Cook an Italian Sunday Lunch with Farmers Market Shopping | Private

Experience Italy’s Most Beloved Tradition

Italy, food, and family: three words that perfectly capture the soul of Italian life. In Italy, food isn’t just nourishment; it’s culture, connection, and celebration. And no day embodies that spirit more than Sunday, when families and friends across the country gather around the table for a long, laughter-filled lunch. Join InRome Cooking to experience this cherished ritual first-hand with a hands-on Sunday Lunch Cooking Class in the heart of Rome.

Start at the Local Market

Your experience begins like a true Roman’s Sunday morning: at the market. Meet your friendly local chef and wander through the vibrant stalls of a traditional farmers’ market, surrounded by the colorful abundance of fresh produce, fragrant herbs, and artisan cheeses. Feel the energy as locals chat with vendors, debate the best ingredients, and prepare for their own family feasts. Together, you’ll handpick everything needed to create your Italian Sunday lunch from scratch.

Cook in a Historic Roman Kitchen

With baskets full of fresh ingredients, return to one of InRome Cooking’s unique venues — either our 17th-century palazzo just behind Piazza Navona or our modern cooking school steps from the Pantheon. Here, over a welcoming glass of Prosecco and Italian appetizers, you’ll begin to transform your market finds into a feast worthy of a Roman family table.

Prepare a Traditional Sunday Menu

Guided by your English-speaking chef, you’ll craft a classic multi-course Sunday lunch that celebrates Italy’s rich culinary traditions. Begin with a hearty primo piatto, such as soft potato gnocchi tossed in a rich tomato sauce and sprinkled with cheese. Depending on the season, you’ll prepare delicious side dishes using the freshest local produce: perhaps tender artichokes in spring, roasted peppers in summer, or sweet baked pumpkin in autumn. For the secondo, savor a traditional Roman meat dish like pollo alla cacciatora (hunter-style chicken with olives and rosemary) or succulent roasted lamb. To end your meal on a sweet note, prepare a classic Italian dessert.

Share the Joy of a True Italian Sunday

Finally, gather around the table to enjoy the fruits of your labor in our elegant dining room, paired with local wine and good company. Linger over every bite, just as Italian families do, and feel the warmth of a Sunday spent the Roman way with food, friendship, and laughter.

Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or a loved one, this experience captures the very heart of Italian culture. The Sunday Lunch Cooking Class is a must-do for anyone visiting Rome on a Sunday : a delicious and meaningful way to connect with Italy’s most authentic tradition.