Private Roman Cooking Experience with Market Visit, Rome

Eat the Italian way on this private market-to-table cooking experience led by a local chef. Begin with a stroll through Campo de' Fiori to source seasonal ingredients, then head into the kitchen of the cooking school in the historic center to snack on antipasti and prepare a classic four-course Roman meal. With hands-on instruction, Italian wine, and a relaxed sit-down feast, this experience offers an authentic taste of everyday Roman life.

Your experience begins at Campo de' Fiori, one of Rome's most lively open-air markets (and named after the flower meadows that once grew here), where you'll meet your chef and set out to explore the stalls brimming with fresh produce, herbs, and local specialties. As you shop, you'll learn how Italians select ingredients and how seasonality influences Roman cooking (the day's menu adapts to what's freshest that day), all while immersing yourself in the energy of daily life.

With produce in hand, it's a short walk to a centrally located cooking school, where a warm welcome awaits with a glass of fizzing Prosecco and an appetizer. Enjoy the flavors while your chef introduces Italian cooking values and the day's menu before it's time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. Guided step by step, you'll prepare a complete four-course meal—from the handmade primo (pasta dish) and traditional secondo (main course) to a seasonal contorno (side) and a classic dolce (dessert).

Once the cooking is done, you'll gather around the table to enjoy the spread you've created, paired with Italian wine, water, and soft drinks. Share stories, savor each course, and experience the simple pleasure of cooking and eating together—Roman style.