Top Europe Pasta Making Classes in 2026

Learn the secrets of three of Catania’s traditional pasta recipes—and have the special chance to cook in the home of a “Cesarina,” a certified home cook dedicated to sharing Italy’s culinary traditions—during this private cooking class. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, make your own way to your host’s home, and learn how to prepare three recipes with their guidance. Then, enjoy your pasta accompanied by local wine.

Learn the secrets to preparing classic Sorrentine dishes like a real Italian “nonna” (grandmother) with this home cooking class in the heart of Sorrento. Connect with a local cook for a hands-on lesson on how to turn out perfect pasta or gnocchi and sauce from scratch, a traditional meat or fish course, and even dessert. Sample the dishes you've prepared over a celebratory meal to cap off your experience.

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. Position is the very framework of 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.

Incitur will ensure you a culinary experience designed to be fun for all. You will visit the local lively market and together with a local guide you will buy some of the ingredients necessary to cook later. Meet your professional mamma chef and join him to an intimate restaurant whose kitchen and tables will be just reserved for you! Whether you are a beginner or an up-and-coming kitchen expert, your cooking experience will be interesting and unforgettable. With your professional chef, you will practice the traditional method of making authentic fresh pasta by hand, you'll prepare a delicious sauce to dress pasta and, after that, an Italian typical second course as well as a dessert from scratch, using all the fresh ingredients! Then it will be the time to enjoy and taste the food you have prepared accompanied by good local wine. You will end your lunch tasting limoncello liqueur and expresso coffee! Learn to cook Italian recipies and prepare an Italian Menu with Incitur!

Create authentic Italian dishes in this small-group pasta-making masterclass—a hands-on alternative to restaurant reservations. With guidance from a local chef, learn to make traditional ravioli and the ultimate tiramisu. Discover the history of Italian cuisine before sitting down to a tasting session to enjoy your creations alongside unlimited wine.

Learn how to make homemade pasta seasoned with two typical sauces with a cooking class in Garda. Discover how to make a dessert and taste your creations, paired with typical wine.

Skip restaurant reservations and gain an insight into Italian cooking you'd otherwise miss with this lunchtime workshop in Sorrento. Create classic dishes such as caprese salad, homemade ravioli, and a classic tiramisu—all while using fresh ingredients from the garden and local markets. Wash it all down with local wine and limoncello.

A small-group experience in a cozy Bologna kitchen, where a local pasta master guides you through the secrets of real Bolognese lasagna and homemade gelato. More than just a class, this is a chance to cook, taste and connect around the table while discovering the recipes and traditions that make Bologna Italy’s food capital. You’ll prepare authentic green pasta from scratch using fresh spinach, just like in a Bolognese kitchen. You will learn how to roll the pasta by hand with a rolling pin and create your own homemade lasagna, layering it with creamy béchamel sauce and rich slow-cooked ragù. You’ll also discover the art of authentic Italian gelato, preparing fresh artisanal gelato and tasting different homemade flavors created during the class. Before sitting down to enjoy everything you’ve made, we’ll start with a relaxed Italian aperitivo featuring local wine and regional specialties, the perfect way to share the experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Do you love pasta, pesto and tiramisù? This class is the perfect opportunity to learn how to make our local handmade pasta (Trofie), its traditional condiment (Pesto Genovese), and the creamy tiramisù, prepared following my experience, the traditional technique, and my grandmother’s original recipe. The experience takes place in my private 16th‑century home in Riomaggiore (Cinque Terre), located in the heart of the village. My dog Ettore and I will welcome you with a glass of prosecco before the class begins. After a few steps inside the building, you’ll reach the roof terrace on the third floor, where you can enjoy a stunning view over the village and the sea. The iconic colorful tower‑houses, built along the steep hillside, offer a unique and picturesque panorama—especially when admired from above or from the water.

From appetizers to desserts it will be fun. We will prepare everything together and we will taste the fruit of our work while admiring the splendid sunsets and singing or listening to excellent music. On request vegetarian, fish, vegan cuisine. The recipes are rigorously handcrafted from the Sicilian tradition and can be easily replicated in your home. You will take home a dear memory of our Sicily also in photographic format, in fact I will give you a snapshot of our experience as a gift.

Skip the usual restaurant scene for this cooking class in a carefully selected private home in Piano di Sorrento, located about 45 minutes from Naples by car. Along with your host, learn how to prepare a 3-course meal of regional dishes: fresh gnocchi, Neapolitan bruschetta, and babà or tiramisù for dessert. Choose between lunch or dinner time classes and enjoy your meal with prosecco, local wine, or water.

