Top Europe Cooking Classes

Take a break from sightseeing and discover Matera’s rural heart with this private cooking class at a traditional farm. Connect with a local family to visit their olive and orange groves, then roll up your sleeves and get to work in the kitchen preparing fresh pasta and other classic dishes. Enjoy a country-style lunch featuring the recipes you’ve prepared at the end of the class.

Soak in the know-how of generations of Tuscan cooks with this cooking class in the Montepulciano hills. Join chef Giacomo at his farm cooking school and discover the secrets to preparing Tuscan classics like fresh pappardelle and pici pasta with traditional sauces plus an assortment of appetizers and luscious tiramisu from scratch. Cap off your class with a tasting of your handiwork, paired with Tuscan wines.

Serious foodies won’t want to miss this private cooking class, led by a professional chef and firmly anchored in Roman traditions and seasonal, farm-fresh ingredients. Hear the stories behind the dishes and get tips on technique as you create a 4-course Italian meal, with an appetizer, pasta, meat course, and dessert. Then, learn even more as you sip the glass of wine that’s paired with each dish.

There’s nothing quite like learning about a city through its food culture. This Paris cookery class introduces you to Parisian patisserie through classic French pastry recipes. Led by a pastry chef, you’ll master choux cooking techniques in a step-by-step, accessible approach. Classes are laidback, with a focus on having fun and making memories. Plus, you can take tips home to impress family and friends.

Learn how to make one of Spain’s best-loved dishes in this private paella cooking class. Join your personal chef at the famous La Boqueria market to source your ingredients and ease yourself into your culinary experience by mixing up a sangria to sip throughout your class. Roll up your sleeves for the hands-on paella making and savor your freshly prepared dish with dessert.

In our classes, you’ll learn how to make classic Greek dishes like tzatziki, cheese pies, spinach pies, dolmades, and even how to masterize the world known greek gyros experience by preparing the gyros meat and baking your own pita-bread. It’s a hands-on experience that lets you bring the flavors of Greece into your own kitchen. With the guidance of our professional chefs you will learn not only how to cook these delightful dishes but deeply understanding the essence of Greek cuisine. This journey is about combining techniques, flavours, aromas and cooking tips to create meals that celebrate life, culture, and the joy of sharing. Our chefs will walk you through each recipe, imparting valuable tips and sharing stories that showcase the spirit of Greek hospitality. Join us for a memorable cooking experience. Whether you’re a beginner or already know your way around the kitchen, you’ll leave with new skills and a deeper appreciation for Greek cuisine.

San Sebastian is well-known for its culinary scene. This small-group tour takes place inside a historic, family-run restaurant where you learn to recreate popular Basque dishes for your friends back home. A professional chef teaches you cooking skills and shares stories behind each dish. Come with an empty stomach and prepare a full meal to enjoy, including local cider and wine.

Eating well in Porto is easy; understanding how its most beloved dishes come together is more of a mystery. This chef-led experience starts at the landmark Bolhão market to source fresh ingredients, then moves to the kitchen for a hands-on tapas-making class. After the work is done, sit down to enjoy your dishes paired with wine.

Pasta and Tiramisù are two of the most iconic products to come out of Italy and are hallmarks of Italian culture. Learn how to make authentic pasta and prepare traditional Tiramisù from fresh ingredients in this cooking class at a Naples restaurant. Then sample some classic regional dishes, such as tagliatelle, raviolo, and maltagliati.

Immerse yourself in the wild scenery of Istria’s Motovun Forest—and discover Croatia’s truffle-hunting traditions first-hand—on this one-of-a-kind, small-group tour. Pick a start time that works best for you, meet your guide in the village of Paladini, and head out accompanied by truffle dogs in search of the valuable mushrooms. After your hunting experience, return to enjoy a 3-course meal—plus drinks—prepared with a generous quantity of local truffles.

Experience Alicante through its flavors and culture as you make homemade paella from scratch, as well as sangria and tapas. Learn about the different ingredients essential to each dish and how to shop at the market like a local as you interact with stall owners and support small businesses. Practice new cooking techniques and get tips from a chef so you can make these Spanish dishes at home.

Learn the art of Italian cooking in a hands-on class where you craft fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu. Guided by a chef, make fresh pasta from scratch, layer espresso-soaked tiramisu, and enjoy your homemade meal with fellow participants. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic flavors and a fun, social experience.

Take a break from sightseeing and beat the heat with this cookery class in Rome. Learn how to prepare a traditional Italian pasta meal from scratch, topped off by a creamy tiramisu dessert, under the guidance of a chef. Enjoy your creations with accompanying soft drinks and a couple of glasses of wine, noting that participants under 18 receive soft drinks instead of alcohol.

