Top Europe Cooking Classes

Learn to make two of Italy’s most popular recipes in this private cooking class in Montepulciano. Your host teaches you to prepare fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, sharing tips to recreate these dishes at home. Then enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with Italian wine and good conversation in an intimate setting.

Discover the true taste of Lecce with an immersive, hands-on cooking experience focused on Focaccia Barese. Learn to prepare the dough from scratch, create a rich mix of toppings, and bake the perfect focaccia under the guidance of a skilled local cook. As you shape and layer the ingredients, you’ll understand the delicate balance that makes this dish so beloved in Puglia. While the focaccia bakes, enjoy a small aperitivo and explore Lecce’s culinary traditions, soaking in the warmth of Italian hospitality. Finally, savor your homemade focaccia, paired with a glass of regional wine, for a full, flavorful experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this experience offers an authentic, local perspective that no restaurant can match. Join us in Lecce to cook, taste, and enjoy the flavors of Puglia like a true local!

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Naples is said to be the birthplace of pizza, so there’s no better city to hone your pizza-making skills. This private home cooking class with a member of Le Cesarine connects you with a Neapolitan host for a hands-on lesson. Learn to mix and knead dough, add classic toppings, and bake your pizza before assembling a luscious tiramisù. Cap off your class by tasting your creations paired with local wine.

No visit to Italy would be complete without learning to cook. Join a local host in their Roman home for this intimate experience, with a maximum of 12 travelers. You'll learn how to hand-roll fresh pasta, prepare one filled pasta and one plain pasta, then discover the art of tiramisu. To keep the convivial spirit flowing, your package includes an aperitif, plus water, wine, and coffee with lunch.

Experience Switzerland uniquely! Glide on Lake Brienz in the afternoon, savoring Swiss chocolate amid stunning Bernese Oberland views. Our guides handle the navigation, letting you enjoy the meal and atmosphere on the raft. It's the perfect blend of scenery and indulgence.

Indulge in a delightful 3.5-hour adventure during this market and cooking us in Venice with a local Venetian host. Gather insights into the art of pasta-making and learn insider tips and tricks. Armed with the provided recipes, you will learn how to whip up a delectable pasta meal for your loved ones anytime you wish. Enjoy the relaxing ambiance and youthful vibe, uplifted by the beats of good music and delicious local wine.

Immerse yourself in Greece’s rich culture during this small-group culinary experience in Santorini. Choose from a cooking class with wine or cocktails on the beach to create the perfect cultural experience. Learn about the island’s distinctive wines, make an array of Greek dishes, and take in the stunning island views during your tour.

Immerse yourself in Cretan cuisine with a small-group cooking class at a farmhouse near Chania. Stroll through the gardens and learn about olive oil and the Cretan diet, then make several traditional Cretan dishes, including starters, mains, and desserts, which you enjoy together afterwards. Includes alcoholic beverages and hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Join our Mozartkugel Workshop to craft a cherished Austrian sweet, Mozartkugel. Our chocolatiers guide you through blending hazelnuts, adding pistachio and marzipan layers, finishing with your choice of chocolate coating. Perfect for all chocolate enthusiasts, this workshop offers an unforgettable experience. Explore Austria's rich culinary heritage with us.

Laughter, fun, and pretzels. We use our amazing space at Zum Bauer where you comfortably and safely learn from our trained Chef's the history and styles of pretzel making and baking. It is truly an amazing experience that ends with you having fun knowledge to share with friends, a new cooking skill, and of course a pretzel ! New for the holidays (Nov 1 - Jan 6): add our Cheese Fondue & Unlimited Glühwein experience!

Learn how to make Basque tapas (pintxos) in an intimate setting during a small-group cooking class. Your chef–instructor teaches you how to cook local recipes such as grilled cod and spicy mushrooms using seasonal produce. Sip a glass or two of wine from the open bar and taste local cheese and olive oil while you cook, then sit down to eat your creations after.

