Privat matlagningskurs i underbar villa med lunch eller middag (Parma)

This was an amazing experience! Our host, Antonia, welcomed us into her home as if we were old friends. She shared the history of her family’s house which was very interesting! We got to be involved one step of the pasta making and cooking process! Delicious stuffed pasta! She served us snacks along the way, aged Parmesan cheese and salami. We ended our class by eating the delicious food we made. She was so kind and gracious, she drove us into the city center to continue our day! Additionally, she and her husband own a restaurant in the main square, Angiol d’Or, and she made us a reservation!

Can’t believe it took only a few short hours to convince me I could actually start making filled pasta at home myself by hand, starting with a pile of all purpose flour and a couple of eggs. But better than the lesson was the pleasure of Antonia’s company. This was the highlight of our stay in Parma.

We opted for the pick up in Parma because we trained in for the class from Bologna. We enjoyed the :45 ride into the beautiful countryside. During which, we asked our teacher, Virginia all sorts questions that we had gathered up about Italy during our trip. She was a very good sport and answered them with a great sense of humor and very good English! We reached her village and had a few minutes to take a stroll and admire the stone buildings and the absolutely bucolic setting. Then we headed to her home for a fun time learning how to make Italian pasta from the area. We were fortunate that her Truffle expert friend had one which we could add to our pasta filling. What a treat! We met Virginia’s Momma and her tuxedo kitty and learned step-by-step how to make Ravioli and tagliatelle with all the Italian nuances to make the perfect dough. Afterwards, we enjoyed a glass of wine, a delicious charcuterie with gorgeous 3 year old Parmesan and pomodors and fresh basil from Momma’s garden followed by our cooked pastas and local dessert. My sister and I truly enjoyed this genuine experience and meeting the family. We wish Virginia (and Momma) much success and encourage their entrepreneurial efforts. We are sure she will be selling aprons, pasta making gift sets and more next time we return!🇮🇹 Nice to see a next gen foodie keeping these traditions alive!

Mother and son attended the private cookery lesson at Antonia's villa. I was a contented observer, happy in the knowledge that I would be included in lunch. A very warm welcome was provided by Antonia and her sense of humour quickly became evident. A get to know you snack was indulged in before class. The students were then taught the making of fresh pasta, through to all of the stages of tortelli d'erbetta which then became our lunch. Although not one of the students, I was very impressed with the final dish, with Antonia providing the vino, dessert and coffee. I had intended spending the lesson time doing some reading but became caught up in observing the techniques, tips and laughs provided by Antonia. All in all a most enjoyable morning and lunch was had by students and observer. Highly recommended.

Could not have asked for a better evening!! It was our favorite night in Parma!! Antonia was the perfect host & her home is beautiful!! We felt at home from the second we walked in!! Everyone loved learning Antonia’s family recipe for pasta & we had a ball making it together & then eating what we made outside under the twinkly lights!! We were able to walk to & from her home & again…can not say enough about this amazing night!!! Highly recommend!!!!!!!!!!

The cooking class was so much fun! We all had a blast. Our teacher , Antonia was incredible. She not only taught us so much but the conversation and atmosphere made for a spectacular afternoon. We are what we prepared in addition to an incredible spread of other foods she had prepared. Wine was enjoyed too!

Everything about this experience was special. The location, the ambiance, the host and the food = all great! Antonia is very welcoming (so is the most well-behaved canine, Miss Cookie, who greeted us and walked us to the entrance). We immediately got down to business and began to learn the art of pasta. We learned to prepare our toretlli from scratch and enjoyed eating it in Antonia's beautiful garden. Aside from learning how to make pasta, you will spend the evening with a very charming hostess who will make you feel part of the family. Grazie mille!

Antonia spoke Italian a great deal which was wonderful. We learned to make two pastas with many tips for success. We also enjoyed learning about Antonia’s family and life in Parma. Finally, the beautiful setting in an elegant villa and the large garden were extraordinary.

This is a MUST do if in Parma. We arrived at an elegant and classic Villa, held in the family for generations, and was greeted by our host. After a quick tour around, we got down to making the pasta and learning about the rich history of the township. A few glasses of wine and finishing the pasta, we sat down to enjoy the fruits of our labor. The event itself was much like a combination of arts and crafts meets under the Tuscan sun (yes I know we were not in Tuscany). If you are looking for the real Italy and its lovely people, this is magical.