Take a deep dive into local culinary culture with this small-group pierogi cooking class and liquor-tasting experience. Guided by a Warsaw-born host, you’ll learn how to make pierogi with different fillings from your teacher’s apartment before eating the fruits of your labor. Sample your choice of homemade liquors, wine, and beer as well as starters too. The experience is accessible for most travelers, though infants are required to sit on laps.

A real family home. A medieval village in the Parma hills. Fresh pasta made by hand, a panoramic terrace, and an Italian lunch or dinner with local wine. This is a morning or afternoon well spent — with me, Virginia, Mamma Nadia, and possibly two very curious cats. - A real family home, not a cooking school — you'll cook in our kitchen, eat at our table, and share the afternoon with us like a guest, not a tourist - Calestano, a medieval village in the Parma hills — not a city kitchen, but a panoramic terrace overlooking countryside that most visitors never see - Ingredients from our own garden — seasonal, organic, and picked that morning - Local black truffle, available as an add-on — harvested right here in these hills - Maximum 8 guests — intimate by design, never a crowd - Private transfer from Parma available — no car needed, no stress

Enjoy a beautiful sunset stretching over the mountains to the Adriatic sea on this wine tasting tour. Develop your understanding of wine production and land preservation while breathing in the fresh mountain air. Hike through the vineyard to discover traditional land cultivation methods. Led by a wine expert and vineyard owner, sample the locally produced products including walnut liquer, olive oil, and craft wine.

Macarons are a popular Paris delicacy—but they can be challenging to make on your own. Instead, learn the secrets of macaron baking from a French pastry chef, all thanks to this hands-on, small-group cooking class. After donning your apron, listen as your instructor guides you through every step of the baking process. Discover the secrets behind the colorful treats—and then take a box of your homemade macarons home at the end of class.

Cook traditional paella with a Seville local who is passionate about the city, sangria, and, of course, paella. Taking place at his personal home, the small-group experience offers more than just a cooking class as you'll get a taste of some local culture, too. Together, you'll create and eat a paella dish on his spacious balcony terrace where nighttime views of Seville Cathedral provide the backdrop.

Immerse yourself in Czech culture during this hands-on cooking class in Prague. This small-group class focuses on learning about traditional Czech cuisine and preparing a 3-course meal. When your meal is ready, sit down with your group and hosts to eat and listen to stories from your hosts about rituals and traditions.

Come for the gelato, stay for the views. Rome's Ristorante Tucci, overlooking the historic Piazza Navona, opens its doors to foodie travellers keen to brush up on their culinary skills. In this small group class, learn how to make fettucine pasta and artisanal ice cream under the watchful eye of the restaurant's chefs, and sit down to enjoy both courses along with a glass of wine or beer.

Learn authentic tapas recipes from a local chef during this hands-on cooking class on a scenic Barcelona rooftop. Master restaurant-quality dishes using fresh market ingredients and prepare multiple tapas to enjoy with drinks. Enjoy champagne upon arrival and leave with recipes to recreate the experience for family and friends.

These courses are designed to offer a user-friendly, personalized experience. These are real moments of sharing and exchange. I show them that baking is an art accessible to everyone. I teach different baking techniques, and I give a lot of tips. Pastry is a passion and the joy of passing on to others is above all a lot of fun. Courses are given in French and can also be given in English. Private lessons from 2 people.

Get more out of your time in Palermo by taking part in this small-group cooking class. Rather than a commercial kitchen setting, this intimate experience takes place at a local’s home. Enjoy the rare opportunity to use freshly picked ingredients from the garden, as you make a delicious pasta dish and traditional Sicilian cannoli—with lots of family traditions and recipes shared throughout.

We receive small groups. You ask all your questions, even the ones you don't dare ask elsewhere, and the tasting adapts to everyone's level, from newbie to experienced amateur. You are tasting in a real downtown cellar, open since 2004, and not in a visitor room. Around you, the bottles we sell every day: family estates and independent winemakers from Burgundy. The house is run by Adrien Tirelli, Master Caviste. Every team member is an Ambassador of the Burgundy Vineyard Climates, a title that guarantees you professional expertise throughout the tasting. Around you, over 1,000 wines and spirits. If a wine you tasted pleased you, you can order it, with a tax-free service for export depending on your destination. The 4 wines are served from the village appellation to the Grand Cru. You don't read the difference between the Climats, you taste it.