Bologna Cooking School: Address, Phone Number, Bologna Cooking School Reviews: 5/5
Bologna Cooking School
Bologna Cooking School
5
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A real Bolognese home cooking school in Bologna from "native Bolognesi." The better way for being able to appreciate the "Cucina Bolognese."
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More than 3 hours
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Neighborhood: Porto
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janet
1 contribution
Horrible
Oct 2019 • Friends
Carlo received us in a messy condominium apartment, no kitchen just an electric heating plate and a large foldable table in a messy and run down living room (his?).
At our arrival he and two ladies were still mounting the foldable big table. Nothing ready.
The cooking itself was a kind of a show him searching the tools for cooking and speaking very bad English.
After three hours the food was ready and we could eat. The table was set in a poor manner with ugly and cheap cutlery and a tablecloth too small for the foldable large table. None of them had an idea where the napkin should have been; first it was on the plate and at the end inside the wine glass.
Totally disturbing experience.
While Carlo's ragu sauce was boiling we prepared the pasta with Luciana. She gave lot of information how to make the dough and about the different types of pasta and made us prepare some of our own. She was nice and knowledgeable and definitely saved the situation. Nevertheless, Iwould not recommend this experience to anyone.
Written October 5, 2019
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Kurt N
Grand Rapids, MI89 contributions
An Enjoyable Learning Experience
Sep 2018 • Couples
We took the class that included a 2 hour market tour on a Saturday that provided personalized service since it was just the two of us. Carlo took us to various shops for ingredients and it was a good way to get a guided tour of the historic district. Luciana was an excellent pasta making instructor. She and Carlo both combined background on technique with science of the various items we made and later enjoyed. Class included a cook book and apron. Carlo was very good about communicating before-hand and picked us up at our hotel to begin the market tour.
Written October 21, 2018
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kingsley r
Bristol, UK76 contributions
Great cooking experience
Aug 2018 • Friends
This was one of the best experiences of our trip to Bologna. The experience starts off with a tour of the market and buying fresh produce to be used during the class. Carlo was highly knowledgeable and made you feel at ease. The cooking lesson takes place in Carlo's home. You were immediately made welcome and felt like family. It was great to be able to cook and ask questions as we went along. Carlo and Gabrielle were very patient. We finished with a great lunch, aprons, bags, certificates and recipes.
Written September 3, 2018
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JanDLondon
London, UK662 contributions
Fabulous
Jul 2018 • Couples
Lovely birthday gift from my husband. Highly recommend. Will use this tagliatelle bolognaise recipe for life. Loved Carlo and Luciana. Delicious lunch. Great company - good wine. Market tour was fun. Coffee place best ever. Luciana: I will probably never make fresh pasta myself but I loved your lesson Carlo: I will always make your simple delicious ragù. Thank you both for a lovely experience
Written July 4, 2018
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mattmckenzie23
Seattle, WA1 contribution
Amazing cooking experience
May 2017 • Couples
This cooking class was one of the best experiences during our trip to Bologna. The class takes place in Big Carlo's home and you immediately feel like family when you're there. Even more than the amazing food is the stories, history, and culture we gained chatting as we cooked. The memories and recipes are something I'll keep with me forever.
Written July 20, 2017
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Laurie S
1 contribution
Fantastic Cooking Experience
Jun 2017 • Family
This was a highlight of our visit to Bologna. Big Carlo took us shopping in the fresh markets for our ingredients then to his home for a great day of learning, cooking and eating the dishes that we prepared. We left with cooking instructions and personalized aprons to reming us of our day. Carlo was a great teacher and person. It was a wonderful experience.
Written July 8, 2017
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Kevin H
2 contributions
Cookery school experience
Jan 2017 • Couples
We had a wonderful weekend in Bologna in January and the highlight for us was spending the morning shopping for ingredients in the market and learning to cook some classic regional dishes. We were ably looked after by the charming Carlo and he made the experience for us really wonderful. We made fresh Tortelloni, Ragu, and a delicious and much easier than I thought Tiramisu. We enjoyed a great lunch accompanied by some delicious wine and left with many happy memories
Written May 22, 2017
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Thank you.
