Top Europe Pasta Making Classes in 2026

Kick off your day in Rome by learning how to make fresh pasta from scratch and other beloved specialties with this hands-on cooking class. Join your instructor and small group for a tour of the local market to pick up seasonal ingredients, then head to the teaching kitchen to get to work. Pick up tips and techniques for preparing two types of fresh pasta and sauces, starters, and even tiramisù. Then sample your handiwork over lunch, paired with Italian wine.

The academy is much more than a cooking school where you can learn traditional dishes, it is an authentic experience that blends tradition, local flavors and Tuscan hospitality. We stand out for the careful selection of ingredients of the territory, many of which are zero km. Our location is the very framework of the experience. Immersed in the medieval streets a few steps from Piazza del Campo, it gives our guests a unique and suggestive atmosphere where every experience is accompanied by the beauty of Siena.

Making the typical Apulian pasta together, dipping your hands in the flour, relaxing in the open air will allow you to get to know each other. I will reveal a lot of information about my land and its ancient culinary traditions. I learned to make pasta with my grandmother and I happily remember the many Sunday lunches with the whole family together. The orecchiette prepared at dawn were inevitable. I will try to restore the same magic to you and we will be immersed in an ancient Apulian countryside, which is now my home. After making the pasta we will all eat together directly in the earth, surrounded by nature. I have two dogs, 5 chickens, a cat, two children and a husband. It will be a pleasure to welcome you to our small farm. We have a varied and rich vegetable garden, cared for with love which will be at your disposal to collect vegetables and perfumes from the earth.

Rather than a formal cooking lesson in a commercial kitchen space, this class offers a more intimate alternative—a cooking lesson with a local family in a country house. Get top cooking tips that you likely wouldn’t find out about otherwise—such as how to select the best seasonal ingredients at a local market. Explore the secrets of Sicilian cuisine, make multiple dishes, and best of all—eat them at the end!

An Italian dish but an international favorite, pasta carbonara is a treat when done well. Learn how to cook it in traditional Italian style during this Venice cooking class with local host Filippo. Taking place in a jazz club, the experience covers making pasta from scratch, learning about the ingredients, and preparing your own dish to eat with your host and fellow cooks at the end.

In a beautiful atmosphere, alongside the Master Chef, spend a few hours learning all the tricks of our dishes and make four-course lunch: - Homemade Caprese Ravioli Pasta, traditional meal in Sorrento - Eggplant Parmigiana, seasonal vegetable Taste the fruit of your “job”! Are included dessert and local wine

Much more than a cooking course, it will be a unique experience. Sight, smell, hearing ... in this path the 5 senses will be involved, so as to leave you with an unforgettable memory. This experience comes from a childhood memory, spent outdoors. It has the scent of freshly cut grass, the passion for traditional cuisine and the serenity of an atmosphere that warms up under the notes of the Italian Opera.

Live the most exclusive culinary experience of Positano. In an exclusive location in the heart of the Hotel Villa Magia, a local chef will guide you in the preparation of authentic dishes from Campania: fresh pasta, aubergine parmesan and lemon desserts. Use fresh local ingredients, discover handed down recipes and traditional techniques. After class, enjoy lunch you have prepared accompanied by local wine and stunning sea views. The experience includes apron, cookbook and final toast. A unique moment of taste, conviviality and pure Mediterranean magic.

Experience the flavors of Florence like a local during this hands-on pasta-making class and market tour. Your expert guide will share insights into the best local ingredients as you explore a bustling food market, before you learn how to make traditional homemade ravioli and tagliatelle with a professional chef. Your experience culminates in a delicious 4-course meal, including an appetizer, dessert, and two paired wines.

Learn authentic Italian cooking with panoramic views of Positano and Capri. This small-group class teaches practical techniques for homemade ravioli, tagliatelle, and tiramisù, led by chefs in a working Amalfi Coast restaurant. Afterward, enjoy a 3-course meal with drinks while taking in the coastal scenery. Designed for travelers seeking hands-on culinary skills and an immersive, local food experience.

If you don't want to find yourself at a crowded table with 20 people, fighting for a rolling pin or some flour, you've come to the right place. We offer private lessons or for small groups: for us making pasta is a memory of those Sundays together with family and friends, sharing laughter and special moments. You will learn in the intimate and welcoming atmosphere of an authentic 1900s workshop. You will receive hands-on training from a local professional chef who will guide you in creating your own fresh pasta, discovering techniques that are easy to replicate at home by transforming your kitchen into a flavor laboratory. We will explore Tuscan culinary traditions, with stories about recipes that have stood the test of time. We will choose fresh and seasonal ingredients, for dishes rich in authentic Tuscan flavors. We have vegetarian options and ask you to notify us of any food restrictions in advance. All tools and ingredients are provided for a stress-free experience!

Discover the secrets to preparing two of Italy’s crowd-pleasing classics like a pro with this hands-on lesson led by a passionate home cook. Roll up your sleeves and get to work making two types of fresh pasta plus authentic tiramisù from scratch under the guidance of your host and instructor. End your lesson by sampling your handiwork over a final tasting paired with area wines.

