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Offered languages
- English
- Italian
Giovanna is a retired teacher, she taught Italian, Philosophy and History to high school students. Currently she collaborates with the 'Love Italian Project' to offer history and Italian lessons to foreign students. Giovanna learned to cook from her mother in the countryside of Mantua. She is excited to meet new people and share with them her passion for history, cooking and good Italian food and wine!
• Private Bolognese cooking lesson with a local in her beautiful apartment in downtown Bologna, in the historical center
• Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes such as crostini and risotto, using family recipes
• Enjoy a home-cooked Italian meal, dishes Giovanna often cooks for her friends and family
• Introduction to Italian hospitality, cuisine, culture and culinary traditions
• Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available
If you choose the market tour option - visit the Mercato di Mezzo to shop for fresh, seasonal produce for your cooking class.
Example Menu
Starter
Please choose ONE menu from the below options:
Starter
Menu A
Chickpeas salad + Crostini + Risotto + Seasonal fruits or red fruit crostata
Starter
Menu B
Mortadella di Bologna (Italian sausage) + Verdure grigliate miste (grilled vegetables) + Tagliatelle al ragù or Gramigna with sausage+ Tiramisu
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your host directly at her apartment in Santo Stefano. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'before you go' section in your voucher for the exact address and Google Maps link to the meeting location.
What to expect
Her recipes are simple and made with high quality, fresh and seasonal ingredient. In your two-hour hands-on cooking class in Bologna, learn to make crostini with vegetables and local cheese, risotto with seasonal vegetables such as pumpkin or asparagus, and tenerina, chocolate cake. Or you can learn to make tagliatelle al ragù or gramigna with sausage and tiramisu. After cooking, share the meal you helped prepare in her beautiful, green terrace, only during the spring and summer months when the weather is good.
If you choose the market tour option, walk for 10 minutes to the Mercato di Mezzo - the city’s first covered market filled with stalls selling vegetables, fruits, pasta, meat, bread and cheese. Giovanna will take you to her favorite vendors to buy a few ingredients for your cooking class.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Giovanna can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets on request
- Please let her know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, while booking your Bolognese cooking class online
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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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