Top Europe Cooking Classes

It can be difficult to know the best spots for a taste of authentic Belgian fare. Discover Brussels’ food scene with a tour of an organic market, followed by a hands-on cooking lesson, and gourmet meal in the home of a Brussels native. Learn new recipes, relax as you dine in a quiet neighborhood, and gain insight into city life, as well as insider tips, from your local host.

Roll up your sleeves and delve into the art of French cuisine with a private cooking lesson at the countryside home of a warm and hospitable local (and former mayor!). Help prepare a classic French appetizer and main dish using seasonal, farm fresh ingredients and techniques honed during her decades of cooking French food for her family and friends. Sit down together to enjoy the home-cooked meal in her lovely home for an authentic taste of French countryside life right outside of Paris. Finish on a decadent note with a cheese course and dessert. End your experience with a tour of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Caroline's friend's chateau. A stunning landmark with a fascinating history, this chateau is one of the main reasons people visit Maincy.

For a truly memorable meal and culinary experience in Florence, join a local chef in preparing an authentic Italian menu of fresh pasta and other Tuscan dishes. During a private cooking lesson, help choose and make different types of fresh pasta with sauces or one pasta and a meat dish if you like, finished off with a decadent Italian dessert. Learn kitchen tips and tricks passed down through generations so you can recreate the flavors of Tuscany back home.

Join local host Chiara on her farm outside Bologna for a hands-on private cooking class. Learn how to cook three dishes from scratch, including tagliatelle pasta with prosciuttio di Parma and lemon zest. Catch a glimpse into local life as you share the meal you helped to prepare with your host. Local wine is included and a vegetarian option is available.

Florence is a paradise for food lovers, and this private tour with your host offers a truly authentic and intimate Tuscan experience. Start with a guided visit to Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio to meet local vendors and pick out fresh ingredients. Then, head to your hosts’ welcoming home for a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll prepare a seasonal 3–4 course meal and dine together in their lovely garden, weather permitting.

Rather than yet another dinner out on the town, enjoy an intimate, private cooking experience in the south Florence town of Antella. The ultimate take-home souvenir, you'll learn how to make a range of Tuscan dishes in an authentic home kitchen with one-on-one guidance from your private teacher. From antipasto to dessert, each course also pairs with a unlimited prosecco, wine, and limoncello.

Discover the secrets behind classic French dishes such as steak with béarnaise sauce or shrimp feuilleté pastries during a private, personalized cooking class. Meet with a local chef at her Parisian home, get hands-on as you help prepare a delicious main course, and learn all about French culinary traditions. Finally, sit down with your host to enjoy your homemade lunch, accompanied by a traditional French dessert and Champagne.

Discover Mykonos’ traditional side—and immerse yourself in its culinary heritage—during this private cooking class. Pick between convenient lunch and dinner options, and upgrade for round-trip transit from your hotel. Upon arrival at your instructor’s home, you’ll learn how to handle filo dough, will make traditional meze dishes, try local ouzo, and more. After your class, sit down to enjoy a multi-course feast, complete with a main course prepared by your guide, as well as wine and dessert.

Take advantage of Syros’ beautiful scenery and agricultural bounty—and learn a traditional approach to local cooking—when you sign up for this intimate, private class. Following morning pickup at your hotel (if option selected), transfer to your instructor’s house in southern Syros. Stroll through her garden, learn about the plants that grow there, and pick fresh herbs and other ingredients. Then, head to the kitchen to prepare a multi-dish feast, with your guide’s instruction, before sitting down to a hearty lunch.

Maria grew up in the Azores in a small village of 10,000 people. She bought a house on a small plot of land with an orchard where she grows figs, apples, pears, almonds, oranges and more. Living in the subtropical climate of the Azores, Maria also is able to grow a variety of tropical fruits including papaya, guava and lychee. After a welcome drink and snack and tour of Maria’s garden and home, start your cooking class. During your cooking class you will learn how to make a traditional Azorean meal featuring seasonal ingredients. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy your traditional Azorean family-style meal. End your experience with a selection of coffee or tea, as well as a presentation of Maria’s homemade liqueur and moonshine. • 100% private activity • Vegetarian options available [please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions]

Enjoy a memorable in-home dining and cooking experience in central Lisbon with a local. Enjoy a home-cooked Portuguese meal while learning about the rich culinary traditions and cooking techniques. - Hands-on cooking class in a local's home in Central Lisbon - Learn to cook a traditional three-course Portuguese meal - Enjoy a homecooked Portuguese meal with wine and stunning rooftop views of Lisbon - Receive written recipes to recreate the dishes at home, bringing a piece of Portugal with you - Ideal for anyone eager to experience authentic Portuguese cooking in a warm and welcoming atmosphere - A lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian, or vegan diet can be accommodated, if informed in advance

From wild Atlantic salmon to organic lamb, Iceland’s high-quality produce forms the backbone of the country’s cuisine. Immerse in Icelandic food and culture and learn two dishes that are easy to replicate at home on this private experience in the open kitchen of a cosmopolitan and hospitable couple. Choose between lunch or dinner options, and upgrade to add a market tour.

