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Offered languages
- English
- Italian
- French
After a warm Italian welcome you’ll roll up your sleeves and begin preparing some of Parma’s most beloved homemade pasta dishes.
Guided step by step by your local host, you will learn how to make fresh pasta dough from scratch using traditional techniques passed down through generations. You may prepare classic tortelli d’erbetta, delicate potato tortelli, or fresh tagliatelle.
You’ll discover the secrets behind perfect pasta texture, fillings, folding techniques, and traditional sauces while learning about the culinary traditions that make Emilia-Romagna one of Italy’s greatest gastronomic regions.
Once the cooking is complete, sit around the table and enjoy the dishes you prepared yourself paired with local Lambrusco wine in a relaxed and convivial family atmosphere.
To finish on a sweet note, enjoy homemade tiramisù or artisanal gelato followed by a tasting of traditional local digestifs such as Nocino or Bargnolino.
Example Menu
Starter
Antipasto
Seasonal bruschette, Parmigiano, and Cured meats
Main
Fresh Pasta
Handmade Tortelli d’Erbetta Traditional Potato Tortelli Fresh Tagliatelle with Strolghino Ragù Served with local Lambrusco wine
Dessert
Homemade Tiramisù or artisanal gelato
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
What to expect
Step into a welcoming local home and experience the true traditions of Emilia-Romagna cuisine through homemade recipes, local wines, and genuine Italian hospitality, learning about the history, production, and aging process of some of the region’s most iconic specialties.
Then enjoy a hands-on cooking class where you will prepare traditional homemade pasta dishes using techniques passed down through generations.
After cooking, sit around the table and enjoy the dishes you prepared paired with local Lambrusco wine.
More than just a cooking class, this is an authentic journey into the culinary culture of Parma and the Food Valley — perfect for travelers who want to experience local traditions through food, wine, and family hospitality.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Communicate in advance any dietary restriction
- Customers who have not reached the legal drinking age in Italy, i.e. 18, will not be served alcoholic beverages.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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