Show Cooking Classes: Our 13 Favourites

1.Private visit to a ham factory with show cooking in Salamanca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $87Our pick

Tour Salamanca’s Iberian ham factory, see the curing process, taste premium meats, and enjoy a chef-led showcooking experience for $87.22.

“The visit of the factory was really interesting and the dinner was amazing. Delicious and just the eight amount. Roberto and Javier were super pleasant, and Javier transmits his passion for his job while he cooks, it’s infectious and a makes it a wonderful experience.”

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2.Dining Experience at a local’s Home in Salerno with Show Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Share a private Salerno home meal, learn fresh pasta, taste local wine, and enjoy family recipes during this warm two-and-a-half-hour experience.

“This experience was so wonderful. Antonia made us feel incredibly welcome in her home. We attended for my boyfriend’s birthday and Antonia made it extra special for him. We loved chatting, preparing food, and of course eating. The food was delicious; the best we’ve had in Italy so far! I recommend this experience! We look forward to coming back. I cannot explain how lovely this entire evening was. Thank you!!”

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3.Cesarine: Venice Show Cooking & Dining Experience at Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Learn Venetian recipes, watch a local Cesarina cook, and enjoy a homemade three-course meal with wine in a private Venice home.

“Special experience! The food was absolutely delicious and our host was excellent, welcoming, and very professional.”

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4.Dining Experience at a local’s Home in Cortona with Show Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $115

Review of Cortona’s home dining experience with show cooking, four courses, local wine, family recipes, pricing, and practical booking advice.

“Setting beautiful. Hostess lovely. This was supposed to be "show cooking" we were served a meal in the dining room. Meal was tasty, but nothing we couldn't have gotten at an area restaurant for much less money. Hostess apologized several times that her helper didn't show up. Perhaps she should have cancelled”

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5.Dining Experience at a local’s Home in Martina Franca with Show Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Share a home-cooked Puglian meal, watch fresh pasta made, and enjoy family hospitality in Martina Franca for $102.13.

“Was an authentic experience with a lovely Italian family. The food was delicious! We ate at a kitchen table with husband and daughter.”

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6.Dining experience at a local’s home in Brindisi with show cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $98

Cook four Brindisi dishes in a local home, then enjoy Apulian wine, espresso, and a private four-course meal.

“Had an amazing experience with Claudia and Giuseppe, their Villa just outside of the City was an amazing setting for a terrific dinner with homemade pasta and jams. A full Italian Four Corse meal, so much food, make sure you come hungry. They provided an interpreter to ensure we had a great conversation as well as a great meal.”

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7.Dining experience at a local’s home in Asti with show cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124

Share a home-cooked Piedmont meal in Asti, watch a Cesarina prepare local recipes, and enjoy pasta, wine, dessert, and espresso.

“Very good food prepared in traditional PIEDMONTE way. Relaxed atmosphere and involving us as guests in preparing the pasta. Kind information of the area in and around Asti. All together a really good experience. Recomendable.”

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8.Dining Experience at a local’s Home in Campofelice di Roccella with Show Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Review of a private Sicilian home dining experience in Campofelice di Roccella, with show cooking, fresh pasta, family recipes, and dessert.

“Rosa Maria in Cefalu was awesome and excellent. She was well prepared and very kind and pleasant. The food experience was excellent also!”

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9.Dining experience at a local’s home in Arezzo with show cooking

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $121

Share a private Arezzo meal with a local cook, watch regional recipes prepared, and enjoy four courses, wine, coffee, and Italian hospitality.

“Wow! What an experience! Our host was amazing. It was his first time, but he seemed like he has been hosting and cooking for years. We were given great instructions and communication was prompt and efficient. We arrived on time and were warmly greeted to a beautifRead more”

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10.Dining Experience at a local’s Home in Locorotondo with Show Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $98

Share a four-course home-cooked meal in Locorotondo with show cooking, handmade pasta, local wine, and warm Italian hospitality.

“What a wonderful experience! Lucrezia and Stefanos really looked after us. Lucrezia is an amazing cook and all her dishes were fantastic. We even made some of the homemade pasta, she showed us how to make the delicious tomato sauce. All dishes we served with lots of Read more”

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11.Dining Experience at a local’s Home in Polignano a mare with Show Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Share a home-cooked meal in Polignano a Mare with show cooking, fresh pasta, wine, coffee, and warm local hospitality.

“What an inviting and warm evening of good cooking, magnificent views, interesting conversation, and delicious food!!! And, a birthday celebration too!”

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12.Dining experience at a local’s home in Bergamo with show cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $121

Share a four-course Bergamo meal at a local home, watch regional recipes being made, and enjoy wines, espresso, and warm conversation.

“We had a really lovely evening. Laura was a wonderful host and a great cook. All the food was homemade and freshly prepared. The evening was also very entertaining and fun. We had interesting conversations with Laura and Stefano about various topics. We really enjoyed this experience and can highly recommend it.”

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13.Dining Experience at a local’s Home in Desenzano del Garda with Show Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $98

Share a four-course meal, regional wine, and a hands-on cooking demonstration in a local home near Desenzano del Garda.

“A wonderful way to enjoy Italian cuisine, by learning side by side, with a knowledgeable, welcoming and friendly hostess in her own countryside home on the outskrits of Desenzano. Our lively teacher provided all that was needed (including red wine) for our delicious 4 course meal.”

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