Top Europe Cooking Classes

Discover one of the most traditional vineyards in the Douro Valley, where they still stomp grapes to make wine, on this tour of Quinta da Foz vineyard. Make your own way to the winery and take a tour of the facility to learn about the winemaking process. Then, head to the cellar for a tasting of several wines, including red, white, and port, alongside a few snacks.

Learn how to make some of Italy’s best loved dishes in this pasta-making masterclass in central Rome. Grab an apron and try your hand at preparing fettuccine and ravioli from scratch, and finish with the perfectly assembled tiramisu. Sit down to your freshly prepared 3-course meal and take your new skills and know-how with you to recreate your dishes at home.

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Italy than the gift of Italian cuisine. Master the art of handmade pasta and learn how to assemble tiramisu from a professional chef in the heart of Rome. Choose the small-group pasta and tiramisu class; add a Spritz cocktail to the menu; upgrade to an even smaller group; or indulge in a private cooking experience that’s tailored to your tastes and interests.

Discover one of Türkiye’s most iconic traditions with a hands-on Turkish coffee workshop in Istanbul. In this experience, you will learn how to prepare authentic Turkish coffee using traditional equipment and the unique hot sand brewing method. Your instructor will guide you step by step through the process, from understanding the finely ground coffee to controlling the heat, creating the perfect foam, and serving it in the traditional way.

From light and tangy macarons to rich éclairs, France is known around the world for its pastries and desserts. Learn the secret of making authentic French pastries on this half-day small-group cooking class in Lyon presented by a professional chef. You’ll get to take home everything you make, so you can share with your friends and family.

Poland is known for “pierogi” (traditional stuffed dumplings), but rather than just eating them, this workshop allows you to learn to make them from scratch. Find out traditional family recipes that have been passed down through generations, including how to make dough from scratch. Then later—reward your efforts with the chance to taste your dumpling creations.

Embark on a tasty culinary adventure, and learn a new skill at the same time in a fun and easy way, with this paella cooking class in Barcelona. Join your chef and fellow foodies and learn to make an authentic paella dish, which you will get to enjoy afterwards as part of a three-course meal, complete with sangria or wine.

Enjoy an authentic cultural and gastronomic experience with this cooking demo and dinner on a rooftop in the heart of Seville. Learn how to make an Andalucian paella, either seafood or vegetable, and hear about its history, tradition, and evolution. You’ll also enjoy local wines and appetizers and learn the fine art of preparing an authentic sangria. Throughout the lesson, learn about the city and its landmarks.

Expand your knowledge of Belgium’s world-class chocolate-making reputation with this visit to Choco-Story Brugge. Instead of just tasting chocolate, this experience allows you to watch a chocolate-making demonstration, then make your own chocolate lollipops and mendiants. Children must be at least 7 years old and under 12s require a paying adult. Enjoy the extra perk of independently exploring the chocolate museum too.

Learn all about wine in one of the world's most famous wine cities with this experience. You'll head to a local wine bar, where your expert instructor will go over the basics of wine production and terminology and let you in on some tricks of the trade. Throughout the course of your experience, you'll taste three different wines, served with charcuterie.

Learn the art of producing local wines and artisan chocolates during this fun, short tasting event, with a guide to lead you through the flavors of chocolate and wines alike. Pair different chocolates, truffles and pralines with native wines, unique to Malta, and compare the different grape varieties as you sip and swirl.

Hone your cookery skills and immerse yourself in Italy's culinary heritage with this pasta-making workshop. Head into Trastevere and shop like a local, stopping at a nearby butcher to pick up fresh ingredients for your class and enjoy a single, carefully selected tasting. Then, make fresh pasta under the guidance of your host, which you can savor after with a glass of wine. Finish your foodie experience with a visit to a nearby gelateria to sample a sweet treat.

Step into a traditional Hungarian home for a four-hour cooking class with Chef Marti in Budapest. Choose from five menu options and prepare a three-course Hungarian meal with personalized, one-on-one guidance throughout the process. Beyond learning new recipes, you'll gain a closer look at Hungarian food traditions and home cooking culture.

