Learn to Make Pasta in a Hands-on Cooking Class

2 hours

Chiara has always loved to cook, ever since she was a child. When she was young she learned from her mother and grandmother, and then later from culinary school which she attended to further her cooking education and passion. A Roman native, Chiara specializes in traditional regional dishes and is keen on sharing her favorite family recipes. Chiara comes from a family that enjoys cooking together and can often be found in the kitchen rustling up a delicious meal with her children. Chiara is multi-lingual and speaks English, French and Italian, so if you are interested in an experience in another language please note this in your booking!

What to expect:

Market Visit:

Meet Chiara at her home and then she will drive you to the local Testaccio market to shop for ingredients for your cooking class. Her car can seat a maximum of 4 people, so for larger groups you will walk to the market. It is 12-minute walk downhill and 14 minute uphill, from the market to Chiara's home. Your market experience will last for about one hour.

Cooking Experience:

Join Chiara in her kitchen and learn to make traditional Italian food in a hands-on cooking class that will last about 2-3 hours. You will be given printed recipes and Chiara will briefly introduce you to each dish before you start your cooking class. Learn how to make classic Italian dishes such as handmade pasta, tomato sauce, scaloppini (a meat dish), and tiramisu. After the class you will move to the dining room to feast on your delicious Italian meal!

Meal:

You will be welcomed by Chiara into her beautiful home very close to the Colosseum, ideally situated to end your day with some delicious home-cooked food! Relax in her living room with a glass of prosecco or cedrata and an appetizer such as pizza romana with buffalo mozzarella, while Chiara gives you a brief introduction to Roman food and culinary traditions. Later, join Chiara at her dining table for your meal. Your menu will be seasonal and may include dishes such as a main of pasta pomodorini and crunchy guanciale (cured pork meat) or saltimbocca (a veal dish) and carciofi alla romana (Roman-style artichokes). Your meal will conclude with a dessert of tiramis√É¬π, chocolate cake, crostata (tart) or ice cream and fresh fruits.

Choose a starting time, either: 12:30pm or 7:30pm.

Note:

Chiara can offer Vegetarian meals on request. Please note 1-2 glasses of wine is included in the price of your experience.