Cooking Classes in Rome

This cooking class with Chef Andrea was one of the high points of our Mediterranean vacation. I would not hesitate to recommend this class to anyone visiting Rome. It was so much fun. It was so delicious. We learned a great deal about food and the preparation of food. We got to meet people from all over the world and worked as a team to prepare one of the best meals I’ve ever had… I want to go back!

DO NOT MISS THIS!
Chef Andrea is funny, talented, and a joy to work with! This was our favorite experience in Rome. My boyfriend and I learned so much about cooking and ingredients. The meal was elaborate and to die for! Also, highly recommend the wine pairing. You will not regret booking this!
Our meal was:
Appetizer: Zucchini Flowers with proscuitto/​eggplant and mozzarella and southern style pesto
First Course: Fettucine alla Chitarra alla Pecorara
Second Course: Meatballs and fresh Tomato Sauce
Side Dish: Roman Style zucchini with cream of pumpkini blossoms
Dessert: Ricotta and Homemade Sour Cherry Jam Pie

Fantastic experience! My husband and I took a group class with Chef Andrea this June during our honeymoon and it was excellent. Cooking Classes in Rome came highly recommended from several reputable sources, but our class truly exceeded our expectations. Not only did Chef Andrea give us several useful tips during the preparation of our four course meal, but he taught us about Italian food and culture as well. All members of our group were able to assist in preparing the meal, and it was great to sit down together and enjoy the fruits of our labor at the end of the class. All recipes from our class were emailed to us within a few days, and wine pairing suggestions were included (yay!). Chef Andrea was great to work with and I highly recommend CCIR to anyone with a passion for cooking.

Chef Andrea & Cooking Classes in Rome was one of our favorite experiences during our trip to Italy. Learning about the food and culture of Italy, as well as getting hands on experience with a small group was priceless. By the end of the class, we were all enjoying the food, the wine. and the new acquaintances. I would highly recommend this if you are someone who likes to do something beyond visiting the «tourist traps.» Once I returned home, I couldn’t wait to try each of the recipes in my own kitchen!

Do go!
We were in Rome to see Rome and take international law classes. We arranged a cooking class with Chef Andrea just for our group. Chef Andrea told us a bit about the history of cooking in Rome and Trastevere, then put us all to work making different parts of our feast.
He and his assistants made sure we knew what to do and that dinner would be fabulous. We ate our delicious food and found about some of us thought the most marvelous portion of dinner was the salad, some the pasta dish, and others the tiramisu.
A few days later we received details of the recipes we had cooked by email.
I plan to try each recipe again.

So excellent! Make the time to take this class! You will make great friends, learn new skills and eat amazing food! This was really a treat! I will definitely do this again when I come back to Rome!
The menu changes daily, all ingredients are fresh, and chef is mostly accommodating with dietary restrictions ;)

As instructor for a multicultural psychology study abroad course, I accompanied my 10 undergraduate students to Andrea’s cooking class (dinner). It proved to be a perfect vehicle for teaching these young American women about food and its relation to Italian culture. We learned about the regional differences that exist in Italy that are expressed in their cuisine, as well as the general «slow food» and related «zero kilometer» movements that have taken the world by storm since their inception in Italy. Andrea’s fun and informative style grabbed the students’ interest while teaching them important culinary techniques and rationales. And, while I would not normally eat what a typical American 20-​year-​old had cooked back home, I happily inhaled my students’ home-​made carbonara (with home-​made pasta!), eggplant parmigiana and peach and chocolate ganache. The sense of accomplishment on the students’ faces, as well as the look of ecstasy as they ate their own delicious creations, assured me that this was a class well worth attending. Every single one of them rated the class as a highlight of their trip to Rome, as do I. They are already eagerly planning to cook the recipes back home to wow their parents and friends, and are thinking more intentionally about the food they consume– where it comes from, how it was made, etc. This will definitely remain an integral part of our study abroad course.

Spent 5 hours with Chef and 11 of my newest best friends. FUN, educating and very good food. He is very knowledgable, easy to understand, serious about food and cooking and lots of fun. The menu was set with input from participants and well thought out. Yummo, best Gnocchi ever, wines fit well with each course. And you get the recipes to impress your friends back home. I would send everyone to this adventure (school, doesn’t do it justice).
I hope to come back next visit. Worth the cost and time. Good value. Be sure to ask about an elephant pinch vrs a nice two finger bottom pinch.

