Top Europe Cooking Classes

Discover the secrets of making Italian pasta and dessert, and see how real Italians live and eat, during this small-group cooking class held in a local home cook’s home in Tivoli. Learn how to roll fresh pasta and to make two pasta dishes, along with tiramisu, to enjoy afterwards with wine and coffee.

Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Agerola, high above the Amalfi Coast, and learn the art of mozzarella-making! Guided by a local artisan, discover the traditional techniques of hand-stretching mozzarella, from curd formation to the final delicate touch. As you craft your cheese, enjoy an aperitivo with local treats and a glass of regional wine. Then, savor your homemade mozzarella alongside delicious Agerola specialties. This authentic experience is hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, offering you a true taste of the Amalfi Coast’s culinary heritage. Join us for an unforgettable journey into Italy’s food traditions!

Step into the world of authentic Italian pastry-making with this hands-on dessert masterclass in Assisi. Hosted in a charming home-style street-side cooking school, this experience is perfect for food lovers eager to explore the rich traditions of Italian sweets and pastries. Under the guidance of skilled pastry chefs, you’ll learn to prepare a selection of classic Italian desserts, including: -Spoon desserts such as creamy mascarpone-based delights -Traditional cakes and tarts, made with time-honored techniques -Chocolate-based sweets, rich and indulgent, perfect for any occasion You will conclude the cooking class with a brief tasting of the dishes prepared together, as the main goal is to teach you techniques and share tips that you can take home and use in your own kitchen. Whether you're a baking enthusiast or a curious traveler, this masterclass will give you the skills to recreate authentic Italian desserts at home

It’s hard to think of an Italian dish that’s treated as badly outside its home territory as carbonara. Get to the heart of Italy’s traditions as you make your own pasta and prepare an authentic Italian carbonara, with guanciale not pancetta, pecorino Romano not Parmesan, and definitely no cream or bacon. For added authenticity, enjoy an aperitivo with wine and snacks, plus wine as you sit down to your meal.

Discover the authentic taste of Rimini with a hands-on Lasagna masterclass. Led by a skilled local home cook, you'll learn to make fresh pasta, a rich ragù, and a creamy béchamel sauce from scratch. As you assemble the lasagna, you'll gain insight into the perfect balance of flavors that define this iconic dish. While your lasagna bakes, enjoy an aperitivo, learn about Rimini's culinary traditions, and experience genuine Italian hospitality. Afterward, savor your homemade lasagna paired with a glass of regional wine for a truly immersive experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique class offers an authentic perspective that no restaurant can provide. Join us to cook, taste, and experience Bologna like a local!

Make fresh boragine ravioli in a lush Italian garden in Cremona! Discover healing herbs, handcraft pasta, and taste tradition with butter, Grana Padano, and sage

Master one of Italy’s most iconic pasta dishes in an immersive cooking class! Learn how to make handmade tagliatelle and authentic from scratch with a local expert. After the lesson, sit down to enjoy your homemade dish, perfectly paired with a glass of fine Prosecco

Discover Tuscany in Vinci, Leonardo da Vinci’s hometown. Cook fresh pasta, sip local wine, and enjoy an authentic hands-on culinary experience in the heart of Italy

Learn to make the famous Pasta and Tiramisu in a local home under the guidance of an expert home cook. Cook and taste the most iconic Italian dishes together with other lovers of “cucina italiana”.

Experience a hands-on Italian cooking class in a lush garden! Pick fresh veggies, craft colorful ravioli, make classic tiramisu, sip Prosecco, and toast with Italian liqueur!

Perfect for cruise passengers, this authentic Bari experience begins just steps from the port. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the historic streets of the old town, visit the famous “Strada delle Orecchiette,” and explore traditional food shops. Then join a hands-on cooking class in a real local home, where you’ll learn to make fresh orecchiette and a classic Italian dessert. Lunch includes two glasses of local wine before returning comfortably to the port

Charming hillside home overlooking Portofino. Make fresh pesto, savor warm focaccia, sip poolside aperitifs, and enjoy homemade tiramisu and limoncello from garden-grown lemons

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

Discover authentic Sicilian ricotta in a hands on class: make traditional ravioli and a sweet cassatina—mini ricotta-filled pastry flavored with cinnamon, baked to golden perfection

Just outside Florence, cook a traditional Tuscan menu in a historic monastery: crostini, tagliatelle with wild herbs, and tiramisu, paired with local wine in a scenic natural setting

Learn to make the famous Pasta and Tiramisu in a local home under the guidance of an expert home cook. Discover, cook and taste the most iconic Italian dishes together with other lovers of the “cucina italiana”. Warm-up with an Italian Aperitivo and then enjoy the authentic hands-on cooking class. Your host will welcome you into their home like part of the family and will teach you their family cooking secrets. After the class taste everything you have prepared with a selection of local wines, water and coffee included

Enjoy an authentic Sicilian cooking experience at a local home: prepare a traditional three-course menu, from appetizer to dessert, guided step by step in a warm and convivial atmosphere

Discover Sardinia in Ollolai, near Nuoro, a village of traditions and stunning landscapes. Learn to make traditional Sardinian cheese ravioli from scratch, hear local stories, and enjoy your creation with tomato sauce, grated cheese, local wine, dessert, and coffee in a warm, authentic setting

One of the hallmarks of Italy’s cuisine is the use of seasonal, local ingredients. Learn how to create dishes like an Italian with the guidance of a “Cesarina”, or home cook. Choose a few basic ingredients together at the Padua market and then create two Italian dishes using your selections during a hands-on cooking class at your host’s home. End with sampling what you’ve prepared, along with local red and white wines.

Italian culture centers around food, and there is no better way to get a sense of the country’s cuisine than by visiting its markets and kitchens. This private experience combines a market tour with a cooking class in a local home. Learn how to make traditional dishes from Bergamo with a Cesarina cook, then enjoy a meal featuring what you’ve prepared, paired with local wines.

Visitors to Lake Como who wish to experiment with Italian home cooking will find the opportunity during this private cooking lesson and farm tour. Learn about regional products like cheese and honey fom your local “cesarina.” Then head inside a traditional house and learn to prepare your very own recipes. It’s a unique experience in a private home, conducted under the expertise of your host. Taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local red and white wines.

Learn the secrets of Ligurian cuisine with a private half-day cooking class in a local home in Cinque Terre. Join a Cesarina—an ambassador of Italian culinary tradition—to prepare three authentic regional dishes. Choose a morning or afternoon session, enjoy hands-on instruction, and savor your creations paired with local wines, ensuring an authentic and delicious experience.

Your day in Pisa is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir.  Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Master three different authentic pasta recipes during this private, half-day cooking workshop in a local’s home. Learn the time-tested secrets behind classic Italian recipes, and test out your skills at your own personal cooking station. Reward your efforts with a tasting of the three pasta varieties, paired with red and white wine and followed by Italian coffee.