Top Lombardy Cooking Classes

Experience Livigno’s alpine heritage through craft beers brewed at high altitude, guided by expert sommeliers, with cellar visits and curated pairings for a truly unique tasting journey.

Italy is the coffee capital of Europe, so there are few better places to learn to brew a moka than Milan. This private coffee-crafting workshop will equip you with tips and techniques to help you brew the perfect cup, while enjoying a selection of curated blends throughout. Plus, you’ll enjoy undivided attention throughout.

Explore the best of the Brera district on this food and wine-tasting tour. Sample a number of delicious foods and a few different wines as you traverse the Milanese streets. Learn about the history of food in Milan as well as the local area. Enjoy personalized service on a private tour and make the most of your time in Milan.

You will live a fun and educational experience: we will taste 3 Italian red wines of different “body, weight or structure”! But you will not only taste, you will also learn the "tricks of the trade", such as how to recognize the weight of a wine in a simple way. We will taste 3 red wines from North to South, of different body and power, from Alto Adige (Schiava, Lagrein, Pinot Noir) to Sicily (Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese)... A fun and educational tasting to learn about some of Italy's red treasures and at the same time deepen your knowledge of wine.

Indulge in tasty Italian delights on this tour of the Brera neighborhood, one of Milan's hippest neighborhoods. With your foodie guide by your side, traverse the intimate streets of Brera, stopping at various spots to sample Parma ham, Milanese meatballs, a special spritz, and other local delicacies.

Together with our professional sommelier you will discover the secrets of Italian sparkling wines famous all over the world. How does a Prosecco differ from a Trentodoc or a Franciacorta? What makes a sparkling wine even more precious? What kind of pairing with food can enhance its pleasure? We taste and discuss together and the sommelier tells us a little about the Italian wine culture and the different production regions. The two hours fly by and in the end we have acquired a bit of (Italian) wine culture...

Join a shared cooking class at a local's home and discover the secrets of Italy's most famous dishes while savoring your creations paired with local wines. Your host will guide you through preparing three authentic recipes, providing all the necessary ingredients and utensils. After cooking, enjoy the meal you've made, complemented by red and white wines. This experience offers the chance to enjoy traditional Italian food, learn regional recipes, and connect with a welcoming family. Cesarine, Italy's oldest network of over 1000 home cooks across 500+ cities, offers immersive culinary experiences rooted in family traditions and local specialties.

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.

Get to know Bergamo beyond its sights and landmarks with this private pasta-making class with a local host. Meet your instructor and get to work preparing three different types of classic pasta dishes and sauces, all the while picking up tips and techniques to improve your skills in the kitchen. Sample the specialties you’ve prepared together over a final tasting, along with regional wines and real Italian espresso.

No trip to Italy is complete without enjoying a delicious pizza. Make the most of your time in Milan and learn to create the popular dish from scratch. Join your private host, an experienced pizzaiolo, to learn tips and tricks on making the perfect pizza. Then enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with local craft beer, Italian wine, water, and soft drinks.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Go beyond being a tourist and connect with locals in their home kitchen with this pizza and tiramisù cooking class in Bergamo. Be welcomed into your host’s kitchen and get to work preparing homemade pizza and classic tiramisù, picking up tips and techniques from your instructor as you cook together. Sample your handiwork over lunch or dinner, including local wine.

Visitors to Lake Como who wish to experiment with Italian home cooking will find the opportunity during this private cooking lesson and farm tour. Learn about regional products like cheese and honey fom your local “cesarina.” Then head inside a traditional house and learn to prepare your very own recipes. It’s a unique experience in a private home, conducted under the expertise of your host. Taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local red and white wines.

Our Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class in Milan offers an exclusive and immersive culinary experience that stands out from the rest. Held in a state-of-the-art cooking studio in the heart of Milan, you will be guided by an expert English-speaking chef who will share the secrets behind Italy's most beloved dishes. What makes this activity unique is the hands-on approach to learning the art of pizza and gelato making, combined with tastings of premium Diadema wines and fresh olive oils. The small group setting ensures personalized attention, making it perfect for families and food enthusiasts of all ages. By the end of the class, you'll not only have enjoyed a delicious meal but also gained valuable skills and a Recipe Booklet to recreate these Italian treasures at home. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Italian cuisine!

Italian culture centers around food, and there is no better way to get a sense of the country’s cuisine than by visiting its markets and kitchens. This private experience combines a market tour with a cooking class in a local home. Learn how to make traditional dishes from Bergamo with a Cesarina cook, then enjoy a meal featuring what you’ve prepared, paired with local wines.

