Top Europe Cooking Classes

Go beyond restaurant fare and learn the secrets to making some of Italy's most beloved dishes with this hands-on gnocchi, pesto, and tiramisù class in a beloved Roman restaurant. Escape the downtown crowds and join a local chef for hands-on instruction in making gnocchi and basil pesto from scratch with a small group capped at just 12 participants. Then assemble an authentic tiramisù before sitting down to sample your handiwork over lunch or dinner, served with Italian wine. This crowd-pleasing menu is ideal for aspiring cooks of all ages and traveling vegetarians.

Dive in the authentic Italian family traditions with our cooking experience in one of Rome's most popular and continuous family ran restaurant businesses: Come Na Vorta Pasta e Vino. They started their activity a century ago and the same family has been running the business ever since! Learn the traditional family cooking secrets brought to us by the beloved grandmother and her decades of preparing the same dishes for the family members as for the restaurant customers. Put on your apron and chef hat and enjoy an entertaining, fun yet educational activity, perfect for any age and level of experience.

If there’s one thing more authentic than a traditional family pasta recipe, it’s a pasta recipe handed down through generations of restaurateurs. Head to a family-owned eatery in the heart of Trastevere for this intimate experience, which begins with handmaking your very own fettuccine ribbons, continues through soft, pillowy gnocchi dumplings, and wraps up with delicious tiramisu. Naturally, you sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labors, paired with a glass of Italian red or white wine.

Discover Italian cooking inside a stunning 19th-century villa overlooking Lake Como — a setting rich with history, elegance, and charm. Your journey begins with a welcome glass of wine before meeting our Chef, a culinary expert with decades of experience who will share techniques, stories, and timeless secrets from the Italian kitchen. You’ll prepare fresh tomato sauce with seasonal ingredients, craft handmade pasta from scratch, and create the beloved tiramisù with expert guidance at every step. Then, relax at the table and enjoy the full feast you’ve prepared — from antipasto to dessert, followed by espresso — all accompanied by unlimited wine and great company. Not just a cooking class, but a true taste of Italy to remember.

This cooking lesson will take place in the kitchen OF FONTE SANTA one of the last owned DE rural on the slope of Villa Nova DE Gaia! Our "chef" will prepare some of the traditional Portuguese snacks and dishes...as well as the cream milk or aletria for dessert! If you want to participate in the preparation or confection you have at your disposal the fountain Santa! At the end, enjoy lunch on the terrace OF the FONTE SANTA house with a fantastic view over the port! In addition to the green wines of Minho and Douro, it will be served DA Limonada da Quinta, water and soft drinks. Good appetite!

Discover the art of fresh pasta from Bologna with a 1-hour practical course in the heart of Bologna. Learn how to make tortellini and tagliatelle by hand, guided by authentic local sphoglines. A convivial and fun experience. After class, enjoy the pasta you have prepared with the participants. The lunch menu will be rich in typical products of the Bolognese culinary tradition.

Cook Greek dishes & taste local wines with a chef and a sommelier on a scenic Thessaloniki terrace overlooking the port and Mount Olympus.

Unleash your inner distiller at Stornoway's Gin School with this hands-on experience for 2. Together, you and your partner will craft your own unique gin from a selection of over 50 botanicals, guided by an expert distiller. Start with a refreshing Landfall G&T and a full gin tasting that immerses you in the world of gin-making. After designing your flavour profile, you'll distill your recipe on mini traditional copper pot stills and take home a full-size 70cl bottle of your creation. This 3-hour experience is perfect for gin lovers looking to learn and enjoy together.

The Big Bakes invites you to roll up your sleeves and dive into the UK's No.1 baking experience! Join us in our iconic tent for a joy-filled baking experience culminating in a traditional afternoon tea. Working in pairs, you will learn to bake a selection of afternoon tea treats, including Victoria sponge sandwiches, eclairs and chocolate truffles, and present your beautiful bakes on a tiered stand. After baking, enjoy your own delightful creations with tea in our cocktail bar. This fun, immersive session is perfect for visitors to London, a day out with friends, dates, or a unique family activity to be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. No experience needed, and all equipment and ingredients are provided -Just bring your enthusiasm! (and yes, we even do the washing up!)

Visit our winery, discover how sustainability shapes our wines, and enjoy an exclusive tasting with a view over the valley—an experience you'll only find here.

The two dishes that define Roman cuisine are pizza and gelato. Experience both in a small group on this fun evening tour that starts in a historic restaurant and finishes with artisan gelato. Work with a local chef to knead, top, and bake your own pizza, then eat it with rice balls, potato chips, pasta, and focaccia. Finally, discover Trastevere as it comes into its own at night.

Take a memorable journey into the delicious world of tiramisù. Treat yourself to a couple of hours in gastronomic paradise with a tiramisù class. Take your taste buds on an adventure, learning how to create this mouthwatering locals' favorite dessert. With expert guidance from your very own English-speaking chef, you'll be spinning up delicious perfection for all palates and occasions like an Italian pro.

Connect with Sicilian culture through its rich culinary traditions in a welcoming kitchen. Led by the passionate duo, Adele and Gio, this hands-on cooking class teaches you to craft fresh pasta, create the iconic Pasta alla Norma, shape scrumptious arancini, and prepare the creamy filling for traditional cannoli. After mastering these beloved recipes, savor your creations around the table, complemented by local Sicilian wine and homemade limoncello (all you can drink). Immerse yourself in the joy of cooking, laughter, and authentic Sicilian flavors.

