Faq

No. All necessary equipment is provided by the school, including: uniform, materials, ingredients and tools.

We can recommend partner hotels and accommodations located within a 10-minute drive from the school.

The Pasta Lab Pro and Pasta Masterclass courses last 5 days (Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day). Specialized and customized courses may have different durations.

Yes. Customized courses can also be organized on-site at companies or laboratories worldwide. The school offers international training and consulting services.

All courses take place at: Primo Piatto – Scuola di Pasta Professionale within the Italgi facility in Carasco (Genoa), Liguria – Italy.

Yes. The practical laboratory sessions are followed by tasting sessions during lunch, which are an integral part of the learning experience.

Each course follows a structured program but remains flexible. Our teaching approach adapts to the professional goals and interests of each participant.
Upon request, we can also organize customized training programs or specialized courses.

No. The school offers multilingual courses in Italian, English and Spanish.
Our instructors speak multiple languages and welcome students from all over the world.

Students work with Italgi professional pasta machines, the same equipment used in pasta factories and professional kitchens: pasta extruders, combined pasta machines, dough sheeter cylinders, gnocchi machines, pasta cookers and professional equipped counters.

Lessons alternate theoretical classes, practical demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory sessions. Each participant actively takes part in the preparation and tasting of the dishes in an environment that simulates a real pasta laboratory or restaurant kitchen.

Yes. The school offers technical, training and business consulting services for starting new pasta businesses, from feasibility study to laboratory design and operational start-up.

Yes. Our instructors remain available to provide ongoing professional support and advice even after the course has ended.

Yes, you will join the international community of Primo Piatto, a network of professionals, pasta factories and chefs with whom you can share experiences and projects.

Of course. Many students continue their training by attending additional specialized modules (fresh and stuffed pasta, dry pasta, gastronomy, etc.).

You will receive a certificate of attendance. You will also receive: a professional recipe book and technical documentation about production processes. Instructors remain available for future consultation and support.

Courses are limited to a maximum of 12 participants to guarantee a personalized training experience and direct interaction with the instructors.

The Pasta Lab Pro course provides the essential techniques and knowledge needed to enter the world of fresh and dried pasta production.

The Pasta Masterclass focuses on professional processes, menu development, innovation and food cost management.

Specialized courses focus on specific topics related to pasta production, allowing you to deepen your technical knowledge in a targeted way.

No prior experience is required. We offer courses at different levels, from introductory programs for beginners to advanced and specialized courses for professionals who want to refine their skills.

Our courses are designed for professionals and aspiring pasta makers, including: pasta makers, chefs, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in starting or expanding a business in fresh pasta or gastronomic pasta production.