About Activity
This immersive cooking class offers a rare opportunity to explore history through food. Hosted by Andrew, a food writer and educator whose work has appeared in Gastro Obscura and Eaten, the experience blends hands-on cooking with storytelling, archaeology, and cultural insight. Drawing from historical sources, Andrew recreates authentic Ancient Roman recipes and explains the origins of the spices, ingredients, and techniques used thousands of years ago.
Set in Quincy, just outside Boston, you’ll begin with a traditional Roman drink or snack before cooking 2–3 dishes inspired by ancient texts. As you prepare and share the meal together, you’ll discover how food connects us across centuries, making this class both a culinary experience and a living history lesson.
What's Included
Includes
- Wine
- Private Roman cooking class with a Quincy local in his home
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meet your host at his apartment in Quincy. Exact meeting instructions can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket.
Return
- Meet your host at his apartment in Quincy. Exact meeting instructions can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket.
Itinerary
Looking for a unique cooking class in Boston? Step back in time and discover the flavors of Ancient Rome in this immersive, hands-on cooking class in the Boston suburb of Quincy. Begin with a traditional Roman drink or snack as you get to know your host Andrew, a food writer and educator. Explore ancient spices and herbs, learn their fascinating origins, and cook 2–3 authentic Roman dishes using ingredients and techniques from the past. Then sit down to enjoy the meal you prepared together, paired with wine, as you experience how food connects us across centuries. Note: Andrew has guinea pigs for pets but they will be moved to another room before your experience.
Food Menus
Course Name: STARTER
Dish Name: Moretum | Herbed cheese dip with bread
Dish Description:
Course Name: MAIN
Dish Name: Patina | Ancient Roman "frittata"
Dish Description: Savory baked egg dish with fresh herbs and vegetables
Course Name: DESSERT
Dish Name: Savillum | Sweet cheesecake with honey and poppy seeds
Dish Description:
Course Name: DESSERT
Dish Name: Posca | Non-alcoholic beverage made with water, honey, vinegar, and spices
Dish Description:
Language Offered
English - GUIDE
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Operated by Traveling Spoon
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Help
Monday through Friday 9 am to 7 pm EST
Reach us by phone
1 (404) 457-8032
Reach us by email
info@amazejourney.com
