Cooking Classes

Start your morning in Florence surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed moka coffee. Guided by a professional Italian chef, you’ll learn the secrets of two beloved rituals: crafting a silky cappuccino and preparing Italy’s iconic dessert, tiramisù.

Experience the bubbling moka pot, breathe in the rich scent of Italian coffee, and master the art of frothing milk for a perfect cappuccino. Then roll up your sleeves to create your own tiramisù, layering flavors into this classic treat. You’ll also prepare a small Italian pastry for an added touch of dolcezza.

This lively, hands-on class is about more than recipes, it’s about embracing Italian coffee culture and pastry traditions. By the end, you’ll enjoy your creations, share a convivial moment with fellow food lovers, and take home new skills, recipes, and the memory of those unmistakable Italian aromas.

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

If you love Italian food, especially pasta and desserts, this hands-on cooking class in Milan is perfect for you.

Led by a passionate local chef, you’ll learn to make fresh pasta from scratch, preparing two types paired with seasonal sauces. While your dough rests, you’ll craft Italy’s iconic Tiramisu, mastering its layers of cream, coffee, and cocoa with insider tips for perfect results.

This isn’t just about recipes—it’s about aromas, flavors, stories, and fun. At the end, enjoy your creations with a glass of wine in a relaxed, food-loving atmosphere. You’ll also receive a digital recipe booklet to recreate the magic at home.

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

Join us for a hands-on class where you’ll learn to make authentic Italian pizza and gelato! 

Our chefs will introduce you to the history of these iconic dishes, then guide you step-by-step as you prepare your own pizza—from mixing and stretching the dough to saucing and topping it with seasonal ingredients. You’ll learn techniques for creating either a thin, crispy crust or a soft, fluffy one, plus tips for recreating your pizza at home.

While the dough rests, you’ll discover how traditional gelato is made. The chef will explain its history, ingredients, and methods, and share insider tips for spotting the best gelaterias in Italy.

At the end of the class, you’ll receive a digital recipe booklet so you can make everything again for friends and family.

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

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Puglia with a private cooking class in Lecce. Join a local chef in an intimate, private venue and learn how to prepare traditional regional dishes using fresh ingredients. Enjoy a hands-on culinary experience as you discover the techniques behind classic favorites, then savor the meal you’ve prepared paired with drinks. This is the perfect way to connect with local culture, delight your taste buds, and take home a true taste of Lecce.

If you are staying at a centrally located hotel in Lecce, your chef will meet you in the hotel lobby. Otherwise, a meeting point will be arranged.

Discover Alberobello, the UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its unique trulli houses, on this half-day tour. Stroll through the charming streets with your guide and learn about the fascinating history of this iconic town. Then, step inside a private trullo house for an immersive cooking lesson, where you’ll learn to make traditional pasta. Finish your experience by enjoying a delicious lunch, prepared on-site during the class, accompanied by drinks, and savor the authentic flavors of Puglia in a truly unique setting.

Pick up at your hotel.

Enjoy a half-day private cooking experience in an ancient Masseria and discover the secrets of Puglia’s culinary traditions. Take part in a hands-on pasta-making lesson and learn how to prepare authentic local dishes. After the class, savor a delicious lunch featuring your creations, and including starters, a main course, and dessert.

Pick up at your hotel.

Experience the heart of Bari on this half-day private tour combined with an authentic culinary adventure. Begin with a 1.5-hour private guided walking tour of Bari’s historic streets, exploring its vibrant culture and landmarks. Then, step into a local family’s private home for a hands-on pasta-making lesson, learning traditional recipes passed down through generations. Conclude with a memorable lunch, enjoying the dishes you’ve prepared, accompanied by drinks.

Pick up at your hotel.

Discover Alberobello, the UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its unique trulli houses, on this half-day tour. Stroll through the charming streets with your guide and learn about the fascinating history of this iconic town. Then, step inside a private trullo house for an immersive cooking lesson, where you’ll learn to make traditional pasta. Finish your experience by enjoying a delicious lunch, prepared on-site during the class, accompanied by drinks, and savor the authentic flavors of Puglia in a truly unique setting.

Pick up at your hotel.

Enjoy a half-day private cooking experience in an ancient Masseria and discover the secrets of Puglia’s culinary traditions. Take part in a hands-on pasta-making lesson and learn how to prepare authentic local dishes. After the class, savor a delicious lunch featuring your creations, and including starters, a main course, and dessert.

Pick up at your hotel.

