Cooking classes
Cinema at the table: the Italy of Pietro Germi
5.0
Maurizio
Spoken languages:
Italian and English
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Spaghetti with tomato
- Meatballs
We are in the 1950s and 60s, when pasta became the main food on Italian tables: bucatini, maccheroni, spaghetti...as long as it was pasta, always served with tomato sauce.
In this context, Italian cinema reached its peak, along with the vision of the Bel Paese. During this time, Pietro Germi's two most successful films were released in Italy, while in America, a unique perception of "Italianness" emerged.
The iconic dish overseas became "spaghetti meatballs," which we offer you as tradition dictates, with the components cooked separately.
Our cooking class features egg spaghetti with tomato sauce and meatballs, aiming to recreate the atmosphere of Italy from those years at the table.
€92.00 per guest
(€46.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €92.00
€92.00
per guest€46.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
51 reviews
- It was a fantastic experience! We asked to organize a small cooking challenge between coworkers. Maurizio welcomed us into his delightful home, immediately made us feel comfortable, the atmosphere was fun and familiar… and after a generous aperitivo (all homemade) accompanied by excellent sparkling wine, we “got our hands dirty.” Maurizio guided us through this experience, telling us about the origins and giving us tips for rolling out the pasta perfectly… and once finished, we cooked and savored our creations, continuing to toast. The winner was declared (awarded with a very original gadget) and we also tasted a cake whose secret recipe is part of Maurizio’s family heritage – we can only say that it was truly amazing. The day was truly enjoyable. It was exactly what we needed: hospitality, sharing, and fun. An experience to recommend and repeat!
- Maurizio and Marco were absolutely delightful guides and hosts — they were warm, kind, and most importantly, made sure to complete my Bologna experience with the best food in town. Maurizio's tagliatelle is exquisite — but what I'll remember are a lovely pair of tour guides who made my solo trip through Italy just a little more memorable. Highly recommended for other LGBTQ+ travelers looking for a sense of community as they make their way through Bologna.
- Perfect host! This was our favorite cooking experience we have ever done. A lot of it is because of Maurizio. He was very knowledgable, charismatic and welcoming. He made us feel at home from the moment we walked into his home. The day really flew by. The food was sensational. We highly recommend this experience but make sure you request Maurizio! OH, he also asked about our trip and made recommendations on places to see and where we can go based on what we had planned. We took his suggestions and were really happy we did. Thank you for an incredible day!
- We really loved the class we took with Maurizio. He has a true passion for cooking and teaching and we had such a good time learning from him. And his recipes were so delicious and he was a wonderful host. We can’t wait to start making our own homemade pasta now, we feel more confident now. Thanks again Maurizio!!
- I was invited to a birthday party organized by Maurizio. A wonderful discovery. Maurizio welcomed us into a beautiful house, with a stunning balcony overlooking the rooftops of Bologna. Everything was organized perfectly, we ate delicious dishes, including a perfect lasagna, which won over all the Bolognese people present. It was a lovely birthday, because it had everything: a warm welcome, a location that makes you feel at home, fantastic food, excellent wines and sangria, and Maurizio was the best host one could wish for!
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€92.00 per guest
(€46.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €92.00
€92.00 per guest
Where
Maurizio
Cesarina from 2023Location: Bologna (BO) Languages: Italian and EnglishI devote myself with passion to traditional regional cooking, embracing recipes from Emilia, Tuscany, and Lazio, without shying away from culinary innovation and exploration. I pay close attention to the seasonality of ingredients and the origins of raw materials, favoring locally-sourced products. Equipped with excellent communication skills, I place particular emphasis on the story behind every dish, as well as on hospitality and welcoming my guests.
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Families and solo travellers welcome
Your well-being is our priority
Free cancellation
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