Bolognese Cooking Class with Margherita in the Historic Center
Description
Margherita grew up in Bologna and learned to cook from her mother and grandmother. Join her on this journey into Italian history and traditions while you share a traditional Bolognese meal. Perfect Bolognese cooking class for beginners, families and food lovers! • Private Italian cooking class in Bologna in a local home • Learn to cook pasta from scratch in a hands-on Bolognese cooking class • Learn tips and tricks on how to cook a traditional, homecooked Italian meal • Introduction to Italian cuisine, culture and culinary traditions • Enjoy an Italian meal served with wine, dessert and some traditional music • Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan meals are available, on request • If you choose the market tour option, meet Margherita in Piazza Giuseppe Verdi and walk to the ancient market of Quadrilatero, a mecca for foodies and historic architecture buffs.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Margherita can accommodate a lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diet, if informed in advance
- Margherita's apartment is on the 1st floor and there is no elevator, so you need to walk up 39 steps.
Reviews(34)
YUM YUM YUM what a wonderful experience cooking in Margherita's home. It was just two of us, and what a great way to hear about living in Bologna and raising a family. Worth every dime.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you had such a wonderful time cooking with Margherita in her home. Sharing a homemade meal while learning about life in Bologna and hearing her family's stories is exactly the kind of authentic cultural connection we hope every traveler enjoys. We're so glad you found the experience worth every dime, and we hope to welcome you on another Traveling Spoon culinary adventure soon!
Margherita is a breath of fresh air. I chose going to the market with her and learned so much about how the market works and the different stands and their products. Her home is lovely! We made fresh frittata, tortelloni, and tiramisu together. We shared life stories and the meal we cooked. Thank you Margherita!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring the local market with Margherita and learning about the different vendors and their products. It sounds like preparing fresh frittata, tortelloni, and tiramisu together, while sharing stories over a homemade meal, made for a truly memorable experience. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Margherita. Thank you for choosing Traveling Spoon, and we hope to welcome you to another culinary adventure in the future!
Margherita was lovely. She speaks English fluently and took us to the market prior to our cooking began. We learned some interesting facts along the way and very much enjoyed walking the streets, seeing the shops and fresh vegetables. Her home is intimate and inviting and very organized for the food we were to make. We made a frittata, tortelloni and tiramisu. She had the steps timed out well to have a steady flow of activity and food being ready at the proper time without feeling rushed. Nothing was too difficult but did learn some tips, techniques and tricks that I’m grateful for as well as the delicious recipes themselves. We created a wonderful meal and are so glad to have booked this opportunity with Margherita. Time well spent and a great memory we’ll take with us!
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with Margherita. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the market visit, learning about local ingredients and culture, and spending time in Margherita's welcoming home. We're also glad that the cooking experience was well-paced and that you picked up new techniques while preparing such delicious Italian dishes together. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled that the class became a special memory from your trip, and we hope you'll recreate those recipes at home for years to come!
Margherita walked us through the quadrilatero market while also giving us helpful information for our stay in Bologna. Then we returned to her home to create a delicious lunch of tortelloni, frittata and tiramisu. She was a very warm and talented hostess. A wonderful experience!
Margherita was an excellent host. She has a warm personality and her presentation was very organized. Her home was beautiful and her instructions were clear. We enjoyed a delicious lunch of tortelloni and tiramisu that was of our own making. We highly recommend this class.
This cooking class was perfect for my extended family! Margherita was very welcoming and willing to accommodate 4 adults with a 13 month old baby for dinner. Not only did we learn how to make delicious Bolognese ragu with pasta and tiramisu, but we had a wonderful and intimate cultural exchange experience that will never be forgotten. I highly recommend this cooking class.
This class is a wonderful cultural experience for the whole family. The host is very warm and welcoming into her home. The host was very a accommodating as we had a 13 month old baby with us.
Margherita was Very Gracious
Loads of fun. Margherita’s home is warm and welcoming. Delicious meal - did some pasta rolling, made tiramisu, learned some correct pronunciation of Italian. A lovely, delightful evening.
Margherita not only taught us delicious recipes, her warm welcome and pride for her city made touring the market an unforgettable experience. She is a true gem in this historic city. The venue is also a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get to know Bologna on a local, non-touristy level.
