Top Calabria Cooking Classes

You will learn how to prepare an excellent artisanal ice cream that you can replicate at home. We are the only ice cream shop in southern Italy where you can prepare artisanal cones on the spot... a few simple ingredients to make artisanal wafers that look like real biscuits. During the course we will be surrounded by splendid 60s music.

Go beyond Calabria’s beaches and connect with the authentic side of the region with this private home cooking class. Be welcomed by a local host into their kitchen for a hands-on lesson and prepare three traditional recipes, including fresh pasta from scratch. Improve your kitchen skills while you chat with your host about Calabrian cuisine, then enjoy your handiwork over a sit-down meal to cap off the class.

My house, with a panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, is located a few steps from the historic center. During my courses, in which you will actively participate, we will make typical recipes of the local tradition (macaroni al ferretto, strongatura, swordfish, stockfish, preserves in oil, dried tomatoes, cured meats and local cheeses), we will use typical local tools, and there will be no shortage of the most representative recipes of the Italian territory (pizza, carbonara, norma, arancini, cannoli......). Possibility of vegetarian menu. Food intolerances and allergies must be communicated when booking. Possible visit to the local market to be agreed before.

Live an authentic experience in the heart of Calabrian gastronomic tradition, tasting the real cuisine Italian, recognized as a UNESCO Intangible World Heritage Site. The activity begins with a walk to the local Point of Sale, where you will learn to recognize the typical products of the area and you will personally choose the fresh ingredients together with the host. After the Point of Sale, move to the kitchen for a traditional cooking class, during which we will prepare traditional Calabrian dishes using the ingredients purchased. During the course you will discover recipes, techniques and curiosities related to Calabrian cuisine, handed down by generation after generation. At the end, you can enjoy the dishes prepared, accompanied by local wine, in a convivial atmosphere. Throughout the experience you will be guided by an Expert local host. Available every Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Discover the secrets of Calabrian cuisine: cook an appetizer, main, and dessert with fresh, local ingredients, enjoy a welcome aperitif, and learn tips to bring authentic flavors home

Savor the flavors of 3 different organic beers, paired with local bites, on a guided tasting tour in Tropea. Learn about the craft brewing process and the history of the family palace.

Explore the rich flavors and traditions of Italian olive oil with a sensory experience at Oleificio Torchia. Immersed in a picturesque setting where the sun-kissed hills allow the gaze of the two seas, Ionian and Tyrrhenian, this immersive activity allows guests to participate in an olive oil tasting and discover the meticulous process behind the creation of a high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Guided by passionate experts, discover the unique characteristics of native cultivars and the health benefits that extra virgin olive oil has. You will enjoy a unique experience in a real oil mill including: - Visit to the Torchia oil mill - Guided tasting of extra virgin olive oil - Walk among the olive trees - Aperitif farmer

Discover the art of gelato making with a hands-on experience. Use organic, fresh, and natural ingredients to make a creamy, velvety, rich, and delicious dessert that melts in your mouth. Learn how to make a creamy and fruity gelato, an artisanal dessert named Tartufo Gelato, and a brioche bun stuffed with a couple of scoops of gelato. Get knowledge, basic principles, and skills in a basic gelato-making class with a professional gelato maker. Discover the secrets and tips for the main ingredients and production cycle. Taste your own sweet and delicious creations.