Pasta, Truffle & Wine in a Medieval Village Near Parma

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Pasta, Truffle & Wine in a Medieval Village Near Parma

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Vegetarian, Family-friendly
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

A real family home. A medieval village in the Parma hills. Fresh pasta made by hand, a panoramic terrace, and an Italian lunch or dinner with local wine.

This is a morning or afternoon well spent — with me, Virginia, Mamma Nadia, and possibly two very curious cats.


- A real family home, not a cooking school — you'll cook in our kitchen, eat at our table, and share the afternoon with us like a guest, not a tourist


- Calestano, a medieval village in the Parma hills — not a city kitchen, but a panoramic terrace overlooking countryside that most visitors never see


- Ingredients from our own garden — seasonal, organic, and picked that morn


- Local black truffle, available as an add-on — harvested right here in these hills


- Maximum 8 guests — intimate by design, never acrow


- Private transfer from Parma available — no car needed, no stress

Sample Menu

STARTER
Tasting
Tasting of typical Parma cured meats and two different vintages of Parmigiano Reggiano. All accompanied by a glass of local wine.
MAIN
Fresh pasta made by you
It will be seasoned with a homemade sauce (the ingredients vary according to their seasonality).
DESSERT
tiramisu
Tiramisu prepared by me

What You Get

Bottled water
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Calestano is not on most maps. That's exactly the point. Tucked in the Parma hills, this is where my mother Nadia and I, Virginia, open our home — and our kitchen — to a small group of guests (max 8) for a hands-on pasta experience that feels nothing like a class. Oh, and our cats Cesare & Cindy will probably be there to welcome you too. Together we'll make two traditional pastas from scratch : soft ricotta ravioli and silky tagliatelle, using seasonal organic ingredients — many picked straight from our garden. Love truffles? Local black truffle, harvested right here in these hills, is available as an optional add-on. After cooking, you'll sit down on our panoramic terrace for a proper Italian meal : local antipasti, Parmigiano Reggiano, your freshly made pasta with homemade sauce, my family tiramisù, and plenty of local wine. No car needed — I can arrange a private transfer from central Parma on request. Just let me know when you book. Like hungry. Leave feeling like family.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

V.le Mentana 140, Viale Mentana, Parma Provincia di Parma Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 43121

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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.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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4.8
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Parma and Virginia are Amazing
August 09, 2026

Parma is an amazing food city, and Virginia is an amazing teacher. In a clear, supportive and fun fashion, she taught us the tricks for making great pasta and ravioli — which we then enjoyed for lu...read more

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Excellent
August 08, 2026

Everything excellent, I highly recommend it

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Wonderful authentic experience.
July 23, 2026

I highly recommend traveling out in the country to experience this cooking class. Beautiful ride through the countryside. Virginia and Nadia are wonderful hosts. Virginia speaks English and was ver...read more

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An experience in the surroundings of Parma not to be missed!
July 20, 2026

My partner and I were immersed in the world of cooking with enthusiasm. The friendliness and professionalism made the difference. Thank you, thank you for everything you left us! Compliments I hig...read more

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An experience to repeat
July 20, 2026

Exquisite experience, I went with my boyfriend but I would like to return with my friends. We had a lot of fun and finally learned how to make tortelli the way our grandmothers used to make them. V...read more

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