Top Lake Como Classes & Workshops

Connect with a passionate home cook in Varenna on Lake Como to discover the secrets to making flawless pasta and authentic tiramisù from scratch. Join your host in her home kitchen to hone your skills at rolling and shaping fresh pasta and assembling luscious tiramisù, then relax over lunch or dinner to sample your handiwork served with local wines and Italian espresso.

Make two fresh pasta dishes by hand during a small-group cooking class in Varenna, Lake Como. You’ll skip the impersonal feel of a larger cooking class, and rustle up creations in the home of a local, who is part of the Cesarine network of Italian home cooks. Prepare and eat pasta and a tiramisu as you learn about the wider Lombardy region in the best place — an Italian home kitchen.

Discover how to make an authentic Neapolitan pizza–and learn far more than you would by just eating it–in this Lake Como cooking class. Discover why the Margherita is an Italian classic, perfect your dough-kneading techniques, and get hands-on with local ingredients. Pick up insider tips and tricks for recreating the dish at home before enjoying your finished creation with a glass of Italian beer or wine.

Learn to create classic dishes of the Lombardy region with a small-group cooking class in Lake Como. A member of the acclaimed Cesarine network of chefs will welcome you into their home for a lesson in Milanese-style cuisine as you help prepare a 3-course menu featuring northern Italian favorites such as a seasonal starter, various kinds of fresh pasta, and a local dessert such as a *torta miascia*, *cutizza* pancake, or tiramisu. When the cooking’s done, sit down with your host and small group to enjoy the homemade meal with wine.

Discover the art of homemade ravioli in a hands-on cooking class in Lake Como, one of Italy’s most breathtaking destinations. This immersive experience takes you inside a local kitchen, where a skilled Italian cook will guide you through the secrets of fresh pasta-making. You’ll learn how to: *Mix and knead perfect pasta dough *Prepare authentic regional fillings *Shape and seal classic ravioli *Cook and plate your handmade pasta While your ravioli is being prepared, enjoy a small aperitivo as your host shares insights into Lake Como’s culinary traditions and local ingredients. Once everything is ready, sit down to enjoy your freshly made ravioli, served with a delicious traditional sauce and paired with a glass of fine regional wine—the perfect complement to your homemade Italian masterpiece. Join us for an unforgettable pasta-making experience in beautiful Lake Como!

Discover the flavors of Italy in this immersive pizza and tiramisu-making workshop in Como. Guided by a host with roots in both northern and southern Italy, learn the secrets behind making perfect dough, authentic pizza, and classic regional desserts. This hands-on class blends local tradition, heritage, and Mediterranean flair, offering not just recipes but lasting cooking skills. It’s a warm, intimate culinary experience that celebrates Italy’s rich food culture.

Discover the culinary side of Como–and learn new skills–in this small-group cooking class. Step inside the home of a local chef, discover traditional Italian cooking techniques, and sample new flavors and ingredients you might otherwise have missed. Make two traditional pasta dishes and a tiramisu dessert from scratch and enjoy them with a glass or two of Prosecco along the way.

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 cook typical Italian dishes like a real Nonna at a private cooking class held in the home of a local chef. Make fresh pasta and a delicious sauce, and prepare a starter using seasonal vegetables and local produce. For pudding, create a traditional dessert such as tiramisu, then sit down around the table to eat what you’ve created. Round off your meal with a glass of local wine or a coffee.

This isn’t just a photo session—it’s a cinematic way to relive your family holiday on Lake Como. It is the blend of artistry, storytelling, and the relaxed, playful atmosphere that allows your family’s real personality to shine. Instead of stiff poses or rushed snapshots, you’ll enjoy 1 to 1.5 hours of natural exploration, moving through some of the lake’s most beautiful corners. I gently guide you with simple prompts that spark genuine interactions—laughter, curiosity, hugs, little adventures—so the images feel alive, emotional, and authentically yours. Every family is different, and the session adapts to your rhythm. Whether your kids are energetic explorers or more reserved observers, the experience is designed to make everyone feel comfortable and free to be themselves. You’ll receive at least 20 professionally edited and carefully refined, high‑resolution photos, delivered through a private online gallery.

