Hands-On Cooking Class in Rome: Make Fresh Pasta & Tiramisu

Make four dishes from scratch, then sit down and eat what you cooked

A 4-hour hands-on cooking class in Rome where you learn to prepare fresh egg pasta (fettuccine, cavatelli, ravioli), two appetizers, and tiramisu, with wine and a full meal included. The morning option includes a stop at a local market to shop for ingredients and a short walk through Rome's historic center on the way to the studio. Children from age 6 are welcome. The class is led in English or Italian.

The experience

The class starts early enough that morning departures include a trip to a neighborhood market to pick fresh produce: the Sunday and afternoon sessions skip this since the market is closed. From there, a short walk through the historic center brings you to the studio, where you'll spend the next few hours at the counter with a chef. You're not watching a demonstration. You're handling the dough, learning the hand techniques for three kinds of pasta, and building the muscle memory that makes the difference between a recipe and a skill.

The menu moves through appetizers (zucchini blossoms in tempura and Roman herbed artichoke when in season), then into the pasta work. You'll make a water-based dough suitable for vegan diets and a traditional egg pasta, shaping both by hand. Two sauces come next, then tiramisu for dessert. Wine and Prosecco are poured throughout, paired to each course as you cook and eat. The whole thing wraps around a meal: you finish cooking, sit down, and taste what you made.

The studio is wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces are level. Infants and small children can come along in a stroller. The class runs in English or Italian depending on the group, and kids from age 6 onward are welcome to join in and cook alongside the adults.

What’s included

• All ingredients and equipment.
• instruction from a live chef guide in English or Italian.
• lunch and dinner (the meal you cook).
• wine and Prosecco paired throughout.
• a market visit on morning departures to select fresh produce.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:20

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cook With Us in Rome

Is this one for you?The class picks you up from your hotel or a central meeting point in Rome, so you don't need a car or advance knowledge of where the studio is. You just show up and start cooking. The 4-hour block means you're done by early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free, and everything you need to eat is included, so there's no hunting for lunch after.

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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 (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What pasta shapes do you actually learn to make in this class?

You'll make fettuccine, cavatelli, and ravioli by hand, learning the shaping technique for each one. The class covers both egg pasta and a water-based dough, so you'll see how the ingredients change the feel of the dough and the final texture.

Does the morning class really include a market stop in Rome?

Yes, the morning departure takes you to a local market to shop for fresh produce together before heading to the studio. The afternoon classes and Sunday sessions skip the market since it's closed at those times, so you go straight to the kitchen.

Is wine actually included, or is that extra?

Wine and Prosecco are included in the rate and poured throughout the class, paired to each course as you cook and eat. There's no separate charge for drinks.

How long does the whole class take, and what time does it end?

The class runs for 4 hours total. The morning session starts at 9:20 AM, so you'll finish by early afternoon. Afternoon and evening classes are also available. The exact end time depends on which departure you choose.

What happens if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

The class includes a water-based pasta option suitable for vegan diets. For other allergies or restrictions, contact the operator directly before booking so they can plan the menu and ingredients around your needs.