Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Trastevere

Why This Is Special

• A Real Home in Trastevere: Cook in a genuine private home rather than a cooking school or restaurant.
• A Complete Italian Meal: Prepare handmade pasta with a traditional sauce, a meat or fish main course, and espresso tiramisù.
• Hands-On From Start to Finish: Take part in the cooking throughout the experience, with aprons and equipment provided.
• Family-Rooted Recipes: Discover dishes inspired by Italian family traditions passed down through generations.
• Wine & Welcome: Begin with a welcome appetizer and local wine, with non-alcoholic drinks also available.
• Cook, Then Sit Down Together: Enjoy the meal you prepared around the table in a relaxed, convivial shared setting.
• A Shared Experience: Solo travelers and small parties can join; the class operates with 2–16 guests in total.

Meet Your Host

Your experience is hosted by Chef Michela, a Naples-born chef who has made Rome her home and has been welcoming travelers around her table for the past seven years.
Her cooking is rooted in recipes and traditions passed down by her mother and grandmother, with the warmth and generosity of Italian home hospitality at the heart of every meal.

What You’ll Cook

• Welcome appetizer: Start with a small appetizer and local wine.
• Handmade pasta: Prepare fresh pasta from scratch with a traditional sauce.
• Main course: Cook a meat or fish main course as part of the full meal.
• Espresso tiramisù: Prepare a classic tiramisù with an espresso touch.
• Sit-down meal: Finish by sitting around the table and enjoying everything together.

What’s Included

• Welcome appetizer
• Handmade pasta and traditional sauce
• Meat or fish main course
• Espresso tiramisù
• Local wine
• Water
• Non-alcoholic drinks
• Espresso
• Apron and cooking equipment

Booking & Payment

Reserve your spot online through Di Vita Experience. A booking payment is made online when you reserve, while the remaining balance is paid directly to your host via PayPal two days before the experience. After booking, you will receive the practical details for your class, including the exact Trastevere address.

• Online reservation through Di Vita Experience
• Remaining balance paid directly to the host 2 days before the experience
• Exact address shared after booking
• Experience operates with a minimum of 2 total participants

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I join as a solo traveler?
Yes. Solo travelers are welcome. The class operates with a minimum of 2 total participants, so you do not need to book for two yourself.

Is this a private cooking class?
No. This is a shared, communal cooking experience with a maximum of 16 guests.

What is included in the class?
The experience includes a welcome appetizer, handmade pasta with a traditional sauce, a meat or fish main course, espresso tiramisù, local wine, water, non-alcoholic drinks, espresso, aprons and all cooking equipment.

Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Vegetarian, pescatarian and lactose-free options are available with advance notice. Vegan, gluten-free and celiac diets cannot be accommodated for this cooking class.

What if I have a severe food allergy?
Please contact us before booking. Severe allergies and concerns about cross-contamination must be checked with the host before we can confirm whether the experience can be safely accommodated.

Are children welcome?
Yes. Children are welcome and pay the same rate as adults. Infants can join free of charge.

Where does the cooking class take place?
The experience takes place in a private home in Trastevere. The exact address is shared after booking.

Is the home accessible?
The home is on the ground floor with no stairs, although there is one step at the entrance. If you have specific mobility requirements, contact us before booking so we can confirm the most suitable arrangements.

How does payment work?
A booking payment is made online through Di Vita Experience when you reserve. The remaining balance is paid directly to the host via PayPal two days before the experience.

What language is the class held in?
The experience is hosted in English.