Bologna Cooking Class: Learn and Dine with Local Cesarine

Immerse yourself in Italy’s culture with a hands-on Bologna cooking class led by a local Cesarine. Learn iconic dishes, dine with locals, and taste local wines.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bologna - Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at a local’s home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Bologna cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wine.
What's Included
  • Hands-on cooking class
  • Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta, and dessert)
  • Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Seasonal starter
  • Fresh Pasta - Sample dishes: Tortellini or Lasagne or Tortelloni or Tagliatelle or Gramigna or Strichetti or Balanzoni
  • Bolognese Dessert - Sample dishes: Torta Tenerina or Zuppa inglese or Tiramisu or Torta di Riso or Raviole or Salame al cioccolato
Additional Information

Partake in the rich tradition of Italy’s cuisine with this interactive cooking workshop, hosted in a local residence and instructed by a skilled Italian home chef. Gain insights into the mysteries of iconic Bologna dishes and savour your own creations for lunch or dinner, complimented with local wines.
You’re provided with a fully equipped working area…

Location
Bologna
This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you by e-mail after you've booked to match you up with your ideal host based on what you are looking for.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lovetotravel44552420
Aug 1, 2025
A Truly Unforgettable Cooking Experience with Paola in Bologna - Taking a cooking class with Paola was one of the absolute highlights of our time in Bologna. From the moment we stepped into her beautiful home, we were welcomed not just as guests, but as friends. Paola opened her kitchen and her heart to us, guiding us through a hands-on cooking experience that was as joyful as it was delicious. We learned how to make a delicate squash soufflé, a perfectly crispy and tender cotoletta, and an indulgent, creamy tiramisu — each dish full of flavor, tradition, and love. Cooking with Paola felt like being part of a true Italian family. We laughed, shared stories, and sat down afterward to enjoy the meal we made together — which was truly one of the best we had in Italy. This was more than just a cooking class; it was a cultural exchange and the beginning of a new friendship. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Bologna. If you’re looking for something genuine, personal, and deeply satisfying — both for your palate and your heart — don’t miss cooking with Paola.
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Noahj865
Jul 29, 2025
A beautiful memory - Rosa is such a welcoming, warm and kind person. I surprised my date with this workshop and it was fantastic. We shared many laughs and drank delicious wine. Also, I now feel confident making pasta en tiramisu. Who would have thought :)
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Kevin
Jul 28, 2025
Incredible evening cooking with Maurizio - We had an amazing evening with Maurizio. He made us feel like family and welcomed us into his home. I am not the greatest of cooks (the wife is) but he made me feel so comfortable and confident and I discovered that I am pretty good if I follow directions! This was one of the highlights of our trip and I would highly recommend Maurizio.
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Michelleyk5052if
Jul 9, 2025
Connecting to Italy - This was a great experience and better than I expected. Rosa is very personable and we had great conversations while cooking. She pivoted since it was just me and I was able to take most of the food we made for dinner that night. It was so much fun to learn how to make the traditional Italian pasta and tiramisu. This was the first time I felt connected to Italy and I look forward to making the dishes when I return home!
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Glen
Jul 2, 2025
Great home cooking experience! - Carla and Danielle were fabulous instructors and hosts! We had the best time making tortelloni, tagliatelle and sauce. The dessert was a creative and perfect take on tiramisu as well. I would highly recommend them to anyone who would enjoy learning from fun and experienced hosts!
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Kevingf4824ic
Jul 1, 2025
Great Family Feel - Had an amazing time with Rosa. She made us feel at home with good conversation and great food! A wonderful birthday celebration. Thank you!
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Ambassador11558
Jun 26, 2025
Great food in a gracious, bolognese home - We loved our morning with Roberta. She is a very welcoming and gracious host. She really knows how to cook and how to teach others to cook. Her kitchen is beautiful. Roberta helped us to make balanzoni and tortelloni, each absolutely delicious. It was a very relaxing hiatus in our trip. Though we spent only one morning together, we felt as though we were leaving a dear friend, and it was hard to leave !
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Mueller999
Jun 22, 2025
Great cooking lesson! - I spent very entertaining and educationally precious hours with Rosa as a cooking instructor. She had such a lovely way to tell me what to do and how to do it correctly. She was a perfect teacher for me and she served a delicious Lambrusco! Thank you very much, Rosa!
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Inspire573608
Aug 1, 2025
Tips and tricks for pasta making. - Authentic and warm experience in Maurizios lovely home. He was very kind and helpful in his instructions. We learned som good tips and tricks for further use in our own kitchen. And had an interesting conversation around the dinner table on the lovely terrace overlooking the old town of Bologna.
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Wesleyk500
Jul 29, 2025
Fun and unique cooking class - Very fun experience and Rosa was very friendly! The food that we made was very nice as well as the sauce Rosa prepared in advance :) Unique to have a personal view in someone’s life and kitchen!
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From $151
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).