Top Europe Cooking Classes

While Sicilian cuisine tends to be very meat heavy, there are a number of vegetarian-friendly dishes that are integral to the local gastronomy. Head to a farmhouse in Noto for a private cooking class where you learn to make authentic, Sicilian vegetarian dishes from scratch. Then, enjoy your farm-to-table meal paired with Italian wines and good conversation.

Learn how to make some of the delicious Italian food you’ve sampled in Rome during this private pasta-making class in the heart of the Aventino neighborhood. Head to the home of a trained chef for a hands-on culinary experience. After mastering up to three recipes, sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor alongside your Italian host. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.

Go beyond restaurant meals and connect with a local host in a home kitchen with this exclusive private cooking class in Milan. Enjoy hands-on instruction and learn about the region's traditional cuisine as you prepare your choice of fresh pasta, classic risotto, or gnocchi, plus other savory and sweet Milanese specialties. Cap off the lesson with a sit-down meal featuring the dishes you've prepared, served with a glass of local wine.

Discover the unique flavors of Provençal cooking during this private, interactive French cooking class with your host. You'll get hands-on training from a warm and professional chef with a great sense of humor. Your host's deep ties to Provence and Michelin-star training make this a rare opportunity to learn from a true local expert. Opt for the market tour on Sundays to hand-select seasonal ingredients, transforming them into a bespoke three-course Provençal meal.

This Cortona cooking experience is perfect for food lovers, curious travelers, and anyone looking to connect with authentic Italian food and culture. Join a local in her charming Tuscan farmhouse for a 1.5-hour hands-on cooking class featuring traditional Italian recipes. Begin your experience with a welcome aperitif and a scenic stroll around her beautiful countryside home. Learn to make classic dishes like handmade pasta or pizza, and beloved desserts such as tiramisu or cantucci. Learn family recipes and expert tips passed down through generations of Italian cooks. An immersive culinary journey through Tuscany, filled with local ingredients, heartfelt tradition, and authentic flavors.

This Rome cooking class is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic, hands-on culinary experience in a local’s home. Cook and dine in Cristina’s beautiful Roman home, surrounded by olive trees and local charm. Choose from two seasonal menus featuring regional Italian dishes made from scratch. Enjoy a hands-on 2-hour cooking class, learning to make fresh pasta and crostata or gelato, ravioli and gnocchi. Savor a delicious home-cooked meal paired with local wine and Prosecco Valdobbiadene. Experience authentic Italian hospitality and culture, guided by Cristina’s family recipes and warmth.

This experience offers two ways for your group to discover Portuguese culture: enjoy a private, hands-on cooking class to prepare a full meal with Defne, or choose the dining-only option for a multi-course feast. Both experiences feature authentic Portuguese dishes made with seasonal ingredients, each paired with thoughtfully selected local wines (or craft beers). With Defne’s warm storytelling and global perspective, you’ll connect through food, culture, and conversation in a truly memorable setting. Perfect for large groups, this experience is ideal for team building, milestone celebrations, or simply sharing an unforgettable evening together. More than just a meal, this dining experience connects people to the stories and traditions behind Portuguese and Mediterranean food and drink. This experience can be fully customized to suit your group’s schedule, preferred menu, and activities.

Treat yourself to a unique home cooking class in Cologne, guided by your host who is no stranger to the art of immersive storytelling. Together, you will create a delicious meal in her kitchen-dining space. The event is private and dedicated just for you, whether you book for yourself or up to 4 as a group. In warmer weather, if natural light permits, you have the option of dining outdoors, in the communal garden! The host lives with her partner and they own a sweet, medium-sized dog who welcomes cuddles! The meal designed from German recipes, feature local seasonal produce with Nadia’s personal touches. Curious yet respectful, she draws influences from her childhood in Singapore, travels and the years she lived in Rome, Italy to complement German cuisine in an exciting and memorable way, through select choices in ingredients and cooking techniques. Afterwards, the recipes will be emailed to you, so you can recreate them back home!

Immerse yourself in the culture of Romanian wine production on this full-day tour from Bucharest. Visit some of the country's best sellers, accompanied by a guide who provides engaging commentary as you tour. Round-trip transportation from Bucharest means no need to rent a car or decide who will be the sober driver. Wine tastings at each cellar are included, and you'll stop for lunch (own expense) at one of the area's best restaurants.

The logistics of getting between Puglia’s top sights can be tricky, and slow trains and confusing roads can eat hours out of your days. Optimize your time and cover several A-list destinations, plus enjoy a cooking class on this 4-day sightseeing tour. Stay overnight in a charming bed-and-breakfast in seaside Bari, venturing out each day with a professional guide to explore such regional highlights as Alberobello, the Gargano National Park, the UNESCO-listed Shrine of Saint Michael, and Matera or the Monti Dauni peaks. Cap off the tour with a home cooking class, where you’ll learn to prepare classic Puglian dishes using fresh local ingredients.

