ITALIAN COOKING CLASSES

Italian Cooking Classes Around the World: 15 to Book

82 classes  ·  from $24 a head

Tuscan farmhouses, Roman kitchens and Italian cooks teaching well outside Italy. These 15 cover pasta, sauce and dessert in one sitting, priced and timed.

Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence - The 20-minute ride into the hills
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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

1.Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,831 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Start in Florence with guide Luca at the San Lorenzo market, tasting cheeses, cured meats, olives, and other Tuscan foods. Then ride about 20 minutes to a farmhouse in the hills, where chefs including Erika lead you through fresh pasta, bruschetta, roast pork, potatoes, and tiramisu. Lunch, wine, recipes, and a cooking diploma are included.

“Hands down our best experience in Italy. Our chefs Luca and Erika were AMAZING! Luca was our guide through the central market and the bus ride to the estate, and he is so much fun, we were having a blast before we even started cooking. The estate where the classes are held is beautiful and just outside the city. The chefs were hands on and helpful and it was just a wonderful way to spend the afternoon with our family learning to make pasta and tiramisu.”

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Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence - What happens at the cooking school
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Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence

2.Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 732 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Meet near Via Venezia and Via Camillo Cavour at 4:45 pm, then follow your chef across the Arno to a Florentine cooking school. Prepare four courses, which may include pasta, gnocchi, chicken, risotto, or tiramisu, then eat with wine and take home the recipes. Classes are in English and capped at 15 per chef.

“We had so much fun at this cooking class! Stephano was am amazing instructor and showed us how to make gnocchi, appetizers, chicken, and a dessert with ease. Even though I am a teacher, I have never seen a more calm and patient instructor. He let us know we didn’t have to worry if we didn’t remember the recipe, we would get one upon departure. The food was delicious, and we shared it after cooking everything. We did not have to do the cleaning or more difficult preparation, like cutting the meat, but it was clear how to do it. Francesco was a terrific host, and we were surprised to…”

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Rome Pasta Making Class with Italian Sauces and Wine Included - Making ravioli, fettuccine, and spaghetti alla chitarra
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Rome Pasta Making Class with Italian Sauces and Wine Included

3.Rome Pasta Making Class with Italian Sauces and Wine Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet Chef Riccardo and his team at a Roman cooking space or his grandmother’s house for a three-hour, hands-on pasta class. You’ll make ravioli, fettuccine, spaghetti alla chitarra, and classic sauces such as carbonara and arrabbiata. Classes are in English, capped at 10 people, and include wine, coffee, and the meal you prepare.

“This is absolutely the cooking class to book. We covered 3 pastas with 3 sauces, and the training was very thorough and entertaining. The pastas and sauces we created were the best we had during our time in Italy, and that's saying something because all the food was great.”

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Tuscan Cooking Class - A three-hour meal built from the ground up
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Tuscan Cooking Class

4.Tuscan Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 584 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157

At Agriturismo Il Vicario near San Gimignano, hosts including Fulvio and Katia lead a hands-on Tuscan cooking class for up to eight people. You’ll prepare five or six seasonal courses, including fresh pici or tagliatelle, then eat with local wine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available, and a truffle hunt can be added.

“We LOVED this experience our Chef was AMAZING as well as the location, food and hospitality, we highly recommend!!!”

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Milan: Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine - The fresh pasta lesson is the strongest part
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Milan: Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine

5.Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 509 reviews · 3 hours · from $80

At Chef and the City in Milan, Chef Ilaria and her team guide you through three Italian dishes, often including fresh pasta, bruschetta, and dessert. You work at your own station, learn practical kitchen tips, and finish by eating together with wine. Recipes are provided so you can repeat the meal at home.

“Ilaria was very personable and knowledgeable throughout the evening. She explained everything clearly and had fun whilst doing it l. It was clear that she is very passionate about cooking which created a great atmosphere to learn and cook in. the wine was great and the fact that everything we made was edible clearly showed how good she was at her job. A thoroughly wonderful experience.”

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Florence: Cooking Class at a Tuscan Farm & Local Market Tour - Making pasta by hand, with a little help from Luca
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Florence: Cooking Class at a Tuscan Farm & Local Market Tour

6.Cooking Class at a Tuscan Farm & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 354 reviews · 6 hours · from $94

Meet your English-speaking guide at Santa Maria Novella, tour Mercato Centrale, then ride to a Tuscan farmhouse for hands-on pasta, ragù, bruschetta, roast pork, potatoes, and tiramisù. Guides such as Luca, Erika, and Carmela keep the six-hour class lively, with wine, lunch, recipes, and a cooking diploma included.

“It was awesome … our guide Luca was a lot of fun . Very entertaining and we learned a lot as well ! The company is very lucky to have him in our opinion . Was a wonderful day ! Thank you”

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Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena - Making pici by hand
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Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena

7.Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $157

At Scuola di Cucina di Lella in central Siena, chef Francesco leads an English-language class in fresh pasta and traditional Tuscan cooking. You prepare about five recipes, from starter to dessert, then sit down to eat with a quarter bottle of Tuscan IGT wine. Giulia may assist with translation and hosting.

“I have had cooking classes on several international trips to include a previous to Italy and trips to Morocco and Spain. All were great experiences but this was hands down the best. The food was great but the multi-lingual aspect along with cultural insights made it truly memorable.”

