Pasta Fresca Hands-on Cooking Class With A Local In Como

What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and learning how to make pasta. Beatrice was fantastic and so much fun She had lots of patience with those of us who don’t cook. She provided lots of good personal stories. And she accommodated a food allergy in the group. Loved the tortellino stuffed with ricotta and lemon.she also taught us how to make cavatelli rigati (the secret is in the rolling the dough) It was a fantastic time and ended with home made tiramisu. Which was awesome. This is the best cooking class we have ever done. Thanks again Bea

Absolutely a must for a wonderful evening! She taught us the passion and technique of Italian cooking! Had an outstanding conversation and wonderful food! Highly recommend this event to all!!

Our pasta-making class with Chef Beatrice was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Como! Beatrice is clearly an expert in the kitchen, but what made the experience even more special was her wonderful energy and enthusiasm as an instructor. Tammy, Kelly, and I had such a great time learning, laughing, and creating our own pasta together. And the best part? Our meal was absolutely delicious! We were all quite proud of what we created. 😊 The three of us agree that this experience was one of our favorite memories from our time in Como. I will definitely be recommending Chef Beatrice's class to friends, and if I ever have the opportunity to join one of her classes again, I certainly will! Thank you, Beatrice, for such a fun, memorable, and delicious experience!

Bea was a gracious hostess. She explained things very well and what we made and ate was quite tasty. She sent us the recipes so we can make at home when we get back. We enjoyed the intimate atmosphere and learning something new. Thank you, Bea.

B was a wonderful host and instructor. We had a lot of fun making delicious pasta and learning about the region and its specialities. Highly recommend!

Beatrice was wonderful!!!! This was a great and fun class where we made ravioli and tagliatelle. I have never tasted better pasta and I will never buy pasta in a box again! Beatrice was a great teacher guiding us in all the recipes and techniques to make these wonderful dishes. She also shared her homemade tiramisu and gelato that was molto delizioso!!! I highly recommend this for anyone that loves to cook.

You join Bea at her quaint home to learn and experience hands on Italian cooking. She is very talented, efficient and fun. She gifts you the recipes afterwards. Growing up learning how to cook from her grandmother has proven to be a gift! We left the experience with much appreciation and gratitude.

Absolutely wonderful experience! We made egg pasta my favorite tagliatelle!! We felt like we had met a family member as our gal welcomed us into her home and taught us how to make the pasta and how to enjoy the meal afterwards:). She gave us sightseeing tips and made us homemade gelato for dessert! Book the class:). So glad we could do this while in Lake Como!

My husband and I took the pasta making course with Bea and we had a wonderful time. Recipes were delicious and easy to prepare. I will definitely make the recipes again. Bea was welcoming and very friendly. We stayed talking with her after the course about the history of the recipes she gave us but she also provided great restaurants suggestions for our stay in Como. Thanks again Bea for the wonderful experience that you gave us!

Intimate cooking and cultural experience. Our chef made learning to make pasta easy while we still led most of the work so we can actually replicate on our own. We cooked in her apartment and the results were absolutely delicious. While menus change, we made tagliatelle with tomato confit sauce and ricotta and choice ravioli in sage butter sauce. We smiled the entire time.

Bea was exceptional, fun and informative. This is a great class and experience where you will leave more informed on how to make pastas.

Beatrix was wonderful! She invited us into her home and was very patient with us! The instructions were easy to follow, so we made 2 different pastas; then we had time for dinner and dessert. Not only was the class fun, but she gave us great suggestions for sites to see on the rest of our trip!

The class was great fun and I learned a lot. I would like to thank chef Bea for the wonderful experience! I have taken about 10 cooking classes in my adult years, and this class was the very best! I feel that I learned a technique, did not just follow a recipe. Looking forward to making great pasta soon.

They cancelled 3 times last minute One of the things we were looking forward to on our trip to Italy was a cooking class. They kept on postponing it one day and another day and then another day until we were gone and we couldn’t possibly book any other cooking. Very unreliaby

Bea was very friendly and knowledgeable. She explained each step clearly. The meal was excellent and we were so pleased to have the addition of wine with our meal. But the true true differentiator was our conversations and how welcoming she was.

Great location with terrific menu. Chef was lots of fun and result was a delicious dinner better than many restaurants.

Bea was fantastic. Alongside her, we made tagliatelle with freshly made tomato sauce and then ravioli with goat cheese & chives in a very light sauce of sage and butter. Some nice wine and cheese before we ate our self- prepared meal. Followed up with Bea’s homemade gelato. We were the only two in the class, held in her spotlessly clean home. Great fun. Highly recommended. Bea is very pleasant to be with and tells many fun stories. Nice evening on our first day in Como.

Well worth it and lots of fun. We can’t wait to make pasta at home. Our instructor Beatrice was charming

We had a wonderful time learning to cook pasta, gnocchi, and dessert inside a beautiful lake como home. Emily was such a masterful teacher and host and all of us (ages 45-83 male and female) raved about our experience!

We made Tagliatelle in different colours with a fresh tomato sauce and Ravioli with a ricotta filling and sage Butter. Beatrix was a super friendly host and teacher. We totally loved it.

Beatrice was the best. So fun and helpful. We loved the experience and are excited to make our fresh pasta at home.

