Top Italy Food & Drink Classes - page 100

Discover the art of crafting fresh pasta without eggs while enjoying a delightful aperitif and an array of flavorful bruschettas. Delight your taste buds with our organic olives, locally produced extra virgin olive oil, and a selection of seasonal vegetables. Francesca, a passionate advocate for quality ingredients, will guide you through the process of creating delectable pasta dishes, including homemade tomato sauce and seasonal vegetable medleys. While her culinary creations are entirely vegan, they are designed to appeal to a wide range of palates, ensuring that even the most discerning omnivorous guests are satisfied. Join Francesca for a truly immersive experience that includes an olive oil tasting session, a hands-on cooking class, and a mouthwatering lunch featuring the fruits of your labor. Francesca is eagerly looking forward to welcoming you and sharing her love for Sicilian vegan cuisine!

Experience the essence of Italian culinary tradition at this cooking classes set in a picturesque farmhouse nestled amidst lush olive trees. Immerse yourself in a unique journey as you and the host Emilio begin with a tour of our farm, followed by a visit to the oil mill where we craft our exquisite olive oil. Indulge in a delightful appetizer before delving into the art of creating three authentic dishes from the region: a tantalizing starter, a flavorful pasta-based main course, and a delectable Salento dessert. For those seeking relaxation, unwind with a refreshing swim in our olive tree-fringed pool while savoring a Salento aperitif. Join the host Emilio for a truly unforgettable culinary and leisure experience in the heart of nature.

Immerse yourself in a culinary adventure at the Sicilian Twist - Fusion Cuisine Show Cooking and Social Dinner. Delight your taste buds with a carefully curated 4-course menu that beautifully blends the essence of Sicilian cuisine with flavors from around the world. Imagine savoring a samosa bursting with a medley of eggplants, pine nuts, tomato, and basil, or relishing a green curry infused with mint, lemon, and the freshest local seafood. The culinary journey continues with Sicilian-style hummus featuring almond butter, fennel seeds, and tomato, and culminates in decadent sicilian cannoli filled with creamy ricotta cheese and subtle notes of matcha tea. Experience firsthand the chef's creations with insightful explanations and even participate in the cooking process. Enjoy a communal dining experience with diverse menu options accommodating various diets and preferences. Prior communication ensures a tailored dining experience, promising unforgettable flavors and warm hospitality.

This masterclass isn’t just about making gelato—it’s about savoring the soul of Bologna. In Roberta’s countryside home, you’ll discover how simple, fresh ingredients transform into unforgettable flavors: creamy fiordilatte topped with amarena cherries, tangy lemon sorbet that captures the Italian summer, and silky crema gelato enhanced with the surprising touch of aged balsamic vinegar. Paired with seasonal fruit and a glass of sparkling Lambrusco, the experience blends tradition, creativity, and local authenticity, offering a taste of Italian life you won’t find anywhere else.

This is not just a cooking class, it's a journey into the soul of Puglia. What makes this experience truly unique is the rare blend of hands-on tradition, historical charm, and heartfelt hospitality. Hosted in a centuries-old monastery with a panoramic terrace, you'll be cooking and dining in a place steeped in history and atmosphere. What sets it apart even more is Anna’s warm, personal approach. Guests aren’t treated like tourists—they’re welcomed like old friends. You’ll make fresh pasta entirely by hand, just as generations have done before, using simple, local ingredients. Then, as the sun sets over the Apulian landscape, you’ll enjoy a three-course meal of regional specialities, accompanied by stories, laughter, and wine. It’s the kind of evening that captures the essence of Italy: slow, sensory, soulful—and unforgettable.

In Antonia's Neapolitan Meatballs Cooking Class, participants will actively engage in making delicious, authentic meatballs from scratch. They will chop, mix, and cook alongside fellow food lovers, learning the secrets of traditional Neapolitan cuisine. Plus, they'll savor the magnificent views of the Gulf of Naples as they create and enjoy a delightful meal together!

This cooking session will be followed by a full meal to enjoy all together, and based on the menu prepared during the class. In the summer, you can eat in the garden with a magnificent view of the gulf.

