Top Europe Candy Making Classes

Join a small-group cooking class led by a charismatic Milanese chef, where you'll master the art of handmade gnocchi, ravioli, and a perfectly layered tiramisu. Swap foodie tips as you savor your creations paired with local wines, all in the company of just like-minded culinary enthusiasts. Leave with authentic Italian recipes and the confidence to host your very own feast at home.

Master the art of making fresh pasta just like Italian grandmothers did with this group cooking class. Your instructors guide you through every step, from preparing various pasta shapes to crafting delectable sauces. No need to bring anything, as all the necessary equipment and ingredients are provided. After cooking, savor your creations over fine Tuscan wine.

Perfect the art of making one of Portugal’s sweetest treats during a *pasteis de nata* (custard tart) cooking class in Lisbon. You’ll enjoy personalized instruction in a small group limited to only 12 others, as you make everything—including the pastry—from scratch. Plus, the short duration of this tour means you’ll have plenty of time for sightseeing before and after.

Discover the secrets behind Portugal's beloved pastry, the pastel de nata, in this hands-on baking workshop. Learn how to make the pastry and dough from scratch, while sipping wine from the region and engaging in conversations about Portuguese culture. After mastering the recipe, indulge in the warm pastries you’ve created!

Skip the usual restaurant scene for this pizza-making cooking class in the heart of Naples. Meet your pizzaiolo and small group in a restaurant near Piazza Plebiscito, and learn the secrets of the pizza-making trade, such as finding the finest flour, proper cooking temperatures, and where to find the best mozzarella. Enjoy tour pizza with wine and sorbet or coffee.

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.

Be captivated by the scents and flavors of the Sardinian tradition by participating in an authentic fresh pasta workshop in Tortolì in Ogliastra. Guided by expert hands, you will discover the secrets of local cuisine by learning how to prepare traditional Tortolian ravioli or culurgiones with fresh, genuine and carefully selected ingredients. During the experience you will literally put your hands in the dough: you will knead and model according to traditional techniques, handed down for generations. At the end of the workshop you can enjoy the dish prepared by you, accompanied by a delicious typical sauce and a glass of local wine. An authentic and engaging experience, perfect for those who love good food and want to experience moments of sharing in a warm and convivial atmosphere. Take home not only a recipe, but a special memory of the truest flavors of Sardinia!

Discover the secrets of Portugal’s most iconic pastry in a hands-on Pastel de Nata workshop. Guided by expert instructors with years of experience, you’ll follow a step-by-step process to create several delicious tarts, enjoy them on site with Port wine, coffee, and snacks, and take home our exclusive house-made recipe. Along the way, learn the fascinating history of the Pastel de Nata and gain the confidence to recreate this beloved Portuguese treat at home. This is a truly immersive culinary experience combining culture, technique, and indulgence.

Learn the secret to preparing pasta from scratch like a true Italian “nonna” in the heart of Florence with this hands-on pasta cooking class. Make three types of fresh pasta plus traditional sauces with guidance from your instructor as you sip unlimited Tuscan wine and connect with fellow foodies. Then cap off your lesson by sampling your creations with a celebratory meal served with even more wine.

After meeting the other guests, you’ll start with a brief tour of the Villa, you’ll move to the kitchen for a relaxed hands-on session, after a introduction to the dishes, everyone cooks at their own pace, following the chef step by step. Halfway through the preparations, an aperitif with sparkling wine will be offered. At the end, you’ll sit down together to enjoy everything you’ve prepared, drinking Sicilian wines You’ll prepare: ricotta cream, panelle, arancini, fried eggplants, sweet & sour onions, compose salad and cannoli shells at the end. The focus is on ingredients and technique you can replicate at home, with clear explanations and time to ask questions. You’ll chop, knead, cut and plate everything yourself This class is suitable for beginners and food lovers Water, juices, coffee available to guests. After the class you’ll receive a PDF cookbook, so you can recreate the dishes at home. With your consent, photos from the experience may be shared on our social media channels

Enjoy an Italian cooking class at midday or sunset with a stunning view of Positano! Learn how to make authentic Italian pizza and gelato from scratch. Have fun in a small group cooking class at a traditional Italian restaurant in Praiano, in the heart of the Amalfi Coast. Relax over lunch or dinner while tasting your starter, main dish, and dessert with enchanting sea views. Once back home, surprise your family and friends with your new cooking skills.

The Panforte Factory is a renowned producer of traditional Tuscan pastries, committed to excellence and authenticity. Visitors to The Panforte Factory can explore the fascinating world of artisanal sweet-making, witnessing firsthand the meticulous craftsmanship behind each product. The company takes pride in using only natural ingredients, preserving the integrity of age-old recipes while adapting to modern quality standards. You are invited to indulge in an exclusive tasting session, savoring the delicate textures and rich aromas of Tuscany’s most beloved treats. Established in the 1990s, the brand embraces Siena’s centuries-old confectionery heritage, offering handmade delicacies that capture the essence of local flavors. The meticulous selection of raw materials, from premium almonds and honey to carefully balanced spices, ensures an unparalleled sensory experience.

Hands on activity! Not only you will learn all the steps of chocolate making but you will also take part in making chocolate from scratch, a cocoa tea, a facemask and 3 chocolate bars to take home ! We wouldn't possibly do more in just 1h!

