Cooking classes in Rome
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Rome home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Rome is warmest in August at about 91°F (33°C).
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What to eat and drink in Rome
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Carbonara
- Pasta with egg yolk, pecorino, guanciale and black pepper; no cream in the Roman version.
- Amatriciana
- Pasta in a tomato sauce with guanciale (cured pork cheek) and pecorino.
- Supplì
- Fried rice balls with tomato sauce and a melting mozzarella centre.
- Carciofi alla giudia
- Whole artichokes deep-fried until crisp, a dish of Rome's Jewish quarter.
- Gelato
- Italian ice cream: denser and silkier than most, best from shops that make it daily.
- Pizza al taglio
- Roman pizza baked in trays and sold by weight, cut to the size you want.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Rome month by month
Averages for Rome Urbe Airport, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 55 (13) | 57 (14) | 62 (17) | 68 (20) | 77 (25) | 85 (30) | 91 (33) | 91 (33) | 82 (28) | 73 (23) | 63 (17) | 56 (13) |
| Low °F (°C) | 38 (3) | 38 (3) | 42 (6) | 47 (8) | 55 (13) | 62 (17) | 67 (19) | 67 (20) | 61 (16) | 54 (12) | 46 (8) | 40 (4) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:03 pm | 5:42 pm | 6:16 pm | 7:50 pm | 8:23 pm | 8:47 pm | 8:44 pm | 8:11 pm | 7:21 pm | 6:29 pm | 4:50 pm | 4:40 pm |
Questions
What food is Rome known for?
Carbonara: pasta with egg yolk, pecorino, guanciale and black pepper; no cream in the Roman version. Amatriciana: pasta in a tomato sauce with guanciale (cured pork cheek) and pecorino. Supplì: fried rice balls with tomato sauce and a melting mozzarella centre.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Rome?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
