Our Cooking Classes FAQ

We intentionally chose a peaceful location just outside Rome's busy historic center to offer a more authentic, comfortable and enjoyable cooking experience.Unlike many cooking classes held in small city-center apartments or restaurants, our venue provides spacious indoor and outdoor areas, a traditional wood-fired oven and a relaxed atmosphere where guests can fully immerse themselves in Italian cooking.Thanks to our complimentary shuttle service from Laurentina Metro Station for shared classes, the venue is easy to reach while allowing guests to enjoy a unique countryside setting that would be impossible to find in the heart of Rome.

Every traveler looks for something different, but many guests choose Rome Pizza & Pasta School because it combines authenticity, hands-on learning and genuine Italian hospitality in a single experience.For more than 14 years, we've welcomed thousands of visitors from around the world, helping them prepare authentic Neapolitan pizza and fresh handmade pasta from scratch under the guidance of experienced instructors.Unlike many cooking experiences, guests don't simply watch a demonstration—they actively prepare every recipe, bake pizza in a traditional wood-fired oven and enjoy a complete Italian meal with unlimited wine, homemade tiramisù and limoncello.The experience continues even after your visit through our digital recipe booklet, certificate of participation and complimentary lifetime access to professional pizza video lessons led by Maestro Giuseppe de Rosa in collaboration with ALFA FORNI.

Watching a chef prepare Italian recipes can be entertaining, but actively making them yourself is a completely different experience.At Rome Pizza & Pasta School, every guest prepares authentic Neapolitan pizza and fresh handmade pasta from scratch under the guidance of experienced instructors. You'll knead the dough, shape the pasta, stretch your own pizza and bake it in a traditional wood-fired oven before enjoying the meal you've created.This hands-on approach not only makes the experience more engaging and memorable, but also gives you the confidence and practical skills to recreate authentic Italian recipes long after your trip to Rome has ended.

Many guests initially wonder whether it's worth travelling a little outside Rome's historic center. After the experience, they often tell us it was one of the best decisions of their trip.Our venue offers spacious indoor and outdoor cooking areas, a traditional wood-fired oven and a peaceful atmosphere that's difficult to find in the busy city center.Thanks to our complimentary shuttle service from Laurentina Metro Station for shared classes, reaching Rome Pizza & Pasta School is simple and allows you to enjoy a more authentic and relaxing Italian cooking experience.

Authenticity comes from learning real Italian cooking techniques in a genuine and welcoming environment.At Rome Pizza & Pasta School, every participant prepares authentic Neapolitan pizza and fresh handmade pasta from scratch using traditional methods, guided by experienced instructors.Rather than watching a demonstration, you'll actively cook, bake your pizza in a traditional wood-fired oven and enjoy the meal you've prepared together with Italian wine, homemade tiramisù and limoncello.

Many cooking experiences take place inside restaurants where space and time can be limited.Rome Pizza & Pasta School is dedicated exclusively to teaching authentic Italian cooking in a relaxed environment designed specifically for hands-on learning. Guests have plenty of space to work, interact with the instructors and enjoy the experience at a comfortable pace.Our focus is not simply serving a meal, but helping every participant develop practical cooking skills they can confidently use at home.

Yes. Every lesson is designed to teach practical techniques rather than simply providing entertainment.From preparing pizza dough and shaping fresh pasta to understanding baking techniques and ingredient selection, you'll learn methods that can easily be reproduced in a home kitchen.After the class, you'll also receive our digital recipe booklet and complimentary lifetime access to professional pizza video lessons led by Maestro Giuseppe de Rosa in collaboration with ALFA FORNI, allowing you to continue learning at your own pace.

Guests often tell us that what makes the experience special is the combination of authentic Italian cooking, a relaxed atmosphere and the opportunity to actively prepare every recipe themselves.Many also appreciate sharing the experience with travelers from around the world, enjoying unlimited wine, homemade tiramisù and limoncello, and leaving with practical cooking skills they can continue using long after returning home.For many visitors, the class becomes one of the most memorable highlights of their time in Rome.

For more than 14 years, Rome Pizza & Pasta School has welcomed thousands of guests from around the world, becoming one of the longest-running and most experienced cooking schools dedicated to international travelers in Rome.Over the years, we've continuously expanded our experiences while remaining true to our original mission: teaching authentic Italian cooking through practical, hands-on classes led by passionate instructors.Today, guests can choose from shared experiences, private cooking classes, family activities, corporate events and advanced culinary training. Our commitment to quality has also led to collaborations with respected Italian companies such as ALFA FORNI, allowing us to offer exclusive educational resources beyond the classroom.Our greatest achievement, however, is the trust of the thousands of travelers who choose to cook with us every year and recommend the experience to friends and family.