Is previous cooking experience required?

No prior cooking skills are needed; the class is designed for all levels.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Please notify the organizers in advance so they can make necessary adjustments.

How large are the class sizes?

Classes are kept small to ensure personalized attention and hands-on participation.

Is the location wheelchair accessible?

The historic apartment is not wheelchair accessible due to architectural constraints.

What is included in the price?

The class includes Prosecco, antipasti, hands-on cooking, a full meal, water, and wine.

Can I take home recipes from the class?

Yes, recipes are shared so you can recreate dishes at home.

Authentic Pasta & Tiramisù Class in Rome with Secrets Italy | Food Tour

Rome's historic center offers an immersive culinary detour with Secrets Italy’s private pasta and tiramisù making class. Set inside a 17th-century apartment just steps from iconic landmarks, this experience invites travelers to step away from crowded streets and into a quiet, refined space where Italian food traditions come alive. Secrets Italy delivers a hands-on class led by an English-speaking chef, designed for both novices and seasoned cooks eager to master two cornerstones of Italian cuisine: fresh pasta and classic tiramisù.

The apartment itself holds a sense of history, with timeworn frescoes and carefully preserved details reflecting Rome’s layered past, giving the class an intimate atmosphere far from noisy tourist hubs. Participants receive personal workstations, encouraging everyone to get involved in kneading dough and whisking creamy mascarpone, under expert guidance. While the cooking unfolds, guests savor local wines and artisanal antipasti, grounding the experience in regional flavors.

What makes this class truly stand out is its blend of education, culture, and conviviality. After preparing their dishes, the group gathers in the apartment’s elegant 17th-century dining room to relish what they’ve created, enjoying the taste of authentic Roman cuisine paired with stories about ingredients and techniques. This setting offers a warm space to connect with fellow travelers and the city’s culinary heritage.

Beyond the food, the class is a practical refuge from crowded attractions like the nearby Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Secrets Italy provides a focused, enriching adventure that highlights the craftsmanship behind Roman cooking. It’s an ideal choice for travelers seeking to add a hands-on, flavorful chapter to their Roman itinerary—one that doesn’t require hiking boots but promises a deep dive into Italy’s rich food culture.

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.