AMAZING! Loved every moment of it. I highly suggest that you do the wine tasting that accompanies the cooking class. The cooking class was by far THE BEST activity that my friend and I did in Rome. First off, let me say how awesome Chef Andrea’s wife and him are at responding to your emails and providing an accurate description of the the overview of the class. Chef Andrea taught me so much in one class. If you love food, love to cook, love to laugh and have a GREAT time. This is the class for you! P. S., the recipes that you learn in class will be sent to you after. THIS IS A MUST DO!!!

Just finished up one of the funnest days we have had in Rome at a traditional roma style cooking class in Trastevere. Our host Andrea took us through multi coursed traditional seasonal menu with humor and incredible technic. In the morning he went to the market to buy the best seasonal food. We prepared the traditional roman artichoke, followed by fresh pasta in one of most amazing squash, leek, and speck sauce, followed by traditional meatballs in the most amazing tomato sauce. Finally a divine dolce of custard with fresh kiwis.
Our fellow chefs/​students were all amazing people in a range of ages. Two younger american gals traveling through Italy, two couples from England, two ladies from the Netherlands, and probably one of the most charming Canadian/​Italian couple we have ever met on our travels who were in their 70s.
Couple of notes. Book early. There are only 12 places. Be prepared to be hands on and participate. Be prepared to be charmed by Andrea. You pay half up front and cash after.
And = DO GET THE WINE PARING!!! All local wines but not to much for an amazing Roma lunch.

Cooking Classes in Rome is an awesome way to learn more about Italian cuisine, have a delicious meal, and actually learn something. It’s a wonderful time that will give you (at least a little) more skill in the kitchen. While I was staying in Rome I took multiple classes and they were all worthwhile.
Chef Andrea and his wife run the program. They’re this sweet couple with a great spirit about them. Ask them to tell their own story, it’s pretty adorable!
The cooking classes I took were offered through my university, and specialized as such. Andrea would meet us at the school and walk us over to his shop, a cute dining room with a large table and walls covered in photos from past lessons, with a kitchen in the back. The kitchen is industrial, providing all the high quality equipment to feel like a professional chef. The dining room is inviting, it makes you feel like a guest in someone’s home for a dinner party.
His lessons depend on the fresh picked ingredients from that mornings market, so each time is uniquely delicious. He takes the time to explain what each ingredient is, how it’s used, and the whole process of the meal. As you cook he helps you along the way but allows you to actually make it yourself. Usually the meal will be at least three courses, so you get desserts as well (it depends on what class you take, ours was different because it was through the school). You get to learn to cook in the kitchen, then to sit down and enjoy a «family» meal when you’re done. After the evening is over, they e-​mail you the recipes so you can recreate them yourselves!
Some stories:
During one of the classes Chef Andrea noticed I had a huge burn mark on my hand (a bartender from another place in Rome had torched my hand, but that’s for another review). He specifically took me aside and gave me instructions on how to maintain/​heal it. The fact that he took them the time to individually help me out was a true showing of how caring he is, especially since if I hadn’t had taken his advice my hand would have probably scared way more than it did. So you’re in good hands!
Also, in one of my conversations with his wife she told me a story how she was traveling on the bus once and this guy was complaining about his current life situation. An older lady turned to him and said «You are not a tree. You do not have roots. If you’re not happy where you’re at, get up and move.» That conversation and her advice always reminds me to continue moving forward, and onward, in life.

A must do! We made this a part of our three day trip to Rome and it made wonderful memories. Chef Andrea was a charismatic, intelligent and helpful host to our silly group. The atmosphere of the dining room and kitchen are comfortable and charming. The food was outstanding and not overly complicated. You’ll definitely learn a lot and enjoy your time there. Be careful not to plan too much after your class. We were still full by the time of our 7pm dinner reservation and rescheduled our flexible plan.

Was here last night with my school. We had an amazing experience. It was so much fun learning to cook the recipes and preparing the foods. The food was some of the best I have had since I have been in Italy. The chef’s are such fun as well!

