Pasta Class in Bologna: Cook Three Dishes with Chiara

Make three dishes and eat what you cooked

A hands-on cooking class in Bologna where you learn to make three Italian dishes (pasta, vegetables and bread or dessert) from regional recipes in your host Chiara's professional kitchen, then sit down to share the meal together. The menu changes with the season. Vegetarian options are available. English, Italian and French are spoken. All taxes, fees, alcohol and gratuities are included.

The experience

Two hours in Chiara's stainless steel kitchen means you make three dishes from scratch instead of watching a demonstration. You'll cook a pasta like tagliatelle with prosciutto di Parma and lemon zest, a seasonal vegetable side (cavolo nero from the garden with garlic and olive oil, or fennel and root vegetable gratinato), and either bread made from ancient wheat or a dessert like chestnut cake with zabaione. The recipes come from Monte San Pietro, passed down through Chiara's family, but she approaches them with a modern eye, changing the form of regional ingredients to make them more exciting than the traditional versions.

The class takes place in a 15th-century estate home in Bologna, not a cooking school. Chiara teaches in English, Italian or French, and the meal you prepare together becomes lunch or dinner at her table. Wine or another local drink is included. If you have allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences, let her know when you book so she can adjust the menu.

What’s included

• Private cooking class with Chiara in her professional kitchen.
• instruction in English, Italian or French.
• three dishes made from scratch.
• the meal you prepared.
• local wine or another drink.
• all taxes, fees and gratuities.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French 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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Operated by Traveling Spoon

Is this one for you?The class is held in Chiara's home in Bologna itself, so you don't need a car or a ride to reach it. If you're staying in the city center, it's accessible by public transport or taxi. This works well if you want to cook with a local in an actual home kitchen rather than a commercial cooking school.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What do I actually cook during the two hours?

You make three dishes: a fresh pasta with prosciutto di Parma and lemon zest, a seasonal vegetable side prepared with garlic and olive oil, and either bread from ancient wheat or a dessert like chestnut cake. The exact vegetables and dessert change depending on what is in season.

Do I need cooking experience to join this class?

No prior experience is required. Chiara teaches hands-on from the beginning, and the class is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to cook Italian food in a home kitchen setting.

Is the meal included, or do I pay separately?

The meal is included. After you finish cooking, you sit down at Chiara's table to eat everything you made together, along with local wine or another drink.

Can I request vegetarian dishes or accommodate allergies?

Yes. Vegetarian options are available, and Chiara can adjust the menu for allergies or dietary restrictions if you let her know at the time of booking.