Private Cooking Classes in Umbria.
Would you like to learn how to cook fresh Italian food in the comfort of your home or holiday accommodation?
We offer hands-on cooking classes for small groups, Together, we’ll prepare a full seasonal menu, which typically includes:
• Depending on your choice, it may include a tasting of local ingredients such as olive oil or truffles and wine.
• Preparation of a starter to share.
• Preparation of a homemade fresh pasta or risotto.
• Preparation of a traditional Italian dessert.
• A digital recipe booklet with recipes and tips from what you learned in the cooking class.
In general the total duration of the class usually ranges between 3 to 4 hours, depending on the size of the group, how much we chat, and your previous experience in the kitchen.
Who is this for?
This experience is perfect for:
✔️ Food lovers.
✔️ Traveling families & groups.
✔️ Retreats and villa guests.
✔️ Couples and small celebrations.
✔️ Anyone curious about Italian cuisine.
No previous cooking experience needed, just curiosity and appetite!
OUR COOKING CLASSES:
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The Classic Italian Cooking Class
Duration: 3–4 hours
Format: Participatory & Demonstrative
Includes: preparation of a starter, preparation of homemade pasta with a sauce of your choice or a tasting of 3 risottos, preparation of a dessert of your choice, and a digital booklet with recipes and tips from what you learned in the cooking class.
Price:
-From 4 to 10 people: €100.
-From 11 to 15 people: €90.
-More than 15 people: €85
Discover the essence of traditional Italian cuisine in this hands-on experience. Together, we’ll explore seasonal ingredients and authentic recipes that celebrate the soul of Italian home cooking.
We begin with an antipasto: a “sformatino di verdure di stagione “ (seasonal vegetable flan) served with a mix of olives and sun-dried tomatoes on top.
The main part of the class is fully participatory , you’ll prepare fresh homemade egg pasta, learning the traditional techniques behind Italy’s most iconic dishes.
Depending on your choice, we can create:
• Cacio e Pepe and Carbonara, two Roman classics that showcase the art of simple perfection, or
• Ragù bianco, a traditional Umbrian sauce made with mixed meats and white wine, finished with truffle sauce.
If you’d rather skip the pasta, you can choose our Risotto Tasting option, where you’ll learn all the techniques to make an unforgettable risotto. Together, we’ll prepare three different varieties depending on the kitchen space and group size, this part can be either participatory or demonstrative.
To finish, we’ll prepare a traditional Italian dessert of your choice: either the timeless Tiramisù or Panna Cotta.
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AVAILABLE FROM NOVEMBER 2025
Olio Nuovo – The New Olive Oil Experience
Duration: 3–4 hours
Format: Participatory & Demonstrative
Includes: a olive oil tasting, preparation of a starter, preparation of homemade pasta, preparation of a dessert of your choice or a dessert tasting where the olive oil is the star, and a digital recipe booklet with recipes and tips from what you learned in the cooking class.
Price:
-From 4 to 10 people: €110.
-From 11 to 15 people: €100.
-More than 15 people: €95
Celebrate the arrival of the new olive oil harvest with a sensory cooking experience dedicated to the flavors and traditions of Umbria.
We begin with a olive oil tasting, comparing the freshly pressed olio nuovo with aged and commercial oils.
Then, we move to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking session:
• Antipasto: a selection of bruschette where extra virgin olive oil takes the spotlight, paired with seasonal toppings.
• Fresh homemade pasta: you’ll prepare your own egg pasta, and we’ll cook it two ways: Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino and Pasta alle Verdure Invernali, both designed to showcase the depth and freshness of the new oil.
To finish, you can choose between two sweet options:
• Learn how to prepare a classic Italian dessert Tiramisù or Panna Cotta, or
• Enjoy a dessert tasting, where olive oil becomes the star ingredient. The tasting includes three small desserts inspired by olio nuovo, such as Ricotta with lavander honey and new oil, Affogato with new oil, and Chocolate with salt, peperoncino, and new oil.
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Premium Experience – The Truffle Class
Duration: 3–4 hours
Format: Participatory & Demonstrative.
Includes: truffle-based products tasting, local wines, preparation of a starter, homemade pasta, a dessert of your choice and a digital recipe booklet with recipes and tips from what you learned in the cooking class.
Price:
-From 4 to 10 people: €125.
-From 11 to 15 people: €115.
-More than 15 people: €110
An exclusive culinary experience dedicated to one of Umbria’s most precious treasures the truffle.
We begin with a truffle tasting, exploring the different forms and flavors in which truffles are enjoyed: truffle-infused oils, truffle pastes, and, when in season, fresh truffles. You’ll discover their aromas, uses, and how to bring out their best in your own kitchen.
Then, we move into the cooking session, accompanied by a careful selection of local wines chosen to complement each course.
• Antipasto: a sformatino di funghi del bosco misti (wild forest mushroom flan) served with a zucca and saffron sauce and truffle on top.
• Fresh homemade pasta: together, we’ll prepare egg pasta from scratch and create two truffle-based dishes: Ragù Bianco al Tartufo and Cacio e Pepe al Tartufo.
To finish, you’ll choose your favorite classic Italian dessert, either Tiramisù or Panna Cotta.