Traditional Home Cooking Experience in Venice

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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn guided by a local chef how to make traditional "Pasta Fresca" from scratch with a fresh seasonal sauce, followed by one of Italy's most famous desserts Tiramisù. After the cooking workshop enjoy a 3-course menu with the recipes prepared during the class with local wines and selected beverages. This experience is perfect for groups of friends, families and team-building events.

3-hour cooking class in Venice
Get plenty of hands-on experience and useful tips from your expert chef
Dine on the meal you've created at the conclusion of the lesson
Enter the private home of a passionate Venetian chef in Giudecca Island

Sample Menu

Main

full 3 courses menu

Your typical menu` will be the following : - A main course, with hand made pasta or gnocchi - Baked seasonal fruit and vegetables - Tiramisu`

What's Included

Lunch or dinner ( 3 full courses )
Local Wine ( 1/2 bottle per person ) and wather
Hands on cooking class with the chef
Recipes to surprise guests back home

Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Fondamenta Rio Croce, 158, 30133 Venezia VE, Italy
How to get to Giudecca Island: take the vaporetto from San Marco, you can take the line number 2 or 4.1 and the stop is Redentore by taxi : you can get off at “fondamenta della croce “ Giudecca Buzz “Rosa S”

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Richard_P

This was a fantastic experience— the highlight of the trip. Our group of seven included a 4 year old and an infant, serious home cooks and some who cook very little. There was something for everyone. The discussion of cooking was serious— Rosa introduced important principles of cooking that we have taken to other recipes. The environment was fun— we got our hands dirty making pasta and tiramisu. some in our group mostly sipped Prosecco, and our 4 year old was fully engaged throughout The food was delicious. It was one of our best meals in Venice and we have recreated several of the dishes at home. On a personal note: Rosa and her assistant are incredibly warm, welcoming and adaptive. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them. We cannot recommend this enough!

Reviews

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Delicious experience!

Amy_S, May 2024

We had a wonderful experience with Rosa and her daughter. They made us feel at home and together with a lot of help from Rosa we made a delicious meal.

A must-do cooking class in Venice

Nancy_T, Apr 2024

My family and I had a fabulous time with Rosa and her daughter Angela! They welcomed us into their home and treated us like family from the get-go. Pizza was waiting for us when we arrived which was great because we were starving! They had bottles of wine flowing all night. My son was appointed the wine bottle opener and it seems like he was on duty often lol. We learned how to make roasted vegetables that were nothing like we’ve ever had. So delicious and easy to make. All fresh ingredients that Rosa picked up from the market that morning. Next onto making pizza dough with from scratch. I will never buy pizza dough again!! It was so easy. Then we made tomato sauce using fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions and olive oil. In between we had many glasses of wine. Lastly we prepared tiramisu which again was delicious. I would recommend this cooking class to anyone. Loved, loved, loved our time with Tosa and Angela!

Great food with new friends!!

Timothy_W, Apr 2024

Rosa’s Rainbow was an original! Excellent experience with Rosa. She and her daughter made us feel right at home. We learned to make pasta, ravioli and Tiramisu. It was amazing. The best part was the original creation of vegetables and fruit that was Rosa’s original recipe. This alone was worth the trip.

The highlight of our trip!

Richard_P, Apr 2024

Best thing we did in Italy

Brandon_K, Apr 2024

Rosa and her assistant where awesome! Before you book here check out her personal website. You'll save a pretty penny 😉

Amazing

Anneka_W, Apr 2024

What an amazing experience Rosa is a lovely kind and caring lady that has a passion for her work She made us feel at home straight away The food we cooked was delicious I would highly recommend to everyone and we will definitely be back xx

Excellent Cooking Experience in Venice

viator, Apr 2024

Cooking with Rosa was our favorite part of our trip! Rosa and her daughter, Angela welcomed us into their home and treated us like family. They shared cooking techniques, recipes, and their love of food and family. The evening was full of fun, growth, and a delicious meal! Rosa equally included everyone in our party, from children to my son-in-law, who is a sous-chef in the states. She took him aside to demonstrate additional techniques and kitchen secrets and greatly appreciated his own expertise. The simplicity yet attention to detail showed with all we did. Angela was warm and welcoming and excellent at answering questions and keeping us all on task. We loved it all, and would not hesitate to participate again. Rosa and Angela’s Cooking experience is not one to miss!

