Top Calabria Dining Experiences

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.

Discover a delightful vineyard on the hills overlooking Tropea and enjoy a tasting of genuine Calabrian products and organic wine produced locally. The kindness and hospitality of the owners of the winery will make you spend an afternoon full of taste and joy!

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.

Be welcomed into a local home in Catanzaro and learn the secrets to some of the most beloved local dishes as you watch your host prepare lunch or dinner with this show cooking experience. Delve into Calabria’s culinary history and traditions and experience the region’s warm hospitality first-hand, plus end with an informal family-style lunch or dinner featuring the dishes your host has prepared paired with area wines.

Take a break and enjoy a moment of peace walking in nature. Visit a small local winery focused on Slow Wine, a movement based on environmental sustainability, defense of the landscape, and sociocultural growth. Experience the ancient organic grapes of Calabria, fully expressing the local culture and tradition. Indulge in a tasting of local aperitif Calabrian style, with typical cheeses, cold cuts, and delicious traditional dishes. The experience ends in a gelateria, where guests can taste an artisanal tartufo gelato.

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

In our farm, just 7 km from Tropea, you will delight yourself with our typical Calabrian products and you will live a unique and unrepeatable experience where you can get to know the work carried out daily by us olive growers. Engaging also for children who will learn to know and appreciate this profession.

Imagine walking through the door of a cozy cooking school built with the same land that for centuries has given birth to enchanting villages and landscapes. Here, between walls of raw earth that breathe history and tradition, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culinary art of the territory, learning ancient techniques and secrets handed down from generation to generation. Be inspired by the authentic beauty of a place in perfect harmony with nature, where every detail tells the story of a community that has made sustainability and respect for its roots an essential value. Under the guidance of experienced chefs and custodians of tradition, you will discover the pleasure of processing genuine and local ingredients, transforming them into dishes that speak of culture, passion and authenticity. This experience will be much more than just a cooking lesson: it will be a journey into the authentic flavors and traditions of a unique territory.

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.

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.

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.