Cooking Experience: Family Kitchen in Parma Hills

Join our Pasta Making Class in Calestano and discover the secrets of traditional Emilian cuisine. Learn to make homemade pasta and enjoy a delicious meal with wine pairing.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 54 - Calestano might not appear on many maps, and that’s precisely its charm. Nestled in the Parma hills, this is where Nadia and her daughter Virginia warmly welcome a small group of guests (maximum 8) into their home and kitchen for an immersive pasta-making experience that feels far from a typical class.
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What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Tasting - Tasting of typical Parma cured meats and two different vintages of Parmigiano Reggiano. All accompanied by a glass of local wine.
  • Fresh pasta made by you - It will be seasoned with a homemade sauce (the ingredients vary according to their seasonality).
  • tiramisu - Tiramisu prepared by me
Additional Information
  • Experience a genuine family atmosphere, not a culinary school — cook in our kitchen, dine at our table, and enjoy the afternoon as a welcomed guest, not just a visitor.
  • Located in Calestano, a medieval village nestled in the Parma hills — enjoy a panoramic terrace with countryside views that remain unseen by most tourists.
  • Ingredients sourced from…
Location
V.le Mentana, 140
Viale Mentana
No dear? No problem. I can arrange a private transfer from central Parma — so you can relax and enjoy the day from start to finish. Just let me know at the time of booking. Please arrive on time, as the class starts promptly for all guests.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Aurelmot
Apr 7, 2026
Pleasant time with family! - Nice place where we had a pleasant time with family.
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Skye_f
Mar 8, 2026
Well worth it - fabulous last night in Italy - What a wonderful experience. Beautiful family and fabulous food. Just loved it! It was a little way out of Parma, so make sure you have your own transport, otherwise talk to the host.
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G1710yfjoannak
Dec 15, 2025
Pasta and a lot of fun! - A perfectly spent afternoon! A beautiful town, an apartment with a cozy atmosphere created by the hosts and the cats. A wonderful workshop, full of concentration and laughter, ending with us eating everything we prepared ourselves.
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Rito_h
Oct 17, 2025
Great experience - "I had a wonderful time at the pasta-making class with Virginia and her mom. They were incredibly warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Parma!"
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Patricia_b
Oct 6, 2025
Fun Learning experience in a beautiful setting - Very personable , spoke good English was very fun and we learned a lot. The town is beautiful. The pasta was delicious
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Petra_b
Oct 3, 2025
Perfect Pasta - Great hands on pasta making class hosted by Virginia and her mom about 45min drive south of Parma in lovely little village. It was very fun and a great way to spend time with locals and meet fellow travelers.
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Veronica_m
Sep 26, 2025
Wonderful Day - This is a wonderful way to meet people from all over the world, learn to make pasta, eat some delicious food and share some wonderful wine!
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Anne_m
Sep 19, 2025
Pasta Perfection! - Beautiful little town outside of Parma. Learned a lot of pasta making secrets, and Virginia was an excellent teacher. Our lunch was held on their beautiful terrace. A lovely way to get personal with pasta!
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Kerry
Sep 17, 2025
A fabulous evening. - Virginia and her mother welcomed us into their home sharing their expert pasta making skills with a bunch of enthusiastic amateurs. The ravioli and tagliatelle, completed by Mama’s home made sauce was delicious, as we enjoyed them accompanied by local wine and good conversation on their balcony. Grazie. A lovely experience.
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Faraway33931890172
Oct 3, 2025
Pasta making with Virginia - Virgina greeted us promptly at our hotel and transported us to and from her home. It is in a quaint small village in the surrounding mountains. We enjoyed learning about the art of making pasta and definitely had a deeper appreciation for it after this class. Her mother was delightful sharing her homemade delights.
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From $80
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).