Incredible experience. Used every bit of time to the fullest, had fun, and ate delicious food!! Amazing to be able to interact authentically with a local.

Beatrice is a professional! We had a great time learning how to make pasta & the sauces to go with them. Everything tasted delicious!

The pasta cooking class with Bea exceeded all expectations. The location was easy to find. We made colorful pasta and raviolis with a variety of sauces. Bea is extremely knowledgeable and is a great teacher. It was lovely to learn that Bea was taught by her grandmother. Bea also offered us her wine of choice. The wine, appetizers, and pastas were all excellent and made with the freshest ingredients. We highly recommend this experience and look forward to using the skills and recipes (provided by Bea) when we return home. Thank you Bea!

Amy was a great host and teacher. Very entertaining. The last time we were in Como Iwe took a cooking class but it was in a more industrial setting. This was an informal gathering of just a few friends and hosted in Amy's villa. We not only learned to make great pasta but we also learned a lot about the lake and the Como region. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Beatrice is a wonderful teacher and very hands on. She was great at explaining the whole past making process and helping us follow the steps correctly. She’s very patient and knowledgeable. The class was in her home which made it feel very personal. She shared lots of information about local cuisine and her family traditions. We had a wonderful time making the past and enjoying the fruits of our labor. As we waited for the food to cook she prepared a delicious appetizer and to finish the evening she served homemade gelato. I would highly recommend booking this class with her!

This was a great experience! Was only 4 of us, which was nice! We got to try our hand at many different pasta shapes and different color pasta! Beatrice was a great host and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend if you are in the como area!

Beatrice welcomed us warmly into her cosy home in central Como. She was very knowledgeable about pasta with fun anecdotes about her family. She taught us to make tagliatelle and tortellini, it was a brilliant experience to remember! And a great birthday treat 😁 Thank you Beatrice

What an experience! My daughter and I have always wanted to take a cooking class and this one did not disappoint. I cannot sing Beatrice’s praises enough. She was absolutely amazing! So knowledgeable, a great teacher and the best entertainer. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. I cannot recommend this class enough. Memories for a lifetime. She’s such a gem!

the cooking course was well planned and very informative. there was an aperitif and you could eat your homemade pasta at the end. it was a lot of fun. thanks for the experience! :)

Beatrice was great. We had a wonderful time. It was worth every minute. The pasta was fun, delicious and everything we hoped for.

Great atmosphere, great host and great food that we made. We recommend! All the family enjoyed cooking, learning and eating

Beatrice was super friendly and a very experienced teacher who spoke perfect English. We cooked two wonderful pasta dishes from scratch and was served a home made dessert to finish the night of. Also loved her cat (but something to consider if you have allergies).

We had a very good time with our host Beatrice. She was super nice, easy to talk to and a lot of fun. She has an all around knowledge about pasta, the Italian kitchen in general and a lot of tricks to prepare your own pasta successfully. It tasted amazing and we had a nice evening! Grazie mille!

Our hostess Beatrice was kind and wonderful as she instructed my family including teenagers and a grandparent in making two different types of pasta and sauces from scratch. It was a privilege to be invited into our host’s home and lovely to meet someone local. Our hostess and the management company also graciously accommodated my request for lactose free/no cheese/cream ingredients. The meal was delicious and filling, topped off with homemade gelato courtesy of our hostess. A nice change of pace from eating out at another restaurant. Tip: bring a hostess gift. I wish I’d thought of it.

It was such a wholesome experience. The best activity we did. Beatrice is informative, friendly and also very professional. Wish we had done it at the beginning of our trip.

Our chef was amazing, charming and a great instructor. We all learned so much. Plus the food was delicious!! Wow. So happy we did this.

Between the warm welcome by Beatriz and the wonderful array ingredients and specialities, we made two pasta dishes, ravioli and tagliatelle. Both would have fit the requirements of a vegetarian diet and both very simple to make. Beatriz made it easy to follow her instructions and go away feeling you too can be an Italian cook! .

Truly one of the best experiences we had in Como! Amazing for a group of 4 or 2. Delicious pasta and extremely authentic experience! 10/10 would do again.

This is the first cooking class I’ve ever done on a European vacation - and it was fantastic!! Amy was a great instructor - she helped make all steps in the process very easy to follow. We made gnocchi, ravioli and panna cotta - it was all delicious. Such great fun!!’I would highly recommend taking this class.

Amy was awesome! Beautiful experience and home! We were welcomed in with open arms and learned how to make excellent pasta that we enjoyed for dinner!

Beatrice is an amazing chef and she taught us how to bring simple ingredients together to make wonderful, authentic Italian dishes. This was one of our favorite activities during our stay at Lake Como.

Very personal, funny, educational and above all delicious. A beautiful experience! Super shared Italian passion.

We experienced this cooking workshop as very relaxing and fun! You will learn in a relaxed way how to make pasta in the traditional way from the beginning to the end! Definitely value for money, the housewife has knowledge of the facts and knows how to transfer this in a clear and enthusiastic way! Great for people who don't know the English language as well but totally fun if you can have a conversation! She knows a lot to tell, also about the area so you can immediately plan some next beautiful activities! In short; 10/10! + point is that you can get all recipes on whatsapp!