Discover the flavors of Zakynthian culture during a half-day cooking class complete with lunch. Learn the secrets behind traditional Greek fare over the course of a hands-on, small-group class that includes dishes such as spinach and feta pie with filo pastry, stifado, and other local specialties. Learn about the history of the island while you cook and feast on everything you prepare in a shady garden over lunch.

Become a member of ours chef team. Enjoy cooking with high quality raw materials, modern techniques and outstanding result. During the procedure combine each plate with the appropriate wine variety in our place in Nafplio. Visit, taste, learn and your trip is evolving.

There’s no better gift to bring back from Italy than the art of Italian cuisine. Bring a uniquely Sorrento spin to your menus back home when you join this small-group cooking class in a leafy garden using fresh, local ingredients. Prepare dishes such as gnocchi and eggplant parmigiana alongside other local specialties. Wash it all down with water, wine, coffee, and limoncello.

Fresh pasta is at the heart of Tuscan home cooking, and this Florence class teaches you to make it from scratch in a format that suits your group. Choose a relaxed morning or lunchtime or a livelier evening option. Then sit down to eat the dishes you've made from scratch, with a glass or two of Italian wine.

Choosing a Greek wine can feel overwhelming when you don’t know the differences between varieties. This hands-on workshop in Athens turns tasting into a creative experience. Sample distinct grape varieties with guidance from a qualified sommelier, then blend, bottle, cork, and wax your own custom wine. Design a personalized label to take home, and enjoy olives and local cheeses as you craft a bottle that’s uniquely yours.

This is more than just following a recipe — it’s about being part of the process from start to finish. At The Kitchen, you’ll learn by doing, feeling the textures, working the dough, and watching your Pastéis de Nata come out of the oven golden and warm. There’s a natural balance between learning and enjoying the moment. You’ll be focused when it matters, but there’s always space to relax, chat, and share the experience with others around you. We keep the atmosphere small, welcoming, and hands-on, so everyone is involved and comfortable throughout the class. And then, of course, comes the question we hear all the time: “Can we save them for tomorrow?” Our answer is always the same — these are the best Pastéis de Nata you’ll have, because you made them yourself… so eat them fresh. If you feel like having more tomorrow, you already know what to do — make them again. That’s exactly how we want you to leave The Kitchen: confident, proud, and already thinking about the next batch.

Discover the secrets to making the best Portuguese egg tarts, or pastel de nata, during this immersive cooking workshop in the heart of Lisbon. Join a small group and get your hands dirty making the puff pastry from scratch as well as the delicious, custardy filling. Learn about the history of the yummy dessert and take a piece of Portugal home with you.

Aprons on for a thoroughly Italian cooking experience. Head to a real Roman restaurant in the center of the city and learn how to make fettucine pasta and a creamy tiramisu under the guidance of a chef. Take a seat in the restaurant overlooking the Piazza Navona to sample your handiwork alongside a chef-made bruschetta and a glass of wine or beer.

Learn more about Parian cuisine than you ever could by simply dipping into restaurants or recipes on this small-group cooking class in Paros. Visit a cookery school and learn direct from local chef-guides who know the island’s—and Greek—food inside out. Get step-by-step guidance as you make an authentic local meal and savor your finished creations accompanied by local wine. A choice of time slots gives you useful flexibility.

Rather than a formal cooking lesson in a commercial kitchen space, this class offers a more intimate alternative—a cooking lesson with a local family in a country house. Get top cooking tips that you likely wouldn’t find out about otherwise—such as how to select the best seasonal ingredients at a local market. Explore the secrets of Sicilian cuisine, make multiple dishes, and best of all—eat them at the end!

Getting to grips with Cretan cooking is hard from a recipe alone, especially without someone to walk you through the techniques and why the dishes matter. Join a hands-on class near Chania, starting with cookies and Greek coffee before you cover the Mediterranean menu together. Make several traditional dishes across starters, mains, and desserts, then sit down to eat what you've cooked with local wine.