Is previous cooking experience necessary?

No, the class is designed for all skill levels, including beginners with no prior cooking experience.

Is the class wheelchair accessible?

No, the location is not wheelchair accessible due to historic building constraints.

What dishes will we make during the class?

Participants learn to make fresh pasta and the classic Italian dessert tiramisù.

Are beverages included?

Yes, local wines, water, and antipasti are included throughout the class.

How many people are in each class?

A maximum of 12 people per class ensures personalized instruction.

Can I bring children to this class?

The class is suitable for participants up to 99 years old; please inquire directly for any minimum age restrictions.

Master Italian Classics: Hands-On Pasta and Tiramisù Making Class in Rome | Food Tour | Workshop

Experience the vibrant pulse of Rome beyond its ancient ruins and bustling piazzas with an immersive culinary journey right in the city’s heart. The Pasta and Tiramisù Making Class offers an unforgettable opportunity to dive into authentic Italian cooking in a historic 17th-century apartment located on Corso del Rinascimento, steps from some of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. This small-group class welcomes a maximum of 12 participants, ensuring personalized instruction from an expert English-speaking chef who guides you through creating two beloved Italian dishes from scratch: fresh pasta and tiramisù.

Unlike rushed cooking demonstrations, this hands-on workshop invites you to roll up your sleeves and learn techniques that bring the flavors of Italy into your own kitchen. The experience begins with a warm glass of Prosecco and savory Italian antipasti, setting the tone for an afternoon of culinary discovery and conviviality. Each participant receives their own workspace, encouraging practice and experimentation under the chef’s careful coaching, ideal even for first-time pasta makers.

This location is unique not only for its central Roman setting but also for its intimate atmosphere—the 17th-century dining room where the class culminates transforms a cooking lesson into a shared feast. After preparing your meal, you’ll gather to savor your handiwork paired with carefully selected Italian wines and water. It’s a moment that perfectly blends Roman social culture, gastronomy, and hospitality.

Taking part in this class offers insight into Italy’s rich gastronomic heritage that goes far beyond tourists’ typical trattoria experience. The local wines and antipasti served throughout deepen your senses’ understanding of regional flavors. Situated near the Tiber River and the Piazza Navona neighborhood, this class places you firmly within Rome’s living history.

Whether you’ve spent the day wandering the Colosseum or exploring the Vatican, this class is an ideal way to decompress, learn something new, and connect with fellow travelers and locals over food—a universal language. Pasta and tiramisù are staples of Italian cooking, and here, you learn their authentic preparation amid a setting steeped in centuries of Roman life.

For those visiting Rome who want to transform sightseeing into a hands-on cultural experience, this cooking class fits perfectly. It’s about more than food; it’s about sharing tradition, perfecting skills, and creating tangible memories of your Roman adventure.

About Secrets Italy

Secrets Italy is a Rome-based tour operator offering a diverse selection of private and shared experiences across Roma, Lazio. The company specializes in guided historical tours, VIP access to major sites, hands-on culinary classes, and unique mobility options such as customizable golf cart tours.

Highlights include VIP Colosseum & Underground Access tours (private and shared), Colosseum and Gladiator's Gate itineraries, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill visits, and a range of Vatican options including Vatican & Sistine Chapel VIP First Entrance and family-focused Vatican tours. The Private Rome Underworld experience explores ancient basilicas and catacombs up to 57 feet underground.

Culinary programming features Pizza and Gelato Making classes, Biscotti & Gelato Making sessions, Pasta and Tiramisù workshops, Trastevere food tours, Rome Evening Food Tours, and market-to-table classes that begin with farmers' market shopping and end with a multi-course Italian Sunday lunch in a historic apartment. Many classes provide recipes to recreate dishes at home.

Secrets Italy designs experiences for families, couples, and small groups, offering private and shared formats to match different preferences. Several tours include special access or first-entrance options to reduce wait times. Reservations accommodate varied group sizes and interests, and descriptions list practical details so travelers can choose experiences that fit mobility, timing, and culinary interests.

Guides explain historical context and culinary techniques, helping visitors connect with Rome’s traditions. Guests can combine experiences, for example a market shopping trip followed by a cooking class or an evening golf cart ride with pizza and gelato stops under illuminated streets.