Learn typical recipes together with a Sicilian cook with joy, knowing their typicality and their evolutions. You will immediately learn how to reproduce them in your home with ease. Your Host will welcome you in his elegant apartment in the central area, enjoying a view of the archaeological park.

Go deeper than is possible on most food tours. This private tour is an immersive culinary experience. First, you’ll visit a local market in the company of your local host, then you’ll go to their home to get a hands-on experience making three authentic regional recipes. Afterward sit down to enjoy your meal together, accompanied by a glass of local wine.

Welcome to a hands-on cooking class where you will learn the typical recipes from Sardinia, especially the traditonal Gallura's gnocchi. All the ingredients are sourced locally and bought on the same day of the event. After the class we will enjoy the meal around my table. If the weather is warm, we will stay in my lovely garden. I look forwards to meeting you!

Chef Daniele will teach and show you the secrets of handmade pasta from start to finish at your holiday villa. You can practice with him and eat delicious fresh pasta dishes made on spot just for you and your guests. Italian appetizers and drinks (spritz, wine and soft drinks) are served during the class. Other Italian food options are available as per request.

Nothing embodies the “la dolce vita” vibe of Puglia like the “aperitivo”, a pre-dinner cocktail hour marked by finger food, light cocktails and wine, and conversation. Experience this beloved ritual firsthand with this authentic aperitivo experience with a local host in Bari. Learn how to assemble a spread of Puglian snacks and mix up a Spritz cocktail so you can recreate this uniquely Italian experience at home.

Italy’s most iconic dish by far is pasta, and with this hands-on cooking class, you can discover the secrets to turning out fresh pasta dishes like an authentic Italian “nonna” with a local chef. Learn how to prepare and roll out the “sfoglia”, or sheet of pasta, and then cut or shape it to suit your sauce. Once both pasta and sauce are ready, relax over lunch to enjoy what you’ve prepared.

Learn how to prepare Italian food like a professional chef during a cooking class in Turin. Set in the home of a local cook, you get an authentic cultural experience along with your culinary education. Possible dishes include fresh pasta, risotto, gelato, and tiramisu. A small class size of maximum five people means you enjoy plenty of individualized attention and guidance from your host.

Join Daniele to learn how to prepare typical Bolognese pasta and sauce from scratch, then sit down for lunch together. Perfect for food lovers and anyone curious about Bolognese traditions, this class offers a hands-on, delicious, and memorable experience! •Learn how to prepare Tortellini and 'Tagliatelle alla Bolognese', as well as broth and sauce from scratch, then enjoy your creations for lunch. You'll even get to take the recipes home! • Wines from the Emilia Romagna region are included • The cooking class takes place at Daniele's grocery store pasta lab in Bologna city centre

Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Umbria with a hands-on gnocchi-making class using the famous red potatoes of Colfiorito. Begin with an aperitif of local Umbrian produce, offering a true taste of the region. Then, learn to make soft, flavorful gnocchi from scratch, paired with a seasonal sauce for a memorable dish. This immersive cooking experience takes place in a peaceful countryside setting, surrounded by nature, providing a relaxed, authentic atmosphere. To finish, enjoy a homemade dessert as a sweet surprise. This unique experience, hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, offers travelers an opportunity to connect with local culinary traditions. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cook, this class will equip you with the skills to recreate real Italian gnocchi at home. Don't miss this chance to explore Umbria’s rich cuisine in a hands-on, unforgettable cooking adventure!

Pasta is one of Italy’s most popular ingredients and dishes. Learn how to craft authentic pasta on this half-day small-group cooking class, which includes the chance to visit the Campo de’ Fiori market. Hear the market’s rich history and speak to local vendors before shopping for fresh ingredients and heading to the kitchen to learn how to make traditional Italian pasta recipes with local expert chef guidance and enjoy delightful surprises along the way.

We look forward to welcoming you for a wonderful cooking lesson at Villa Serra di Comago in Genoa, dating back to the 16th century and built in the Tudor style. Together with Chef Tiziana, you will learn to prepare traditional Genoese dishes such as mortar-made pesto, gnocchi, Genoese focaccia, and the famous Recco-style cheese focaccia upon request. Delicious desserts like tiramisu or Genoese pandolce are also available upon request. Villa Serra is the perfect venue for bachelor or bachelorette parties, birthdays, and especially for team building. Book your cooking class or event in advance; Tiziana the chef and the staff are waiting for you! Nestled in the green heart of the Villa, the atmosphere is lovely year-round and incredibly relaxing and romantic—a true historical jewel. We'll have fun making authentic Genoese pesto together—to be enjoyed with focaccia and Prosecco—and then, in the large kitchen, we'll prepare authentic medieval-style gnocchi. Book your spot in time!

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cookery class atop Rome’s Janiculum Hill. Join your local hosts in their stylish home to master the art of tagliatelle, cavatelli, and tiramisu from scratch. Sip wine and sparkling wine, snack on bruschetta and nibbles, and soak up their culinary wisdom while crafting a full Italian feast. Then gather around the table to savor your creations with your small group of like-minded foodies.