HANDS-ON COOKING · PRIVATE COOKING CLASSES IN ITALY
You have one spare morning. These 15 private cooking classes in Italy are the ones that earn it, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.
Make Roman fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu near the Vatican with wine, a local chef, recipes, and a relaxed three-hour meal.
“Fiore was amazing thanks for such an incredible time”
Cook a four-course Roman meal with Chef Andrea Consoli, pair it with four local wines, and take seasonal recipes home.
“Andrea’s class was amazing! We had the greatest time and would come back to Rome just to do it again!”
Cook handmade pasta in a Venetian home, shop Rialto Market, and share a four-course meal with local host Massimo.
“Massimo was a fantastic guide and a very gracious host. He gave us plenty of information about Venetian food. Massimo’s personality is warm and personable. The cooking and eating experience was absolutely incredible. We had a truly delightful experience!”
Learn Roman cooking privately with Chef Matteo, making ravioli, cacio e pepe, tomato sauce, and tiramisu in a three-hour class.
“A cooking class with Matteo was a great way to end our Rome adventure. Having experienced the culinary awesomeness of many restaurants, it was really fun to learn how to cook Roman basics. Matteo made our class incredibly fun! It’s an interactive class, and you get to enjoy everything you prepare! Highly recommend.”
Learn Bolognese pasta in a private country home, enjoy Po Valley views, and compare costs, dishes, transport, wine, and pool access.
“Bianca and Antonio were the best hosts!! Antonio picked us up from the closest station which is about 10 mins away from their beautiful home in the country side. Our cooking class experience was amazing and unforgettable. Bianca was very knowledgeable about food and cooking. She shared with us her family traditional recipes which are authentic and much simpler than what I have made at home (her recipe tasted WAY BETTER!). Also, we asked how to make pasta from scratch, so she patiently taught us how to make pasta dough and how to make different shapes of pasta from the dough. Since they showed us how to use their pasta…”
Make fresh Roman pasta and tiramisu with a private chef in central Rome, then enjoy your meal with wine and recipes to take home.
“My adult family had a great time with Ida learning how to make some amazing pasta and sauces. We all said that this really was a lot of fun with good food and drinks and Ida was the best!”
Make fresh pasta on a Tuscan olive farm near Pisa with local hosts, wine, garden produce, a three-course meal, and hotel pickup.
“We loved our pasta-making class! The techniques were both traditional and simple and we enjoyed the lovely appetizers and dessert in addition to our pasta made with all local products. We loved visiting the farm as well and had a seamless pick-up and drop-off. The entire family was so warm and welcoming and this was one of the most unique and memorable experiences we had in all of our trip in Italy. Thank you for such a wonderful time and for taking such great photos of us!”
Learn pasta, ravioli, and tiramisu in a private Brescia-area cooking class with appetizers, prosecco, wine, and host Mariolina.
“This class is AH-MAAAZING!! Mario held this at her home and made us feel incredibly welcomed. Gorgeous home! Make sure you look at her beautiful artwork!! Our class consisted of making pasta and tiramisu. I was always intimidated hand making pasta but she made me feel comfortable and built my confidence! While waiting for our dough to rest, she had marvelous appetizers prepared for us. Besides it being tasty, they were prepared beautifully. There was so much food for us to eat during our class - the appetizers and the food we made. We were so stuffed after the appetizers, it was tough eating the pasta, but, as always, had…”
Share a private Padua home meal, learn regional Italian recipes, and enjoy four courses with local wine and a welcoming host.
“We had a lovely time at our host’s home. Learned how to make pasta properly however, the only downside was the English was not so great but that was OK. We got through it. He was terrific and we had a great time.”
Review of Bologna’s private market tour and cooking class with Giovanna, including the menu, price, itinerary, practical tips, and who will enjoy it most.
“I wish we could leave more stars. This was such a fantastic experience. Paola and her family were a joy to get to know. It was our favorite part of vacation. They were wonderful hosts. The food was amazing and they were helpful with giving us tips for our stay in Bologna. We hope to come back and do it again. Highly recommend booking this experience!”
Learn handmade pasta at a Tuscan farmhouse near Lucca, with local wine, garden ingredients, a family meal, and round-trip pickup.
“We had a delightful evening at Giacomo & Helena’s home. To start with we were treated to delicious foods and wine from the region. Helena’s pesto was the best we have ever had! She instructed us on how to make both traditional pasta and pasta with a machine. She shared great tips and personal stories. We finished with a delicious meal. It was an unforgettable experience in Lucca and would highly recommend this experience.”
Learn three Sicilian recipes in a local Ragusa home, then enjoy your dishes with wine during this warm, private cooking class.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner with Salvina &Angelo. They welcomed us into their home and treated us like family. It was great to learn some authentic recipes and enjoy a delicious meal together. Would definitely recommend this to anyone in the area.”
Cook three Campanian dishes in a local home near Salerno, with wine, family recipes, practical tips, and a private three-hour class.
“Our evening with Carmen and her family was so fun! She speaks Italian only but her daughter Francesca speaks English, and with the help of Google translate we navigated the language barrier. They were all very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Such a pleasure to spend time with. We highly recommend Carmen!!”
Share a four-course Abruzzo meal, learn pasta-making with Luisa and Luigi, and enjoy local wine in a welcoming private home.
“We had a wonderful evening with Luisa, Luigi and the young lady who translated everything for us perfectly! The experience was fantastic and we can‘t wait to come back. Thank you so much, again!”
Learn three Sicilian family recipes in a private Catania home, then enjoy your meal with local wines, coffee, and a friendly Cesarina.
“I think I lucked in big time. After me underground tunnel excursion was cancelled last minute due to maintenance, I looked for a cooking class the day before and was fortunate to get into a course by Cesarine, It turned out to be a one on one with Maurizio and it was wonderful;. He was charming, very hospitable and extremely patient (my ability to make the pasta shape was terrible). The tiramisu was lovely as well). I thoroughly recommend you spend some time with Maurizio if you get the chance.”
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