Cook in a real Milanese home with a true Italian chef and enjoy a fully private experience. Choose the menu you want to prepare — pasta, risotto, pizza, or dessert — and cook step by step together. Not a cooking school, but an authentic Italian home experience. Fully private experience hosted in a real Milanese home, not a cooking school Led by a true Italian chef, born and based in Italy Choose your own menu — no fixed recipes or preset dishes Hands-on, relaxed atmosphere with full attention on you Cook, eat, and share a real Italian home experience

Set in a cozy kitchen in downtown Milan, this intimate workshop blends aperitivo, handmade pasta and a classic dessert for an authentic taste of Northern Italy. Menu - Aperitivo: Small-batch salumi and artisanal cheeses from Chianti - First course: Handmade long pasta such as tagliatelle, pappardelle or tagliolini, paired with a seasonal sauce - Second course: Fresh ravioli with seasonal fillings, finished in delicate sage butter - Dessert: Classic tiramisù with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone and cocoa Sip regional wine and limoncello as you learn traditional techniques and hear family stories passed down through generations. With heartfelt hospitality and expert guidance, this hands-on class blends learning, flavor and cultural connection—offering the perfect way to experience Milan like a local.

Discover the Versatility of Risotto: Traditional Italian Cuisine with a Modern Twist! A classic dish of Italian cuisine, certainly linked to regional traditions but at the same time able to adapt like few others to modern times and innovations in cooking. Originating in Lombardy and then spreading throughout Italy, risotto now boasts countless possible preparations, making it a dish that can adapt to all occasions. Examples of risottos that will be agreed upon with guests: - Fall-Winter lesson plan: Milanese risotto Mushroom risotto Mushroom and sausage risotto Pear and gorgonzola risotto - Spring-summer lesson plan: Risotto Milanese style Risotto mantecato with seasonal vegetables and gorgonzola cream sauce Risotto with seafood Risotto with Franciacorta At the end of the evening, we will leave a gadget for each guest

Experience the authentic essence of Franciacorta with an exclusive journey through a winery where nature and tradition meet. Just steps from Lake Iseo, you will start with an immersive walk in the "vineyard-collection" to discover the biodiversity and the unique lake-breeze microclimate that makes this terroir world-famous. The heart of the tour takes you inside a charming 1940s cellar. Among fermentation tanks and long underground corridors, you will witness the meticulous Traditional Method—a process of patience and precision, from gentle pressing to long bottle aging. The highlight is a curated sensory tasting: explore three premium labels, each revealing a different side of the winery’s identity. To complete the experience, the wines are served with local delicacies like Grana Padano DOP and artisanal snacks. An intimate escape designed for those seeking quality and a deep connection with the land.

This is far from a typical cooking class — it’s a carefully curated, fully private culinary experience designed just for you. You’ll enjoy a 100% private session with personalized guidance from a local chef, in an intimate and refined setting reserved only for you and your guests. Every step is hands-on, with practical tips and insider techniques to help you master the art of fresh pasta. The class moves at your pace, tailored to your interests and preferences, ensuring meaningful interaction and a genuine cultural connection. This is more than cooking — it’s a true immersion into Italian cuisine, away from the usual tourist experiences. Unlike standard group classes, this experience emphasizes exclusivity, connection, and quality, making it perfect for special occasions, romantic getaways, or travellers seeking an authentic, memorable taste of Italy.

Learn to make homemade pasta in a private cooking class overlooking Lake Como. You'll learn traditional techniques for preparing fresh pasta, seasonal sauces, and tiramisu in a hands-on workshop. Alla fine della lezione, sedetevi insieme per gustare il pasto che avete preparato sorseggiando vino in un ambiente lacustre con vista sul lago.

Step into a professional cooking space in central Milan and discover what makes authentic Italian pizza famous around the world. Your pizzaiolo will introduce you to the ingredients, explain the secrets of traditional dough preparation and demonstrate professional techniques used in Italian pizzerias. You'll then prepare your own dough, learn how to stretch it by hand, choose fresh toppings and bake your pizza to perfection. Throughout the class you'll receive personalized guidance while learning practical skills that you can easily recreate at home. Once your pizza is ready, sit down and enjoy your freshly baked creation paired with a glass of wine or a soft drink, celebrating the authentic flavors of Italy in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

Bellagio is the shining jewel of lake Lario, standing at the heart of it, where the three branches connect to one another. Amazing views, mild climate and art treasures merge in an uncompromising balance. Here, you will experience an exclusive cooking class, held by a young chef whose creativity has been awarded several times. In a professional kitchen, also served by a dedicated herb garden, you will learn how to prepare fresh pasta, dressings and desserts, recipes rooted in the local tradition. At the end, your preparations will be served in a full lunch, matched by local wines, facing the astonishing landscape of a lake surrounded by mountains.

Experience a hands-on Italian cooking class in a lush garden! Pick fresh veggies, craft colorful ravioli, make classic tiramisu, sip Prosecco, and toast with Italian liqueur!