10+ Best Baking and Cooking Classes in Rome (2024)
Last Updated on 15th February 2024 by Sophie Nadeau
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The Eternal City is one of those destinations that even the most discerning of traveller will never tire of is Rome, the capital city of Italy. And one of the best ways to indulge in a new culture is by getting to know the cuisine. Here’s your ultimate guide to the best baking and cooking classes in Rome.
Please note that these are all cooking classes. If you want to take a food tour instead, be sure to check out our guide to the best food tours in Rome.
Rome is most associated with Ancient Rome, with particular sites of note including the Colosseum and the Catacombs. The Italian capital also encases Vatican City, which is the smallest country in the world and is the official home of the Pope.
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Contents
- Suggested baking and cooking classes in Rome
- Make Your Own Pizza Cooking Class & Dinner
- 4-Hour Combo Pizza and Pasta Cooking Class
- 3-in-1 Fettuccine, Ravioli and Tiramisu Cooking Class
- Homemade Gelato and Pasta Class with Lunch and Wine
- Pasta & Tiramisu Workshop with Dinner
- Rome: Food Market Tour with Pizza Making Class
- Gelato Masterclass with Live Chef and Tastings
- Cooking Lesson and Lunch in the Countryside
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Introduction Class
- Ravioli and Meatballs Cooking Class
- Rome: Traditional Pasta with Cocktails Drunken Cooking Class
- Rome Pizza Making Class & Dinner in Trastevere
Suggested baking and cooking classes in Rome
Though this is not an exhaustive list of cooking classes in Rome, these have been handpicked for their stellar reviews and unique offerings. If you’re visiting Florence during the high season, then I recommend booking activities at least a month in advance in order to ensure you get your desired date.
Make Your Own Pizza Cooking Class & Dinner
Course time: 1.5 hours
Price: from €55
If you want to learn how to make your own pizza, then you’re in the right place. This Rome cooking class will show you the best techniques to use, including different ways to knead the dough. After the class, you can enjoy bruschetta while your pizza is being baked in the oven. The class also includes a complimentary drink (wine/ water/ limoncello).
4-Hour Combo Pizza and Pasta Cooking Class
Course time: 4 hours
Price: from €59
If you would prefer to learn about the pizza and pasta making processes all in one go in one class, then this is the activity to book! As well as learning to make Neapolitan style pizza, you’ll be taught pasta making techniques. Both the pizza and pasta is all you can eat. You will also be served wine and Tiramisù.
3-in-1 Fettuccine, Ravioli and Tiramisu Cooking Class
Course time: 3 hours
Price: from €70
Visitors to Rome with a particular penchant for pasta will not want to miss out on this cooking class which takes place in a room offering views over Piazza Navona. You’ll learn how to make both ravioli and fettuccine from scratch before consuming your homemade pasta together with some wine.
Homemade Gelato and Pasta Class with Lunch and Wine
Course time: 1.5 hours
Price: from €65
This chef led class will teach you the skills you need to be able to make pasta and gelato back at home. You’ll learn about the how to tell what the perfect pasta sheet consistency that makes for the perfect pasta dish. As well as your pasta and gelato, a glass of wine, 1 limoncello or coffee, and bottled Water is included with this class.
Pasta & Tiramisu Workshop with Dinner
Course time: 2.5 hours
Price: from €60
For those who prefer tiramisu to gelato, this dinner workshop will show you how to make authentic homemade pasta followed by a traditional tiramisu dessert. After finishing your creations, you’ll be able to taste them all together with a glass of Italian wine. This class allows you to choose your own topping sauce. Sauces to choose from include arbonara, amatriciana, cacio e pepe, and alfredo.
Rome: Food Market Tour with Pizza Making Class
Course time: 2.5 hours
Price: from €69
If you want your cooking class to be paired with a side of history, then you’re in the right place. The Campo de Fiori (which literally translated into English as ‘Field of Flowers’) is the oldest market in Rome and dates back to the Middle Ages.
This class will begin in the market, where you’ll have the chance to sample the products of local producers. After the tour of the market, you can make your own pizza back at the restaurant, before eating it.
Gelato Masterclass with Live Chef and Tastings
Course time: 1 hour
Price: from €65
Those with a particularly sweet tooth will adore this class which is focused on one Italian speciality: gelato. Gelato is a kind of ice cream and this class will teach you how to make several different kinds of ice cream as well as offer you tastings of popular varieties such as Fiordilatte ice cream, fruit ice cream, and Stracciatella.
Cooking Lesson and Lunch in the Countryside
Course time: 6 hours
Price: from €194
This day trip from Rome is not only a cooking class but also the chance to take an excursion from the Eternal City, to Mazzano Romano to be precise. Included in the price of this class, you’ll be taught how to cook classic courses of a traditional Italian lunch before sitting down to enjoy your feast with a glass of Italian wine.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Introduction Class
Course time: 2 hours
Price: from €72
Though not a cooking class per se, this class is still for the foodies out there. This activity will teach you how to determine what quality oils are, how to taste oil, and how to pair it with food.
Ravioli and Meatballs Cooking Class
Course time: 2.5 hours
Price: from €60
This class is all about learning how to make traditional Italian meatballs. As well as learning how to make fresh pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach, you’ll be taught the techniques for making Pizzaiola style meatballs. After the class, you’ll be able to enjoy your meal with a glass of red or white wine and limoncello.
Rome: Traditional Pasta with Cocktails Drunken Cooking Class
Course time: 3 hours
Price: from €49
If you’re looking for a fun and light-hearted cooking class to take with some friends, then this drunken class is a great option. Highlights include the chance to make some of Italy’s most famous cocktails: Aperol Spritz a Campari Spritz and a fresh Limoncello Spritz, as well as the opportunity to make your own handmade Italian pasta.
Rome Pizza Making Class & Dinner in Trastevere
Course time: 2.5 hours
Price: from €69
If you want to learn how to make your own pizza while discovering the beautiful neighbourhood of Trastevere, then this is the tour to book. This cooking class will teach you all about the secrets of perfecting pizza dough. After making the pizza, you’ll be able to enjoy it along with an aperitivo with the rest of your class.
