Cook as the Romans do
When in Rome, cook as the Romans do! This is a one day or multi-part cooking lesson with two expert Roman chefs. Stroll through Trastevere's market before an extended cooking lesson then lunch to taste the fruits of your labour. This tour is a must if you like to 'mangiare bene'.
Prices
To confirm your 'Cook as the Romans do' booking, click Check Availability below and pay a 25 Euro deposit per person. Balance payment information will be sent with your confirmation e-mail.
135 Euro per person (minimum 3 persons). Children 10 years of age or older are most welcome to attend. A first child is free, after which each additional child pays in full.
Tour Duration
Approximately six (6) hours on Mon, Weds, Fri. Additional days available for larger groups or private parties.
Cook as the Romans do / Meeting Point
09:00 in front of Santa Maria in Trastevere church (on the main square in Trastevere).
Overview
In an intimate group of no more than ten people, you will meet your hosts near Trastevere market. After a short stroll therein, they will lead you to the famous Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, the heart of this historic Roman neighbourhood. Once upstairs and inside, your hosts Paola and Carlo will show you around their warm and inviting kitchen, set inside a charming renaissance Palazzo with original exposed wooden beams. You will be taught how to use top of the line food preparation appliances before you don an apron, roll up your sleeves and start cooking in Rome with the most hospitable hosts this side of the Tiber river.
Menus vary according to season, but a typical lesson includes start to finish, hands on elaboration of one appetizer, one first course (generally hand made pasta), second course, vegetable dish, and dessert. Many dietary requests can be taken into consideration.
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Cooking lesson, ingredients, materials, lunch with wine included. Vegetarian cooking classes or special dietary needs on request. Be sure to include any such requests in the remarks section of your booking form. Cook as the Romans do may not be available in August. Please e-mail us if you will be visiting Rome in August and would like to take this tour.
