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A table with various dishes including a baked item, stuffed vegetables, olives, and a green dip. 1
A bottle of wine with a vintage label and a tag. 2
A table with various dishes including bread, a green sauce, a baked dish, and a bottle of liquid. 3
A square-shaped flatbread topped with poppy seeds. 4
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By Traveling Spoon
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$237 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • This immersive cooking class offers a rare opportunity to explore history through food. Hosted by Andrew, a food writer and educator whose work has appeared in Gastro Obscura and Eaten, the experience blends hands-on cooking with storytelling, archaeology, and cultural insight. Drawing from historical sources, Andrew recreates authentic Ancient Roman recipes and explains the origins of the spices, ingredients, and techniques used thousands of years ago.

    Set in Quincy, just outside Boston, you’ll begin with a traditional Roman drink or snack before cooking 2–3 dishes inspired by ancient texts. As you prepare and share the meal together, you’ll discover how food connects us across centuries, making this class both a culinary experience and a living history lesson.

Activity location

    Meeting/Redemption Point

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      Cooking Class & Dinner

      • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
        3h
      • English
      Language options: English
      Starting time: 5:00 PM
      Price details
      AU$237.31 x 1 AdultAU$237.31
      Total
      Price is AU$237.31
      Until Tue, 22 Sept

      Cooking Class & Lunch

      • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
        3h
      • English
      Language options: English
      Starting time: 11:00 AM
      Price details
      AU$237.31 x 1 AdultAU$237.31
      Total
      Price is AU$237.31
      Until Tue, 22 Sept

      What's included, what's not

      • Inclusions
        Wine
      • Inclusions
        Private Roman cooking class with a Quincy local in his home

      Know before you book

        • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
        • Service animals allowed
        • Public transport options are available nearby

      Activity itinerary

      Looking for a unique cooking class in Boston? Step back in time and discover the flavours of Ancient Rome in this immersive, hands-on cooking class in the Boston suburb of Quincy. Begin with a traditional Roman drink or snack as you get to know your host Andrew, a food writer and educator. Explore ancient spices and herbs, learn their fascinating origins, and cook 2–3 authentic Roman dishes using ingredients and techniques from the past. Then sit down to enjoy the meal you prepared together, paired with wine, as you experience how food connects us across centuries. Note: Andrew has guinea pigs for pets but they will be moved to another room before your experience.

      Location

      Activity location

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        Holmes Street
        • Holmes Street
        • 02171, Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

      Meeting/Redemption Point

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        Holmes Street
        • Holmes Street
        • 02171, Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

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