This cocktail workshop has a strong focus on interaction and creativity. From the moment you arrive, you are actively involved, learning by doing rather than listening to long explanations. The experience is guided by professional bartenders who use real bar techniques and share insider knowledge you can easily apply at home. Another unique element is the seasonal cocktail menu. Instead of a fixed or standard selection, the menu changes throughout the year, using fresh ingredients and flavors that match the season and the atmosphere of the moment. This ensures that every workshop feels fresh and different, even for returning guests. Located right on Rembrandtplein, the workshop combines high-quality cocktails with one of Amsterdam’s most energetic settings. The inclusive approach offering equally refined alcohol-free alternatives means everyone can enjoy the same premium bar experience together, making it a fun, social, and memorable activity in the city.

Step inside Yoshiko’s north London home and learn to prepare an authentic Japanese meal, the way her mother would have taught her. Craft a maki sushi roll, a meat or fish dish, and a vegetable creation with Japanese sauces, all the while getting to know your host and learning more about the simplicity and flavor of Japanese cuisine.

Learn the secrets behind mastering the perfect cheese soufflé during this small-group cooking class and lunch in Paris. Instead of a traditional cooking school, get tips from a local chef in her Parisian home as you learn about French culinary traditions. Enjoy a 3-course brasserie-style lunch with your host, including a glass of Champagne to celebrate your efforts.

One of the best ways to get to know a place is to try local food, but this small-group Amsterdam cooking tour takes it to the next level. For a start, you’ll be welcomed into the house of a local chef where you’ll learn how to make Dutch pancakes in the traditional way. You’ll also taste some local delicacies and enjoy a 3-course lunch with a glass of wine.

Most people come to Portugal and fall in love with the custard tarts, *pastel de nata*. Take your obsession to the next level and learn to make the delicious pastries during this small-group cooking class in the heart of Lisbon. Learn the techniques to make the flaky crust and gooey filling and then pair your dessert with a wine tasting.

Keep the whole family happy during a kid-friendly cooking class in Rome. Head to a home kitchen for a hands-on experience. Learn to make fresh pasta, including fun shapes like farfalle and cavatelli with natural coloring, plus a delicious tiramisu. Then, enjoy a relaxing sit-down lunch. Kids and parents alike will learn skills that can be recreated later, at home.

There’s no better place to perfect your pizza-making skills than Naples, the birthplace of authentic “pizza napolitana”. Connect with a local “pizzaiolo” (pizza chef) in his home kitchen to learn how to turn out pies like a pro, from classic baked “pizza margherita” with mozzarella and basil to traditional fried and stuffed pizza. Then sample your handiwork over dinner with your host.

My name is Lola and I turned my hobby into a stimulating project. I have a wonderful space within a market which provides me with the freshest products. It's an open space where the kitchen adjoins the dining room and is perfect for the cook and guests to sit together, enjoy a meal and drink good wine.

Go one step further than tasting Lyon’s famous cuisine and learn the city’s culinary secrets from a French chef. Get hands-on in the kitchen—and at the local market—during this small-group cooking class, as you take part in every step, from selecting the fresh ingredients to plating up your 4-course homemade lunch. Create a variety of dishes, including regional specialties and an indulgent dessert.

Cooking classes can be a great way to learn about a country’s culture, but not many let you navigate the markets where the food is bought too. Learn about Lyon cuisine on this half-day small-group experience, by exploring Lyon’s Croix Rousse Market and taking part in a cooking class before enjoying an authentic 4-course French lunch paired with cheese and wine. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included.

Uncover the secrets of authentic French cuisine during a private cooking class with a local chef. Get hands-on in the home kitchen of your host as you create a selection of seasonal Mediterranean dishes using fresh produce from the market. Learn expert tips and techniques that will help you recreate your favorite recipes at home, then sit down to enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch or dinner paired with regional wines.

This experience is your invitation into the charming home of an Amsterdam local, where you’ll roll your sleeves up and learn how to make traditional Dutch pancakes in a private cooking lesson. Get hands-on with the ingredients, learn new cooking techniques, and try your hand at flipping “Pannenkoeken” before sitting down to eat your pancakes with a glass or two of wine—all included.