When you are in Rome you MUST TAKE A CLASS with Chef Andrea at his kitchen in the Trastevere section in Rome. It is an amazing experience where you will learn to cook authentic Roman dishes, and then eat them! Don’t miss out on the wine pairing, as Chef Andrea has impeccable taste in wines, and pairs them well with food.
This is seriously a must do for anyone who loves food. We learned cooking techniques as well as food history. Chef Andrea is delightful, welcoming everyone into his kitchen. No matter what skill level you are, he will make you feel comfortable, as he did for my nieces– who are somewhat afraid of using kitchen knives, vegetable peelers and being near a stove. They had so much fun, and we plan to make the dishes we learned back here in the states.
Believe the 5 star reviews this classes will live up to your expectations. This was the highlight of our trip to Rome.

Where do I begin? Chef Andrea is beyond amazing! I may name my child after him simply in hopes of him taking in his culinary skill. F’real.
Hand to heaven, this was quite possibly the best meal of my life. And I cooked it?! Never in my life have I thought I could be taught the secrets of every «Nona» in Italy, but alas, Andrea has leaked out the amazingness that is Roman cuisine.
This class is worth every penny and I can’t wait to come back again and take a million more classes.
On a scale of one to ten, I give this class a 100!

Wow, what a day! Chef Andrea was AMAZING! If anyone gets the opportunity if not the pleasure of taking his class jump on it immediately. My wife and I got into Rome and heard of this class from a cousin who lives in Rome. She said if we can get in we should take the class, we would have a good time. She was right, not only did we have a great time and meet some great new friends we had the best food I have ever eaten. Chef Andrea was funny and helped everyone relax and have a good time. If I ever come back to Rome I will be sure to take his class again.

Chef Andrea and his wife (Erica) are so hospitable as well as passionate about sharing their love of food. Chef Andrea not only knows what he’s doing in regards to the food itself but he has a way of transmitting information that makes it so easy to digest. I learned so much in our 5 hours together and I plan to take that knowledge back with me.
His class is great for foodies, novices, or even much experienced cooks because it is downright enjoyable. If I had the opportunity to take a class with him every day while visiting Rome I would have; that’s how much I loved it.
Not only that but he also ensures that all dietary restrictions are accommodated without sacrificing taste or the cooking experience. I am a vegetarian and there was a gluten-​free individual in my class as well and he made some modifications to the recipes by taking out individual portions where necessary. By doing this he retained the integrity of each of the dishes, allowed us to learn how to cook them, but we were able to enjoy the end product as well (just a slight variation). I could not be happier with our choice of class. It was definitely well worth every penny spent! So, if you’re considering taking the class (which you are or you wouldn’t be reading this) then DO IT! You will not regret it!

Our experience with Chef Andrea was outstanding! It was definitely one of the highlights of our time in Rome. The class size was small enough that everyone was able to participate in the preparation and cooking of each dish. Chef Andrea was an excellent teacher and was very engaging. We learned how to make a delicious five course meal and we were able to enjoy it with the other members of the class. After class we stayed to chat with Chef Andrea and his wife. They gave us a TON of suggestions for restaurants, enotecas, and places to visit while in Rome. It was such a memorable experience overall, I would definitely reccomend it!

Hands down one of the best experiences I had while in Rome. Chef Andrea and his wife were consummate hosts for what turned out to be a wonderful, funny, informative, and delicious afternoon! No food question (for a newbie like me) is too silly for Andrea as he will answer anything with a funny comeback or experienced answer. We all felt like we were having fun making dinner with old friends. If only I could have taken the school home with me; Food just doesn’t taste the same at my house. Grazie!

We recently went to Rome for a mixed trip, part business and part leisure. As part of the leisure we decided to attend the Cooking Classes in Rome. We were with another 10 people in the kitchen. It was a fantastic experience.
The menu selected is according to the season and they only use local produce. Chef Andrea is a lot of fun and a fountain of knowledge. The group made a 4 course meal. We had stuffed pumpkin flower with prosciutto and mozzarella as an appetizer, then Homemade gnochetti sardi pasta with meat ragu sauce, Chicken Cacciatora with oven roasted potatoes, and finished off with tiramisu. For all the courses we learned new tricked, had a great time preparing the dish and finally you have time to enjoy the prepared food. You have an option to enjoy with food with paired wine. The wine selection were perfect. Overall a really nice experience.
No matter where you are in your culinary experience if you enjoy Italian cooking you will enjoy this class. I would recommend it to anyone. You will learn new cooking tricks, new recipes, meet new people and have a great time.