Join this cooking class to master handmade Bolognese dishes like balanzoni and zuppa inglese.
In this cooking class, you will dive into the heart of Bologna with a hands-on experience creating handmade balanzoni and zuppa inglese. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and impress your friends with delicious dishes that scream authenticity.
You will learn to make fresh pasta dough just like the legendary sfogline while crafting balanzoni filled with rich ricotta, mortadella and Parmigiano Reggiano. Plus, you will whip up a delightful zuppa inglese that will leave your taste buds dancing like they just heard a great pun. This class is focused on sharing the joy of cooking, so bring your appetite and leave your worries at the door. Book your spot today.
Beverages include local wines as well as still and sparkling water.
With flour, eggs, mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano and ricotta
Zuppa Inglese
Classic Italian trifle
With flour, eggs, milk, ladyfingers and Alchermes liqueur
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Chef Olga brings the traditions of Bologna to life through her passion for handmade pasta and authentic Italian cooking. Born and raised in London and based in Bologna for more than 40 years, she has studied traditional cuisine at some of the city's most respected cooking schools. Since childhood, Chef Olga has been devoted to the art of fresh pasta, preparing every dough by hand using the traditional mattarello technique and recipes passed down through generations. Known for her warm hospitality, she loves sharing the flavors, culture and convivial spirit of Bologna with guests from around the world.
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Join this cooking class to master handmade Bolognese dishes like balanzoni and zuppa inglese.
In this cooking class, you will dive into the heart of Bologna with a hands-on experience creating handmade balanzoni and zuppa inglese. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and impress your friends with delicious dishes that scream authenticity.
You will learn to make fresh pasta dough just like the legendary sfogline while crafting balanzoni filled with rich ricotta, mortadella and Parmigiano Reggiano. Plus, you will whip up a delightful zuppa inglese that will leave your taste buds dancing like they just heard a great pun. This class is focused on sharing the joy of cooking, so bring your appetite and leave your worries at the door. Book your spot today.
Beverages include local wines as well as still and sparkling water.
With flour, eggs, mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano and ricotta
Zuppa Inglese
Classic Italian trifle
With flour, eggs, milk, ladyfingers and Alchermes liqueur
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Olga
Les
01 Oct 2026
We had a marvelous time with Olga! She is a great teacher and very personable. She was very patient and encouraging with us. We had great conversation and learned a lot. She even sent us recipes after we had left.
We made 4 types of pasta, two filled and two not filled. She showed us techniques to mix the ingredients and to roll the dough to get it thin without overworking it. We also made tiramisu!
Overall, it was one of the highlights of our 3 week trip through Italy. We recommend it as highly as we can!
Reviews Chef Olga received outside of Cozymeal
Jenny
07 Oct 2026
Olga was amazing! She was so knowledgeable about Bologna and cooking. It was a wonderful class!
Richard
07 Oct 2026
My class with Olga was so much more than cooking. Olga generously shared her extensive knowledge of the ingredients, the history and culture surrounding the dishes. She skilfully guided me through the cooking processes, before we shared the meal together. Olga is a generous, skilful and empathetic teacher, and I strongly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn the finer points of Bolognese fresca pasta.
JayB
07 Oct 2026
Great class. Everything we wanted. Olga is very knowledgeable and a great teacher. It was a wonderful evening. Confident I can go home and make pasta
Teri
07 Oct 2026
Olga is a delightful, and thoughtful instructor who teaches the old world recipes and style of pasta making. She is fun, and funny, and completely passionate about her craft. She truly offers a 5 star experience. I highly recommend!
Alexa
07 Oct 2026
Olga is such a heartwarming and highly competent teacher! She doesn't just show you the techniques, but also explains the "why" behind the steps or the history behind the dishes. There are truly no words to describe how much I enjoyed our cooking classes and how much I appreciate her as a person. I am so thankful for the wonderful time we spent together. I highly recommend taking one of her classes. I would definitely come back every time I'm in Bologna!
Meg
07 Oct 2026
We had the best afternoon making pasta fresca and tiramisu with Olga. She was an expert host - very warm and welcoming, generous and she shared so many amazing techniques. I would highly recommend her classes for an authentic experience and delicious food!
Eline
07 Oct 2026
Olga was incredible! She is incredibly knowledgeable about food and really knows what she's talking about. As someone who is already very into cooking and making pasta, she taught me so many new tips and tricks. On top of that, due to some last minute rescheduling with the platform there had been some mix ups on the class, which she handled incredibly well and resolved the confusion swiftly. Me and my husband had so much fun with our time with her and we couldn't recommend her more!
T&K
07 Oct 2026
Olga is a great cooking teacher! She is very knowledgeable, patient, thorough and encouraging. She clearly explained what we were to do, and why it is done that way. She created a relaxed and fun atmosphere, and our time with her was thoroughly enjoyable. The food we made together was delicious!
Silvia
11 Jun 2026
Chef Olga is passionate about sharing the authentic flavors and traditions of Bologna, where she has lived for over 40 years. Specializing in handmade pasta crafted using traditional Bolognese techniques, she loves welcoming guests into the world of Italian cooking and sharing the recipes, culture, and warm hospitality that make it so special.
