Top Europe Cooking Classes

Combine two of Florence’s biggest draws—food and art—with this small-group workshop in the home of a local artist. Learn how to make two regional dishes from scratch as you get to know your host over a glass of Tuscan wine. After your lesson, sit down to enjoy your meal.

Head to the home of a professional chef for a hands-on pizza-making class. Pick up tips from your host as you prepare three courses—a traditional appetizer, pizza, and dessert—while uncovering the rich culinary traditions behind each dish. Sit down to enjoy your freshly baked creations paired with wine and beer. Enjoy a relaxed and authentic home-cooking experience within a small group setting.

Get more out of your time in Catania by visiting a local’s home for a cooking class and a 3-course dining experience featuring traditional Sicilian dishes. Guided by an expert host, learn to create seasonal recipes with fresh, organic ingredients. Possible menu highlights include bruschetta, lasagna, and decadent Sicilian cannoli, giving you a delicious taste of regional cuisine and new culinary skills to take home.

Under Francesca's expert guidance, you will master the art of making these sweet treats from scratch. After the hands-on cooking session, relax and indulge in your creations with a cup of coffee in our picturesque garden setting. Uncover the beauty of dessert-making and leave with newfound skills to impress your loved ones. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your culinary expertise with Francesca's guidance.

Catia invites guests to experience the Italian way of life on her outdoor patio during the summer or next to the fireplace during the winter. Guests can learn to make Venetian vegetarian handmade pasta through an interactive cooking class and enjoy it alongside a glass of fine Veneto wine and the typical finger food, cicchetti. It's certain to be an unforgettable experience!

Get a hands-on experience of Cretan cooking that goes far beyond simply eating in a Greek restaurant. You’ll be invited into your chef guide’s home to try making some Cretan specialities, including tzatziki, homemade cheese, moussaka, Greek salad, and others. Learn alongside a small group of just 10 fellow food lovers, which makes for an intimate atmosphere and plenty of time to ask questions.

The setting for this culinary adventure is Stefania's ancestral family home, nestled in the picturesque green hills south of Parma. This charming location adds an authentic touch to your experience, as you step into a place that holds generations of culinary traditions. The region's rich gastronomic history is reflected in the rustic ambiance of the house, transporting you to a bygone era where food was lovingly prepared and shared among loved ones. The menu for the experience will be carefully crafted based on the season and availability of ingredients at the local market. This ensures that you have the opportunity to work with the freshest produce and experience the true essence of Parma's culinary delights. To complement the delectable meal, Stefania will also provide carefully selected wines and digestives. These accompaniments are thoughtfully chosen to enhance the flavors of the dishes, offering a complete sensory experience that delights both the palate and the soul.

Learn to mix durum wheat semolina and water to create different types of pasta, prepared and match the sauce that best suits each format. In addition, to complete the lunch, some dishes of classic Italian haute cuisine will be served, prepared exclusively with organic seasonal products grown in our garden! After the lesson, enjoy the delicious lunch made with your own preparations and relax in the hills of Riva del Garda.

They say one of the best ways to explore a country is through its food, and Belgium is no exception. During this private culinary experience, step into a Belgian kitchen and garden in Ghent, and enjoy an immersion in local cuisine and culture. With helpful tips from your host and instructor, prepare and enjoy three dishes such as stoverij (beef stewed in beer) or witloof (Belgian endives with cheese and ham).

Explore Turkish cuisine during this private cooking class in a welcoming Istanbul home. The mother-daughter team of Nuray and Ipek teach you to prepare dishes like stuffed bulgar meatballs, beans stewed in tomato and lemon sauce, and other local favorites. Participate in chopping, wrapping börek, and frying eggplant, then enjoy your freshly cooked meal with a glass of local wine. This private experience offers a unique glimpse into Turkey's epicurean culture.

For visitors to an unfamiliar city, it can be difficult to get a real sense of local life. This private culinary tour in Florence, tailored toward foodies, offers just that. In the company of a local cookbook author, explore the Sant'Ambrogio food market then visit her home to prepare a three-course meal with pasta to enjoy together with wine.

