Bolognese Cooking Class with Margherita in the Historic Center

4.8
(23 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Margherita grew up in Bologna and learned to cook from her mother and grandmother. Join her on this journey into Italian history and traditions while you share a traditional Bolognese meal. Perfect Bolognese cooking class for beginners, families and food lovers!

• Private Italian cooking class in Bologna in a local home
• Learn to cook pasta from scratch in a hands-on Bolognese cooking class
• Learn tips and tricks on how to cook a traditional, homecooked Italian meal
• Introduction to Italian cuisine, culture and culinary traditions
• Enjoy an Italian meal served with wine, dessert and some traditional music
• Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan meals are available, on request
• If you choose the market tour option, meet Margherita in Piazza Giuseppe Verdi and walk to the ancient market of Quadrilatero, a mecca for foodies and historic architecture buffs.

Example Menu

Starter

Antipasto

Frittata di cipolle or Spuma di mortadella or Bruschetta

Main

Primo

Tortellini burro e salvia or Strichetti al sugo di tonno or Pasta e fagioli or Spaghetti alla Bolognese

Main

Secondo

Pollo alla cacciatora

Dessert

Dolce

Tiramisu

What's Included

Home cooked meal
Alcoholic Beverages
If you choose the market tour option, enjoy a guided tour of the ancient market of Quadrilatero
Private cooking class with your host Margherita
Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

​Please meet Margherita at Piazza Giuseppe Verdi 4, in the heart of the historical center of Bologna. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighborhood details. Exact address can be located in your ticket after confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. In your 2 hour hands-on Bologna cooking class learn to make pasta from scratch. Margherita will take you through the step-by-step process of making the dough, shaping it, cooking it and also preparing the sauce to go with it. You can choose one from these different pasta options - tortellini burro e salvia or strichetti al sugo di tonno or pasta e fagioli or spaghetti alla Bolognese. After cooking, sit down to share the dish you helped prepare along with a few dishes that were pre prepared.

If you choose the market tour option, please meet Margherita in Piazza Giuseppe Verdi and walk to the ancient market of Quadrilatero. The 'Quadrilateral' is a bustling area in Bologna’s city center with craft and trading traditions dating back to the middle ages. Here you will find stalls selling everything from fresh fish to local fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, regional wines, homemade tortellini pasta and fresh Italian breads. Enjoy a cup of coffee before you walk back to Margherita's apartment to cook with the ingredients you bought at the market.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Margherita can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diet, if informed in advance
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