Culinary Adventure & Farm Experience at Italygate
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
No prior fitness required, but participants should be comfortable standing and moving around outdoors.
Overview
Discover the flavors of Bologna with a hands-on farm-to-table cooking class at Italygate, where fresh ingredients and authentic recipes come to life. Read on to learn more about this enriching culinary journey.
Farm-to-Table Bologna Cooking Class in the countryside
Daily Excursion | Private Tour
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About This Adventure
A special private tour for food & wine lovers
Rates
Adults: €112.00 Children: €95.00
Duration
6 hours
About
Visit a local farm and meet the farmer, cook a delicious lunch in a chef’s home kitchen with a grand mother explaining the secrets of an ancient recipe! Duration about 4 hours, divided into two steps that will allow students to learn the basic techniques to make fresh dough with eggs. Step 1: historical and cultural explanation of the Bolognese Pasta -mixing eggs and flour -working the dough with hands – Rolling out the dough with a rolling pin -resting of the dough Step 2: making Tagliatelle -making Tortelloni In the break “rest of the dough”, tasting of wine Lambrusco, Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano (thirty months) with balsamic vinegar from Modena (20 years of age) will be offered to students Lunch together with the farmer’s family.
Program
9:30/15:30 Departure from Hotel 10:00/16:00 Cooking class for learning how to make pasta with the rolling pin (Tortelloni e tagliatelle) Lunch/dinner in the farmhouse Return to Hotel
What is included
- Half cooking class
- Lunch
What is not included
- Private transfers (optional)
- Tips and what is not written in the inclusions
Starting point: Please let us know where we can pick you up!
Adventure Tips
Use seasonal ingredients
Focus on seasonal produce to get the freshest flavors and support local agriculture.
Arrive early for farm tour
Participate in the farm tour early to fully appreciate the local farming practices.
Wear comfortable clothes
Dress in clothes suitable for cooking and outdoor activities on the farm.
Bring a notebook
Take notes on recipes and tips shared by the chefs to recreate at home.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- European hares
- Swallows
History
This farm has been family-owned for over 150 years and has preserved traditional farming methods passed down through generations.
Conservation
The farm employs sustainable practices, emphasizing organic cultivation and minimal chemical use to protect local ecosystems.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable clothing
Wear clothes suitable for outdoor farm activities and kitchen work.
Cooking apron
Useful to keep clothes clean while cooking.
Notebook and pen
Good for jotting down recipes and tips.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during farm tours and cooking sessions.