It starts with the sound of ice in the glass, the freshness of citrus, and your first sip of a Portonic — light, refreshing, and unexpected! Combining a Portonic cocktail with a Pastéis de Nata baking class creates a unique experience in Portugal — where tradition meets fun in a relaxed way. As the class unfolds, the atmosphere shifts from the clink of glasses to the smell of buttery pastry in the oven. Hands in the dough, conversations around the table, and that quiet anticipation as everything comes together. And then, the moment everyone waits for — your Pastéis de Nata, fresh out of the oven. Golden, warm, slightly caramelised on top. Where else have you ever tried Pastéis de Nata this fresh? They taste different when you’ve made them yourself. Better, somehow. By the end, it’s not just about what you’ve learned — it’s the feeling of having created something from scratch, shared the experience, and knowing you can do it again at home.

The class focuses on preparing a 100% plant-based custard filling and the baking process. The puff pastry is pre-prepared, and you’ll receive an exclusive house-made recipe to recreate it at home, as puff pastry requires several hours to be ready for use. The session also includes a short and accessible introduction to the history of the Pastel de Nata in Portugal, from its origins in Lisbon to its evolution into one of the country’s most famous pastries, with insight into how this traditional recipe can be successfully adapted to a vegan version without losing its essence. Each participant will prepare several vegan Pastéis de Nata, which can be enjoyed on site or taken away. A transport box is included for your pastries. Throughout the workshop, enjoy Port wine, juice, water, coffee, and sweet and savory snacks, in a relaxed and social atmosphere. At the end of the session, you’ll leave with the confidence, and the recipe, to recreate this vegan Portuguese classic at home.

Learn to craft delightful gluten-free Italian dishes in a vibrant cooking class led by Chef Christian, a seasoned restaurateur and sommelier. Under his guidance, you'll create crispy zucchini blossoms stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies, battered sage leaves, and the authentic Fettuccine Alfredo, along with fresh pesto trofie and the iconic Roman tiramisù. Enjoy a selection of beverages, including water and wine, while sharing laughter in a friendly atmosphere. Leave not just full, but inspired to recreate these flavors at home.

The Fresh Pasta and Italian Vegetarian Ice Cream course at our cooking school, located in the picturesque Chianti region, offers an authentic and exclusive culinary experience. This course, open to cooking enthusiasts of all levels, is a journey into the art of fresh pasta and Italian ice cream, two pillars of Italy's culinary tradition. The dishes prepared will be simple and tasty, so they can be replicated at home. At the end of the course, after having eaten what has been prepared in company, the diplomas will be awarded and the recipes will be sent to the participants.

This experience takes place in a cozy space inspired by a Portuguese grandmother’s home, where cooking is about sharing, tradition, and connection. In a small group setting, you’ll prepare authentic Pastel de Nata step by step, enjoy unlimited wine, and experience genuine Portuguese hospitality in Madeira.

Come spend a morning and an afternoon in the Villa del Barone. You will be able to enjoy the natural beauty that has made the Villa famous all over the world, fully enjoying the wonders it offers: panoramas that take your breath away, a walk in the vegetable garden, the rich history of a Baronial house, cultural traditions and gastronomy of our family. The Sorrento and Neapolitan cuisine of "Chez Barone" is passion, attention to detail, imagination, good taste and genuine ingredients of first quality also coming from our Limoneto and from our garden. With the cooking classes you will have a lot of fun and you will discover all the useful secrets to prepare unique dishes, which we pass on as a true "Family Treasure"!

In about 3 hours you will be able to learn and take home a taste of the great tradition of Italian cuisine with dishes assembled with local and seasonal products. The magical atmosphere of the Amalfi Coast, its views, its colors, will join the taste of the dishes made making you live a multisensory experience!

What's better than a cooking class to learn how to prepare Sicilian Pizza and Cannoli just a few steps from the Sea of Taormina and Naxos? Together with the "Family Siciliano" you will learn to use fresh and local ingredients, which enhance the flavor of each dish, and make Italy and Sicily famous throughout the world. With Chef Mimmo you will learn the art of preparing Pizza and typical "Bruschetta" with local products: Pachino cherry tomatoes, basil, oregano and olive oil. With the father Siciliano, a great local pastry Chef, you will create the famous Cannoli, learning the secrets of preparing the perfect wafer and cream that make Cannoli the most famous Sicilian dessert in the world. Furthermore, you will learn how to make "Angel Wings", typical traditional sweets which in Sicilian are called "Chiacchiere", and which are popular sweets of the Carnival period. And then everyone to the table, facing the Mediterranean Sea, to enjoy your creations accompanied by a tasting of Limoncello.

Discover the true taste of Italy with a unique and irresistible experience! Enter the world of homemade ice cream and become the protagonist: learn, create and taste with your own hands, guided by experts. From the freshness of lemons to the creaminess of chocolate, you will experience every phase of this authentic Italian art, handed down by a Sorrento family that has been producing ice cream for three generations. It's not just a course... is an experience to remember Perfect for couples, families and groups: guaranteed fun and unforgettable flavors. Book now and take home not only recipes to make your own ice cream at home, but authentic emotions!

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.