Take a break from sightseeing and discover Matera’s rural heart with this private cooking class at a traditional farm. Connect with a local family to visit their olive and orange groves, then roll up your sleeves and get to work in the kitchen preparing fresh pasta and other classic dishes. Enjoy a country-style lunch featuring the recipes you’ve prepared at the end of the class.

Immerse yourself in Italian food culture with this pasta-making cookery class at a beautiful Florentine kitchen. Learn to prepare authentic pasta from scratch, pick fresh herbs from a private garden, and sip unlimited Tuscan wine throughout the class. Enjoy the fruits of your labor in a family-style lunch. A great activity for foodies and those wanting to meet other travelers with similar interests.

Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine with a private cooking class in Florence. Learn to cook two pasta dishes and tiramisu at a Cesarina’s local home. The host welcomes you and ensures the experience is fun and rewarding. Learn the cooking secrets of fresh pasta and tiramis and enjoy the meal and dessert after.

Why Join Us? What makes this experience special is that you don’t just taste Pastéis de Nata in Lisbon — you learn how to make them yourself. In a small group with local Portuguese chefs, you’ll work hands-on from start to finish, discover the traditions behind this iconic pastry and enjoy your freshly baked Pastéis de Nata together. • Whether you're a seasoned baker or a complete beginner, our class is designed to be enjoyable and accessible for everyone. • Perfect for Travelers: Add a unique and memorable experience to your visit to Portugal by learning how to make its most famous pastry. • Great for Groups: A fantastic activity for friends, families, or team-building events. Create lasting memories together while learning a new skill.

There is no better place to learn how to make authentic pasta and tiramisù from scratch than Italy’s culinary capital of Bologna. Meet your local host and instructor to pick up tips and tricks for turning out flawless filled and shaped pasta and assembling a luscious tiramisù by hand. Then celebrate your new skills in the kitchen with a final tasting to sample the dishes you’ve prepared, served with wine.

In about 3 hours you will be able to learn and take home a taste of the great tradition of Italian cuisine with dishes assembled with local and seasonal products. The magical atmosphere of the Amalfi Coast, its views, its colors, will join the taste of the dishes made making you live a multisensory experience!

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish… so why not learn to make your own? Join a hands-on cooking class with a local host in Zoagli, a hidden gem on the Italian Riviera. Just a short ride from Portofino (transfer not included), this culinary experience is the perfect way to discover the flavors of Liguria. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make two iconic pasta shapes from scratch, guided by a passionate home cook. Then, bring it all to a sweet finale by preparing a traditional Tiramisu, Italy’s favorite dessert.

On this half-day pasta and tiramisu-making workshop, head to the Piazza Mattei—home to the Turtle Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe)—for a class on how to prepare and cook authentic Roman pasta in a nearby artisan workshop. Learn how to craft a traditional ravioli dish before starting on a tiramisu for dessert.

Discover the secrets to Bolognese cuisine in a local’s home with this half-day private cooking class. Learn how to prepare fresh stuffed pasta including tortellini and tortelloni during this hands-on class. After the pasta workshop, relax over a meal to sample what you prepared alongside local red and white wines.

Get hands‐on with authentic Roman cuisine in this fun and educational cooking class with a local chef. Learn the techniques for making classic fettuccine from scratch and end with a delicious tiramisu dessert. You’ll enjoy tasting every creation and gain skills you can replicate at home—all without worrying about deciphering recipes or restaurant menus.

For a private lesson,write before booking. For groups exceeding the day limit, please write before booking. You will receive hands-on training in pasta preparation from a local chef and use only fresh, wholesome products. I will teach you new cooking techniques that you can easily replicate at home. You will learn about our traditions and receive advice on our cuisine. Notify us in advance of any dietary restrictions.

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Rome than the art of Italian cooking. Learn how to make two Italian signatures—fresh egg pasta and tiramisu dessert—in just a couple of hours at this to-the-point class. A local chef at a heritage Roman restaurant leads the group of no more than 14 travelers. Once you’re done, sit down to your pasta with sauce, a glass of wine, tiramisu, and limoncello.

Delve into Italian culinary heritage with a hands-on Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class in Naples, where tradition and flavor unite. Under the expert guidance of a professional local chef, create two types of fresh pasta, fettuccine and ravioli, using time-honored techniques. Enhance your creations with classic sauces, then transition to mastering authentic Italian gelato, learning the key differences from regular ice cream. This interactive experience culminates in a shared meal, celebrating the dishes you've crafted alongside fellow food enthusiasts, fostering connections through the love of Italian cuisine.