Fresh Pasta & Tiramisu Class in Milan: Cook Italian Classics

Roll pasta by hand, layer tiramisu, taste what you made.

A three-hour cooking class in Milan where you make fresh pasta from dough to shape, prepare tiramisu, and eat both with wine and Italian appetizers. The instructor, Lydia, teaches in English, Spanish or Italian and works from her home kitchen with quality ingredients sourced for authentic flavor. You'll taste an aperitivo at the start, then cook and eat the dishes you've prepared together.

The experience

What do you actually make in a cooking class? Here, you start with a mixed aperitivo of cold cuts, cheeses and typical Italian appetizers while Lydia walks you through the fresh pasta process: mixing the dough, shaping it by hand, and finishing it with tomato sauce and basil. After tasting that first dish, you move to tiramisu, layering it together and then waiting an hour while you talk through the secrets and techniques she's learned. Wine, water and soft drinks come throughout.

The class runs three hours in Lydia's home kitchen in Milan. She's Sicilian by birth and has built a reputation sharing authentic recipes and ingredient knowledge. She's been asked for her opinion on culinary topics by radio and newspapers. The class is small enough that you're working side by side, not watching a demonstration. If you're under 18, you'll have soft drinks instead of wine. Everyone else chooses red, white or another drink to pair with the meal.

What’s included

• A mixed aperitivo with Italian cold cuts, cheeses and vegetables.
• fresh pasta ingredients and instruction through every step.
• tiramisu ingredients and preparation.
• wine or soft drinks throughout the class.
• water and snacks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:30 and 19:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (17 to 69 years) · Senior (70 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 16 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lydiapersonalchef

Is this one for you?The class is taught in English, Spanish or Italian, so book the language that matches yours: Lydia will teach in whichever one you choose. If you're under 18, you'll have soft drinks instead of wine, but the food and instruction stay the same.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 16 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly do we eat after making the pasta and tiramisu?

You start with a rich aperitivo of cheeses, cold cuts and vegetables, then eat the fresh pasta you've made with tomato sauce and basil, then the tiramisu after it's set. Wine or another drink accompanies the meal.

How much time does the tiramisu need to sit before we eat it?

The tiramisu takes about an hour to chill, so you'll prepare it partway through the class and eat it toward the end, giving it time to set properly.

Is the kitchen accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, all areas and surfaces in Lydia's home are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby if you need them to get there.