can’t wait to do it again in the summer when we come back with more family.

Romantic, hearty day in Mazzano

william_d, Sep 2022

Roy was our chef and Matte was our assistant. They picked us up on time and we had a nice comfortable rod out to Mazzano. The house where we cooked was part of a castle built in 1790. We made 5 dishes with Roy: one was better than the next. Roy is friendly, patient, kind and very informative. Matte is a warm, vibrant and gracious assistant. We have made and cooked homemade pasta before but this was a romantic, fun, and informative day. You will not have any pasta better than this.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Dear William, so glad to read this and we're grateful for you leaving this public feedbacks of your Cooking lesson experience near Rome with us! We therefore also thank your chef and assistant for the excellent job! Best regards, Gray Line Rome Reviews Team