Is prior cooking experience needed?

No, this class is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced cooks.

Do I get to eat what I make?

Absolutely! You'll enjoy your homemade pasta with regional accompaniments at the end of the session.

Are ingredients vegetarian/vegan friendly?

Most recipes can be adapted to vegetarian or vegan diets upon request—just inform the instructor beforehand.

How many participants are there per class?

Classes are private or small group experiences, ensuring personalized attention.

Can I gift this experience?

Yes, gift certificates are available for friends and family wishing to share this culinary adventure.

What should I bring with me?

Just your enthusiasm! Apron and camera are recommended, but all ingredients and equipment are provided.

Culinary Adventure in Bologna with Pasta Private Class | Cooking Class

Bologna, known as the food capital of Italy, offers an immersive culinary journey that captivates all senses. Situated in the Emilia-Romagna region, this city boasts rich histories of gastronomy and craft. The Bologna Fresh Pasta Private Class transforms a simple ingredient list into a hands-on adventure, where participants learn to craft authentic pasta from scratch. Under the guidance of expert chefs, you'll master techniques for rolling, shaping, and flavoring traditional pasta varieties like tagliatelle and tortellini. The class takes place in a cozy yet professional kitchen that exudes Italian charm, with gleaming copper utensils and shelves lined with regional ingredients. This experience is more than a cooking lesson; it's a cultural immersion that reveals Bologna's deep-rooted culinary traditions, passed down through generations.

Participants often remark how the class enriches their understanding of Italian cuisine, and many leave with the confidence to recreate these dishes at home. Bologna itself, with its medieval towers and vibrant markets, makes an ideal backdrop for this culinary adventure. After mastering the art of pasta making, enjoy a shared meal featuring your homemade creations and local wines. This class is perfect for food lovers eager to delve into Italy's gastronomic heritage and is a unique way to connect with Bologna's vibrant food culture. Whether you're a seasoned chef or an enthusiastic novice, this private class ensures a memorable, authentic Italian experience that highlights the city’s legendary culinary craft.

About Italygate

Italygate is a Parma-based tour operator specializing in guided food, cultural and automotive experiences across Emilia-Romagna. Located in Parma, Italy, Italygate curates a broad range of day tours and classes that showcase regional cuisine, traditional production methods, and local heritage. Offerings include Parmigiano Reggiano dairy tours and tastings, truffle-hunting excursions, Bologna and Modena food tours, gelato and fresh pasta masterclasses, cooking classes in Parma and the countryside, Motor Valley and Ferrari-related experiences, and e-bike and walking tours that explore Parma’s city center and surrounding hills.

Tours are presented in clearly named formats — from group classes and public food walks to private dairy visits and exclusive Motor Valley itineraries — allowing travelers to choose the pace and level of personalization that suits them. Several experiences explicitly highlight live demonstrations and tastings, such as the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy experience and the truffle-hunting adventure that includes a search with a trained truffle dog.

Italygate’s catalog is focused on authentic regional producers, hands-on food experiences, and historically informed city walks in Parma, Bologna, Modena, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia and Piacenza. The operator appears on The Adventure Collective and lists a diverse set of tours spanning gastronomic, cultural and automotive interests. Booking options include group and private formats where indicated. Italygate emphasizes clarity in listing tour types and locations, connecting visitors with Emilia-Romagna’s culinary heritage and iconic attractions.

Many tours include tastings and hands-on workshops led by local producers and guides familiar with Emilia-Romagna's traditions. Each tour page lists duration, inclusions, group size, and price.