Cooking demo in Como:
handmade pasta lesson and traditional recipes

I look forward to welcoming you to my home in the center of Como, where I will cook for you. Observe the preparation of fresh pasta and discover the secrets of other local recipes.

  • 100€ per person
  • free cancellation
  • 2-4 people
  • duration 2:30 hours
  • English, Italian
  • Como, Italy

Why choose this experience?

I have always been fascinated by how my grandmother moved in the kitchen, but above all by her mastery in making ravioli. It is precisely by watching her that my love for handmade pasta was born.

Perhaps it will happen to you too...

You can watch and ask questions during the preparation of fresh pasta, gather tips for other dishes, and take home all the recipes from the menu in digital format, to turn every special occasion into a true Italian culinary experience.

Chef Beatrice

Beatrice

Your host and personal chef.

How the class works

The live cooking demo includes the preparation of one type of pasta made by the chef, such as ravioli or tortellini.

Classes are limited to 2 to 4 participants, so you will be only with your group or with just a few other people.

1 - Welcome and introduction

Get to know your chef while sipping a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic drink.

2 - Menu presentation

Discover the techniques and secrets of the recipes that will be served at the table.

3 - Preparation of handmade pasta

Watch the stages of pasta preparation: rolling and shaping, preparing the sauce or dressing, up to cooking and completing the dish.

4 - Final tasting

Enjoy lunch or dinner together with the other participants, tasting the dishes included in the menu.

Tasting menu

The 3-course menu can be customized based on allergies, intolerances, or personal tastes.

Starter

A typical dish from Northern Italy

Main Course

A dish featuring fresh stuffed pasta

Dessert

Homemade Tiramisù or Crema Gelato

Drinks

Water and a bottle of wine for every two people
Coffee and local digestif served at the end of the meal

What is included

  • One-dish cooking demo
  • Explanation of the menu recipes
  • Lunch or dinner tasting
  • Professional chef in English or Italian
  • Recipes in digital format

Schedule and duration

The experience lasts approximately 2:30 hours in total.

The following times are scheduled:

  • Morning start at 11:00 AM
  • Evening start at 6:00 PM

Location

The experience will take place at the home of Beatrice, your host and personal chef.

Via Cinque Giornate 8, 22100 Como, Italy Open in Maps

It is located 50 meters from the Duomo, the Cathedral of Como.

Booking, modification, and cancellation

Payment of half the price is required to secure the booking. Bookings must be made at least 48 hours before the experience.

Requests to change the date or the number of participants must be made at least 48 hours in advance and are subject to availability.

A delay of more than 30 minutes from the start time is considered a cancellation without notice.

Free cancellation within 24 hours of the start time with a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

By bus

  • Teatro Sociale stop - about 200 meters, 2 min walk
  • Piazza Cavour stop - about 300 meters, 3 min walk
  • Piazza Matteotti stop - about 600 meters, 7 min walk

By train

  • Como Lago Station - about 500 meters, 5 min walk
  • Como San Giovanni Station - about 900 meters, 11 min walk

By boat / ferry / hydrofoil

  • Depending on the arrival pier - maximum 600 meters, 7 min walk

By car, parking is recommended at:

  • Autosilo Valduce - about 400 meters, 4 min walk

It is sufficient to arrive on time or a few minutes before the cooking demonstration begins: 11:00 AM in the morning or 6:00 PM in the evening. If you plan to reach us by public transport, we recommend checking the outbound and return schedules in advance.

No, the menu courses will be prepared by the chef. You can watch the preparation of fresh pasta and, if you wish, you can also try it yourself.

No, a cat lives in the house; for this reason, we cannot accommodate other animals during the experiences.
Cooking Class in Como

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Cooking demo: handmade pasta and traditional recipes

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