This private lesson teaches you how to cook authentic Greek food in a unique setting — a local home in Athens. Your host, Katerina, is a private chef with years of experience, and you'll learn how to make two to three traditional Greek dishes. Combine your meal with an introduction to Greek culture and hospitality.

Pedro runs an organic grocery store, known for its freshest, local produce. He is a lifelong worker in the food business – hospitality, food and beverage, catering, organic food retail and now hosting cooking classes at home. Pedro passion is eating good food - simple cooking, made with quality ingredients and whenever possible organic. This passion for food, ingredients and cooking is what Pedro hopes to share with traveler’s visiting Algarve.

Experience the best of Lake Como with a guided local market tour followed by a hands-on cooking class with a local expert. This experience is perfect for anyone looking to dive into Lake Como’s culinary culture and discover authentic local flavors. Whether you’re a food lover or simply seeking unique things to do in Lake Como, this activity offers an opportunity to experience Lake Como like a local. - Private, hands-on cooking class with a local in a cozy and elegant home overlooking the stunning Lake Como - In your Lake Como cooking class learn how to make fresh dough, roll out pastry, and shape handmade pasta from scratch - Savor your meal at an outdoor dining table, complemented by wine, dessert, and great conversation in a picturesque setting - An intimate and memorable experience in one of Italy’s most scenic regions - If you choose the market option, enjoy a guided tour of a vibrant neighborhood market to purchase fresh ingredients for your cooking class

Don't just dine in restaurants, but master the art of traditional Greek food on this fun and friendly cooking class in Nafplio. Travel to a scenic location and, with guidance from a professional local chef, prepare classic Greek recipes using the fresh and seasonal produce that’s a fixture of the region's cuisine. Learn insider tips on preparation and presentation, and pick up invaluable Greek cooking secrets along the way. At the end of your lesson, sit down with your host and fellow cooks to enjoy your finished dishes with wine and ouzo.

For visiting food lovers, exploring Catania’s dining scene is a must. But for a more in-depth experience—and to learn to cook like a true Sicilian—it’s worth signing up for a small-group class. Led by a local cook instructor, make classic dishes from scratch, from homemade pasta to cannoli. Benefit from insider tips and tricks, and walk away with new culinary skills you can flex at home.

Wine tasting and driving really don’t mix. Leave Puglia’s country lanes to your chauffeur on this small-group wine-tasting tour, capped at just a few travelers for a more intimate experience. Over the course of the day, enjoy a wine tasting at a premium winery, and sample nibbles such as “taralli”, the region’s answer to the pretzel. For ease, your driver collects and drops at your door.

Discover the unique flavors and influences of Sicilian cuisine with a 5-hour, hands-on cooking class in Palermo. After shopping for fresh, seasonal ingredients at a local farmers’ market, head to a well-equipped home kitchen in an 18th-century building. Under the guidance of a chef instructor, learn to prepare an authentic 4-course meal of classic Sicilian dishes including dessert. Sit down to savor your freshly made creations paired with local wine.

Cook a Sicilian menu of four special dishes at a private cooking class in Palermo that includes a trip to the local market. Start by picking out super-fresh ingredients, then sip Sicilian wines as you cook in your host’s home kitchen. The menu varies with season to highlight local pastas, fresh vegetables, meats and seafood, and sweets, and the class concludes by sharing the meal you’ve cooked with your host.

Nowhere in Italy is the cuisine more distinctive than Sicily, but you need the help of a local to discover the island’s unique culinary traditions. With this cooking and limoncello-making class in Palermo, enjoy the insights of a local chef while you visit the historic Capo market to select ingredients and then enjoy a cooking class in a home nearby. Prepare and sample three classic dishes and limoncello made with your host’s own lemons.

Learn to cook Sicilian food in this private, intimate tour, run by passionate chefs at their country home in Sicily, where you won’t be sharing with a large group. You will have a personal experience, learning about the culture and history of Sicily while you prepare your meal. Welcome drinks will be served under the olive trees, and at the end of the experience, you will enjoy your meal with views of the Mediterranean Sea and Eolian Isles.

Cappadocia is renowned not only for its otherworldly scenery, but also its out-of-this-world food. Yet traditional meals are usually home-cooked, making it hard for travelers to discover the region’s classic dishes. On this small-group cooking workshop, master local stews, salads, and staples such as “manti” (handmade dumplings) and “sarma” (stuffed grape leaves), with hands-on instruction from a home cook. Then, sit down to feast on a fresh three-course meal.

Discover the roots of one of the world’s most famous pasta dishes at Rome’s legendary Alfredo alla Scrofa Restaurant on this exclusive experience that takes you behind the scenes and into the kitchen. Learn the original recipe for fettuccine Alfredo during a cooking lesson, then sit down to enjoy your creation, accompanied by Italian antipasti and wine. Join generations of film and music stars who have enjoyed Alfredo’s signature dish at this exact spot.