Cooking with Nonna | Private

Ask any Italian what their favorite food is and they’ll always qualify their answer with ‘della nonna.’ Whether it’s handmade gnocchi, juicy polpette (meatballs) lavished in a rich tomato sauce or perfectly-sweet biscotti, dishes made just like grandma used to make hold a sacred place in the heart of Italian culinary culture.

You now have the opportunity to immerse yourself in this lovable Italian tradition of learning to cook from Rome’s favorite nonna/nonno! Spend three hours learning to make traditional Italian recipes under expert guidance. Read on to learn more! 

Enjoy a prosecco and antipasti reception 

Arriving at either our 17th-century palazzo next to Piazza Navona or our sleek, stylish school a stone’s throw away from the Pantheon, you’ll be greeted with a warm reception of prosecco and antipasti-style snacks. This drinks and snacks reception provides the perfect opportunity to meet our nonna/nonno, your chef, before making your way into the kitchen. 

Perfect the art of making three Roman dishes Here’s where the fun starts. Following Nonna‘s expert guidance, you’ll dive into making and rolling out your own Italian gnocchi dough. Which sauces or fillings you use will depend on the time of year since we only source the freshest seasonal ingredients for our classes. But remember, you’re always welcome to specify if there’s a particular dish you’d like to learn. As well as this, you’ll master the art of Italian meatballs: a classic that’s loved throughout the world. 

The perfect accompaniment to scrumptious gnocchi, this is the ultimate introduction to Italian cuisine. But we’re not done yet – dessert is yet to come! 

Conjure up some fresh Italian biscotti to accompany your mains 

When in Rome, learn a sinfully sweet recipe to bring back home! Your nonna/nonno will share their secret to the perfect Italian biscotti. Craft this crispy, heartwarming dessert from scratch before sitting yourself down at the dining table to indulge in what you’ve created. 

Indulge in your meal with a choice of wine and soft drinks 

At the end of this unique and unforgettable experience, you’ll have a chance to linger over a lunch or dinner of what you prepared in class, accompanied wine and soft drinks. Buon appetito!