Cooking classes
Marlene Dietrich, femininity and freedom
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
- Pink gnocchi (with mortadella)
- Dietrich-style omelette
Marlene Dietrich, with her sensual and deep voice, left an indelible mark on the history of film, music, fashion, style and the way femininity was conceived. Although her androgynous charm and ease in wearing masculine clothes, she was a strong, seductive, beautiful and talented woman who defied male laws. Famous are her portraits with a cigarette in her hand, which for those years were an expression of female emancipation.
In an environment of absolute intellectual freedom, we pay homage to the strong femininity of this woman through a coocking class pink: pink (bologna) dumplings and her famous "Dietrich omelet."
€82.00 per guest
(€41.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €82.00
€82.00
per guest€41.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
50 reviews
- 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!!
- Sono stata invitata a un compleanno organizzato da Maurizio. Una meravigliosa scoperta. Maurizio ci ha accolto in una bellissima casa, con uno stupendo balcone sui tetti di Bologna. Tutto organizzato perfettamente, abbiamo mangiato piatti buonissimi, tra questi una lasagna perfetta, che ha conquistato tutti i bolognesi presenti. È stato un bel compleanno, perché c’era tutto, accoglienza, location che ti fa sentire a casa, cibo fantastico, vini e sangria ottimi e Maurizio il miglior padrone di casa che si possa desiderare!
- We truly enjoyed the entire experience from going to the market and the wonderful cooking experience with Maurizio. He was very knowledgeable, professional and a pleasure to be with. Besides being delicious it was our favorite day in Bologna.
RG - November 2025
Cherie Moody - October 2025
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Ed & Joan - October 2025
€82.00 per guest
(€41.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €82.00
€82.00 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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