Modena Cooking Class

The Cooking Course in Modena offers a truly immersive experience for tourists who wish to explore the city through its culinary traditions. Participants will have the chance to cook and enjoy an authentic traditional Modena meal, learning the secrets of Emilia’s rich gastronomy. The course is designed for those with limited time who still want to savor local flavors. The classes are highly practical and interactive, giving everyone the opportunity to create their own plate of fresh pasta. Trainees follow the chef’s demonstration and replicate each step individually at their own workstation. This approach ensures a hands-on experience, allowing participants to enjoy the satisfaction of cooking like an Italian while having fun in a relaxed environment.

Expert chefs from Modena restaurants, local hotel school teachers, and professionals skilled in culinary arts lead the classes. The program emphasizes cheerfulness, professionalism, and mastery of traditional recipes using high-quality seasonal and local ingredients. Classes are suitable for couples, families, small groups, and children aged eight and over. Topics range from fresh pasta, bakery items, typical Modena products, traditional sweets, and regional DOC wines. The standard menu includes tagliatelle with ragout, tortellini with broth or parmesan cream, tortelloni with ricotta and spinach, and Barozzi-style cake with mascarpone cream. The program begins with a meeting at the market, a short walk to the cooking school, followed by a two and a half hour cooking lesson, and concludes with a lunch enjoying the dishes prepared along with water and wine.