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Cesarine: Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Local's Home in Bologna

4.8 (18)
Bologna, IT
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Cesarine: Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Local's Home in Bologna

4.8 (18)
Bologna, IT
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Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Bologna with a private pasta and tiramisu-making class at a local's home. Learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu from an expert home cook, and then indulge in the fruits of your labor for lunch or dinner, accompanied by local wines. This hands-on cooking class will teach you how to prepare two authentic pasta recipes and the classic Italian dessert, tiramisu. Put your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with an Italian meal once you return home. This experience is suitable for all ages and is held by Cesarine, Italy's oldest network of home cooks. Discover, cook, and experience the most iconic Italian dishes in a carefully selected local home, where you will be welcomed like part of the family and learn the family cooking secrets for an authentic culinary experience.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Suitable for 1-10 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Self Guided Experience
  • Hands-on cooking class with expert home cooks
  • Learn to cook 2 pasta dishes
  • Learn to cook tiramisu dessert
  • Authentic culinary experience in a local home
  • Welcoming hosts who treat you like family
  • Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
  • Tasting of the 2 pasta recipes and tiramisu
  • Private Pasta and Tiramisu-making Class

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

More about this experience

Introduction

Indulge in an authentic Italian culinary experience with the Cesarine: Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Local's Home in Bologna. Step into the heart of Italian culture as you immerse yourself in a private cooking class held in the warm and welcoming home of a local host. Learn the secrets of preparing two iconic pasta dishes and the delectable tiramisu dessert from scratch. This hands-on experience allows you to discover, cook, and savor traditional Italian recipes, passed down through generations of family cooking.

What to expect?

In this unique cooking class, you can expect to gain valuable skills as you learn to cook two pasta dishes and the beloved tiramisu dessert. Under the guidance of expert home cooks, known as Cesarine, you will uncover the tricks of the trade and master the art of Italian cuisine. The hands-on nature of the class ensures that you will be fully engaged in every step of the cooking process. Once the dishes are prepared, you'll get to savor the fruits of your labor for a delightful lunch or dinner, accompanied by local wines.

Who is this for?

This experience is suitable for everyone, including families with children of all ages. Whether you are a passionate foodie or a culinary novice, this cooking class welcomes all who seek to explore the rich flavors of Italy. By opening the doors of their own homes, the Cesarine hosts create an inclusive and inviting environment for curious travelers to enjoy an immersive culinary adventure.

Why book this?

Embark on this intimate cooking class to not only learn the art of Italian cooking but also to connect with the culture on a deeper level. Unlike commercial cooking classes, this experience takes place in the comforting embrace of a local's home. The Cesarine hosts, with their extensive knowledge and passion for Italian cuisine, will ensure you have an authentic and enriching encounter. By gaining access to their family cooking secrets, you will be able to recreate the taste of Italy in your own kitchen, impressing friends and family with your newfound skills.

Good to know

Please note that this experience lasts approximately 180 minutes and is held in a carefully selected local home in Bologna. You will receive the full address of your Cesarine host after booking, ensuring the privacy and exclusivity of the class. Be prepared to fully engage in hands-on cooking, as you will be creating delicious dishes like tortellini, lasagne, tiramisu, and more.

Reviews

Previous participants of the Cesarine: Pasta & Tiramisu Class have expressed overwhelming satisfaction with their experience. They praised the warm hospitality of the Cesarine hosts and the informative and engaging nature of the cooking class. Many described it as a highlight of their trip to Bologna, providing an authentic taste of Italian cuisine and culture. Overall, the reviews speak to the high quality of the class and the unique opportunity it offers to connect with local traditions.

Reviews

(18)

4.8 (18)

andyfC5709GW

As an update: I thought I would let you all know about the way this firm treats its customers now that they have been in touch with me. Having allowed me to book/pay for my course (and incur the associated cost with paying by credit card) I am forced to cancel it because they can't fulfil the booking. No reason given (I have the text messages from the teacher). Admittedly they processed the refund promptly but again I incur fees from the credit card. The result is I have had to pay fees for something that wasn't available - there is a word for that. They refuse to cover the costs I've incurred due to their pathetic administration - nor have they had the courtesy to tell me why they couldn't run the course and taken my money for. It's not a lot but I wouldn't have incurred these costs if the course, as advertised, was not available/fully booked. They say they empathise with me - no they don't. That they care about their reputation, really? Look in the mirror, it's not a good image and I'm sure the people of Bologna would not be happy to see how visitors are treated by this lot.

