Cooking Class in Verona: Make Pasta & Risotto

Knead pasta and stir risotto in a historic Verona kitchen, then eat what you made.

A hands-on cooking class in central Verona where you make fresh pasta, risotto (on the 3-course option), and tiramisù under the guidance of expert chefs in a professional kitchen. The class runs 3.5 hours and includes a welcome aperitif, wine with lunch, and a curated Italian recipes cookbook to take home. Children must be at least 14 years old; a minimum of 2 participants is required to run the class.

The Experience

You start in a historic culinary school in the heart of Verona, where the kitchen is set up with professional tools and chef-quality aprons waiting for you. The chefs walk you through each step of preparing a complete traditional menu—kneading and shaping fresh pasta by hand, stirring a creamy risotto made with local rice (if you choose the 3-course option), and whipping up tiramisù. The atmosphere stays relaxed and social; the focus is on learning techniques that actually work, not performing for an audience. Water and wine come with the meal, and by the end you'll have made everything you're about to eat.

What sets this class apart is the attention to sourcing. The chefs use the freshest local ingredients available, and they show you how to build flavor from quality rather than complexity. You'll learn the foundations of the Mediterranean diet through the dishes themselves—why certain pasta shapes pair with certain sauces, how risotto changes texture as you stir it, what makes tiramisù work. The recipes you prepare are the ones in the cookbook you take home, so recreating them later isn't guesswork.

The class runs 3.5 hours total. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them. Let the school know about any dietary requirements when you book, and note that children under 14 are not permitted in this activity.

What’s included

• Welcome aperitif with a glass of wine.
• fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools.
• instruction from an expert chef in English.
• homemade pasta made by you with seasonal sauce.
• risotto made by you (on the 3-course option).
• tiramisù made by you.
• lunch with wine and beverages.
• bottled water.
• a curated Italian recipes cookbook with tips to take home.

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Ways

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want to learn techniques you'll actually use at home—the pasta, risotto and tiramisù you make are the lunch you eat, and the cookbook means you're not starting from scratch when you recreate them in your own kitchen.

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Top questions

What exactly do I make during the cooking class in Verona?

You make fresh homemade pasta paired with seasonal sauces like tomato, vegetables, or ragù; if you choose the 3-course option, you also make a traditional Italian risotto with local rice or Risotto all'Amarone (a local Verona wine risotto); and you make tiramisù, Italy's most famous dessert. All three dishes (or two, depending on your option) become your lunch, served with wine and water included.

How long is the cooking class, and what's included in the price?

The class runs 3.5 hours and includes a welcome aperitif with a glass of wine, the cooking instruction with a professional chef, all ingredients, a curated Italian recipes cookbook to take home, and lunch with wine and beverages. Bottled water is also provided during the activity.

Do I need cooking experience to join this class in Verona?

No—the chefs guide you through simple techniques step by step, making the learning hands-on and easy to follow. The class is designed so you feel confident recreating authentic Italian dishes at home by the end, whether you've cooked before or not.

What's the difference between the 2-dish and 3-dish options?

Both options include fresh pasta and tiramisù. The 3-dish option adds risotto made with local rice or Risotto all'Amarone, a traditional Verona wine risotto. You choose which option suits you at checkout.

Is there an age requirement, and can children attend?

Children must be at least 14 years old to participate in the cooking class. Younger children cannot attend, but anyone 14 and up can join.

How many people need to book for the class to run?

The class is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants. If you're booking solo, you'll be paired with other learners, or the school will confirm a date when another booking comes in.