Cooking Classes in Italy

When you think of Italian food, does a plate of steaming, savory meatballs come to mind? Learn how to make this classic comfort food with a semi-private, hands-on cooking class taught in a kitchen overlooking beautiful Boboli Gardens. With the guidance of a chef, prepare three different authentic meatball recipes and sauces, plus rich and creamy tiramisu for dessert. Sit down to enjoy your homemade meal, accompanied by rustic Chianti wine. Class size is limited to eight for a more personalized experience.

Treat your taste buds to some of Italy's most prized culinary products with this gourmet tasting tour and dinner in Florence. Sample an array of Tuscan delicacies like truffle bruschetta, extra virgin olive oil and reserve Prosecco with a foodie guide, and  then gather around a private chef's table for a homecooked, 3-course dinner of regional specialties. Tour size is limited to eight for a more personalized, small-group experience.

Learn the tips and tricks of authentic Venetian cooking with this culinary experience led a chef instructor. Shop for fresh, seasonal produce at the bustling Rialto market, and then head to a private kitchen in a historic "˜palazzo' for a small-group lesson in regional cooking techniques. Help prepare a gourmet, multicourse menu, and then sit down among a small group of new friends to enjoy the homemade feast with wine.

Discover the roots of one of the world's most famous pasta dishes at Rome's legendary Alfredo alla Scrofa Restaurant. Learn the original recipe for fettuccine Alfredo from the house chef during a cooking lesson, then sit down to enjoy your handmade meal along with Italian antipasti and wine. Sign the VIP guestbook to join generations of film and music stars who have enjoyed Alfredo's signature dish over the past century.

This soap and olive experience offers an alternate to winery visits and a chance to learn about the often surprising global history of soap. Take a guided tour of the soap museum - housed in a restored 19th-century building surrounded by olive trees - and learn about eons-old soap-making processes. Then, make your own soap bar and finish with a tasting of local olive oil.

Taste your way through Florence on this mouthwatering food tour showcasing the city's best bites. See where locals shop and sample traditional delicacies at the historic central market. Group size is limited to ten people for a more personalized experience.

Amateur bakers and dessert fans alike are guaranteed to enjoy a 2-hour gourmet cake class in Florence. Set in the home of a local chef, you enjoy a hands-on cooking experience in a relaxed atmosphere. Choose from a long list of desserts, such tiramisu, apple pie, or grandmother's cake, then learn the insider tricks to prepare the Tuscan dessert. Afterwards, enjoy your sweet creation with a complimentary cup of Italian coffee or tea.

Get the complete Roman experience and take a private cooking class during your holiday. This 4-hour excursion starts with shopping for your ingredients at the local market with your host. Then head to your class in a 17th-century palace and prepare a 4-course meal from start to finish. Sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor and sample local wines and create beautiful memories of your time in Rome.

Learn how to make authentic Italian pizza in Rome with a professional chef. At a local restaurant near the Trevi Fountain, enjoy this 90-minute class that provides hands-on instruction for making pizza dough and how to use the best toppings. Then sit down to enjoy your creation, served with wine.

Pizza is one of the most loved dishes all around the world.We are very proud to share our tradition with all pizza lovers.Having a intense course of 1 hour in full heart of Rome, in the beautiful Pizzeria a few steps from Piazza Navona, you could explore the art and secret from making the dought, which ingredients to use and how to bake the pizza.You will bring along at home the history and recommandations that you will learn from the chef.

Delight your taste buds with the perfect pairing of cheese and preserves during this half-day cooking class held in the old artisan quarter of Florence. Learn about traditional Tuscan cheese making techniques and taste different varieties, from fresh-made ricotta to aged pecorino. For a sweet accompaniment, learn how to turn fruit and sugar into jams and marmalade, and bottle your own jar to take home. Sip Italian wine during the culinary adventure, and receive a recipe book to re-create the authentic flavors back in your own kitchen.

Learn to cook and eat like a true Sicilian with this hands-on pizza cooking class in central Taormina. Stroll through Piazza IX Aprile on the way to a well-equipped chef's kitchen housed in a medieval stone villa. Learn about the history of pizza from a professional chef, then mix and toss dough and pile on savory sauce and toppings for an authentic Sicilian dish.

With savory and sweet flavors, pasta and tiramisu count among Italy's most popular national specialities - but making them the traditional way requires local knowledge. During this hands-on cookery class in Rome, prepare a delicious, home-cooked meal the Italian way. With helpful tips from your professional chef instructor, prepare your ingredients and spin your dough. Enjoy your meal among your fellow cooks accompanied by a refreshing glass of wine.

Learn insider secrets of Italian cuisine with a cooking class in a Venetian home, located in the bustling Polo Quarter of Venice. Choose between a lunch and dinner class and get hands-on experience creating traditional Italian dishes with guidance from a passionate chef. Enjoy the meal you've made, complete with wine.

Italy is known for its incredible cuisine, and this experience will allow you to taste great food and learn new skills at the same time. You won't have to worry about going shopping, as all ingredients are provided. Enjoy the relaxed setting of being in a chef's home, and learning how to make authentic Veronese cuisine using seasonal ingredients. At the end of your cooking class, you'll be able to enjoy the food you've prepared and taste delicious wine too.

Learn the secrets of Italian cooking in the unforgettable setting of a 14th-century castle with a small-group cooking class at the Castle of Bevilacqua. Enjoy hands-on experience preparing 4-course meal with guidance from an accomplished chef, and then eat the lunch you have just made. Tour the castle after lunch to see the paintings, frescoes and magnificent hanging garden.