Social Cooking in Bologna

  • meet new people
  • relaxed night with good food

Spend a different kind of evening cooking, having fun and meeting new people, while preparing and enjoying traditional Italian dishes, sometimes with a creative twist.

Each Social Cooking event is occasional, which means every night is unique and never the same.

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A young man and a woman toast with white wine during a cooking class
A young man and a woman toast with white wine during a cooking class
Tagliere con salumi e formaggi e una bottiglia di vino
Due ragazze ridono durante la lezione di cucina de La Soffritta
Chef mostra ad una partecipante come stendere l'impasto
Mani tagliano l'impasto
Partecipante mescola la besciamella sul fuoco mentre la chef l'assiste
Padella sul fuoco durante la preparazione della besciamella
Partecipante assaggia con gusto il sugo appena preparato
Ragazza assaggia con gusto il sugo appena preparato
Due ragazze e un ragazzo si aiutano durante la preparazione del piatto
Gruppo di persone si diverte mentre cucina insieme
Gruppo di persone cucina e assembla insieme gli ingredienti dei piatti
Mani di una partecipante mantengono la lasagna assemblata
Teglia con lasagne cucinate dopo la cottura nel forno
Hands in dough
Flavours
Encounters
Real Italian cooking
Made to be shared
Cooking
Experience
People
Togetherness
Slow time
Laughter
Long tables

Highlights

You can join on your own and meet new people who share a passion for cooking, or come with friends and turn dinner into a different kind of experience. Each evening features a surprise menu designed by our chefs, inspired by traditional Italian dishes, sometimes reimagined with a creative twist.

During the class, you’ll prepare an appetizer, a main course and a dessert, working together with the other participants in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. At the end of the evening, you’ll all sit down together to enjoy what you’ve created, in a night filled with good food, discovery and social connection.

What's included

  • Fresh, high-quality ingredients
  • Fully equipped cooking stations
  • Guidance from our local chefs throughout the experience
  • Dinner with wine and drinks included

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Location

Address

Galleria Falcone e Borsellino 1B
A young man and a woman toast with white wine during a cooking class
Tagliere con salumi e formaggi e una bottiglia di vino
Due ragazze ridono durante la lezione di cucina de La Soffritta
Chef mostra ad una partecipante come stendere l'impasto
Mani tagliano l'impasto
Partecipante mescola la besciamella sul fuoco mentre la chef l'assiste
Padella sul fuoco durante la preparazione della besciamella
Partecipante assaggia con gusto il sugo appena preparato
Ragazza assaggia con gusto il sugo appena preparato
Due ragazze e un ragazzo si aiutano durante la preparazione del piatto
Gruppo di persone si diverte mentre cucina insieme
Gruppo di persone cucina e assembla insieme gli ingredienti dei piatti
Mani di una partecipante mantengono la lasagna assemblata
Teglia con lasagne cucinate dopo la cottura nel forno

FAQ

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Social Cooking is an evening where you cook together with a group of strangers, get to know each other, and then sit down to share the meal you’ve all made. It’s for anyone who wants something a little different in Bologna — not just another restaurant dinner, not a formal cooking class. It works beautifully if you’re a local looking for a fun and original night out, or if you’re visiting the city and want to experience something genuinely Bolognese. No cooking skills required — just come with an open mind and good energy.
The evening kicks off with an aperitivo — wine, cured meats, local cheeses — a relaxed way to get to know the other guests before things get started. Then the chefs unveil the surprise menu and cooking begins, all together. In Bologna, the menu draws entirely from local culinary tradition: expect classic Bolognese dishes, sometimes given a creative twist by our chefs. There’s always a starter, a first course, and a dessert. Once everything is ready, the whole group sits down to eat what they’ve cooked. The evening runs for around 4 hours.
Not at all. The chefs walk you through every step and everything happens as a team — nobody gets left alone at the stove wondering what to do next. Social Cooking isn’t a cooking class: it’s a convivial evening where connection and enjoyment come before technique. Whether you’re at home in the kitchen or a complete beginner, there’s a place for you.
Everything. For around €45 per person you get the welcome aperitivo, all ingredients, kitchen equipment, drinks throughout the evening, and the final dinner. No hidden costs, no surprises at the end.
The evenings don’t follow a fixed schedule — we organize them on a rolling basis, mostly through the winter months. To stay updated, sign up for our newsletter or follow La Soffritta on Instagram (@lasoffritta). When a new date goes live, you can book directly from the calendar on this page or get in touch by phone or message.
You can book straight from the calendar on this page, or contact us directly by phone or message. Need to cancel? No problem, as long as you do it at least 24 hours before the event — you’ll receive a full refund. After that window, unfortunately we can’t guarantee a refund.
Absolutely — we want everyone to feel welcome. Just let us know when you book and we’ll do our best to work around your needs. We’d suggest reaching out before booking so we can talk through the details together and make sure the evening works for you.
La Soffritta is right in the heart of Bologna, just a short walk from Piazza Maggiore — you really can’t get more central than this. You’ll find the exact address on the booking page.