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Master the art of preparing typical Milanese fare and traditional Italian cuisine, enjoy a unique pasta-making class in Milan led by an experienced charismatic chef.

Enjoy an authentic cooking experience in very unique location - just 30 minutes outside of Siracusa!

Your private driver will take you through the magnificent Sicilian countryside to reach a local farm where you will go grocery shopping. With the help of your private guide, you will pick up the seasonal ingredients you need for your cooking experience.

Discover the picturesque village of Sestri Levante. Hike on a beautiful coastal trail and learn how to make the authentic pesto sauce, all in one day!

Hiking around Sestri Levante is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape and after a quick train ride from Monterosso al Mare (about 40/30 minutes), you will start an easy 2-mile hike together with your private environmental guide.

Discover the picturesque village of Sestri Levante. Hike on a beautiful coastal trail and learn how to make the authentic pesto sauce, all in one day!

Hiking around Sestri Levante is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape and after a quick train ride from Santa Margherita Ligure (about 30 minutes), you will start an easy 2-mile hike together with your private environmental guide.

One of the most authentic experiences you can have in Italy is cooking and dining with locals and this cooking class has it all.
 

Enjoy a private cooking class at an old mill immersed in the Portofino National Park and visit one of the few hop plantations on the Italian Riviera.

Treat yourself to a very special cooking experience while in Genoa!
One of the most popular food writers in Liguria, Enrica, will welcome you at her cozy home with a spectacular view of the city. She will share with you not only her recipes, but also the story behind each ingredient and the gastronomic traditions of the area.
 

Enjoy a leisurely day discovering the secrets of the Italian cuisine. Spend a fun day learning how to prepare an authentic Neapolitan meal while following traditional recipes that have been passed down for generations. All dishes will be prepared with the most genuine and fresh ingredients- After all, you are in Italy! The class is hands-on so you will be doing the preparation alongside the chef.  Then you will have the chance to sit back and relax with a glass of wine. Enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared along with tasty appetizers.

Enjoy a private cooking class at a Florentine signora's beautiful home located in the outskirt of Florence. The house was built in the 11th century as a lookout tower. Later, it became the residence of Francesco Granacci, a successful painter in the 16th century and one of Michelangelo’s close friends, and for this reason it was named “Casa del Pittore” (Painter’s house). It’s now a gorgeous renovated stone farmer’s house on a hilltop overlooking Florence.

Starting at $271.83 pp.

You will attend a cooking class in a lovely family run restaurant with a beautiful panoramic terrace just above Monterosso. Your Chef will show you how to make the most famous recipes from this beautiful region including the traditional pesto sauce, hand-made pasta, vegetable pie and focaccia. At the end of the lesson have the pleasure of enjoying this tasty 4-course meal, along with some delicious wine from Cinque Terre.

The meeting point is in Monterosso al Mare.

Starting at $239.85 pp.

Enjoy a morning or afternoon cooking class at Chef Lella's cooking school in the center of Siena. Join a small group and take a traditional Tuscan cooking lesson to learn the secrets of this delicious cuisine! You will later enjoy eating what you prepared during your cooking class. 
 

Take the day to be immersed in the traditions and authentic food culture of Liguria and Italy.  What better way is there to do this, than to dine in a Ligurian family home where they will cook their traditional dishes. 

Become a guest in their home and enjoy a classic Italian meal experience made with local, fresh ingredients using recipes passed down from their grandmothers.  You will learn to cook some of the most famous local dishes and then sit together and enjoy the meal prepared, along with some delicious wine.

Immerse yourself in the flavors and secrets of the Italian Cuisine with a small group hands-on cooking class and discover where Florentines buy their fresh products.

With your professional and passionate Chef, stroll through the old town and visit the historic food shops, Bottegas. You will taste some typical products and buy the ingredients for your cooking class.

This morning you will meet your chef at a central location in Taormina. You will take a short walk to the outdoor market to buy fresh fruit and vegetable and other ingredients you will need for your cooking lesson. Then you will go to the cooking class location and learn how to prepare traditional Sicilian dishes. The lesson will conclude with a taste of your own creations accompanied by a glass of wine.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

 

Learn the secrets of Italian Gelato during this hands-on cooking class at a beautiful loft-style cooking school in Verona’s historical center.  With an experienced Italian chef by your side, you will learn the secrets on how to make ice cream and fresh fruit sorbet from scratch.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Learn the secrets of Italian Cuisine during this hands-on cooking class at a beautiful cooking school in Verona’s historical center.  With an experienced Italian chef by your side, you will prepare your customized menu (provided in advance).   You will then have the chance to enjoy your delicious home-cooked meal while sipping fine Valpolicella wine. What makes the food so amazing is the use of fresh, high quality ingredients and basic cooking techniques that enhance the natural flavors of the food.

Learn the secrets of Italian cuisine during this hands-on cooking class at a beautiful venue in Verona's historical center. With an experienced Italian chef by your side, prepare classic Italian dishes such as hand-made fresh pasta, risotto, bruschetta and Tiramisù — all from scratch using the freshest ingredients available — and then enjoy your home-cooked meal together while sipping fine Valpolicella wine. Take the recipe book with you to recreate this fabulous Italian meal at home for your friends!

This morning you will start the tour with a visit to the fresh food market where you will be captured by the smell of baked goods, hand-made pasta, cheese, fish, meat, vegetable and fruit. A paradise for food lovers!

Your day begins with a trip out to Mazzano Romano. Located a short drive away from the bustling center of Rome is the medieval village of Mazzano, an oasis of calm and beauty and the setting for your cooking class. Steeped in natural beauty, Mazzano with its clean environment is a popular retreat for many Roman families looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Rome’s city center.

Starting at $143.91 pp.

Under the guidance of your fun and friendly Italian host Fabio, Monica or Federico, who are passionate about Italian cooking, immerse yourself in Italian life to discover the gastronomic delights of Rome.

The day begins with a walking tour of the chef's favorite food shops leading to the famous Rome outdoor food market - Campo de' Fiori.

Starting at $82.75 pp.

Learn how to make authentic, Italian Pizza and Gelato – a fun cooking class for kids too!

Under the guidance of a professional pizza chef, called a Pizzaiolo, you will make your own pizza - stretch it, sauce it, bake it, slice it. The chef will teach you the key techniques in making a soft and flexible dough and the trick for a flavorful yet light tomato sauce so you can make this pizza at home!

Starting at $118.72 pp.

An authentic culinary experience with a famous Florentine Chef!

Meet one of our famous and charismatic chefs and learn how to cook a nice Tuscan meal in the heart of Florence!

The day begins with a trip to the Central Market to go shopping with the chef, picking up the freshest ingredients for your lunch. Meet the butchers, the bakers, and the farmers selling vegetables from their gardens and learn how to distinguish the highest quality ingredients and taste local and typical products!