FAQ

You will be joining us in our shop at via Pier de Crescenzi 2 / E-F right at the foot of the medieval Porta Lame in Bologna.

Monday to Thursday from 6.00 to 9.00 pm including dinner.

Quite possibly yes. We welcome a maximum of 6 participants per class. By keeping the group small we ensure that everyone gets to have their own workstation and our full attention. In light of Covid-19 regulations it is important to know we keep a social distance of 1 meter.

Yes we do. A private class is perfect if you want to learn something very specific which does not fit in our regular shared class. Or perhaps you want to come with your partner, colleagues, family or a group of friends and be sure we are exclusively focussed on your party. We are happy to design a custom made cooking event for you. Contact us for more information: booking@bolognapastalab.com

The price includes your own individual workstation, a Pasta Lab apron which you get to take home, recipes of the dishes you cook, dinner with wine and water.

In three hours you will learn how to make two iconic fresh pasta dishes from scratch and completely by hand. We do not use pasta machines! From mixing the ingredients and kneading the dough to rolling it into a sheet of pasta with a traditional rolling pin. We teach you how to cut the sheet into tagliatelle and how to close it in order to make tortelloni, using the filling that you make. When the pasta is ready, you will learn how to cook it perfectly al dente, prepare the condiments and how to present the pasta in a beautifully way. With our guidance, you will be responsible for the entire process from flour and eggs to a delicious and beautifully plated dish of pasta.

Hands-on! We believe the best way to learn is to do.

Yes, we can customize your class. Please email us your request: booking@bolognapastalab.com

It would be cruel to cook all that delicious food and then send you on your way without tasting it. At the end of the class we sit down together and enjoy the dishes you have made with a nice glass of wine.

Absolutely! Joining our cooking class is a great way to meet people from all over the world. Should you be the only person to book a class that day, maybe even better! You will get our undivided attention and we will make you feel right at home.

Yes. A customized class would be perfect for you. Please get in touch with us so we can discuss the details of your cooking class: booking@bolognapastalab.com

If you have any special dietary needs or food allergies, please inform us beforehand so we can plan the menu for your class accordingly.

It depends. The cooking class takes place in a professional pasta workshop, which means there is flour everywhere. We cannot guarantee there is no allergens cross contamination with our gluten-free items. In case you suffer from coeliac disease, we are not the right choice for you.

Yes, providing we customize the class to the specific age of your children. Please note that our workstations are higher than the average table height and that we do not have any chairs. To understand if we can accommodate your family, please write us an email: booking@bolognapastalab.com

Sadly the combination of steps, limited space and elevated workstations makes us unable to welcome those with reduced mobility.

We can accommodate your group of maximum 10 participants providing we organize the class in a different way. Instead of everybody making the same thing from an individual workstation, the group will be divided in teams who are each responsible for a part of the menu. This class is perfect if you are looking for a family or team-building event. Please contact us if you would like to know more about our group classes: booking@bolognapastalab.com

No problem at all! We speak English with a very charming accent.

You do not need to have any previous cooking experience to join our class. We are very flexible and able to teach in a manner that suits all skill levels, from absolute beginners to advanced cooks. We will teach you everything you need to know to approach all areas of cookery with confidence.

Even advanced cooks and professional chefs will get great value out of our cooking classes. Because we do not have to begin at the basics, we can immediately go in-depth and beyond the ‘home-style’ way of cooking. Our credentials, professional kitchen and pasta-producing workshop guarantee you will acquire new skills and lots of inspiration.

All classes require advance registration and payment via our website. This will provide us with the information we need to properly prepare for your class.

We accept online credit card payments. In case you do not have a credit card, we invite you to make a bank transfer. Please contact us for additional details: booking@bolognapastalab.com.

If payment is successful, you should immediately receive your booking confirmation by email. Please contact us in case you do not receive a confirmation so we can find out what happened and solve the problem.

Online bookings can be made up to one day ahead. Should you wish to book a class for the same day, please contact us for availability: +39 051 188 985 34 or booking@bolognapastalab.com

Yes. Please email us at booking@bolognapastalab.com: your company name, name of contact person / department, full address, VAT number and we will take care of it.

We do not make accommodation arrangements, but we are happy to share our recommendations for a good B&B or hotel.

From Bologna airport

The Marconi Express takes you to Bologna central train station in approx. 8 minutes and leaves every 15 minutes. Tickets cost € 8,70 and can be bought from the ticket machines in the terminal building or on the Marconi Express website. Alternatively you can take a taxi which takes you to Bologna city centre for around € 20. Make sure you get a taxi at the official taxi stand.

From Bologna central train station by public transport

Bus tickets can be bought at the TPER office in the square outside of the train station or via the Roger app and cost € 1,50 for a single ride.

Bus 33 to Porta San Mamolo takes you to our shop in approx. 8 minutes. Get off at Porta Lame; from there it is a 2-minute walk.

Bus 35 to Rotonda Reggimento Pistoia takes you to our shop in approx. 11 minutes. Get off at Parmeggiani; from there it is a 3-minute walk.

To plan your route from a specific address and time, go to moovitapp.com

Taxi

The official taxi company of Bologna is Cotabo. Book your ride by calling + 39 051 372727 or by using the free app Taxi Click. Download the app at Cotabo.it

By car

The address to put in your navigation system is: Via Pier de Crescenzi 2, 40131 Bologna. There are plenty of parking spaces in front of our shop. Make sure you park only within the blue lines (white and yellow lines are for residents) and do not forget to buy a ticket at the parking meter.

Walking

Bologna is a very safe and very walk-able city. We are easy to reach on foot from the city centre. It will take you about 15 minutes from the train station and 25 minutes from the main square Piazza Maggiore.

We provide everything you need for your cooking class. You might want to bring a pen and notebook to write down those little tips and tricks that are difficult to convey in a written recipe.

Comfortable, casual clothes are recommended, as you will be moving around lot. Since you will be working in a professional kitchen, we kindly ask you to respect the hygiene and safety rules and wear closed toe shoes, no flip-flops. Also it is advisable to tie back long hair.

We request you to arrive (not more than) 10 minutes in advance so we can start the class at 6.00 pm sharp. In case you are running late or get lost, please contact us by telephone immediately: +39 051 188 985 34

You will receive the recipes of the dishes you cooked by email within one week after your cooking class.

We accept cancellation with full reimbursement up to one week prior to your class. After that we cannot issue refunds. Should you need to cancel on shorter notice, you are welcome to send someone else in your place or we can arrange for your class to be rescheduled to another date. In case this does not suit your program, we can offer you a voucher to be used within one year or use it as credit to buy products from our shop. This could be anything from fresh pasta to Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena.

At this moment (summer 2022) most of the strict Covid-19 regulations have been lifted. You are no longer obligated to show us your valid ‘Green Pass’ or Covid-19 certification to be able to participate in the cooking class. Nor are you obligated to wear a face mask inside our Lab. We will however wear a face mask if it makes you feel more comfortable. Before your arrival we make sure the space is completely sanitized so you can enjoy your cooking class in full safety. It is advisable to ask us about current regulations at the time of your booking as they might change in the future.