Maria Cristina and her husband Enzo were excellent hosts! We went for our honeymoon, and even though we know how to make pasta already, we learned so much more! As we tried to find the house in the dark, Enzo was already there to greet us and help us get upstairs. They also gave us good suggestions about where to park. Maria Cristina only speaks broken English and we speak broken Italian, but we could communicate just fine. She taught us how to make tortelli and as we were talking, showed us how to make anolini. When we asked where to get the tool to make it, she excused herself for 5 minutes, went out on her bicycle at 7 at night, and bought one for us! We promptly repaid her and we can't wait to use it! We all ate dinner together, complete with Lambrusco and Enzo's homemade Nocino. We were tired and full, but it was a perfect night!

This was a great experience! Cristina makes you feel at home. Cristina really loves what she does and puts her heart into everything she cooks. The ambience of cooking with family and having a family meal on their home was something to remember.

The hospitality of Christina and Enzo was both authentic and heartwarming. We enjoyed the conversations during the food prep which used only the finest and freshest ingredients! We enjoyed learning from Christina about her craft, at which she is masterful! We enjoyed the banter with Enzo, but most of all, we enjoyed the most amazing meal from Parma.

Christina (and Enzo) were fabulous hosts and teacher of Italian cooking and eating. This was one of the highlight of our trip. Would definitely recommend to any and all. We loved our evening.

Me and my son of 15 had a great time learning how to make pasta in a beutiful family home. We were very well taken care of and it was a fantastic memory to bring home. Now we are buying a pasta machine to further develop our new skills. I highly recommend this activity! 👌🏻🇮🇹

Mirko is one of the most creative chefs we have ever had the pleasure to meet. Not only was his home perfectly set up for the dining experience but his menu was off the charts. If you want “expected” Tuscan cuisine, please do not select him. HOWEVER, if you have an accomplished palette and would love to experience the unexpected, book him immediately. The evening met snd exceeded my expectations and I cannot stress how creative, thoughtful and creative he was. His experience is called: Kitchen Experience: Tradition Meets Experimentation

Incredible experience being welcomed in our hosts’ lovely kitchen… where we visited, we made fresh pasta, salad cake, enjoyed local meat and lots of cheese. Very special evening. Totally worth it!

This is a great excuse to get out to Parma. We were staying in Bologna and took a day trip to Modena and Parma. We had a 5pm class with Christina which gave us an opportunity to see the church in Parma and end our day with Christina and Enzo for dinner. It’s really about the energy of this couple. You end up feeling like your with your Italian parents/grandparents. My 18 year old daughter joked that Christina gave my daughters own grandmother a little competition. Enzo is so incredibly charming and fun! Christina is an incredible cook and just lovely!!! Your going to fall in love with them! They are so loving, patient and kind! The bonus is their home is gorgeous. It’s from the 1400s. You will feel enveloped in Italian culture. They showed us their garden. We talked about real life things. I actually want to stay in touch with them I liked them so much.

Absolutely PERFECT! If yo ever have a chance to take this with Paola DO IT!!! She is a fabulous cook with a lovely home and spouse. She is so welcoming and informative. We LOVED every minute of this experience. Parma is a beautiful city with fabulous restaurants and friendly people. So glad we added this city and tour to our vacation in Italy.

Grazie Enzo e Christina, you welcomed us into your home and shared your love of food and family. My son and I throughrouly enjoyed our cooking experience and can not wait to recreate your delights for family at home. Your kitchen was as warm and wonderful as your hospitality. I can recommend this experience to anyone with a passion for food, fun, and culture. He mihinui kia korua mo tou manakitanga. Ka nui te aroha kia korua. If you are ever in New Zealand, please come and let us cook for you both! Noeleen and Taina Fox-Matamua.

Cesarina was a great host making multiple local dishes we cannot find outside of Parma. She was also very friendly sharing about her life.

Absolutely the best experience I’ve had in Italy. The knowledge, patience and enthusiasm of the host was incredible. Class was in their home which was wonderfully comfortable. Would love to take another class from the same instructor. Pasta turned out good. Tiramisu was the best I’ve ever had. Host served local wine with the meal which was perfectly paired for our meal. Book this experience with confidence that you’ll have a great time!

Cooking was Paola was very fun. She is so nice and welcoming to her pasta class. We learned so much and the food was amazing. Paola and her husband were very inviting and we even got to eat our dishes with them both. Would highly recommend!

Our family enjoyed an evening with Paola making pasta and tiramisu the old- fashioned way. Paola was a very patient instructor, and we really enjoyed our discussion time with her and with her husband Marco, as we ate the dinner we had prepared. A great experience!

An amazing experience with wonderful hosts. Christina and her husband were fabulous. We learnt so much about cooking and Parma. They went out of their way to make our evening unforgettable.