Top Calabria Cooking Classes

Our cooking class is an informal culinary journey designed to be fun for all. A unique momentum to connect people. Learning, eating, drinking, and socializing. The class is a unique momentum to connect people. It is not just about food and wine. It is sharing, conviviality and lightheartedness.

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.

The Tropea Cooking Experience is a fun, informal, and interactive cooking class, where you will learn how to prepare delicious recipes typical of a local cook. An authentic local hands-on experience, discovering and tasting together, around a convivial table, traditional and seasonal dishes.

The best way to experience Calabria is to slow down. Departing from Tropea, we will head to the countryside to appreciate an authentic gastronomic and cultural experience. It will start with an educational tour of the local farm, getting close to nature and animals Walking through the countryside and the veggies garden, we’ll learn about various aspects of botany, horticulture, and harvesting methods. We will familiarize ourselves with the milk and dairy production process of Pecorino del Monte Poro and Ricotta. During a traditional pasta-making class, we’ll discover the secrets and tips to make our own pasta meal. After the "hard job", we will enjoy a genuine dinner in a beautiful bucolic atmosphere, embracing the healthy benefits of the Mediterranean lifestyle.

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.

You won’t just learn how to bake bread; you will be initiated into a ritual that has sustained community for generations. You will visit an olive oil farm, tasting EVOO, and learning about this ancient ritual

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of lemons with the Tropea Lemon Experience, set in the picturesque Calabria countryside. This engaging activity invites you to stroll through lemon gardens, hand-picking the freshest lemons to create traditional pastries. Guided by a local expert, uncover the secrets of crafting authentic limoncello, a beloved Italian icon. As the sun sets, savor a delightful aperitif featuring wine and limoncello spritz, all while surrounded by the enchanting beauty of the estate. - Discover the historic lemon gardens of Tropea - Hands-on limoncello-making session with a local expert - Create traditional lemon-based pastries from fresh-picked lemons - Enjoy a sunset aperitif with local wine and limoncello spritz

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.

Be ready to acknowledge to yourself that you can make, easily, pizza and bread at home. At the end of class, a carbo lovers’ dinner will be served on the premise.

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