A comprehensive Roman cooking class including market visit, antipasto preparation, two pasta dishes, a secondo and a Roman dessert such as tiramisu or panna cotta con amaretti.
La Cucina Romana — Full Cooking Class is a comprehensive, full-length introduction to Roman home cooking that takes participants from market to multi-course meal across roughly five hours. The class opens with a guided market visit to select fresh seasonal ingredients, giving context on what Roman cooks look for and how the menu changes through the year, before moving to a kitchen where a Roman chef leads a small group through a full progression of dishes. Over the session participants prepare an antipasto, two pasta courses — typically drawn from the Roman repertoire such as cacio e pepe, amatriciana or a fresh pasta — a secondo, and a Roman dessert such as tiramisu or panna cotta con amaretti, then sit down to eat the complete meal they have made. The €130 price covers the market visit, all ingredients and instruction, the multi-course meal and wine; transport to the meeting point and gratuities are not included. Because it spans antipasto through dolce, the class offers a fuller picture of a Roman table than a single-dish workshop, and the chef explains the logic that links the courses, from seasonal vegetables to the cured pork and pecorino at the heart of the city's pastas. Groups are kept small so each participant gets hands-on time at both the market and the stove, and sessions are generally run in English at a relaxed pace suited to cooks of all levels. The menu adapts to the season and to the produce found that day, and vegetarian or other dietary versions can usually be arranged when requested at booking. The class suits travellers who want an immersive half-day rather than a quick taster, leaving with a repertoire of dishes spanning a complete Roman menu.
| Price | €130 |
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| Duration | 5h |
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Highlights
- Cook a full Roman menu from antipasto and two pastas to a secondo and dessert
- Start with a guided market visit to choose seasonal ingredients
- Finish with a classic Roman dolce such as tiramisu or panna cotta con amaretti
- Sit down to a multi-course meal paired with wine
Tips for visiting
- Set aside a full half-day; the class runs about five hours from market visit to multi-course meal.
- Arrive hungry, as the session ends with a complete antipasto-to-dessert lunch you prepare.
- Request vegetarian or other dietary versions at booking so market shopping can be planned accordingly.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the market walk and clothes suited to cooking; aprons are usually provided.
Frequently asked questions
What does the full Roman cooking class include?
The €130 class includes a guided market visit, instruction and ingredients, and a multi-course meal — antipasto, two pastas, a secondo and a Roman dessert — with wine. Transport is not included.
How long does the class last?
It runs about five hours, spanning the market visit, hands-on cooking of a full menu, and sitting down to eat the meal together.
Can the class accommodate vegetarians?
Generally yes. Because the menu is built around seasonal market produce, vegetarian or other dietary versions can usually be arranged when requested at booking.