Rome: Pizza, Gelato & Suppli Cooking Class by Colosseum

Summary

Make pizza and gelato near the Colosseum with real Roman chefs

You’ll knead pizza dough by hand, fry up gooey Roman supplì with guidance from local chefs, and churn your own gelato—all just steps from the Colosseum. Expect laughter over floury hands, tips from real Romans, plenty of wine, and flavors you’ll remember long after you leave Rome.

What’s the experience like?

Giulia greeted us with flour on her hands and a huge grin—she said “Ciao!” before I could even get my apron tied. The kitchen was already buzzing, some folks kneading dough, others just watching the Colosseum glow through the window. I tried to copy Giulia’s way of folding the pizza dough but mine looked like a lopsided pillow. She laughed and fixed it with this gentle touch, like she’d done it a thousand times. The smell in that room—yeasty, warm, a hint of tomato sauce simmering somewhere—made me hungrier than I expected.

Making Roman supplì was messier than I thought. Sticky rice everywhere, mozzarella poking out where it shouldn’t be. Marco (he’s from Trastevere and apparently judges supplì contests) showed me how to roll them tighter. He told stories about his grandma making hundreds for family parties—I couldn’t help but picture that kitchen, crowded and loud. When we finally fried ours, the sizzle was so satisfying. Tasted one right away (burned my tongue, worth it). Wine kept flowing too—someone poured me another glass before I even noticed.

Gelato was last. Honestly, I figured it’d be simple but there’s this whole dance with temperature and timing. We tried pistachio and lemon—so different from what you get back home. Everyone went quiet for a second after their first spoonful; maybe just savoring or maybe thinking about childhood summers or something like that. I still think about that cold sweetness melting while the city noise drifted in from outside.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Italian cooking class experience

• Learn to prepare pizza dough
• Shape and top authentic pizza
• Make traditional Roman supplì
• Discover gelato making techniques
• Enjoy handmade Italian gelato

Top questions

Where is the cooking class held in Rome?

The class takes place near the Colosseum in central Rome.

Is wine included during the pizza & gelato cooking class?

Yes, unlimited premium Italian wines are included during the experience.

Will we make Roman supplì as part of this class?

Yes, you’ll learn to make authentic Roman supplì along with pizza and gelato.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

The class can accommodate most dietary restrictions except for gluten intolerance/celiac disease.

Is pickup included for this Rome cooking class?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; guests should arrive at the booked location near the Colosseum.

Can infants join the cooking class?

Infants can join if booked separately; infant seats are available upon request in advance.

What’s included

Your day includes a hands-on cooking class led by an expert local chef right by the Colosseum—making Neapolitan pizza from scratch, rolling classic Roman supplì, churning traditional Italian gelato—and enjoying unlimited premium Italian wines throughout your session before heading off into the city again.