Join a relaxing Botanical Soap Making Workshop in Stratford, London, where you’ll create your own beautiful handcrafted soaps inspired by nature. At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with 4 beautifully handmade botanical soaps, ready to use, display or give as thoughtful gifts. During this hands-on experience, you’ll learn how to design and personalise your soaps using a selection of colours, fragrances, dried botanicals and decorative elements. With step-by-step guidance from our tutor, you’ll experiment with different combinations to create your own unique botanical soap designs. Whether you prefer something colourful, floral, minimalist or elegant, you’ll have plenty of freedom to make each piece your own. Perfect for beginners, friends, couples or groups looking for a creative activity in London.

Immerse yourself in a serene hour of traditional tea ceremony paired with the soothing sounds of Tibetan singing bowls. Sip on exceptional teas from extensive 350+ teas collection, sourced from her travels across Asia. Discover the rich history behind each tea as you learn about its origins, the meticulous process of tea-making, and the fascinating intersection with Chinese medicine. From award-winning greens to aged blacks and fragrant oolongs, every cup offers a unique story and flavor, making this a truly enlightening experience for tea lovers. Learn about tea history and Portuguese tea heritage. After you have made a booking kindly text me here or on WhatsApp to confirm specific time you’re coming

What makes this experience truly special is the guidance of a private local chef with a complete professional background in Italian food and wine culture. The class takes place in a private home surrounded by nature, nestled in a secluded forest with panoramic views over Lake Como. An intimate setting where cuisine, landscape, and authentic Italian hospitality come together

At Love and Shake, we transform mixology into a fun, dynamic, and highly visual experience. Our workshops are designed to surprise, connect people, and turn any event into an unforgettable memory. Over approximately 2 hours, each participant prepares and enjoys 3 cocktails guided by professional bartenders, learning techniques, flavor balance, and the secrets of mixology. We work with 100% natural syrups, purées, and juices made in-house. We include games, challenges, and small dynamics to encourage teamwork and make the experience even more engaging. We always offer both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, adapted to dietary restrictions, as well as sweet and savory snacks. And as a final touch, each guest receives a small branded gift. Because mixing brings people together. And when it’s done with intention… magic happens.

Discover the authentic flavors of Verona through a unique pizza-making experience that celebrates Italy’s rich culinary traditions. Begin your experience in a welcoming local venue in the heart of Verona, where you will learn how to prepare traditional Italian pizza from scratch. Guided by expert local chefs, discover the secrets of perfect dough, fresh ingredients, and traditional techniques you can easily recreate at home. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere as you prepare your own pizza and explore the passion behind Italian cuisine. This hands-on experience offers more than a cooking class, giving you a taste of local food culture and the traditions of the Veneto region. At the end of the class, savor the delicious pizza you have created and take home new skills to recreate an authentic Italian pizza experience wherever you are.

Learn authentic Italian recipes passed down through generations. Cook fresh ravioli, fettuccine, and tiramisu in Bologna with a local chef. Taste your homemade dishes in a warm, local restaurant atmosphere. Enjoy 2 glasses of wine plus 1 Prosecco or soft drinks. Take home real Italian cooking skills and recipes to recreate easily.

Step into an Italian “nonna-style” kitchen in Trastevere and cook a full kosher Italian meal from scratch. With your host and chef, learn pasta-making secrets, receive your Italian name for the day, cook with fresh market ingredients, and celebrate together with spritz, tiramisù, and limoncello.

Step into the world of traditional Dalmatian cooking and discover how makaruni pasta has been made for over 300 years. Meet Baba, share a welcome drink, and get to know each other while she introduces the story and recipe behind this traditional pasta, passed down through generations. Watch as Baba shows you the dough recipe, explains the ratios, and kneads the dough in front of you. Once the dough is ready, cut it and learn how to roll makaruni the traditional way on a wooden stick. After rolling your own pasta, relax while the chef prepares the makaruni you made and enjoy tasting the dish created by your own hands. Celebrate authentic Dalmatian food, tradition, and a recipe that has been passed down through generations for over 300 years.

Immerse yourself in the world of French Breakfast with an immersive workshop dedicated to artisan pastries. In a friendly and small group atmosphere, you will learn the professional techniques of puff pastry, the shaping of croissants and chocolate breads, as well as the secrets of successful puffing. This workshop is distinguished by a 100% practical approach, personalized support and a real immersion in French know-how. You leave with your homemade creations and the skills to reproduce them at home.

This experience takes place at Casa di Alessio, a real Milan home, not a studio or a cooking school. You’re invited into a lived-in apartment where I host small groups (max 8 guests) for a relaxed, personal evening focused on sharing food, conversation, and time together. There’s no formal teaching style or performance, it's just a genuine Italian home cooking experience. You can actively cook handmade ravioli and tiramisù from scratch, or simply enjoy watching, tasting, and being part of the moment. The atmosphere is intentionally slow and social, more like being welcomed as a guest at a dinner table than attending a class. Everything happens in Cimiano, a quiet residential neighbourhood away from tourist areas, offering a more authentic side of Milan most visitors never see. It’s not about learning techniques — it’s about living an evening the Italian way: around a table, with good food, wine, and conversation.

What makes this experience special is its authentic and intimate atmosphere. It’s a genuine hands-on Tuscan cooking experience where guests can learn traditional recipes in a relaxed and friendly environment. We prepare fresh homemade pasta, traditional Tuscan meat ragù, and classic cantucci following local family traditions, all paired with carefully selected local wines, including the famous Vin Santo. The experience takes place inside a real working kitchen laboratory, giving guests the opportunity to discover authentic Tuscan culinary traditions from the inside and enjoy a true local food experience.