About this experience
Unique cooking class experience in Rome. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Ale and Larry are chefs and food enthusiasts with a real love for hospitality, cooking and fine wine. They have been hosting culinary experiences in their warm and cozy home, just few meters from the Vatican museum, for a few years.
- Experience the warmth of Roman hospitality by visiting a local home, exploring traditional culture and cuisine
- Join a 1.5-hour cooking class in Rome, where you’ll create two authentic Italian dishes from scratch
- Learn the art of handmade pasta with step-by-step instructions on crafting fettuccine or tagliatelle, paired with a rich ragù sauce
- Enjoy your delicious creations alongside a glass of Italian wine and tiramisu
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
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What is included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- All Fees and Taxes
- Gratuities
- Private cooking class and home cooked meal
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary and highlights
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Your Rome cooking class lasts for 1.5 hours, where you will learn to make two dishes from scratch in a cozy home kitchen. Guided by Ale and Larry, learn the step-by-step process on how to make handmade pasta. You will learn time-honored techniques of preparing homemade fettuccine or tagliatelle to pair with a robust ragù sauce. Follow along step-by-step as you mix and roll the dough, then cut and cook your fresh fettuccine or tagliatelle. For dessert, you’ll prepare a tiramisu, and then taste your dishes together while enjoying a glass of wine.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Please meet Ale and Larry at their apartment in Prati, a few steps from the Vatican museum. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details. Exact address and contact information can be found in your ticket upon confirmation
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Traveling Spoon
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Private, personalized experience
- 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
- Ale and Larry can offer vegetarian meals on request, if informed in advance.
- Experience a cozy cooking environment in a local apartment, perfect for individuals, couples, or small groups.
- Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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