Discover authentic Sicilian home cooking in the heart of Catania with local host Mariella. Choose from six private culinary experiences, including hands-on pizza cooking classes, traditional Sicilian pasta cooking classes, or a market tour followed by a cooking class and meal. Every experience takes place in Mariella's welcoming home overlooking the sea, where you'll learn family recipes, cook with fresh seasonal ingredients, and enjoy genuine Sicilian hospitality. After working in the industry for 35+ years, Mariella shares her lifelong passion for Sicilian cuisine with travelers from around the world. Along the way, you'll discover how Greek, Roman and Arab influences shaped Sicily's unique food traditions. • Choose from six private cooking experiences (pizza, pasta or market + cooking) • Learn authentic Sicilian family recipes using seasonal local ingredients • Enjoy your homemade meal paired with two glasses of Sicilian wine • Vegetarian options available

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Tuscany when you experience this private Italian cooking class and cheese tasting. Join your host, a culinary expert with roots tracing back to her grandma's recipes and a trattoria in Florence. Discover the secrets of crafting a few traditional Italian dishes in the cozy setting of a local home kitchen. Savor your creations together in the charming ambiance of your hosts' Tuscan abode.

Experience the magic of Italian cooking with a 2-hour hands-on class in Sabrina’s charming garden home in the countryside of Pompeii. Surrounded by breathtaking views of Mount Vesuvius and the Lattari Mountains, you'll learn to prepare traditional Campanian dishes using fresh, local ingredients. The experience starts with a tour of Sabrina’s lush garden, where many of the herbs and vegetables for your meal are grown. In her cozy kitchen, you’ll master the art of making fresh pasta from scratch and a classic Italian dessert. Sabrina shares stories of local culture as you cook, making this not just a class, but a cultural immersion. Afterward, enjoy your homemade meal with local wine and liqueur, just minutes from the famous Pompeii ruins.

A welcoming home-cooking experience with an optional market tour, giving travelers an authentic taste of Romagna cuisine, local traditions, and everyday life in Faenza. Join a hands-on cooking class in a local home in Faenza and learn to make handmade pasta, piadina (Romagnolo flatbread), and a classic local dessert. If you choose the optional Faenza market tour, visit trusted neighborhood shops and source regional ingredients. After cooking, enjoy the homemade meal you helped prepare, paired with a glass of local wine.

Enjoy an authentic Italian cooking class in Città della Pieve, a picturesque town between Tuscany and Umbria. This hands-on pasta making class or pizza making class teaches traditional Italian recipes and cooking techniques passed down through generations. Learn to make fresh dough from scratch while discovering local food traditions, culture, and everyday life in rural Italy. This authentic cooking class is perfect for travelers seeking a true local experience in Umbria.

Experience an authentic Verona cooking class in a local home near Piazza Brà, where you'll learn to make fresh homemade pasta using traditional family recipes and local Veronese ingredients. This hands-on Italian cooking class in Verona includes regional cheeses, cured meats, and local wine, offering a true taste of Verona’s culinary traditions. Enhance your experience with an optional Verona market tour or visit to Mercato Filippini, one of the city's historic farmers markets. Immersive Verona food and wine experience beyond the typical tourist attractions.

Experience authentic Ligurian cuisine in a local's home in Porto Maurizio, Imperia, where you'll learn to cook traditional family recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients from the Italian Riviera. This hands-on cooking class goes beyond a typical pasta-making class, combining local food, history, and genuine Italian hospitality as you prepare handmade pasta, traditional pesto, focaccia, and dessert. For an even deeper cultural experience, choose the optional market tour and guided walk through the medieval Parasio neighborhood before cooking with ingredients sourced from local vendors. Perfect for travelers seeking unique things to do in Imperia, this immersive culinary experience offers an authentic taste of Liguria through food, culture, and local connections.

Cook alongside a local in her charming Roman penthouse, just three metro stops from the Colosseum. Learn to prepare authentic Italian dishes using treasured family recipes, fresh seasonal ingredients, and traditional techniques. Enjoy wine or a Spritz while you cook, then sit down to share the meal around the table like old friends. Finish with Italian coffee and limoncello while taking in stunning views of Garbatella’s historic rooftops.

