Beginner-friendly pasta class for up to 12 guests, in English or other languages on request.
The Bologna Cooking Class from Taste Bologna di Andrea Chierici is a hands-on fresh pasta workshop held in central Bologna, about a 5 to 10 minute walk from Piazza Maggiore, in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. The exact address is sent in the booking confirmation rather than published. Led by a sfoglia chef, a specialist in the rolled egg-pasta sheet that defines the region's cooking, the class lasts about three hours and takes up to 12 guests. It is described as beginner-friendly, so no previous experience is needed. The class is run in English, with other languages available on request. Participants work with fresh egg pasta and prepare three classic Bolognese dishes: tagliatelle al ragu, tortelloni and tortellini in brodo. After the cooking, the group sits down to eat the dishes they have made, as either lunch or dinner depending on the session booked. The meal is entirely pasta-based and savoury, with no dedicated dessert course listed. The price includes the hands-on class, the meal of three pastas, one bottle of local wine for every three guests, and digital recipes to take home. It starts from EUR 115 (about $132) per adult, with children aged 4 to 10 from EUR 59 (about $68). Because the class centres on egg-based dough, visitors with egg or gluten restrictions should contact the operator at tastebologna.net before booking, as substitutions are not described in the listing. The central location makes it easy to combine the class with sightseeing around the main square, and the digital recipes allow guests to repeat the dishes at home. Of the pasta styles taught, tortellini in brodo is the most closely tied to the city's own tradition, and the sfoglia technique used for all three dishes is the skill the class is built around.
| Price | from EUR 115 (~$132) per adult; children 4-10 from EUR 59 (~$68) |
|---|---|
| Duration | About 3 hours |
| Address | Exact address sent in the booking confirmation (central Bologna, 5-10 minute walk from Piazza Maggiore) |
What is included
- Hands-on class led by a sfoglia chef
- Lunch or dinner with three pastas
- One bottle of local wine per three guests
- Digital recipes
Good to know
- Operator
- Taste Bologna di Andrea Chierici (tastebologna.net)
Location
Exact address sent in the booking confirmation (central Bologna, 5-10 minute walk from Piazza Maggiore)
Highlights
- Hands-on class led by a sfoglia chef in central Bologna
- Cook tagliatelle al ragu, tortelloni and tortellini in brodo, then eat them
- One bottle of local wine per three guests and digital recipes included
- Beginner-friendly with groups of up to 12
Tips for visiting
- Wear closed shoes and clothes that can handle flour.
- Arrive hungry, since the class ends with a meal of three pastas.
- Raise egg or gluten restrictions with the operator before booking.
- Check the confirmation email for the exact address, a 5-10 minute walk from Piazza Maggiore.
- Ask for another language when booking if English is not preferred.
When to visit
Year-round. Lunch sessions suit visitors who want an afternoon free, and dinner sessions work as an evening activity.
Accessibility
The venue is in central Bologna and the exact address is sent after booking. Visitors with mobility needs should ask the operator about access beforehand.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the cooking class?
The class lasts about three hours, ending with a lunch or dinner of the pastas prepared.
Is experience needed?
No, the class is beginner-friendly and led by a sfoglia chef.
What is included in the price?
The class, a meal of three pastas, one bottle of local wine per three guests and digital recipes. It starts from EUR 115 per adult.
Are children welcome?
Children aged 4 to 10 can join from EUR 59.