About this experience
This is not just a cooking class - it’s a true Italian home experience. You’ll cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients and learn little secrets that aren’t in cookbooks. Forget uniforms and professional kitchens: here you’ll work side by side with your chef in a cozy Trastevere home, sharing food and wine as though you were part of the family. Perfect for food lovers, couples, families and curious travelers who value authenticity.
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.
What is included
- Recipes to take home
- Wine, water and soft drinks during the meal
- Tiramisu dessert made from scratch
- Three traditional sauces and antipasti
- Preparation of fresh pasta (fettuccine, ravioli, orecchiette)
- Hands‑on cooking instruction in a Roman home
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary and highlights
Step inside a real Roman home in Trastevere and discover the heart of Italian cooking with chef Ilaria, a professional from a long-standing family of restaurateurs. This hands-on culinary workshop invites you to prepare three types of fresh pasta from scratch with your own hands, alongside mastering traditional Roman sauces like cacio e pepe and fresh tomato basil. Throughout the session, you will cook, eat, and laugh as you connect over food in an intimate kitchen setting, finishing the meal by preparing tiramisù using Ilaria’s cherished family recipe. By the end of this experience, you will take home authentic recipes and stories that last a lifetime. Please note that a minimum of two participants is required for this experience.
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Meeting and pickup information
- When you arrive, look for the large green door. Ring the intercom labeled “Sparla” - our host will be there to welcome you.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Club Joy
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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