Join locals in their welcoming home nestled in the peaceful countryside of Poggibonsi in La Gruccia, amidst the rolling hills of Chianti, for an authentic Tuscan cooking experience. Learn to make fresh handmade pasta, from preparing the dough and rolling the sheets to shaping the pasta and making traditional sauces. Discover treasured family recipes and Tuscan cooking traditions while enjoying a relaxed, hands-on class. Sit down with your hosts to enjoy the meal you've prepared, along with a traditional Italian dessert and a glass of local wine.

Learn how Sicilians create traditional meals from start to finish with this private chef-led cooking class that begins with shopping at Via Scala Carini market and ends with dinner. Select the best seasonal ingredients, then prepare a four-course meal including starters, two main courses, and dessert. Improve your kitchen skills during this easy-level culinary experience with Chef Antonio.

Watch master cheesemakers transform fresh local milk into mozzarella and burrata using traditional techniques, then enjoy a tasting of their warm, freshly made products, including mozzarella and burrata.

Experience a luxury natural wine tasting in Venice, set in a cozy and intimate wine bar. Savor three exceptional natural wines: a sparkling Prosecco, a crisp Bianco and a rich Rosso, all meticulously curated to showcase the finest in natural winemaking. Complementing these exquisite wines are three traditional Venetian cicchetti—delicious small bites of polpette—perfectly paired to enhance each sip. Cicchetti are the iconic Venetian tapas, offering a taste of local culinary heritage. Emphasizing quality and authenticity, all wines are top-tier natural selections, celebrated for their purity and craftsmanship. This refined tasting, led by the host explaining wines and food to you, promises a memorable journey into Venice’s vibrant wine culture, combining elegance, tradition, and exceptional flavor. Underage people will have cicchetti paired with a juice or a soda.

Enjoy a wine tasting in a wine bar located in the historic center of Neive, in the heart of the Langhe. Sample three wines from a renowned local winery and enjoy a variety of delicious snacks.

Experience the enchanting world of Sicilian wine through a curated tasting journey in a baroque wine bar, celebrating the island’s rich cultural heritage, with 4 wines and food pairings for them.

Uncover the art of Italian pasta making in the heart of Ginosa, a gem nestled among ravines about a 30-minute ride from Matera. Under the guidance of skilled local chefs, participants will learn to craft traditional Apulian orecchiette from scratch, paired with a delicious homemade sauce. This engaging class not only provides hands-on experience but also fosters social interaction as you share a meal with fellow cooking enthusiasts, enjoying the fruits of your labor alongside local wines. A convenient private transfer service from Matera or Bari is available to ensure a hassle-free journey to this culinary adventure.

Step into Vittoria’s cozy private villa in the Salento countryside for a hands-on orecchiette cooking class near Otranto that feels like an evening at a local home. In a small group, learn how to prepare fresh pasta dough and shape traditional handmade orecchiette with guidance available in English, German, and Italian. While the pasta rests, relax in the garden with local wine and meet fellow travelers in a warm, possibly multilingual setting. Dinner highlights seasonal products from small local producers and, whenever possible, ingredients from Vittoria’s own garden. Even the table has a personal touch, with unique vintage plates collected from local markets. Finally, enjoy the orecchiette you made, cooked with classic tomato sauce, together with local food, wine, seasonal dessert, homemade liqueur, and coffee. A relaxed home-style cooking experience for food lovers, couples, and friends looking for authentic Puglia near Otranto.

Be captivated by the scents and flavors of the Sardinian tradition by participating in an authentic fresh pasta workshop in Tortolì in Ogliastra. Guided by expert hands, you will discover the secrets of local cuisine by learning how to prepare traditional Tortolian ravioli or culurgiones with fresh, genuine and carefully selected ingredients. During the experience you will literally put your hands in the dough: you will knead and model according to traditional techniques, handed down for generations. At the end of the workshop you can enjoy the dish prepared by you, accompanied by a delicious typical sauce and a glass of local wine. An authentic and engaging experience, perfect for those who love good food and want to experience moments of sharing in a warm and convivial atmosphere. Take home not only a recipe, but a special memory of the truest flavors of Sardinia!