Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Olbia: Cook Two Dishes

Make two pasta dishes and tiramisu, then sit down to eat them

A three-hour hands-on cooking class in a local home in Olbia where you learn to prepare two traditional pasta recipes and tiramisu from scratch, guided by an expert home cook. The class is hosted by Cesarine, Italy's network of home cooks, and includes an Italian-style aperitivo, the meal you've made, and local wine pairing. Small groups only. Veggie options available.

The experience

Three hours in a local Olbia home means you're cooking alongside someone who knows the recipes by heart, not watching a demonstration. You'll start with an Italian aperitivo and nibbles, then move straight into making two seasonal pasta shapes with traditional fillings or flavors, followed by tiramisu built from scratch. The home cook guides you through each step, and the setup is deliberately small-group so there's room to ask questions and actually get your hands in the dough.

After the cooking wraps up, you sit down to lunch or dinner and taste everything you've just made. The pasta comes out with its simple, tasty sauce. The tiramisu gets paired with local Sardinian wines. This is the meal you created, not a separate tasting menu, and it's the reason the class ends with eating rather than cleanup. Families with children of all ages join these classes, and the home cook can work with vegetarian preferences.

Cesarine runs this class, the network of Italian home cooks that has been connecting travelers with local kitchens since the 1990s. The guide speaks English and Italian. Public transportation options are nearby if you're getting to the home without a car.

What’s included

• Hands-on cooking instruction in a local Olbia home.
• Italian-style aperitivo with nibbles at the start.
• preparation of two seasonal pasta recipes and tiramisu.
• lunch or dinner of everything you've made.
• local wine pairing and beverages.
• small-group experience with a live guide in English or Italian.

Options for this experience

2 options

Express: Sunset AperitivoGuide in English or Italian · Available from 28 Oct 2027A 1.5-hour aperitivo tasting: a sunset aperitif in an Olbia garden, served with local appetizers and views of the vineyards

Two pasta recipes and tiramisuGuide in English or Italian · 10:00 and 17:00A 3-hour hands-on cooking class where you'll make two fresh pasta recipes from scratch and a classic tiramisù alongside your Cesarina

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 17:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish 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.

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Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Choose the two-recipe option if you want the full three-hour class with both pasta dishes and tiramisu. The Express Sunset Aperitivo is a shorter format if you prefer a lighter introduction to Italian cooking without the full meal component.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What pasta shapes will I learn to make in the Olbia class?

The class teaches two seasonal handmade pasta shapes with traditional Sardinian fillings or flavors, paired with a simple, tasty sauce. The exact shapes change with the season and what the home cook is preparing that day.

Is the tiramisu made completely from scratch?

Yes. You prepare tiramisu from scratch during the class, building the creamy, layered coffee dessert yourself before eating it at the end of the session.

Do I need cooking experience to join this class?

No. The class is designed for food lovers and families of all backgrounds. The home cook starts from the basics and guides you through each step, whether you've cooked Italian food before or not.

What happens after the cooking part ends?

You sit down to lunch or dinner and eat the pasta dishes and tiramisu you've just prepared, accompanied by local wines and beverages. The meal is part of the three-hour experience.

Can I request vegetarian options?

Yes. Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know your preference when you book.