Home Cooking in Testaccio: Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, Carbonara

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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 - 6 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Join a passionate Roman chef in Testaccio to learn Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, and Carbonara. Use fresh ingredients, enjoy local wines, and savor a traditional dessert. Options for all diets.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Guided by a passionate Roman chef, you’ll uncover the secrets of three iconic sauces—Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, and Carbonara—each representing a timeless story of Rome’s rich gastronomic past. Using only fresh, locally sourced ingredients, you'll master techniques passed down through generations.


After crafting your pasta dishes, enjoy a tasting session paired with specially selected local wines, followed by a traditional Roman dessert. We proudly offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free adaptations of all recipes, ensuring everyone can participate fully.


What makes this experience truly unique is the warm, authentic atmosphere—like being welcomed into a Roman home. You'll leave not just with a full belly, but with insider culinary knowledge, cherished memories, and exclusive recipes to recreate the magic at home.

Sample Menu

MAIN
3 Fresh Pasta Courses
Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana and Carbonara
DESSERT
Dessert

What You Get

Recipes PDF
Dessert
Hands on Cooking class Roman Pasta Dressings Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe and Amatriciana
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Hotel drop-off

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with serious allergies to dogs and cats
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

The true focus of the experience lies in creating three iconic Roman sauces—Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana, and Carbonara. Each sauce tells a story of tradition, and you’ll learn the secrets behind their rich, timeless flavors. Once your culinary creations are complete, you'll enjoy a tasting of three pasta dishes paired with local wine, followed by the dessert . This experience offers not only delicious food but also an unforgettable journey into the heart of Roman home cooking and hospitality. We can adapt the menu for vegetarians and vegans using traditional Roman recipes. We are also happy to accommodate gluten-free options, ensuring everyone can enjoy the culinary experience. Take home the exclusive recipes of traditional Roman dishes you've crafted, so you can recreate the magic at home and share a taste of Italy with your loved ones.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Via Galvani 4, Via Galvani, Roma Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale Lazio, Italy, IT, 00153

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Go to via Galvani 4 building C, buzzer 11
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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Incredible Experience!
June 28, 2025
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This was an excellent class with an incredible host. I don’t know if you will find anything more authentic than this in all of Italy. Our hosts were kind, great teachers and they opened their home ...read more

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Perfect authentic experience in a real Italian appartment in a super small group with amazing hosts and incredible food.
June 23, 2025
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Best experience we‘ve had in Italy. This couple was absolutely amazing, a real traditional Italian nonna and her amazing husband and also their beautiful dog was taking perfect care of us. We lea...read more

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A nurturing and wholesome experience
June 18, 2025
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Wow I mean Wow! Not only was the pasta a warm, and rich delicacy but so was the experience. This experience/ pasta making class is ran by a warm and nurturing grandma and grandpa. Right from the mi...read more

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June 07, 2025
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We were looking for an authentic cooking class in Rome and found this one. We’re so glad we found it, it was the highlight of our trip. Getting to learn how to make delicious and authentic pasta fr...read more

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As an Italian who likes...
June 02, 2025
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As an Italian who likes to cook, I found the class extremely interesting and fun! It was great to learn the correct techniques of making pasta and traditional Roman sauces. The food and instruction...read more

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