Cooking classes
Cinema at the table: the Italy of Pietro Germi
5.0
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
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Your experience
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)
€92.00
per guest€46.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
26 reviews
- Maurizio and his partner Marco were the definition of hospitable. They welcomed us into their home with amazing made food and kept us laughing the whole time. They also provided a truly unique food tour around Bologna demonstrating their knowledge of the town's history whilst knowing where to go for the best local cuisine. I highly recommend this experience and cannot wait to see them again one day.
- Maurizio and Marco were the absolute best. We left feeling so full of laughter, food, and wine. I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone & everyone. We chatted about life, told stories. and had the best time ever. It was just me and my best friend and it really felt so special and authentic. The food was DELICIOUS and I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned with my friends and family back home in New York. If you’re looking for a one-of-kind, authentic & RAW Italian experience - look no further. It felt like sharing a meal with new friends or family. Thank you, Maurizio & Marco for such an incredible night. We will never forget it!
- What a great experience! The hosts were so nice and welcoming. They taught us all about pasta making with a lot of tips. Provided snacks, wine, and cute dogs/cats! So sweet, and a lovely time. Would recommend and go back!
- Excellent! I booked this as a birthday gift for myself - it was worth every penny! Maurizio is so lovely and great to learn from. He made the whole experience fun and straightforward. I can now make authentic and incredibly delicious tiramisu and bruschetta - all made in my own kitchen as I booked an online course. No doubt it would have been wonderful to learn in Maurizio’s beautiful kitchen with him in person too. Would highly recommend to anyone!
- Ci siamo sentiti da subito accolti, come a casa! Professionalità e simpatia, tutto perfetto. Una serata piacevole che ripeteremo sicuramente!
Declan Bainbridge - April 2025
SUCH A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!! - April 2025
Megan M - April 2025
Louise - April 2025
Tommaso Valle - March 2025
€92.00 per guest
(€46.00 per child)
€92.00 per guest
Where
Maurizio
Cesarina from 2023Location: Bologna 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
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