Award-Winning Chef Pasta Class

Venezia: Award-Winning Chef's Pasta & Iconic Tiramisu Class

★ 4.8 147 reviews

2.5 hours, free cancellation.

from $57 per person

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Duration: 2.5 hours
Meeting point: Calle del Ghetto Vecchio
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Cook & Walk Srl

Overview

This class puts you in an actual Venice kitchen with a local chef for 2.5 hours of hands-on cooking. You work through fresh pasta from scratch, shaping both ravioli and fettuccine and pairing them with two traditional sauces, before moving on to a classic tiramisu. All ingredients and equipment are provided, so nothing needs to be brought from home.

The session ends the way most people hope it will: you sit down in the restaurant setting and eat what you made, with two glasses of wine plus one Prosecco or a soft drink included alongside the food. The chef shares the stories and traditions behind the dishes while you cook, and you leave with the recipes so the whole menu can be recreated later.

It suits travellers who want a practical skill rather than a demonstration. Many reviewers praise the chefs for their patience, and one describes children having fun while learning, so it can work for families too. The meeting point is Cl. Ghetto Vecchio 1181, and hotel transfer is not part of the package. Anyone with allergies or food intolerances should flag them at booking so the kitchen can plan around them.

A handwritten daily menu board outside a small Venetian restaurant

What's Included

Included

Hands-on cooking class with a local Venetian chef
All ingredients and cooking equipment included
Preparation of fresh pasta (fettuccine and ravioli) with two traditional sauces
Preparation of classic Italian tiramisu
2 glasses of wine plus 1 Prosecco or soft drinks
Recipes to take home and recreate the dishes

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips for the chef or staff

Itinerary

Meet the chefMeet at Cl. Ghetto Vecchio 1181 in Venice. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Fresh pasta sessionLearn to make fettuccine and ravioli from scratch with the chef, then prepare two traditional sauces to accompany them.
Tiramisu makingMove on to dessert and build a classic Italian tiramisu using the ingredients provided.
Sit-down mealEat the dishes you prepared in the restaurant setting, served with two glasses of wine plus one Prosecco or a soft drink.
Take the recipes homeReceive the recipes so you can recreate the pasta and tiramisu after the trip.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what the listing and recent travellers say the class is actually like once you are in the room.

Where this tour sits among 8 tours in Cooking Classes listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Award-Winning Chef Pasta Class (this tour)$57
Pasta and Tiramisu, Meal Included$77
Cooking Italy Class, Wine Included$85.53
Private Pasta and Tiramisu Class$90.10
Pastamania, Gelato Included$100
Market Tour With Venetian Chef$108.34
Local's Home Pasta and Tiramisu$111
Cooking With a Venetian Sailor$114.05

Hands-on, not demo. You make the pasta and tiramisu yourself with the chef guiding each step. Reviewers repeatedly describe the instructors as patient and attentive.
A meal at the end. The class finishes with a sit-down meal of everything you prepared. Two glasses of wine plus one Prosecco or soft drinks are included, so there is no need to plan dinner for right after.
Getting there. The meeting point is Cl. Ghetto Vecchio 1181 in Venice. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so build in time to find the address on your own.
Good with kids. One reviewer described children having lots of fun while learning, and the platform summary also describes the instructors as patient and engaging.
Dietary needs. The listing asks that allergies, restrictions and intolerances be declared at booking. Doing that lets the chef adapt the menu, so mention it when you reserve rather than on arrival.
Recipes to keep. The listing includes recipes to take home for the dishes. One reviewer specifically noted getting the recipe at the end, so you can keep cooking the same dishes at home.

$57from, per person

2.5 hoursduration

4.8across 147 guest reviews

Common issues. The main complaint in the review pool is class size. Some travellers report that larger groups lead to waiting around at shared steps, and a few suggest the operator run smaller groups or add an assistant. Beyond that, the practical limits are simple: no hotel transfer, and tips for the chef or staff are not included in the price.

Common Questions

Is This A Cooking Class Or A Tasting Tour?

It is a hands-on cooking class lasting 2.5 hours. You make fettuccine, ravioli and tiramisu yourself with a local chef, then sit down and eat what you prepared. It is not a walking food tour.

What Exactly Is Included In The Price?

The class itself, all ingredients and equipment, two traditional sauces for the pasta, the tiramisu, two glasses of wine plus one Prosecco or a soft drink, and the recipes to take home. Tips and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Where Does The Class Start?

The meeting point is Cl. Ghetto Vecchio 1181 in Venice. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so you make your own way there.

Can I Bring Children?

The listing does not state an age policy, so check the booking page before reserving with children. One reviewer describes children joining and enjoying the pasta-making, and the chefs are repeatedly described as patient.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Inside that window the listing does not promise a refund, so decide early if your plans are uncertain.

Do I Need To Bring Anything?

No. All ingredients and cooking equipment are provided, and drinks are included during the meal. If you have any allergy or intolerance, mention it at booking so the chef can accommodate it.