Pasta, Truffle and Wine: hands-on class in a medieval town

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Escape the crowds and discover Calestano, a peaceful medieval village in the Parma hills. Step into our family home for a hands-on cooking class that is warm, personal, and authentically Italian.

Together, we’ll prepare fresh ravioli and silky tagliatelle, made with seasonal, organic ingredients — many from our own garden. Want to make it extra special? Add the flavor of local black truffle, harvested right here in these hills.

After cooking, we’ll gather around the table for a true Italian meal: homemade antipasti, your pasta creations, local wine, and a sweet finale with my signature tiramisù.

Expect stunning countryside views, a relaxed family atmosphere, and perhaps a visit from Cesare and Cindy, our friendly cats.

No car? No problem — optional transport from Parma makes everything easy.

More than just a class, this is a slice of real Italian life. Come cook, eat, and laugh with us in the heart of the Food Valley.

Thông tin khác

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cần Quan Tâm

Escape the tourist crowds and discover Calestano, a quiet medieval village in the Parma hills. Join our intimate cooking class (max 8 guests) in a real family home with Virginia and Mamma Nadia — and our cats Cesare & Cindy to welcome you. Together, we’ll prepare two traditional pastas: soft ricotta ravioli and silky tagliatelle, all made from scratch with seasonal, organic ingredients. Want to elevate the experience? Add the optional black truffle upgrade, sourced locally from these hills. After cooking, relax on our panoramic terrace and enjoy a full Italian meal: local antipasti with wine, your freshly made pasta, and our family tiramisù. Expect warm conversation, breathtaking views, and plenty of wine. Please note: depending on the option selected, the experience includes either a pasta tasting only or a full meal after the class. No car? We’ll gladly help you arrange transportation from Parma. More than a class, this is a slice of authentic Italy — to cook, taste, and share together.

Menu Mẫu

starter

Tasting

Tasting of typical Parma cured meats and two different vintages of Parmigiano Reggiano. All accompanied by a glass of local wine.

main

Fresh pasta made by you

It will be seasoned with a homemade sauce (the ingredients vary according to their seasonality).

dessert

tiramisu

Tiramisu prepared by me

Bao gồm

Bottled water

Alcoholic Beverages

Lunch

Dinner

Fresh pasta class, aperitif with local products and wine, lunch or dinner with the pasta made together, homemade tiramisu. TRANSPORT NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.

Coffee and/or Tea

Tùy chọn

Cooking Class with FULL MEAL

Duration: 3 hours
cooking class + full meal: Fresh pasta cooking class with a full meal: special aperitivo and a glass of local wine, pasta we made together and tiramisù.
TRANSPORT SERVICE: TRANSPORT SERVICE IS NOT INCLUDED

Black Truffle Experience

Duration: 3 hours
Black truffle menu: We will create a meal based on local black truffle - Fragno black truffle - and I will teach you all the secrets to replicate at home
Visit in the center of Calestano
transport not included

Cooking class and tasting only

Duration: 2 hours
Pasta tasting: This experience includes the cooking class and pasta tasting only. Doesn't include a full meal
TRANSPORT SERVICE: transport service NOT included

Đánh giá

4.89

95 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

Pasta and a lot of fun!
G1710YFjoannak,,15 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
A perfectly spent afternoon! A beautiful town, an apartment with a cozy atmosphere created by the hosts and the cats. A wonderful workshop, full of concentration and laughter, ending with us eating everything we prepared ourselves.
Great experience
Rito H,,17 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
"I had a wonderful time at the pasta-making class with Virginia and her mom. They were incredibly warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Parma!"
Fun Learning experience in a beautiful setting
Patricia B,,6 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Very personable , spoke good English was very fun and we learned a lot. The town is beautiful. The pasta was delicious
Perfect Pasta
Petra B,,3 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Great hands on pasta making class hosted by Virginia and her mom about 45min drive south of Parma in lovely little village. It was very fun and a great way to spend time with locals and meet fellow travelers.
Pasta making with Virginia
FarAway33931890172,,3 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
4.00
Virgina greeted us promptly at our hotel and transported us to and from her home. It is in a quaint small village in the surrounding mountains. We enjoyed learning about the art of making pasta and definitely had a deeper appreciation for it after this class. Her mother was delightful sharing her homemade delights.
Wonderful Day
Veronica M,,26 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
This is a wonderful way to meet people from all over the world, learn to make pasta, eat some delicious food and share some wonderful wine!
Pasta Perfection!
Anne M,,19 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Beautiful little town outside of Parma. Learned a lot of pasta making secrets, and Virginia was an excellent teacher. Our lunch was held on their beautiful terrace. A lovely way to get personal with pasta!
A fabulous evening.
Kerry M,,17 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Virginia and her mother welcomed us into their home sharing their expert pasta making skills with a bunch of enthusiastic amateurs. The ravioli and tagliatelle, completed by Mama’s home made sauce was delicious, as we enjoyed them accompanied by local wine and good conversation on their balcony. Grazie. A lovely experience.
In Nona’s kitchen
reneehG5571JW,,14 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We were immersed in the Italian culture. It was a wonderful experience. The food was very good. I learned new techniques to take home. Although if it wasn’t for a passerby, we may have never found the place. Better signs for the school would be good.
Best day trip of all!
Isabel L,,4 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
This was by far our favorite day trip while visiting Italy. The cooking lesson was fantastic and Virginia and her mother made us feel so welcome. After preparing the pasta, our host served a wonderful meal, complete with caprese salad made with their homegrown tomatoes, dessert and wine. Absolutely the best!