Enjoy a Private Market Tour and Learn to Cook Fresh Pasta Bolognese with Locals

Highlights

Roberta and her son Aurelio love to cook and entertain guests together at their home! Their cozy apartment is located right in the heart of Modena’s historic city center. Roberta learned to cook from her mother, an excellent cook, and mother-in-law. She loves to cook because she loves to eat and gets joy from feeding family and friends good food. Roberta is passionate about showcasing food from her region of Modena and enjoys hosting together with her son Aurelio who is also an avid cook (and illustrator). Roberta still remembers her son cooking with her as a young boy who could barely look over the kitchen table. She has fond memories of the day when she returned home to the dining table completely covered in handmade tagliatelle that Aurelio had prepared, or the time when he made so much liver pate for crostini that it didn’t fit in their fridge or freezer. A lovely duo, Roberta and Aurelio look forward to meeting new people and sharing their culture and cuisine with the world! On days that Roberta is not available, Aurelio hosts along with his mother's close friend Laura who is also an expert cook. Please note: Since ragu (Bolognese sauce) takes time to cook, Aurelio may have some of the ingredients for your ragu prepared in advance. Please also note: You will be served 2 glasses of regional Lambrusco wine to accompany your meal.

Summary

Roberta and her son Aurelio love to cook and entertain guests together at their home! Their cozy apartment is located right in the heart of Modena’s historic city center. Roberta learned to cook from her mother, an excellent cook, and mother-in-law. She loves to cook because she loves to eat and gets joy from feeding family and friends good food. Roberta is passionate about showcasing food from her region of Modena and enjoys hosting together with her son Aurelio who is also an avid cook (and illustrator). Roberta still remembers her son cooking with her as a young boy who could barely look over the kitchen table. She has fond memories of the day when she returned home to the dining table completely covered in handmade tagliatelle that Aurelio had prepared, or the time when he made so much liver pate for crostini that it didn’t fit in their fridge or freezer. A lovely duo, Roberta and Aurelio look forward to meeting new people and sharing their culture and cuisine with the world! On days that Roberta is not available, Aurelio hosts along with his mother's close friend Laura who is also an expert cook. Please note: Since ragu (Bolognese sauce) takes time to cook, Aurelio may have some of the ingredients for your ragu prepared in advance. Please also note: You will be served 2 glasses of regional Lambrusco wine to accompany your meal.

Tour info

Duration

5 hours

Why take this tour?

Meet your host Aurelio at his home and walk to the local farmer’s market in the Pomposa square. This is an open-air organic market where locals shop. Walk through the market and explore local and regional produce sold by farmers from the region, and purchase a few ingredients that you will use during your cooking class. Back home, join Aurelio and his mother Roberta (or family friend Laura) in their small but charming traditional kitchen to learn to cook a typical Modena meal from family recipes. Your hands-on cooking class will last about two hours, and you will cook three different dishes from scratch. Learn about the tips and techniques involved in making a typical Bolognese pasta, a traditional side dish and a dessert like zuppa inglese (egg cream with chocolate and liquer dipped biscuits) or crostata di amerene (sour cherry tart, a typical regional dessert). Once you're done cooking, you will sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare with Roberta and her sons.

What’s included?

Private market tour and cooking class with your host Roberta
Homecooked meal
Regional Lambrusco wine (2 glasses)
Non-alcoholic beverages
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 5h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Traveling Spoon

About operator:

Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.