Get your hands dirty with this pasta workshop, limited to 12 people to offer an intimate atmosphere. Learn how to make three kinds of Sicilian pasta and a traditional Sicilian dessert from a local instructor. After the class, raise a glass of wine and feast on the dishes you prepared. This cooking workshop includes recipes to take home.

Learn about Athens' historic beer-making traditions while sampling five Greek craft beers and ales paired with local artisanal cold cuts and cheeses. This beer tasting experience includes a beer cheatsheet so you can take notes throughout the process and guidance from a sommelier to deepen your appreciation of Greek brews.

Sample a wide variety of local Greek wines on this half-day tour of Mykonos. Depart from your hotel and make your way to a local Mykonian house or farm. Taste up to six different wines and learn about traditional tasting techniques. You can select to include a meal of lunch or dinner on your tour.

Treat your taste buds to some of Italy’s most prized culinary products with this gourmet tasting tour and dinner in Florence. Sample an array of Tuscan delicacies like truffle bruschetta, extra virgin olive oil and reserve Prosecco with a foodie guide, and  then gather around a private chef’s table for a homecooked, 3-course dinner of regional specialties. Tour size is limited to eight for a more personalized, small-group experience.

Bring the ancient flavors of Florence to life with this small-group, hands-on cooking class led by culinary archaeologist Chef Vary. You’ll recreate historical Renaissance dishes, as well as recipes enjoyed by the powerful Medici family, and specialties from Pellegrino Artusi, the father of Italian cuisine. Cook, savor, and learn the cultural stories behind each dish—and leave with recipes you can easily recreate at home.

Go beyond simply enjoying Florentine cuisine at the city's restaurants and learn to reproduce its classic dishes at home during this private cooking class in Florence. Receive hands-on instruction from a professional chef inside a well-equipped home kitchen, where you’ll learn time-tested tips and tricks you can use to impress family and friends. Fully customize the experience with your choice of menus, and enjoy your homemade creations along with wine pairings over lunch or dinner at the end of the class.

Is a very much hands on cooking class and in this very private experience you will discover and enjoy the traditions of local cuisine, how italians cook for themselves and not for tourists, for this reason the class starts with a visit at the most famous and old local market of the city, to shop our fresh ingredients, before we go to enjoy the class in a private house. You will learn difference between short and long pasta, when and why we use them and the different seasonings, gnocchi, pizza, also the difference between dry and fresh mozzarella, when to use one or the other. We are in the country of Basil, pesto sauce is made by basil, but not the common one, the ligurian one, very much different in size, color and parfume and this is only an idea of the amazing day you will experience!

Sightseeing in Istanbul’s Old Town can be magical but sometimes you need to take a break. Build your barista skills and cultural understanding on this fascinating small-group workshop, just a 5-minute walk from the Blue Mosque. From grinding the coffee beans to brewing the “cezve” pot over hot sand, learn the art of creating Turkish coffee, Istanbul-style.

Embark on an unforgettable half-day journey of traditional Greek cuisine with Mrs. Juliana, the woman whose cooking charmed even world-renowned chef, Anthony Bourdain. She will take you to her family farm and teach you how to prepare exquisite dishes using seasonal goods that are all cooked over a wood fire. To add some extra flavor to your experience, alcoholic beverages as well as private transportation are included.

Enjoy a Wine Tasting and learn about the style of some iconic Greek grape varieties and regions. Taste a wine (almost) like a pro and learn everything about the quality of Greek wine.

Step into the heart of Sifnos at Anthi's farm for a unique goat milking and cheese-making experience. Begin your adventure by feeding friendly goats and other farm animals. Under the guidance of Anthi, a seasoned farmer with over a decade of experience, learn the traditional techniques of milking goats and crafting local cheeses like manoura. After your hands-on experience, savor a delicious homemade dinner featuring authentic vegeterian dishes (*meat dishes available only upon request). Perfect for families and couples, this immersive activity invites everyone to enjoy farm life while creating unforgettable memories.

Boost your Italian cooking skills by taking the time to focus on a special Italian sauce—pesto. Take a deep dive into the history of pesto from La Spezia, and then learn how to make it through two methods—the electric blender method, and the pestle and mortar method. Then, at the end of the class, you can take away a very special souvenir—your own pot of homemade pesto.

Embark on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Utiel-Requena, where you'll wander among lush vineyards before arriving at a charming family cheese factory. Here, you'll craft your own cheese and indulge in a delightful tasting paired with local white wine. As an added treat, you'll explore a rustic winery nestled amidst picturesque scenery, unlocking the secrets of Valencia's finest wines.

This cooking class is an interactive and hands-on experience, guided by a professional Italian chef. You will learn to prepare fresh pasta from scratch, using traditional techniques that you can replicate at home. The chef will share authentic family recipes and explain step by step how to knead, cut and shape different types of pasta. You will also discover curiosities about Italian cuisine and how cuisine is part of your daily culture. During the class we will talk about ingredients, how to choose them, and the importance of quality in Italian cuisine. At the end, we will share the prepared meal together and enjoy a homemade dessert made by the chef. Ideal for couples, families or groups of friends. Vegetarian options are available. Please contact us in advance if you have any food restrictions.