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Florence: Tuscan cooking class with handmade pasta and wine - A professional chef who teaches without making you feel clumsy
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Florence: Tuscan cooking class with handmade pasta and wine

8.Tuscan cooking class with handmade pasta and wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 316 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

In central Florence, a professional chef such as Leon, Leo, or Rudy guides you through fresh pasta making in English or Italian. You prepare ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle, then sit down with Tuscan wine or a soft drink to eat what you made. Some sessions also include tiramisu.

“Me and my daughter spent a fantastic time! The chef was very kind and patient, and paid attention to everyone in the group. It was very fun to be behind the scenes of a real Florentine restaurant, making pasta and tiramisu. Absolutely recommend!!! Thank you 🙏”

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Hands on Italian Cooking Classes - A hands-on morning with Raffaella
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Hands on Italian Cooking Classes

9.Hands on Italian Cooking Classes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend four hours at Farmhouse La Volpe E L’Uva near Perugia cooking Umbrian dishes with Raffaella, an English-speaking teacher. Make pasta, gnocchi, ravioli, a main course, side dish, and dessert from scratch, then eat the four-course meal with estate wine. You’ll also take home recipes and an apron.

“The setting was intimate and we felt like we visited a friend as much as attended a class. Rapheala was passionate about her craft and patient with our inexperience. We learned some great techniques and then enjoyed the fruits of our labor with a wonderful meal.”

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Rome Small Group Pasta Making Class with Wine and Italian Chef - Turning your work into lunch
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Rome Small Group Pasta Making Class with Wine and Italian Chef

10.Rome Small Group Pasta Making Class with Wine and Italian Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $64

At PummaRe in Rome’s Prati district, you’ll make fresh fettuccine by hand with an Italian chef, starting with a Spritz and Roman cheese chips. Each person has a workstation, apron, and tools. After cooking, sit down for pasta, sauce, water, and a second drink. Vegetarian and gluten-free options require advance notice.

“My self and my two teenage kids had great fun learning how to make pasta… and a lovely meal! Thanks to our lovely instructor!!!”

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Sicilian Cooking Class - Meeting at Porta Carini and entering the Capo market
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Sicilian Cooking Class

11.Sicilian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Join chef Michael in Palermo for a four-and-a-half-hour Sicilian cooking class. Shop for seasonal ingredients at Capo Market, prepare four courses in an air-conditioned kitchen, then sit down with wine, coffee, and homemade liqueurs. The class is in English and limited to eight people.

“Really entertaining experience, there is clearly a load of knowledge and experience behind this! The food we made was tasty, and we came away knowing what to do to cook the meals well when we go back home! Lovely wine and conversation (and of course the delicious food we made) came afterwards. Highly recommend”

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Learn to Cook Italian Recipes with an Italian Chef - Welcome snacks before the work begins
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Learn to Cook Italian Recipes with an Italian Chef

12.Learn to Cook Italian Recipes with an Italian Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

At Chef and the City in Milan, Chef Ilaria guides you through a hands-on three-hour class covering a starter, handmade pasta or dumplings, and dessert. The menu is revealed in class, not fixed in advance. You cook from scratch, share an Italian meal with wine, and leave with recipes, an apron, and practical techniques.

“I had an amazing time today! The chef was fantastic and I learned a lot during the lesson. Would definitely recommend! The group worked together well too!”

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Hands-On Italian Cooking Class with Local Sorrento Chef - How hands-on is the cooking?
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Hands-On Italian Cooking Class with Local Sorrento Chef

13.Hands-On Italian Cooking Class with Local Sorrento Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $193

At Bella Sorrento Cooking School, Rita, Luisa, Sarah, Sara, and Rafaella guide small groups through seasonal Sorrento recipes in a family kitchen. Pick ingredients from the garden, make pasta, ravioli, gnocchi, meatballs, and dessert, then eat the full meal with wine, coffee, and limoncello. Classes last about three hours and cap at 12 people.

“We thought it was going to be a group but ended up being just us! We had an absolute blast making homemade meatballs, eggplant Parmesan, ravioli and so much more! Everything was perfect and we couldn’t have asked to end our trip any better than that!! Bella Sorrento was gorgeous and welcoming and the staff and chef made us feel like we were in our own home. I can’t tell you enough how wonderful everything was, and if you want a one of a kind experience, don’t hesitate to book!”

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Verona: Italian Cooking Class with Pasta, Risotto and Tiramisù - Meeting at Via Teatro Ristori
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Verona: Italian Cooking Class with Pasta, Risotto and Tiramisù

14.Verona: Italian Cooking Class with Pasta, Risotto and Tiramisù

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Meet your chef near Via Teatro Ristori and walk to a central Verona cooking school for a hands-on class in fresh pasta, risotto, bruschetta, and tiramisù. In a group of up to 12, you’ll cook from scratch, eat the results with wine, and take home recipes and practical Italian kitchen tips from instructors such as Silvia, Laura, Cristina, and Simone.

“An amazing experience! Christina was such a wonderful teacher and I had so much fun while learning some great recipes! Highly recommend!”

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Naples: Neapolitan Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class - A meal that includes more than your own pizza
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Naples: Neapolitan Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class

15.Neapolitan Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 258 reviews · 3 hours · from $24Best value

Spend three hours in Naples making pizza dough, topping your own pizza, and preparing tiramisù with a local chef. Instructors such as Alex, Maurizio, Vitale, and Issam teach in Italian, English, Spanish, or French. You eat your food with a drink, bruschetta, cheese, and limoncello, then leave with recipes and a certificate.

“great class, such fun to do with friends and family. pizza was amazing and you get to take home your tiramisu.”

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