FAQ – Pasta Masterclasses in Como

We run five families of hands-on masterclasses: the Tagliatelle Masterclass – Fresh Tomato, the Tagliatelle Masterclass – Ragù Bolognese, the Gnocchi Masterclass, the Farfalle e Garganelli Masterclass, the Ravioloni Verdi Masterclass – Ricotta and the Risotto Masterclass.

Prices start at €130 per person: the Risotto Masterclass is €130 for the Saffron Risotto and €140 for the Luganega Risotto, the saffron risotto with luganega, the fresh pork sausage of Lombardy. The pasta masterclasses are €150 for the Fresh Tomato menus and the Ravioloni Verdi, and €160 for the menus with ragù alla bolognese. Each masterclass lasts around three hours and ends at the table: you eat what you make, with local wine.

Each class lasts about 3 hours. Start times: Monday to Friday in the evening, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; Saturday morning 10:00 AM–1:00 PM or evening 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; Sunday morning only, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. You pick the date and time slot in the booking form.

Marco, our resident chef, completed the professional masterclass at Rina Poletti’s Accademia della Sfoglia, the school founded by the Emilian maestra to guard the craft of hand-rolled sfoglia. What we teach is that discipline — the dough, the rest, the rolling pin — brought to a welcoming cooking class in Como. The whole story is on our story page.

Every masterclass includes an aperitivo with cured meats and cheeses during the class, your apron and all the ingredients, the meal you cooked, eaten together at the table, and local wine: one bottle for every four guests. Dessert is gelato with 25-year-aged Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP from Acetaia del Cristo. Everything is included in the price, which starts at €130 per person.

Yes. All our masterclasses end the same way: gelato finished with a few drops of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP from Acetaia del Cristo, a family acetaia where it is made from a single ingredient, cooked grape must, and aged 25 years in a battery of wooden casks. The cherry-barrel one is fruity and sweet, perfect on gelato.

Yes. Five of our experiences are vegetarian: the Fresh Tomato versions of the Tagliatelle, Gnocchi and Farfalle e Garganelli Masterclasses, the Ravioloni Verdi Masterclass – Ricotta and the Risotto Masterclass – Saffron Milanese. Mention it in the booking notes and we will arrange it for you. The aperitivo board also has cured meats: vegetarian guests simply keep to the cheeses.

Our pasta masterclasses are built around wheat-flour sfoglia, so please contact us before booking and tell us about your needs. We will advise you honestly on what we can and cannot do for your group.

Sessions host up to 12 guests, which keeps the teaching personal. Larger private groups — families, friends, small corporate teams — are welcome on request: write to us by email or WhatsApp and we will shape the session around you.

Choose your masterclass, pick a preferred date and send your request through the website. It takes less than a minute and no payment is required online.

No. After you send your request, our team replies within 24 hours by email or WhatsApp to confirm your preferred date and arrange payment. Your booking is confirmed once the date and payment are agreed.

Book as early as you can, especially in high season on Lake Como. If you have fixed travel dates, add them in the notes so we can propose the best slot.

Yes. You eat everything you cook as a full sit-down meal, with local wine at the table (one bottle for every four guests). Before that, during the class, there is the aperitivo with cured meats and cheeses; to finish, gelato with 25-year-aged Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP. Come hungry, and skip the dinner reservation for that night.

We welcome guests aged 14 and over. Sessions run from 2 to 12 guests; larger private groups can be arranged on request.

No. Pets of any size are not allowed.

Our resident chef leads every masterclass and our team supports each session as host and interpreter, fluent in English, French and Italian.

Cancellations up to 3 days before the experience receive a 50% refund. Cancellations after this deadline or no-shows receive no refund. If the organiser cancels, a full refund or an alternative date is offered.

Requests for changes must be communicated at least 3 days in advance and are subject to availability.

If delays exceed 20 minutes, the experience will begin without the possibility of rescheduling or refund. If you arrive more than 40 minutes late, the experience is cancelled and cannot be rescheduled or refunded.

It is your responsibility to inform us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking. We take care, but complete absence of cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. For gluten-free needs, contact us before booking so we can advise you honestly.

Como is about 50 km from Milan and close to the Swiss border. Como Borghi is the closest station (about 500 m). Como San Giovanni is the main station; you can take bus line 5 from the station square or walk in under 30 minutes. If you drive, take the A9 motorway towards Como/Chiasso and exit at Como Centro. You can also arrive by boat from towns around Lake Como.