Utilizing fresh ingredients, this pizza-making class teaches you how to prepare this beloved dish the Italian way. Meet a passionate home baker and small group of up to four participants during a private lesson in Como to learn how to knead and top your pizza before baking. End this informal hands-on class with a glass of wine and a pizza feast.

Enjoy an exclusive cooking class with a professional chef at a charming location right in the historical center of Bellagio. Our pasta class is dedicated to discovering how to make pasta from scratch. You'll learn all the tips & tricks to make egg pasta dough and water pasta dough. Making pasta sheet, slicing tagliatelle, and fettuccine. After we'll explain how to make gnocchi and prepare our most delicious Italian dessert. We'll provide you utensils, food and everything need to make it. Families, friends, and people curious about food are warmly welcome to spend this time with Alessandro for an authentic Italian experience! We prefer to host people from 1 to 5 person for a more personal experience.

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.

Come enjoy the unique cooking experience with chef Ling for learning how to prepare minimum three kinds of Chinese dimsum. Cooking them together and meanwhile understand the method of steaming in Chinese cuisine. After finish cooking then enjoy the food with some tea Chinese style like what people do in daily life in Hong-Kong and Guangdong.

Join an Italian artist to create your own watercolor painting of Lake Como, in a setting that’s inspired painters for centuries. Amid the historical gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio, you’ll create your own work using little-known techniques under the supervision of Abele Vadacca, a prestigious sculptor and painter. No experience is necessary, and all equipment for the private experience is provided.

Discover the highlights of Lake Como on this exclusive small-group tour, limited to 12 participants for a personalized experience. Travel by hydrofoil to the iconic Villa Balbianello for a guided tour of its stunning gardens and terraces, famous as filming locations for Star Wars and James Bond. Continue to the charming village of Bellagio for lunch and a walking tour before returning to Como by fast boat, taking in the lake’s most famous villas along the way.

Become immersed in Italian culture as you learn to make traditional dishes during this cooking class in Varenna. This private class takes you to a local home where you can learn all about Italian cooking while making a number of dishes. Learn tricks and tips so you can recreate the dishes at home and sit down to the fruits of your labor paired with local wine.

Step into the home of a local in the beautiful region of Lake Como, often referred to as the ‘pearl of Lombardy,’ for a private cooking class. Learn the secrets and techniques of Lombard cooking from your host as you get hands-on experience making a delicious meal. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with a selection of local red and white wines to cap off this amazing experience.

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

Cook Italy’s most loved comfort foods in this 4-course cooking class in Como hosted through Cozymeal, featuring Prosecco, natural yeast pizza dough and a classic tiramisù. In an intimate home kitchen setting, you’ll learn authentic techniques for shaping, topping and baking pizza, beginning with a traditional Margherita before getting creative with seasonal ingredients. Menu: - First course: Prosecco wine & nibbles with local sparkling wine, olives, nibbles and cured meats - Second course: Pizza Margherita with flour, Mozzarella cheese and tomatoes - Third course: Pizza with a variety of seasonal and fresh toppings with flour, Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and vegetables - Dessert: Traditional tiramisù with eggs, mascarpone cream cheese and cocoa This experience is designed for solo travelers, couples and small groups who want to cook, laugh and connect over real Italian flavors.

If there’s one dish everyone wishes they could bring home from Italy, it’s fresh egg pasta, a northern Italian signature. Learn how to mix, roll, cut, and cook your own fresh pasta alongside a local chef in a hotel kitchen or another location near Bellagio—then eat it for lunch or dinner along with wine and coffee or tea. With numbers capped at just 10 travelers, you’re sure to master the tricks of the trade.

This is a very unique experience for we are offering up our beautiful space to be enjoyed. We have renovated our baita in the forest of Blevio. The spot is extremely secluded and the view is magic. You can also often see deer, rams, pigs, goats, and chickens. This is a fantastic opportunity to get out of the hustle and bustle for a few hours and immerse yourself in nature.

This small-group cooking class in Bellagio teaches you to prepare Italian specialities in a hilltop restaurant overlooking Lake Como. Meet your guide outside Banca Intesa Sanpaolo and enjoy a short transfer in a distinctive van to the cooking location. With a local chef's guidance, learn to make ravioli, tagliatelle, and a dessert such as tiramisu. The class includes tickets to visit the botanical gardens of nearby Villa Melzi.