Private Traditional Cooking Demo with Massimo in Rome

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(4 reviews)
Rome, Italy

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join your host Massimo in his kitchen in Rome and watch him prepare a delicious, fresh pasta dish for you. As most dishes take a long time to prepare, you will only learn to make a traditional pasta dish. A possible dish could be cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper), carbonara (egg, cheese, Italian bacon, and pepper) or amatriciana (guanciale (cured pork cheek), pecorino cheese, tomato).

This is a cooking demonstration, not a hands-on cooking class - you will watch as Massimo cooks the pasta.

Example Menu

Starter

Mixed fresh Roman antipasti

Starter

Mezze maniche alla carbonara

Main

Grandma's beef meatballs

Dessert

Sour cherry and roman ricotta cheesecake

What's Included

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Private cooking class and meal with your host Massimo
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your hosts Massimo and Frederica at their home in Rome. 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 exact location.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into a cozy Roman home and experience a traditional cooking demonstration with Massimo, who prepares beloved family recipes you won’t often find in restaurants. Massimo and his partner Federica are passionate about sharing their food and culture with guests. Drawing from both Roman culinary traditions and dishes from Viterbo, his mother’s hometown in northern Lazio, Massimo creates an unforgettable dining experience that blends storytelling, history, and homemade food. This is not a hands-on cooking class, but rather a chance to relax and observe as Massimo prepares a classic Roman pasta dish, perhaps cacio e pepe, carbonara, or amatriciana - explaining each step as he cooks. You'll learn the secrets behind these timeless recipes, from the perfect cheese and pepper balance to selecting quality guanciale and pecorino.

After the demonstration, sit down to enjoy a full traditional Roman meal. Your experience might begin with fresh Italian antipasti, followed by the handmade pasta you just saw prepared.

Additional info

  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Rome home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Italian culture and cuisine together.
  • Please note this is a cooking demonstration, not a hands - on cooking class you will watch as Massimo cooks the pasta.
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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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