I am Catia your host , together we will go to discover Venetian traditional food through my family recipes and its history . We will visit our historical market , one of the oldest in Europe , I will tell you the history of the Market and you will see the colourful stalls full of fruits and vegetables end spices. After that we will go to my house and we will make Pasta from scratch...the typical one " Bigoli" made with an ancient press ( that kind of press was invented in the 1600 and it is called "Bigolaro") ...you will well come with our Cicchetti , a venetian appetizer , and at the end you will make our well-known dessert invented in my region...Tiramisù!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Padova Cooking Experience lasts about 4 hours.
Prices start at $137 per person for this Padua experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Children aged 11–15 pay from $68, adults from $137. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Padova Centro Storico. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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I had a great time with the cooking experience. Catia picked me up in the city center and gave me a nice tour including a quick coffee. She is originally from Padova and can teach you a lot about the city‘s history and how it has changed over the past years. Then, we drove to her lovely home. I learned a lot about pastamaking, the traditional way and with a vegan spin. All in all would definitely recommend.
We had an amazing time with Catia. We started with a tour of the city center while shopping for some vegetables and bread which took three tries because bakeries were closed for holiday. She then drove us to her house where we made tiramisu and two types of pasta dough before enjoying a delectable lunch al fresco. Don’t plan other activities too close to this one, we went well over the estimated 4 hours and loved every minute.
We had such a wonderful experience at Catia’s cooking class! The atmosphere was incredibly warm and welcoming, in a great location, and the food was absolutely amazing. Catia is truly passionate about Italian cooking, and her enthusiasm makes the whole experience even more special. We especially loved making our own fresh pasta and ravioli from scratch — so much fun and very rewarding! It was a fantastic experience to share as a family, and we all had a great time. Highly recommended!
Catia is the best! I had the best time I could wish for in Padova with her and the explanation, the food, the treatment, well everything was just so amazing. The best food I have eaten in Italy and I’m here for two weeks. It was truly an unforgettable experience. I recommend everyone to go to Catia’s cooking class in Padova!
Honestly a must do experience if you are in Italy. We started with a tour of Padova and its history. Then we went to Catia’s home to cook. Catia is an amazing teach and amazing cook. The experience was one of a kind and I hope to come back and do it again soon!
Katia was amazing, she made my 13 yr old daughter feel right at home as we made a proper Italian grandmother kind of meal! Don’t eat before nor after!
Catia is an amazing cook and teacher. I went to her with my two daughter and we had a great experience. We were able to learn many recipes. She allows you to make everything yourself. Every plate was incredible. There was enough variety. She also showed us her garden and let us pick up some of the vegetables for our own food. Catia is an amazing person. She goes above and beyond. We totally recommend going to her. You won’t regret it!
Catia was spectacular! Her knowledge of the city was impressive!! Her cooking skills were outstanding! As a solo traveler, she made me feel so welcomed in her beautiful home. I could not imagine returning to Italy without seeing her again. Grazie Millie, Catia!!
An absolutely wonderful experience! Catia is extremely friendly, welcoming, and excited to share her recipes and expertise. She is a very patient teacher and the food is excellent. We made two pastas and a dessert, while Catia had prepared some appetizers that we also cooked (and ate paired with a local Cab Franc). She emphasizes homegrown/local products and uses seasonal recipes. We had a very pleasant walk around the city center to pick up some supplies and Catia shared history on the landmarks, best places to eat & drink, etc. if I were back in the city, I would not hesitate to sign up again!
Highly recommend this for solo travelers! Catia is incredibly knowledgable about the history of Padua and the local foods that make up the region. Furthermore, the cooking class was so much fun! Catia is an amazing host and a great teacher when it comes to making pasta from scratch. I would only recommend her to anyone who asks. This goes without saying but the food was absolutely amazing!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padova Cooking Experience | 4 hours | 5.0 (27) | $137 | |
 Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Padova | 2h 30min | 4.6 (11) | $97 | View |
 Padova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local | 3–4 hours | 4.7 (87) | $7 | View |
 Private Tours of Padova with a Professional Guide | 1h 50min–2h 20min | 4.9 (19) | $228 | View |
 Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Padua | 5 hours | 4.3 (17) | $170 | View |
 DA Padova: Wine tour in the Euganean Hills | 5 hours | 5.0 (17) | $182 | View |
 Padova Self-Guided Walking City Tour & Scavenger Hunt | 2 hours | 4.1 (10) | $6 | View |