Experience the heart of Bari on this half-day private tour combined with an authentic culinary adventure. Begin with a 1.5-hour private guided walking tour of Bari’s historic streets, exploring its vibrant culture and landmarks. Then, step into a local family’s private home for a hands-on pasta-making lesson, learning traditional recipes passed down through generations. Conclude with a memorable lunch, enjoying the dishes you’ve prepared, accompanied by drinks.

Pick up at your hotel.

Discover Alberobello, the UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its unique trulli houses, on this half-day tour. Stroll through the charming streets with your guide and learn about the fascinating history of this iconic town. Then, step inside a private trullo house for an immersive cooking lesson, where you’ll learn to make traditional pasta. Finish your experience by enjoying a delicious lunch, prepared on-site during the class, accompanied by drinks, and savor the authentic flavors of Puglia in a truly unique setting.

Pick up at your hotel.

Enjoy a half-day private cooking experience in an ancient Masseria and discover the secrets of Puglia’s culinary traditions. Take part in a hands-on pasta-making lesson and learn how to prepare authentic local dishes. After the class, savor a delicious lunch featuring your creations, and including starters, a main course, and dessert.

Pick up at your hotel.

Experience the heart of Bari on this half-day private tour combined with an authentic culinary adventure. Begin with a 1.5-hour private guided walking tour of Bari’s historic streets, exploring its vibrant culture and landmarks. Then, step into a local family’s private home for a hands-on pasta-making lesson, learning traditional recipes passed down through generations. Conclude with a memorable lunch, enjoying the dishes you’ve prepared, accompanied by drinks.

Pick up at your hotel.

Discover Alberobello, the UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its unique trulli houses, on this half-day tour. Stroll through the charming streets with your guide and learn about the fascinating history of this iconic town. Then, step inside a private trullo house for an immersive cooking lesson, where you’ll learn to make traditional pasta. Finish your experience by enjoying a delicious lunch, prepared on-site during the class, accompanied by drinks, and savor the authentic flavors of Puglia in a truly unique setting.

Pick up at your hotel.

Enjoy a half-day private cooking experience in an ancient Masseria and discover the secrets of Puglia’s culinary traditions. Take part in a hands-on pasta-making lesson and learn how to prepare authentic local dishes. After the class, savor a delicious lunch featuring your creations, and including starters, a main course, and dessert.

Pick up at your hotel.

Experience the heart of Bari on this half-day private tour combined with an authentic culinary adventure. Begin with a 1.5-hour private guided walking tour of Bari’s historic streets, exploring its vibrant culture and landmarks. Then, step into a local family’s private home for a hands-on pasta-making lesson, learning traditional recipes passed down through generations. Conclude with a memorable lunch, enjoying the dishes you’ve prepared, accompanied by drinks.

Pick up at your hotel.

Experience the heart of Bari on this half-day private tour combined with an authentic culinary adventure. Begin with a 1.5-hour private guided walking tour of Bari’s historic streets, exploring its vibrant culture and landmarks. Then, step into a local family’s private home for a hands-on pasta-making lesson, learning traditional recipes passed down through generations. Conclude with a memorable lunch, enjoying the dishes you’ve prepared, accompanied by drinks.

Pick up at your hotel.

Discover Alberobello, the UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its unique trulli houses, on this half-day tour. Stroll through the charming streets with your guide and learn about the fascinating history of this iconic town. Then, step inside a private trullo house for an immersive cooking lesson, where you’ll learn to make traditional pasta. Finish your experience by enjoying a delicious lunch, prepared on-site during the class, accompanied by drinks, and savor the authentic flavors of Puglia in a truly unique setting.

Pick up at your hotel.

Enjoy a half-day private cooking experience in an ancient Masseria and discover the secrets of Puglia’s culinary traditions. Take part in a hands-on pasta-making lesson and learn how to prepare authentic local dishes. After the class, savor a delicious lunch featuring your creations, and including starters, a main course, and dessert.

Pick up at your hotel.

Enjoy an authentic culinary experience centered around one of Italy’s most iconic dishes: Lasagna alla Bolognese.

Learn to prepare traditional green spinach pasta from scratch, along with béchamel sauce, then assemble your lasagna using a slow-cooked ragù prepared in advance. While it bakes, you’ll make seasonal homemade gelato and enjoy a classic aperitivo featuring local wine and regional cured meats.

The experience concludes with a shared meal and a complimentary recipe booklet to take home, including all the dishes prepared during the class.

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

Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you’ll learn to make one of Italy’s most iconic dishes—fresh pasta! Guided by professional chefs, you’ll prepare three different types of pasta entirely from scratch, using the same simple, authentic ingredients Italian families have used for generations.

Learn to knead, shape, and cut the dough, and discover how to pair each pasta with seasonal sauces inspired by local traditions and flavors.

