Top Europe Cooking Classes

Gelato is Italy’s favorite sweet treat—and on this tour, you won’t just get to sample it. Taught by a real Italian chef, you’ll also learn how to make it from scratch. Discover how both gelato and sorbetto are traditionally prepared, and then enjoy tastes at the end of class. You’ll also walk away with a recipe book, so you can try out your newfound skills at home.

Learn some practical culinary skills during this hands-on Tuscan cooking class in a local chef's kitchen in Cortona. You’ll prepare a complete seasonal meal with locally produced ingredients that includes antipasto, handmade pasta and sauce, a second course with a side dish, and dessert. After cooking, you’ll sit down with your group and dine.

Pizza is an Italian staple, and different regions of Italy have their own styles for food lovers to enjoy. In this half-day small-group cooking class in Florence, learn to knead pizza dough from scratch, prepare authentic Italian gelato, and cook your creations in a local pizzeria. After the hands-on workshop, enjoy a meal paired with a selection of Chianti red wines.

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.

Do more than just enjoy Belgian waffles during a 1.5-hour workshop that lets you prepare, cook and eat the local delicacy. Ideal for families and food lovers, this hands-on experience is limited to a small group of 16 travellers to ensure that you receive personalized attention from your guide. Plus, you can enjoy as many waffles as you can eat.

Experience the authentic side of Mykonos far from the crowds with this wine tasting at a traditional family farm. Enjoy convenient transportation directly to the estate near the village of Ano Mera, where a sommelier will lead you through a tasting of four island wines paired with local products. Learn about the history of Mykonian wine production while you sip the island’s distinct blends in the scenic countryside.

Many travelers enjoy tiramisu and pasta on Italy vacation, but not many can say they learnt to make them from scratch. This Florence cooking class focuses on these two Italian classics, giving you not only the recipes and the know-how, but also the stories behind these beloved dishes. After cooking alongside a chef, sit down to savor your creations with unlimited wine.

Rather than just enjoying the traditional Czech treat of chimney cake, learn how to make the dish for yourself with this baking workshop. Knead your own dough, shape it into the iconic chimney style by wrapping it around a wooden spit, and bake it until golden before topping it with anything from cinnamon sugar to walnuts.

Eating your way around a new city is an essential way to discover its culture, but nothing beats learning how to cook like a real local yourself. With help from a baker in Amsterdam, learn how to make extra-large Dutch stroopwafels—thin biscuits sandwiching a treacle filling—learning tips and tricks to take away with you for use in your own kitchen.

Avoid tourist traps and learn to master one of Spain's most storied dishes—the ever-popular seafood paella—during this cooking class in Valencia. With all equipment provided, it's easy to follow your guide's step-by-step instructions. Shop for ingredients at the hip Ruzafa Market, then enjoy a sangria-making workshop while your paella simmers. Finish by feasting on your creations with newfound friends.

One of Portugal's most famous dishes is the pastel de nata, or custard tart. This delicious dessert can be found in every cafe around the country but you can learn to prepare the tasty treat during a hands-on cooking class right in the heart of Lisbon. You also learn to make another Portuguese pastry, and enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks during the class.

Learn how to create classic dishes from the Amalfi Coast during this half-day, small-group cooking workshop, which takes place in a traditional farmhouse. Enjoy a full farm-to-table experience, beginning by selecting fresh ingredients from terraced gardens. Get hands-on instruction in preparing bruschetta, pasta, and a lemon tiramisu dessert. Then, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with local wine and limoncello.

Learn to make a traditional paella in Valencia - the home of this famous dish! Meet your guide and start the experience with a stroll around Mercado Central de Valencia to buy your fresh ingredients. You’ll then go to the paella kitchen for a live paella course with a professional chef who will teach you all the tips and tricks. Everyone will have their own cooking station (between 1-3 people) and the chef will guide you through, step-by-step, to make your own authentic paella. Get ready to have some fun, learning the classic Valencia recipe with a glass of wine in hand. Then after your hard work, sit back and enjoy some local tapas, wine and, of course, your very own paella. Your paella cooking class Valencia finishes with a sweet treat before returning to the meeting point accompanied by the guide.

Unlike other cooking experiences that can be packed full of people, this Barcelona small-group cooking class lets you master the art of Spanish paella in an intimate setting. First, hit up a local market with your chef-guide to pick up fresh ingredients. Once back at the studio, drink local wines and craft your own paella. Come hungry and create a full meal—with skills to take home.

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Italy than new pasta-making knowledge. Join a small group at a central Venice cooking school, and learn how to prepare two types of fresh pasta from scratch, as well as two sauces, all with help from your professional chef guide. Then, sample Tuscan wines, create your own gelato flavor, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Tuscan food is a big part of why people come to Siena, and this cooking class puts you in the kitchen of a local restaurant to make two Italian classics yourself. Start with a welcome glass of Prosecco, then roll out fresh pasta dough and layer a tiramisu from scratch. Sit down afterward to eat what you've made, with a glass of wine alongside.

Skip the guesswork of finding an authentic, hands-on class and enjoy a welcoming cooking experience in Verona. Learn to prepare classic Italian dishes with guidance from a local chef, gaining practical skills you can recreate at home. Cook, share a meal, and connect with local food culture in a relaxed setting without worrying about planning or experience level.

Find out how to prepare famous French delicacies—and learn far more than you would by simply eating them in a restaurant—during this small-group cooking class in the Montmartre district of Paris. Step into a working kitchen, sample savory and sweet treats, and learn the history of baguettes and croissants from a local baker before rolling up your sleeves and getting hands-on as you make your own.

Escape the bustle of Florence and join your host, a passionate cook, for a private culinary experience in their countryside home. Craft traditional Italian dishes like handmade pasta, bruschetta, and tiramisu using cherished family recipes. Your host picks you up in Florence, and you can opt for a market tour at San Lorenzo to select fresh, seasonal ingredients before enjoying your delicious, homemade meal in a cozy, authentic setting.

Discover the secrets of Mykonos’ cuisine with this cooking class. Travel to a traditional farm estate and under the watchful eye of a culinary instructor, learn how to conjure up delicious local recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. At the end of your lesson, savor your creations for lunch or dinner with your fellow cooks, all washed down with local wine and drinks. Upgrade to add a farm or island tour or a walking tour of Mykonos Town.

Going to Bordeaux without sampling the wines would be like going to Rome without trying pizza. This workshop, led by an expert in the field, introduces you to six different wines from the region, accompanied with local snacks. Improve your wine knowledge and vocabulary with a blind tasting, and take-home information brochures are provided too.

This experience stands out by combining an indulgent cooking class on a panoramic terrace kitchen with a tour of vineyards and a 13th-century castle that's been in the family for 17 generations. Learn to make classic Tuscan dishes such as tagliatelle with Tuscan sauces and braised beef, and pair each with local wines for lunch. Then, tour the castle and wine cellar.

Learn how to cook traditional paella from scratch during this in-person cooking class in Madrid, complete with wine pairings. Make your own paella during this hands-on, half-day class which also includes a hearty meal. Sit down at a communal table for a feast that features Spanish cheese and charcuterie, traditional gazpacho, paella, and classic desserts like churros with chocolate. Sample five different Spanish wines throughout the class.

Rather than just eating paella, learn the secrets behind Spain’s most famous dish so that you can recreate at home during a cooking class led by a professional chef. The perfect choice for food lovers and first-time visitors, this experience provides an introduction to Barcelona’s culinary heritage and culminates with a 5-course meal accompanied by wine and cava.