Also for us was a wonderfull day
Written May 24, 2017
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Lunainc
Denver, CO3 contributions
Cooking experience at Bologna Cooking School
Oct 2016 • Couples
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Bologna. For years it was my dream to have a cooking lesson in Italy and this experience met our expectations in every way!
Carlo and his team were amazing. We learned a lot, not only about cooking but offering some insights into the history of Bologna. I would suggest doing the market and lesson as going to the market alone was so interesting and a treat in itself.
We would highly recommend this experience.
Written January 30, 2017
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Andrew M
2 contributions
Fantastic Days cooking with Carlo the King!
Nov 2016 • Friends
We had a great day with Carlo and his family learning new skills and having fun in the kitchen. Its a full on day with lots to do and even more to eat and drink. Myself and a friend had a wonderful time and took away fantastic memories of Bologna.
Regards
Mitch
Written January 17, 2017
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Anna J
Plymouth, UK168 contributions
What fun!
Sep 2016
Met big Carlo to go shopping. Don't miss this bit, lots of tastings and delicious coffee. Back to the school which is very simple and relaxed but great fun and we learnt loads. Really proud of the pasta we made and bolognese ragu was delicious. Great lunch with our pasta and sauces plus peaches and Tiramisu. Thank you Carlo, a day to remember.
Written September 3, 2016
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Hungarian2014
Richmond, VA34 contributions
Do you offer cooking class for 1 adult? May 17 2019
Please let me know.. Debra
Monique A
6 contributions
i will be I Bologna 9-10 August. Can my husband and I have a class with you on one of those days?
nicolajadexx
Newcastle, Australia0 contributions
Hi there,
I'd like to know pricing information and your website is not working for me. Could you let me know your email so I can send you an email?
Cheers,
Nicola
Carlo Aberto
Bologna, Italy101 contributions
info @ bolognagookingschool com
vernacycle
Herndon, VA0 contributions
Hello,
My friend and I will be visiting Bologna in September and ask if you have a full day market/cooking class for Sunday 17 September or Monday 18 September for 2 adults.
Please also provide the cost per person.
We would especially like to make your delicious bolognese
Thank you.
Verna
Carlo Aberto
Bologna, Italy101 contributions
Thank you
If you send us an email we send all the detail and th prices
Hava a good day
Carlo
Jlbireland
48 contributions
Hi, do you have a one day class on 29 or 30 April 2017For 2 people
Gracie
Carlo Aberto
Bologna, Italy101 contributions
Thank you
29 April it's not available30 April is ok
If you send usan email we give all our programs for this date
Have a good day
Carlo
anila20072007
Dnipro, Ukraine0 contributions
Dear Carlo,
Can you please send me all the programmes and prices on my email?
Thank you in advance
Carlo Aberto
Bologna, Italy101 contributions
Dear Anila
Thank you
I don' have your email
Carlo
bigcarlo bolognacookingschool com
Berenice L
Kaapsehoop, South Africa56 contributions
Hi I have 1 day in Bologna, departing that evening. Is there a possibility of a morning to lunchtime class with the market shopping beforehand on the 4th October 2016? Gluten free pastas, if possible. If possible can I please get the price?
Thank you.
Berenice Legg
Carlo Aberto
Bologna, Italy101 contributions
Dear Berenice
Thank you
We don't have lesson for gluten free pastas because is nececcery separated laboratory, separated border, separated rolling pin.
if you send us ac email we send you all our programs and the prices.
Have a good day
Carlo
Dawne M
0 contributions
Hi there .. we are going to be in Bologna in September and would like to have a maybe a full day hands on cooking lesson , it's for myself and my husband.
Cheers
Dawne
the_crafty_traveller
North West England205 contributions
How much was the cookery class please?
Carlo Aberto
Bologna, Italy101 contributions
If you send us an email we send you all the programs and relative prices. Thank you