Rome: Pizza & Tiramisù Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Pizza making laughter in Trastevere with local chef and endless wine

You’ll roll up your sleeves in Trastevere for a hands-on cooking class led by a local chef who keeps things lighthearted. Expect sticky fingers from stretching pizza dough, laughter over tiramisù mishaps, and plenty of stories (and wine) shared around the table. By the end you’ll feel more like family than classmates — with a full belly to prove it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hands-on pizza and tiramisù class

• Meet local chef in Trastevere
• Enjoy prosecco or spritz aperitivo
• Learn to stretch pizza dough
• Prepare pizza with fresh toppings
• Make classic Italian tiramisù
• Eat pizza and tiramisù
• Drink unlimited wine and beer

The Experience

I’ll be honest, we were late because I couldn’t figure out the tram ticket machine (why do they never work when you need them?). But our chef, Marco, just grinned and handed me a glass of prosecco as soon as we walked in. The kitchen smelled like flour and basil, and there was this warm buzz — you could hear someone kneading dough at the next table, kind of rhythmic, almost soothing. Marco started cracking jokes about Roman pizza versus Neapolitan, but I was mostly focused on not dropping my drink.

We got right into the pizza dough — my hands were sticky and I kept sneaking glances at the others to see if their dough looked any better. It didn’t really matter though; Marco circled around, showing us how to stretch it without tearing (he made it look so easy). He told us stories about his grandmother’s kitchen in Trastevere while tossing flour everywhere. Someone asked if pineapple was allowed on Roman pizza and he pretended to faint — classic. The smell of tomatoes simmering hit me then, sharp and sweet at the same time.

Making tiramisù was messier than I expected — there’s something funny about strangers dipping ladyfingers together and arguing over how much espresso is too much. I accidentally knocked over a bowl of cocoa powder and everyone laughed (including me, once I stopped coughing). After all that, we sat down around a big wooden table with our pizzas, passing bottles of red wine like old friends even though most of us had just met an hour ago. There was this moment where everything went quiet except for forks scraping plates — maybe it was the wine or maybe it was just good food in Rome doing its thing.

Top questions

How long does the Rome pizza & tiramisù cooking class last?

The class lasts about 2.5 hours in total.

Is unlimited wine included during the cooking class?

Yes, unlimited wine or beer is included during your meal.

Where does the cooking class take place in Rome?

The class is held at a traditional Italian cooking school in Trastevere.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

The tour can be adapted for vegetarians, vegans, pescatarians, dairy-free diets, non-alcoholic options, and pregnant women if noted when booking.

Is hotel pickup included for this Rome cooking class?

No hotel pickup is provided but public transportation options are nearby.

Can children join the pizza & tiramisù class?

Children can join; soft drinks are available for them instead of alcohol.

Is this tour suitable for people with gluten intolerance?

No, unfortunately it's not suitable for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

How many people are in each group?

The group size is limited to 15 guests maximum.

What’s included

Your evening includes all ingredients for making your own pizza and tiramisù from scratch under the guidance of an expert chef in a private Trastevere kitchen space. You’ll enjoy a welcome glass of prosecco or spritz on arrival before diving into hands-on cooking. Afterward, relax over your creations with unlimited wine or beer (soft drinks for kids) as part of a small group experience before heading out into Rome’s lively streets again.