Pizza & Gelato Making in Rome

About this activity

Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class in Rome – Shared Experience

Come learn to make pizza and gelato just like the Italians do in a fun, shared cooking class in the heart of Rome. This family-friendly experience is perfect for anyone who wants to discover Italy’s culinary traditions in an easy, hands-on and memorable way.

Type: Shared/hands-on cooking class.
Schedule: Every day at 11:00, 15:00, and 18:30. 
Meeting point: The exact meeting point and directions are provided at the time of booking.
Duration: 3 hours.

Make your own Roman-style pizza

First, you will meet your professional English-speaking local pizza chef (pizzaiolo), who will guide you step by step through the experience. Together, you will prepare your own pizza from scratch, starting with the dough and learning how to create a soft, elastic yeast base. The chef will show you how to stretch it thin for a crispy Roman-style crust, or keep it a bit thicker for a softer, fluffier result, depending on your taste.

You will then choose and combine fresh, seasonal toppings inspired by the Roman pizza tradition and discover how to bake your pizza properly, including how to use a professional pizza shovel. Finally, the chef will explain how to adapt these techniques to the oven you have at home, so you can recreate your Roman-style pizza wherever you are.

Discover authentic Italian gelato

While your carefully prepared dough rests, you’ll dive into the world of Italian gelato. During a lively demonstration, the chef will explain the history and evolution of gelato. You’ll see how this simple dessert became one of Italy’s most loved treats. You’ll then discover the traditional fresh ingredients used to make it. The chef will show you the techniques that create its smooth texture and rich flavor. You’ll also receive practical tips on how to spot truly authentic gelaterie while you travel in Italy.

Then the experience becomes even sweeter as you learn how to make a perfect waffle cone. You’ll see how to mix butter, sugar and flour into a silky batter, watch it bake on the griddle until golden, and finally shape the warm wafer into the iconic gelato cone. It’s a fun, sensory moment that makes you appreciate every bite of your dessert even more.

Family-friendly fun & what you take home

At the end of the class, you will enjoy the meal you prepared – your own pizza and gelato – with wine for adults and soft drinks for children. This creates a relaxed and joyful moment to share with the rest of the group.

Before you leave, you will receive a graduation certificate and a digital booklet with all the recipes. Thanks to this, you can recreate your pizza and gelato at home and share the taste of Italy with friends and family.

Inclusions

• Cooking lesson with professional English-speaking local chefs
• Shared, hands-on pizza-making class from scratch
• Gelato-making demonstration
• All ingredients for the cooking class (pizza and gelato)
• Use of apron and cooking utensils
• Lunch or dinner with wine for adults (soft drinks for children)
• Graduation certificate
• Digital booklet with recipes

Important notes

• If the requested time slot is no longer available, we will propose an alternative solution.
• Celiacs / gluten-free: We regret to inform you that this cooking class is not suitable for celiacs, as it is based on traditional wheat flour and cross-contamination cannot be avoided.
• Food intolerances & allergies: Please inform us in advance of any food intolerance or allergy. We will do our best to accommodate you where possible.
• Special needs & mobility: Please let us know in advance of any special needs or impaired mobility so we can evaluate options and do our best to accommodate.
• Children & teens: Children/teens under 18 years old must always be accompanied by at least one adult. If this requirement is not met, we reserve the right to exclude the underage participant. In this case, no refund will be issued.
• Infants (0–3 years old): Infants from 0 to 3 years old join free of charge, but must be declared at the time of booking.
• Rain policy: The cooking class runs rain or shine.

Cancellation Policy

• We offer a 48-hour cancellation policy.
• A 100% penalty applies to any cancellation made within 48 hours of the scheduled class start time.
• A 100% penalty also applies to no-shows.

Please note that guests are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Classes begin punctually at the advertised time. Late arrivals or delays will not be admitted. In these cases, no refund will be provided, even partial, so please consider this when planning your travel schedule.

Note: For those seeking a private experience, please reach out to us for a customized quote.
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Join us to uncover the artistry behind pizza and gelato, and take home the skills to bring these iconic delicacies to life wherever you are!