Cooking

What better way for young visitors to savour Italian culture than to join in the fun of a pizza-making class? Enjoy a hands-on, family-friendly experience at one of Rome’s centrally located restaurants and discover the secrets behind the preparation of this traditional world-famous…

As James Joyce wrote “God made food; the devil the cooks”... and Italian chefs are definitely among the most diabolic. Discover the secrets behind one of the world’s most bewitching cuisines and pick up culinary spells on this hands-on cooking class. Gastronomy is a cornerstone…

Roll up your sleeves, tie your apron strings and season your Roman experience with a hands-on cooking lesson. Food has always been central to the hearts and minds of Italians and is an essential component of the country’s culture. Ancient Romans are reputed to have been gourmands…

“Life is a combination of magic and pasta” said world-renowned Italian film director Federico Fellini. Add a touch of wizardry to your Roman experience and unlock the secrets behind this delicious treat on a hands-on pasta-making class. Meet your private driver outside your…

Language and proverbs reflect the customs, culture and tastes of a territory. It may come as no surprise that many traditional Tuscan expressions are inspired by gastronomy, culinary habits and the act of eating or sharing food, revealing the age-old origins of the region’s food-focused…

Dip further into Tuscan lifestyle and unveil the secrets behind the region’s celebrated cuisine on a private cooking lesson near Cortona. Inside the warm, welcoming setting of a traditional kitchen you will learn how to prepare heavenly recipes designed by a Michelin-rated chef. You…

“A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness” (Elsa Schiaparelli). Join a Venetian enchantress on an enticing cooking class. Under her guidance you will pick up culinary spells and take a peek at the secrets behind one of the world’s most entrancing cuisines. Born…

Unlock the tantalizing secrets of chocolate on an evening workshop. A mâitre chocolatier will open her confectionery and reveal the delights of the most scrumptious of arts after doors have closed to the public. Located between Rialto and St. Mark’s Square - near the Corte…

Sink your teeth into Neapolitan culture on an authentic, hands-on pizza-making class. Under the guidance of an expert pizzaiolo foodies will discover the tricks of the trade, master the legendary art of creating delicious pizza and enrich their knowledge of the local celebrated culinary…

Bite into Sorrento’s culinary traditions on this hands-on cooking class. Gourmands will learn how to make a delicious meal in true Campanian style. By savouring local flavours they will have the chance to appreciate the region’s long established and widely praised gastronomic…

Dip into Campania’s star-studded gastronomic traditions on this hands-on cooking class. Food lovers will perfect their culinary skills, pick up precious tips and learn how to turn raw ingredients into delicious meals. Meet your private driver outside your accommodation in Sorrento…

Rewaken your senses to the delights of Positano on this exclusively local gastronomic bonanza. Gourmands will learn how to collect, combine, cook and consume the products generously offered by this bountiful land. This is so much more than just a cooking lesson. It is a culinary…

Get a true taste of Lake Como on this hands-on cooking experience. A local housewife will open the doors of her kitchen in Bellagio and teach you how to concoct a nutritious, mouth-watering meal. This beginner’s lesson centres on the art of making pasta. Epicureans will pick up…

Savour Genoa’s authentic flavours on this delectable pasta and pesto making lesson. In the setting of a splendid Renaissance palazzo, gourmands will learn how to create one of the city’s signature dishes. A fun, hands-on culinary session, a delicious home-made meal and friendly,…

Enjoy the best of Bologna on this hands-on cooking class. Gourmands will discover the city’s tastiest secrets and find out why Bologna has rightfully gained the uncontested reputation as Italy’s gastronomic capital. In 1999 your host and instructor decided to make a career…

Savour the unparalleled delights of the Po Valley on a hands-on cooking class. Food fans will soon realise how the region gained such a terrific reputation for its sumptuous delicacies. The fertile soil, irrigated by the River Po, and a unique micro-climate characterized by cold,…

Sink your teeth into Umbrian culture on this hands-on cooking class. Your private chauffeur will meet you at your accommodation and drive you to a family-owned estate nestled in the splendid Umbrian hills. Here wine was first produced as far back as the 13th century. After many years…

Savour Umbria’s irresistible sights, scents and flavours on an unforgettable country cooking class. Inside a family run farmhouse guests will participate in a cooking workshop and produce a delicious meal with fresh, locally grown ingredients. The estate’s owners are fully…

Find out more about Perugia’s most irresistible temptation on a visit to the Temple of Chocolate. Your chauffeur will meet you outside your hotel and drive you to the Casa del Cioccolato, just outside town, where both Perugina’s museum and factory are located. Here, on a group…

This experience is so much more than just a cooking lesson. Not only is it a tasty introduction to Sicily’s cuisine, but also a chance to dip a finger into regional history and culture. An enterprising duchess, who also happens to be a fabulous self-taught cook, will open the doors…

Savour Sicily’s irresistible sights, scents and flavours on an unforgettable country cooking class. Guests will put their culinary skills to the test and learn how to create a delicious meal with fresh, prime quality ingredients at a winery, tucked away in the hills south of Palermo. More…

Perfect your culinary skills and discover the secrets of local cuisine on this hands-on cooking class. Under the guidance of an expert instructor, gourmands will learn how to create a delicious meal in true Sicilian style. This cooking school was established in 1989 by a marquise…

Famous worldwide for its flamboyant Baroque architecture and rich chocolate temptations, Modica is receiving increasing attention from foodies for its vibrant culinary scene. Spend an afternoon in one of the town’s most renowned kitchens and learn how to master the stellar art of…

What better way to get a taste of local culture than a hands-on cooking class followed by a delicious lunch? Season your stay in Syracuse with this fun gastronomic experience and learn how to create a meal in true Sicilian style. A passionate chef and food blogger will invite you…

Discover the secrets behind one of the world’s most revered cuisines on this hands-on cooking class. A gastronomy expert will invite you into her 18th century home, at the foot of Mount Etna, and show you how to make a meal in true Sicilian style. This culinary school was first…

Delve deep into the art of cooking on this Michelin-star culinary class. Under the guidance of a top-rated chef, highly acclaimed by gastronomic critics both nationally and abroad, you will dip a finger into the region’s tastiest traditions and learn how to create a meal in true…

Savour the authentic flavours of southern Italian cuisine in a hands-on cooking class. Guests will learn how to prepare a delicious Apulian style meal in a charmingly restored masseria. The premises incorporate the remains of a watchtower, originally built in the 16th century together…

Season your Apulian vacation with a fun, hands-on cooking class. In the enchanting setting of a beautifully restored masseria, oozing old-world charm and character, guests will discover the tricks of the trade and learn how to prepare a delicious meal, featuring classic regional specialities. Masserias…

Indulge in the flavours of southern Italian cuisine on this hands-on cooking lesson. In the centre of one of Italy’s prettiest cities, guests will learn how to prepare a delicious Apulian style meal featuring homemade pasta and the freshest of fish. An introduction to the culture,…

One Italian saying goes A tavola non si invecchia, meaning “One never grows old at the table”. This is especially true for Sardinians. Did you know that the island holds the secret of long life? The region boasts one of the highest percentages of people living to the age of one…

What better way to appreciate the delights of Abruzzo than a hands-on cooking class? Gourmands will get the chance to hone their culinary skills and savour the finest regional flavours as they learn how to create a typical pranzo. A delightful, entertaining mother-and-daughter…

Get a true taste of Le Marche on this hands-on cooking experience. A dedicated husband-and-wife team will open the doors of their kitchen and spill their culinary secrets. Since 2006 this American couple has been living their Italian dream as owners, hosts and chefs of a successful…