Italian Cooking Class in Tampa: Handmade Pasta & 4-Course Meal

Make four courses of Italian food from scratch, then sit down to eat what you cooked.

A hands-on Italian cooking class in Tampa limited to a small group, where you learn to make handmade pasta with Parmigiano cream sauce, mushroom appetizer, beef carpaccio and espresso dessert from an esteemed pasta chef. The 2.5-hour class includes step-by-step instruction in knife skills, sauce preparation and plating, plus the full 4-course meal you prepare. Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice. Minimum age is 18. You're welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy during the meal.

The experience

Tampa's cooking class puts you at the counter with an Italian chef who walks you through each dish as you make it. You'll start with Savini's funghi trifolati (baby bella mushrooms sautéed with garlic, olive oil, butter and parsley), then move to the main course: handmade pasta rolled and cut by hand, topped with a creamy Parmigiano sauce. The salad is beef carpaccio with arugula, cherry tomatoes and white truffle vinaigrette. Dessert is classic espresso topped with homemade whipped cream. Along the way you refine your knife skills, learn how sauces come together and pick up plating techniques that look restaurant-polished.

The small-group format means the chef can watch your technique and adjust your grip or your timing without the noise of a big class. You'll leave with the recipes written down and the muscle memory of having made each dish yourself, so recreating these at home is straightforward. The class runs 2.5 hours and ends with you sitting down to eat everything you prepared.

What’s included

• Step-by-step instruction from an esteemed pasta chef.
• small group format for hands-on practice.
• the full 4-course menu of mushrooms, handmade pasta, carpaccio and espresso that you prepare and eat together.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDepartures at 18:00 and 19:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

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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Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcome

Operated by Cozymeal Cooking Classes

Is this one for you?Small groups keep the chef's attention on your technique, so you leave with real skills, not just recipes. Book this if you want to learn by doing, not by watching a demonstration.

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Top questions

What exactly do I make in this cooking class in Tampa?

You prepare a full 4-course Italian menu: Savini's funghi trifolati (sautéed mushrooms), handmade pasta with Parmigiano cream sauce, beef carpaccio with arugula and white truffle vinaigrette, and classic espresso with homemade whipped cream. Each dish teaches a different technique: knife work, pasta rolling, sauce building and plating.

How long does the class take and what happens at the end?

The class runs 2.5 hours. You spend most of that time cooking under the chef's instruction, then sit down together to eat the 4-course meal you made, so you taste the results of your work while they're still hot.

Can I bring wine or beer to this cooking class?

Yes, this is a BYOB event. You're welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy during the class and with your meal.

Do you accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies?

The class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs. Let the operator know in advance and they'll tailor the menu to suit your preferences and restrictions.

Is this class wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the cooking class is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well. Service animals are allowed.