After the work is done, sit down with your fellow food lovers to enjoy the meal you’ve created—served with a glass of Tuscan wine. To finish, indulge in a homemade Italian fruit gelato or artisanal sorbetto, crafted using traditional methods.

A delicious, memorable experience for anyone who loves food, culture, and hands-on learning. Vegetarian options are available, and please notify us in advance of any food allergies.

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

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!

Next, head to the fascinating home-like professional location, just a few steps from the central market, where you’ll prepare two of Italy’s most iconic dishes like a true local. With step-by-step guidance from your Chef, you’ll craft your own Nonna’s Lasagna, making fresh pasta from scratch, layering it with slow-cooked Bolognese ragù and creamy béchamel, and assembling it all in your personal cocotte. Next, you’ll move on to dessert and create a classic Tiramisu, learning the techniques and tips to perfect its rich, layered flavor.

Finally, savor the meal you prepared yourself, served with a curated selection of Tuscan wines plus a typical dessert wine to finish on a sweet note. During lunch, your Chef will also introduce you to the fundamentals of Tuscan wine, explaining what makes it so distinctive and widely appreciated.

Please note that when the Central Market is closed (on Sundays and bank holidays) a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking class location will be offered instead. 

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

Discover the art of Italian gelato in the heart of Bologna with a professional chef. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make authentic gelato from scratch, using fresh, high-quality ingredients and seasonal flavors. Perfect for both adults and families, the experience is designed with clear step-by-step guidance that makes it ideal even for beginners. No gelato machine at home? No worries—your chef will show you easy techniques adapted for any kitchen.

The experience concludes with a tasting of your creations and a recipe booklet to take home.

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

This morning you will meet your chef at a central location in Siracusa. You will take a short walk to the Ortigia outdoor market to buy fresh products 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.

Today, enjoy a hands-on experience learning to prepare a traditional Sicilian meal. Accompanied by our chef, visit the local market to select fresh fish and seasonal ingredients. Back at the restaurant, discover the secrets of Sicilian cuisine as you prepare classic dishes such as fresh pasta, macaroni, meat, and fish specialties. Have fun in the kitchen and then savor the meal you’ve created!

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

Create authentic Italian dishes in an intimate, hands-on cooking class tailored just for you.

Working alongside our expert chef in a traditional kitchen, you'll select three classic recipes that match your tastes and dietary preferences from our curated menu of local specialties.

Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced home chef, our expert instructor will guide you through each step of creating your chosen dishes during this engaging experience. As the aromas of your culinary creations fill the kitchen, you'll learn the secrets and stories behind Bologna's beloved recipes.

At the end, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor the dishes you’ve prepared, complemented by a refreshing glass of local wine and water.

Please note that the cooking school is just a 20-minute walk (0.8 miles) from Bologna’s main square, Piazza Maggiore. The exact address will be provided in final documents.

Embark on a culinary journey through Bologna and stroll through the central alleys of this historic city. Along the way, your chef will introduce you to the local products and ingredients that make Bolognese cuisine so special, and you’ll have the chance to shop for some of the essentials you’ll later use in your cooking class.

Walk to the cooking school with your chef and with market-fresh ingredients in hand. Once in the kitchen, create authentic Italian dishes in an intimate, hands-on cooking class tailored just for you.

Working alongside our expert chef in a traditional kitchen, you'll select three classic recipes that match your tastes and dietary preferences from our curated menu of local specialties.

Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced home chef, our expert instructor will guide you through each step of creating your chosen dishes during this engaging experience. As the aromas of your culinary creations fill the kitchen, you'll learn the secrets and stories behind Bologna's beloved recipes.

At the end, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor the dishes you’ve prepared, complemented by a refreshing glass of local wine and water.

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

Enjoy a cooking class at a 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. 

Uncover the secrets to making traditional Italian pizza and gelato in this fun and interactive cooking class, ideal for kids too!

In this hands-on experience, you'll master the techniques and ingredients needed to create rich, creamy gelato from scratch. Then, you private chef will walk you through the entire process of crafting authentic Italian pizza, from preparing and stretching the dough to adding fresh, seasonal toppings. At the end of the class, savor the delicious creations you've made!

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

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

Join this class where expert chefs will teach you the art of creating authentic Italian pizza from scratch. You’ll prepare dough, stretch it to perfection, and top it with seasonal ingredients. While the dough rises, dive into the world of gelato, discovering its history, ingredients, and techniques. Your chefs will also share tips for finding the best gelato spots in Italy.

This activity is strongly recommended for families that wish to have children to learn about the Italian culture, an easy and fun experience that will last forever in their memory.

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