Tortellini mon amour: cooking class in Bologna

Discover the flavors of Bologna with a private cooking class led by a local chef in an exclusive setting. Begin with a brief introduction to the city’s rich culinary heritage, then learn the secrets of handmade fresh pasta—Tortellini, Tagliatelle, or Lasagna. Hear the romantic legend behind the Tortellino’s shape, said to be inspired by Venus’ navel! After the hands-on lesson, enjoy a light lunch or dinner featuring your pasta creations, paired with regional cheeses, cured meats, and a glass of fine Italian wine

Length

  • 2 hours plus the time for light lunch/dinner

Highlights

  • A professional location for the cooking-class
  • A private chef at your disposal
  • The secrets of italian fresh pasta and Tortellino
  • A light lunch/dinner with pasta and Italian products

Perfect for

  • Wine and food lovers
  • Travelers seeking authentic experiences
  • People searching fun
  • Small private groups

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Description

Discover Bologna Through Its Flavors
Begin your unforgettable experience stepping to the culinary heart of Bologna and uncover the traditions that make this city a global food capital. Your experience begins in a professional and exclusive setting, where a local private chef welcomes you with stories of Bolognese cuisine and its rich, centuries-old heritage. This isn’t just a cooking class—it’s a cultural journey, where you’ll explore the deep connection between food, history, and identity in Emilia-Romagna.

Hands-On Pasta Making with a Chef
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of pasta making! With personal guidance from your expert chef, you’ll learn the traditional techniques for creating fresh, handmade pasta from scratch. From mixing the perfect dough to shaping it into iconic forms like Tortellini—whose unique shape is said to be inspired by the navel of Venus—you’ll craft your own Italian masterpieces. Depending on the day, you might also prepare Tagliatelle or classic Lasagna, leaving you with skills and stories to bring home from Bologna.

Taste the Magic of Bolognese cuisine
After your hands-on lesson, it’s time to relax and sit down for a delicious light lunch or dinner featuring a dish of Italian pasta (cooked at the restaurant of the cooking-class owner), served with a curated selection of local cured meats, regional cheeses, and a glass of fine wine. It’s a moment to celebrate your culinary creations, toast to la dolce vita, and enjoy the flavors of Bologna in the most authentic way possible.

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Inclusions

  • A private chef at your disposal for the cooking-class
  • Light lunch or dinner with Italian products and wine 

Meeting point and notes

Directly with the chef at the cooking-class location (address to be notified after reservation). Please infor us about any allergies/intollerance. The trip is always confirmed, in case of rain too (only in case of dangerous conditions our company will contact you). Comfortable dress and shoes are recommended

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