Cooking Class Verona,Cooking in a Crystal Kitchen

About this tour

Learn to shape bigoli—Verona's traditional hand-rolled pasta—using techniques passed down through generations. Over three hours in a restored attic kitchen, you'll work dough by hand, master the ancient pasta press, then sit down to eat what you've made with local wine. The instructor holds top-level Italian food safety certification and runs the class in an unhurried, welcoming space that feels more like cooking with a local friend than attending a lesson.

Highlights

• Hand-roll bigoli using traditional Veronese wooden pasta tool
• Knead and prepare dough using time-honoured methods
• Cook and dine in a centuries-old kitchen setting
• Included lunch with red or white wine and water
• All aprons and cooking equipment provided

What to expect

Arrive at the top-floor attic kitchen where you'll start with flour and eggs, learning how to develop the dough properly. Your host will walk you through the bigoli press—a wooden contraption that's been used in Verona for centuries—showing you how to exert the right pressure and angle to shape the pasta correctly. Once your batch is ready, you'll move downstairs to the working kitchen where it gets cooked. The whole affair is informal; expect to ask questions, make small mistakes, and taste your results straightaway. Lunch follows naturally after cooking, paired with wine.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible throughout. The attic and kitchen can accommodate prams and strollers. Service animals welcome. Public transport stops nearby if driving isn't an option. Children under two sit on an adult's lap. Wear clothes you don't mind getting flour on.