Bologna Balanzoni and Zuppa Inglese Cooking Class

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step into a cozy Bologna kitchen for this two-course cooking class. With warm, hands-on guidance, you'll craft balanzoni – Bologna's rich stuffed pasta – and a layered zuppa inglese, two beloved expressions of the Emilia-Romagna table.

During the class, you'll create:
- balanzoni with mortadella, ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano, finished with butter and sage
- zuppa inglese with sponge cake, Alchermes liqueur and cream

Local wines and still and sparkling water included. An intimate hands-on experience, limited to 8 guests in the heart of Bologna.

Example Menu

Main

Balanzoni Pasta With Mortadella and Cheese

Served with butter and sage With flour, eggs, mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano and ricotta

Dessert

Zuppa Inglese

Classic Italian trifle With flour, eggs, milk, ladyfingers and Alchermes liqueur

What's Included

full 2-course cooking class: handmade balanzoni pasta and classic zuppa inglese
intimate class limited to 8 guests in a cozy Bologna kitchen
local wines and still and sparkling water included throughout

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The chef will be waiting for you inside the venue.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover two beloved Bolognese classics in this hands-on cooking class in the heart of Bologna. This intimate three-hour experience teaches you to roll fresh pasta dough and shape balanzoni filled with a rich blend of mortadella, ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano, then prepare a layered zuppa inglese just as Bolognese cooks have done for generations.

The menu you will prepare includes:
- first course: balanzoni – handmade pasta pockets filled with mortadella, ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano, finished with butter and sage
- dessert: zuppa inglese – a classic Italian trifle layered with sponge cake, Alchermes liqueur and cream

Local wines and still and sparkling water are included. Limited to just 8 guests for a genuinely personal and hands-on experience in Bologna's culinary heartland.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
Supplied by Cozymeal Cooking Classes

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Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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