Cooking courses are available in Modena and Bologna, but we propose something very similar that is a lot closer to home and offers much better value for money.

We can arrange tailor-made cooking courses at local restaurant Al Ciocco in Farneta (10 min drive), with chef Gabriella, who speaks excellent English. A typical course might involve making two types of fresh pasta, two pasta sauces and a dessert (or two). You can then eat what you have made, and more, in the restaurant, and take home anything that’s left. In season, the course can include a trip to the local market in Farneta to buy some of the ingredients you will then cook with. If you would like to book a day’s course, please let us know as soon as possible – Gabriella runs a busy restaurant so can only offer this course on certain days. We would highly recommend it as a ‘different’ and fun activity – guests who have done it have said it was one of the highlights of their holiday.