In the kitchen · MODENA PASTA CLASSES
The 9 best cooking classes you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and what you walk out having made. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Meet Ilaria and Maria Luisa near Modena’s historic center, then walk to their home for a hands-on lesson in tagliatelle, ricotta tortelloni, ragù, and tiramisu. You cook, eat, and share wine in a small group of up to eight, with recipes to take home.
“Had the best time! Absolutely loved it. Left with our stomachs and hearts so full. Highly recommend!”
Spend about three hours in a Modena home with a Cesarina such as Angela, Maria Luisa, or Raffaela. Make two pasta dishes and tiramisu, enjoy an aperitivo, and sit down with wine, water, and coffee. The class is in English, capped at 12 people, and offered at lunch or dinner.
“The most fantastic and enjoyable experience, with 2 wonderful hostesses in Modena. We learnt to make tagliatelle, tortelloni and tortellini, as well as tiramisu. We were made to feel so welcome by our hostesses and had such a great time from start to finish. Would highly recommend if you’d like a truly authentic and fun experience.”
Meet your English-speaking host near Modena’s historic center and walk to a local home for a hands-on Emilia-Romagna cooking class. Make tagliatelle, tortelloni, and tiramisù, then eat your three-course meal with wine, coffee, and recipes to take home.
“Great experience with amazing food! Loved the home setting.”
Spend about three hours in a private Modena home with a Cesarina such as Angela or Elena. Learn to make fresh pasta, prepare dishes such as tortelli, lasagne, tagliatelle, or rosette, then eat what you make with wines selected by your host.
“Elena was the most gracious teacher. Her English was much better than she thought. We looked things up with google to understand each other better. I learned so much from her. It was just fantastic. One on one learning little secrets to make my pasta better when I get home. If you are interested in making pasta from scratch, this is fantastic. We ate the stuff we made and brought home leftovers. So much fun and information. Even got the recipes later.”
Spend three private hours in a Modena family home learning two pasta recipes and tiramisu from a local cook. You will make everything from scratch, eat your work at the table, and enjoy water, regional wine, and coffee. English and Italian instruction is available.
“Elena was wonderful! We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and company and it was great to learn about life in Modena.”
Join Alice for a three to four-hour food tour near Modena. Visit a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy, taste three cheese ages, inspect traditional balsamic barrels, make fresh pasta, and share a family-style Emilia-Romagna lunch with wine.
“We were so looking forward to this tour and were not disappointed - it was one of our favorite days of our trip. Alice is wonderful – communicative, kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. She guided us through a parmigiano reggiano facility (with samples - amazing!) and brought us to a family-owned producer of balsamic vinegar where our cooking class also took place. Everything was authentic and delicious - we made two different pastas which were cooked while we got a tour of the estate and saw how the balsamic vinegar is produced. After this, we were led to our dining table where we enjoyed a vinegar tasting, wine, the pasta we…”
Spend three hours in a private Modena home with a certified Cesarina cook. You’ll make three regional pasta dishes, including a filled pasta and ragù, then eat your work with wine, water, and coffee. Host Rafaella has earned special praise for her warm teaching style.
“Absolutely wonderful experience. Nothing bad to say about it. They are happy and excited to be teaching and truly treat you like family the moment you arrive. Highly, highly recommend”
Spend about five and a half hours at Acetaia Malagoli Daniele near Modena. Merve or Barbara guides the pasta lesson, while Greta or Sofia may explain the family balsamic cellar. Make tortellini, tortelloni, and tagliatelle, then eat your work with Modenese specialties.
“We recently visited the Acetaia Malagoli Daniele as a birthday present, and it was truly unforgettable! From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed. Merve and Barbara are wonderful and their passion for sharing Italian traditions made the entire experience feel both personal and authentic.”
Spend about three hours in a Modena home with a private Cesarina host, preparing two pasta recipes and tiramisu from scratch. Hosts such as Rafaela and Angela offer personal instruction, adapt to vegetarian needs, and serve the finished meal with local wines.
“Our host, Rafaela, was so friendly and welcoming. She made us feel sl at home. It was extremely personal - we got involved in every course and learnt so much about the local cuisine and culture. We stayed for a full 5 hours, cooking, chRead more”
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