About this tour
Shop Rome's neighbourhood markets with a local cook, then head to her home to prepare three classic Roman dishes from scratch. You'll work through a proper cooking lesson at your own station, learning the techniques behind cacio e pepe, carciofi alla romana, or similar pillars of the city's food culture. Sit down afterwards to eat what you've made, paired with wines from the region. The whole experience runs four and a half hours.
Highlights
- Shop local markets with your host cook guide
- Prepare three traditional Roman recipes hands-on
- Cook in a real home kitchen, not a classroom
- Taste your dishes with red and white local wines
- Learn genuine technique from someone who cooks daily
- Small group or private experience
What to expect
You'll start by wandering through Rome's working markets with your Cesarina, picking out ingredients and getting the lowdown on what makes each stall worth knowing. Back at her home, you get your own prep space and tools. She'll walk you through three recipes—expect to handle pasta, vegetables, sauces—with real corrections and timing tricks you won't find in books. It's not performance cooking; it's the messy, practical version. Once everything's ready, you sit together and eat properly, with wine, no rushing.
Good to know
Bring an apron or wear something you don't mind getting flour on. The class moves at a comfortable pace—no prior experience needed. Public transport runs nearby if you need it. You'll leave with a full stomach and actual confidence in the kitchen.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.