Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class

Master the art of fresh pasta and sample street food on a 3-hour guided culinary tour through Rome.

Getting Started

Meet your group either at Antica Caffetteria Berti in Trastevere or at Piazza Navona, just steps from Viale Trastevere and check in 15 minutes before the tour begins. Say hello, and set off to explore the neighborhood’s vibrant food scene.

What to Expect

Stroll through cobblestone streets, sampling local street food and learning traditional pasta-making techniques from an expert chef. The tour includes a visit to the San Cosimato open-air market (if you've chosen that option), a hands-on pasta class at a historic trattoria, and a gelato tasting to finish.

Features

• Street food crawl: Sample Roman favorites like supplì and porchetta from renowned Trastevere delis and pit stops, highlighting the area’s culinary heritage.
• San Cosimato Market: Discover the sights and flavors of this iconic open-air market, a staple of local daily life.
• Pasta-making class: Learn to prepare fresh fettuccine and ravioli under the guidance of a chef, then enjoy your creations with unlimited beverages.
• Gelato experience: Visit a local gelateria to taste organic gelato and learn how to distinguish authentic Italian ice cream from faux-gelato.
• Family-friendly atmosphere: The tour is suitable for couples and families with children, offering an engaging introduction to Roman food culture.

Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class

Roll up your sleeves and dive into a hands-on culinary adventure through Rome’s historic heart, where you’ll knead, roll, and shape pasta dough to perfection under the guidance of an expert chef. Visiting central Rome during the tour's highlight segment, where centuries-old traditions meet modern innovation in a lively kitchen setting, this experience is crafted for explorers of authentic flavors, devotees of Italian cuisine, and seekers of culinary mastery. Indulge in creamy gelato after your pasta-making class, learning how to distinguish genuine artisanal gelato from mass-produced imitations, with complimentary drinks served throughout the session to quench your thirst and complement your creations. With a focus on traditional techniques and rich sauces like amatriciana, butter and sage, and cacio e pepe, this cooking class weaves together history and modernity, offering memorable encounters to forge lifelong culinary skills while understanding that Rome’s gastronomic heritage is as intricate and layered as its ancient streets.

Rolling Dough in a Traditional Kitchen

Roll up your sleeves during the pasta-making session at our central Roman kitchen, where you’ll knead and shape dough with expert chefs who have perfected their skills over decades. This hands-on culinary experience showcases the artistry of Italian cooking, with each participant learning to roll out perfectly smooth sheets of pasta that are then transformed into a variety of shapes such as tagliatelle, pappardelle, and spaghetti. The kitchen is equipped with all necessary tools and ingredients, creating an immersive atmosphere where you can focus on technique and flavor while enjoying the company of fellow culinary enthusiasts.

Pairing Pasta with Rich Sauces

Experience the magic of pairing your freshly made pasta with rich sauces during this engaging cooking class, as you learn to create dishes like amatriciana, cacio e pepe, and spaghetti alla carbonara. Each sauce is prepared using traditional recipes that highlight the natural flavors of fresh ingredients, ensuring a true taste of authentic Italian cuisine. The class includes detailed explanations on how each ingredient contributes to the final dish, allowing participants to understand not only the technique but also the cultural significance behind these beloved pasta dishes.

Indulging in Artisan Gelato

Discover the secrets of artisan gelato making as you indulge in creamy flavors that truly capture the essence of Roman desserts. This part of your culinary adventure takes place at a local gelateria where the focus is on using high-quality ingredients and traditional methods to create gelatos that are light yet rich, with a variety of flavors ranging from classic options like pistachio and stracciatella to more innovative combinations. Learn how to identify the real deal from gimmicky ice cream through hands-on instruction by expert gelato makers who will share their knowledge on sourcing ingredients, crafting textures, and balancing flavors.

Tour Highlights

• Roll dough in a traditional Italian kitchen
• Pair pasta with rich, authentic sauces
• Indulge in creamy artisan gelatos
• Learn from expert chefs about culinary techniques
• Complimentary drinks included during pasta class
• Discover the real deal in artisanal gelato making

Crafted for explorers of traditional flavors, devotees of Italian cuisine, and seekers of culinary mastery, this cooking journey through Rome's heart weaves history and modernity together, offering memorable encounters to forge lifelong skills while understanding that Rome’s gastronomic heritage is as intricate and layered as its ancient cobblestones.