Favorite Vacation Experience!

Adria_V, Apr 2024

This was a favorite vacation experience - not just during this trip to Italy but in all of our travels. Rosa and Angela are just the nicest people and you feel like family from the moment you walk in. They also made the cooking really accessible and we feel like we can replicate the recipes when we get home. Definitely book this experience!!

Having fun learning to cook!

Kevin_M, Apr 2024

Rosa was a lovely lady very personable and friendly and made it fun to cook! We had a blast and was stuffed by the time we left! I would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting to learn how to make authentic Italian dishes!! YUMMMY

This was an incredible...

Lora_F, Apr 2024

This was an incredible experience. My daughter and I did this while my son and husband explored. They were so good with my daughter and we had a wonderful time. Definitely one of my highlights from our journey in Italy!

Best Family Experience Ever!

Paul_P, Apr 2024

It truly felt like a traditional home-cooked meal with family. We learned lots of new tricks/tips for cooking with Italian food and everything was delicious! Rosa and her daughter Angela were great hosts. We would highly recommend them and would do this again when we come back to Venice!

AMAZING - on every level and in every way!

Richard_G, Apr 2024

This has got to be one of the very best experiences that I have done. Rosa and her daughter are two of the most thoughtful, considerate and wonderful people that you will ever meet. The cooking experience was exceptional but alongside this, the fun and laughter we had has created memories that will last a lifetime. If you're thinking about whether to book this, don't hesitate in making the booking. I guarantee you that you won't regret it.

A best, most fabulous ending to our Italy trip.

Andrea_J, Mar 2024

The entire experience was wonderful. Rosa and her daughter were welcoming, informative, and fun. We were very involved in the cooking process and everything we ate was delicious.

Best experience in Italy!

Kym_G, Mar 2024

It was such a special treat to be welcomed into Rosa's home and to learn from her. She did a fantastic job of getting the whole family involved. It was fun for everyone and very satisfying to see that we could make such delicious food from simple, wholesome ingredients. The memories will outlast any regular "tour" and now we can re-create them at home with the recipes and skills we learned. I cannot recommend this experience enough!

Creative, fun, exquisite food

Clare_G, Mar 2024

This meal was worth the price alone, not to mention the knowledge we gained from Rosa and the way we were welcomed into her home! Rosa and her trusty translators are fun, easy going, knowledgeable and creative. I learned so much and had so much fun. Easily the best meal I had in Venice! I will definitely be back. Thanks for helpinge make soany good memories with my teenager!

Rosa makes the Experience!!

Joseph_M, Mar 2024

Rosa was the best!! She had four Texans who know nothing about pasta! Food was perfect and she made it easy for those of us challenged!! The wine was selected by a fantastic sommelier “Angela”, great company and easy to get there for those are use to cars and subways!!

5 star experience with a warm and welcoming environment

Ana_L, Mar 2024

Where do I start! From arriving at Rosa’s house, to her warm welcome, we enjoyed every second we got to spend with her!! Truly a highlight of our trip to Italy. Rosa made accommodations on the spot for one our group members who had a diary allergy. The wine was tasty, and the food we prepared was the best we've had in Italy. Her daughter was absolutely lovely and just as warm and welcoming as Rosa. I would recommended this to anyone who is looking for a new home away from home, as we found our special place at Rosa’s house. We will be back to see Rosa for sure!

Wonderful experience

Sophia_M, Mar 2024

This was amazing! Highly recommend and easily the best part of our trip to Venice. Delicious food and such a great experience to be around the local culture.

One of the best parts of our trip!

Mia_G, Feb 2024

110% recommend! A truly unique and delightful experience to be a part of and the food turned out delicious! We had an amazing time and felt like we were a part of the family!

Don’t think, just do it!

Johnathan_B, Feb 2024

Rosa and her daughter Angie were gracious and beyond lovely hosts. From the first moments of arrival we felt welcome and at home. The conversation was easy and meaningful and the cooling lessons felt like a member of your family teaching you a recipe! I cannot say a single negative thing about the experience and would highly recommend to anyone interested. It was a wonderful night I will always remember and cherish!

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