Create authentic Italian dishes in an intimate, hands-on cooking class tailored just for you.
Working alongside our expert chef in a traditional kitchen, you'll select three classic recipes that match your tastes and dietary preferences from our curated menu of local specialties.
Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced home chef, our expert instructor will guide you through each step of creating your chosen dishes during this engaging experience. As the aromas of your culinary creations fill the kitchen, you'll learn the secrets and stories behind Bologna's beloved recipes.
At the end, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor the dishes you’ve prepared, complemented by a refreshing glass of local wine and water.
Please note that the cooking school is just a 20-minute walk (0.8 miles) from Bologna’s main square, Piazza Maggiore. The exact address will be provided in final documents.
- Private cooking class with English-speaking chef
- Meal with one glass of wine and water
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Transportation from/to cooking class

Embark on a culinary journey through Bologna and stroll through the central alleys of this historic city. Along the way, your chef will introduce you to the local products and ingredients that make Bolognese cuisine so special, and you’ll have the chance to shop for some of the essentials you’ll later use in your cooking class.
Walk to the cooking school with your chef and with market-fresh ingredients in hand. Once in the kitchen, create authentic Italian dishes in an intimate, hands-on cooking class tailored just for you.
Working alongside our expert chef in a traditional kitchen, you'll select three classic recipes that match your tastes and dietary preferences from our curated menu of local specialties.
Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced home chef, our expert instructor will guide you through each step of creating your chosen dishes during this engaging experience. As the aromas of your culinary creations fill the kitchen, you'll learn the secrets and stories behind Bologna's beloved recipes.
At the end, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor the dishes you’ve prepared, complemented by a refreshing glass of local wine and water.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Discover the art of Italian gelato in the heart of Bologna with a professional chef. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make authentic gelato from scratch, using fresh, high-quality ingredients and seasonal flavors. Perfect for both adults and families, the experience is designed with clear step-by-step guidance that makes it ideal even for beginners. No gelato machine at home? No worries—your chef will show you easy techniques adapted for any kitchen.
The experience concludes with a tasting of your creations and a recipe booklet to take home.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Enjoy an authentic culinary experience centered around one of Italy’s most iconic dishes: Lasagna alla Bolognese.
Learn to prepare traditional green spinach pasta from scratch, along with béchamel sauce, then assemble your lasagna using a slow-cooked ragù prepared in advance. While it bakes, you’ll make seasonal homemade gelato and enjoy a classic aperitivo featuring local wine and regional cured meats.
The experience concludes with a shared meal and a complimentary recipe booklet to take home, including all the dishes prepared during the class.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.