Savored across the world, pasta is a simple delicacy with a strong place in Italian culture and cuisine. During this private tour, enjoy an immersive experience in the world of Italian cookery. Gather fresh ingredients among the grocery stores and supermarkets of Florence with your host, and step into the kitchen to prepare three pasta dishes with a dessert. When you’re done, enjoy the food you’ve prepared with care.

Learn to cook a quintessential French dish—a light and fluffy souffle—during a private cooking class in a local resident’s home. This is an ideal experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Opt to include a market visit on select days, to learn more about local vendors and their produce. After cooking your perfect souffle, sit down to a 3-course meal, including French wine, with your hostess.

Learn to create some of Spain’s most delicious dishes during this 4-hour private cooking class. Head to the home of a local and her grandmother to learn how to make a traditional Spanish meal with local ingredients. Dishes may include Spanish tortilla, gazpacho, omelet, or paella and dietary restrictions may be accommodated upon request. Then sit down to your delicious meal paired with a local wine or beer after all the hard work.

Skip the crowded restaurants and learn how to cook a traditional Portuguese meal from start to finish during this private class. Step into the home of a local and create a classic 3-course meal with help from your host. Make dishes such as a potato and kale soup, creamy baked salted cod, and a dessert. Then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with your host and a glass of local wine.

Learn all about traditional Portuguese cuisine, and enjoy the special opportunity to cook directly in your hosts’ family home, with this private cooking class. Upon arrival, enjoy welcome drinks and appetizers, get to know more about your hosts, and prepare an authentic, multi-course meal together. Finish the class with a hearty meal, plus a selection of Portuguese desserts.

Ordering paella in Barcelona’s restaurants won’t give you the same insight as learning to cook this classic dish from a local expert. Book this private Barcelona cooking class, and discover the art behind paella as your host guides you through each step in his own professional-grade kitchen. Finish by savoring your paella with drinks in his 18th-century-style dining room. A choice of departures is available to fit your schedule.

Discover hidden Greek food gems and hone your cooking skills with chef Ioanna, an experience food editor and author. Learn how to make traditional local recipes while learning about Greek cuisine, so you'll leave feeling like a pro—with dietary requirements catered for.

Greek food is undeniably delicious—so go one step further than a restaurant trip on this private cooking class with a professional chef Marina. Enjoy an authentic home-cooking experience, where you'll learn how to cook traditional cuisine and enjoy a three-course meal with wine. There's also the option to explore a farmers' market together for expert tips on sourcing fresh, seasonal produce.

Learn how to cook classic Tuscan and Florentine dishes from a private chef in the comfort of your own vacation rental. At your villa, Chef Mirella teaches you how to make a four-course Italian meal with dishes like bruschetta or other antipasto, pasta with sauce, a main course of meat or fish, and dessert. She's also available as a private chef without a cooking lesson.

Learn how to prepare and cook an authentic Spanish meal with a local home chef. In the privacy and comfort of their own home, your host will teach you the basics of Spanish cuisine’s flavors and ingredients, and you will be taught how to create an authentic Spanish meal. Once dinner is prepared, enjoy eating the food you’ve made together.

Discover Sicily's unique cuisine, culture, and history with a born-and-bred local when you book this private, market tour and cooking class in the heart of Palermo. Walk through the Capo Market to buy fresh ingredients for your meal and then head to a historic home for your class. Get your hands dirty as you make traditional dishes and then enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with Sicilian wine.

Experience the ultimate Italian culinary adventure with a professional chef on this half-day private Tuscan cooking class in Florence. Learn how to make up to four authentic Tuscan dishes in a hands-on kitchen setting in an actual local's home. Pair your meal with local wines to enhance the meal's flavors.

An immersive culinary adventure, this traditional cooking class takes you on a journey through the flavors of Italy. Join your master herbologist guide, Viviana, and immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of a sustainable farm as you gather wild herbs for your cooking creations. Learn the secrets of traditional Italian cuisine in a local home kitchen. Indulge in the warmth of Italian hospitality as you savor the fruits of your labor, sharing a delightful meal with your host.