Top Parma Classes & Workshops

You can discover one of the hidden gems of the Italian Food Valley: Calestano - a medieval village that you will not find on any map. Important: don’t worry if you don’t have a car to reach us. We offer a transfer service from the center of Parma. With my help you can learn the secrets of Emilian cuisine. You can replicate at home an excellent homemade pasta topped with an excellent Italian sauce. Thanks to this experience you can surprise your friends and let them know the true Italian gastronomic culture. Once the lesson is over you will be able to prepare fettuccine, tagliatelle and pappardelle and, if you need it, I will personally send you the recipes we made together. We’ll have lunch/dinner together and you can enjoy the pasta you made and we’ll end up with an exceptional tiramisu (my friends say it’s the best they’ve ever eaten. Would you agree?)

Experience Parma’s cuisine first-hand by connecting with a local host for a stroll through the city’s food market followed by a home cooking class. Learn how Italians shop according to the season at the market, then join your host in her kitchen to pick up tips and techniques for turning out fresh pasta and tiramisù like a pro. Cap off your experience by sampling the dishes you’ve prepared, served with local wine.

Discover the traditional flavors of Parma during a private, half-day cooking class at a local’s home. Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes from the Emilia-Romagna region during this hands-on class. Make fresh pasta from scratch, such as ricotta-stuffed tortelli. Feast on three different types of pasta and local wines after the class.

Secure the ultimate foodie experience when visiting Parma—a private cooking class in a beautiful local villa with a chance to feast on your culinary creations at the end. Don’t worry about bringing anything with you—as all ingredients and equipment are provided. The class showcases a variety of traditional recipes from Parma, with hands-on demonstrations and top tips that you wouldn’t find in a recipe book.

Make the most of your time in one of Italy’s culinary capitals and discover the secrets to preparing two of the country’s most beloved Italian dishes with this hands-on pasta and tiramisù workshop. Roll up your sleeves and get to work, making two different types of pasta and sauces plus an authentic tiramiù with the guidance of your host and instructor in her home kitchen.

Visit a Prosciutto di Parma factory to discover how the noble Parma ham is made and aged, at the end of the Visit enjoy the tasting of Parma ham accompanied by homemade bread and wine from the Parma Hills.

The best cooking event I’ve ever been to”, “The most fun I’ve ever had with my family.” Those are a few soundbites from our in-person events in Parma.

Bring one of Italy’s tastiest—and most glamorous—traditions back home with you. During this private gastronomy workshop, you’ll master the art of the perfect “aperitivo.” Join your instructors in an authentic Italian home, where you’ll learn how to prepare traditional snacks like bruschetta, with fresh, regional ingredients. Pair it with a fizzy prosecco or classic red wine, and settle down to enjoy the food, drinks, and conversation with locals.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

If you’re in Parma, treat yourself to an authentic Italian food experience with a cesarina — a food lover who is part of one of Italy’s oldest network of home cooks. At their private home, you’ll learn to cook three beloved local recipes, then eat your creations before you leave. This private Parma food experience also includes a visit to a nearby food market to learn about the ingredients before you cook.

Enter a typical Emilian vinegar cellar and discover all about vinegar. Discover the history of the company. Enjoy an illustration of the production process of the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP and the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP. Taste diferent Balsamic Vinegar, paired with Parmigiano Reggiano DOP.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

The setting for this culinary adventure is Stefania's ancestral family home, nestled in the picturesque green hills south of Parma. This charming location adds an authentic touch to your experience, as you step into a place that holds generations of culinary traditions. The region's rich gastronomic history is reflected in the rustic ambiance of the house, transporting you to a bygone era where food was lovingly prepared and shared among loved ones. The menu for the experience will be carefully crafted based on the season and availability of ingredients at the local market. This ensures that you have the opportunity to work with the freshest produce and experience the true essence of Parma's culinary delights. To complement the delectable meal, Stefania will also provide carefully selected wines and digestives. These accompaniments are thoughtfully chosen to enhance the flavors of the dishes, offering a complete sensory experience that delights both the palate and the soul.

This is an alternative to a factory tour. If you wish to have a seat and taste wonderful Italian products and enjoy them. We will do guided tastings of: - cheese - deli meats such as Parma ham - wines (local and not) - olive oil Olive oil is not produced in Parma, but it's nice to taste the olive oil from other regions. Anyway, the products are customizable, so we can arrange them every time.