D8716LAkb

I cannot recommend this experience more. Such a privilege to be welcomed into Annamaria’s home. The lesson was such a memorable experience and highlight of the trip. They were able to tailor to cater for vegetarian requirements, and shared their family recipes. We will take these recipes home to our families. We cannot wait to make the recipes for ourselves at home. Thank you again, will recommend to all our family and friends who visit!

kingsleys93

We had the best time with Margherita. She was a very generous host. She made the evening fun and interesting while we learned to make 2 different types of traditional pasta along with tiramisu. This was such a great way to gain insight into local culture and traditions. Definitely the highlight of our time in Bologna!

dev90179

Fun-filled learning afternoon! Vanessa (our adult daughter) and her boyfriend Cristian experienced Rosa’s cooking class during their short stay with us in Bologna, which was special for them. Rosa is a consummate hostess who invited us (the cooks and us, Vanessa’s parents) to her sunny apartment in Bologna's historic center to start with appetizers and prosecco. Vanessa and Cristian learned to prepare vegetarian spinach “meatballs” (their request), traditional tagliatelle with ragout (typical meat sauce), and tiramisù. The two learned to prepare fresh pasta using egg and flour, rolling out sheets of dough that they cut into narrow strips to cook, and topping the pasta with a ragout they also made. Rosa is an experienced cook and patient teacher who encouraged the cooks during each step of their process. Tiramisu was a big hit to make and taste for dessert…and Vanessa and Cristian now have an Italian treat to prepare for the November Thanksgiving feast that they will host! Thank you Rosa for taking photos of each step of the cooking class process…our family now has a unique photo album to renew our Bolognese experience memories! What a treat to be invited to share in tasting the cooks’ preparations around a family kitchen table while Rosa talked with us about Italy’s cooking methods and history, as well as changing cultural life. Rosa is sociable and enthusiastic about both cooking traditional dishes and sharing Bolognese culture and lifestyle as only a native can be. We are grateful for Rosa’s memorable cooking expertise shared through Cesarine. We now have a better understanding of typical Italian cooking and life...and an Italian friend in Rosa! We highly recommend Rosa and the Cesarine experience to anyone visiting Bologna.

lisajG8321AB

We booked a cooking class via Cesarine for our stay in Bologna. And we are so happy we did! Me and my husband really recommend the cooking class with Rosa. She is an amazingly inviting person, you will feel at home immediately. And of course you’ll have to meet Tony, her cat. You can tell that she is very passionate about food and she will tell you everything you would like to know about making the best fresh pasta, tiramisu and her special meatballs. We shared some good conversations over good food and had the best time with her. If you don’t take this class you’re really missing out on an amazing experience.

EmilyG_B

Oriana is a wonderful, patient teacher! She fed me a great lunch with more than the pasta and Tiramisu we made. Her homemade pasta sauce with nuts and cheese and sage is my new favorite. I was busy cooking and eating and forgot to take photos.

Melinda_M

I had a wonderful experience. Christina was amazing and so kind. I felt completely at ease in her home. We drank Prosecco and made pasta. Then we sat down and enjoyed the meal together. It was an unforgettable evening.

wilkinsonkimme

Barbara and Paola were great teachers in making 2 types of pasta and tiramisu. We started by getting to know each other with champagne and appetizers out on the patio. During our time there, we were so lucky to meet Barbara’s family: Antonella, Sara, Mattia, Maya and Minou. We love nothing more than cooking with friends and family so it made our cooking experience amazing! We learned to make totelloni with zucchini ricotta filling and a mascarpone, tomato sauce and tagliatelle the traditional way and with a pasta press with a ragu. The tiramisu was the best we’ve ever had. We had the food we prepared with sparkling water and red wine. After making and eating fresh pasta, we understand the time and love that goes into each dish. Thanks for the cooking class but what makes this so special are all the wonderful people we spent time with! Grazie

ZeroActual

Alessandra is an amazing host and incredible teacher. She clearly loves the idea of cooking for the soul and entertaining for the purpose of enriching life. I will seek her tutelage in the future.

Alexandra_W

We loved every moment of it. My husband and I went on our honeymoon trip. Our hostesses were Barbara and Paola, they were so sweet and such good teachers. The food we made was delicious and we definetly plan on making it again in the future. Definetly recommend this class.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-03-29 09:48