Top Milan Food & Drink Classes

Join a small-group cooking class led by a charismatic Milanese chef, where you'll master the art of handmade gnocchi, ravioli, and a perfectly layered tiramisu. Swap foodie tips as you savor your creations paired with local wines, all in the company of just like-minded culinary enthusiasts. Leave with authentic Italian recipes and the confidence to host your very own feast at home.

There’s no better place than Italy to make pizza, so when you’re in Milan, opt for a cooking class and learn to make it with your own hands. With a local chef, you’ll create a classic Neapolitan pizza and a tiramisu dessert from scratch, enjoying wine and conversation as you work. Insider tips on Milan restaurants, markets, and ingredients are covered, too.

Master the techniques behind two of Italy’s most beloved dishes in a single lesson with this hands-on gelato and pizza workshop in the center of Milan. Join your chef instructor in a downtown cooking studio for a relaxed lesson on how to make authentic pizza from scratch and mix up a batch of creamy gelato like a pro. Cap off your experience by sampling your handiwork over a final tasting.

Food is the cornerstone of Italian culture and this cooking class in Milan covers a few important dishes. Master the art of Milanese cooking as you prepare dishes from scratch such as ravioli and fresh tagliatelle plus watch a gelato-making demonstration. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with Italian wines.

Step into my real Milanese home for a warm and intimate small-group cooking experience — far from crowded classes.

Learn how to prepare two types of Italian pasta and a classic Italian dessert during this chef-led cooking workshop. Head to the elegant, art-filled home of a Michelin-trained Milanese local and get hands-on instruction in recreating pasta, ravioli, and tiramisu from one-of-a-kind family recipes. Workshops include local wine and limoncello, as well as the lunch or dinner prepared during the class.

Don’t waste your time in tourist trap snack bars in Milan; discover the best of Milan’s cuisine and neighborhoods on a food tour of the Navigli canal district and Porta Ticinese. Visit bars and restaurants to learn about northern Italy’s famous aperitivo culture. Sample local wine, Milanese risotto, and more treats as you explore with a guide. Even better: Numbers are capped at 12 for a more sociable small-group tour.

Discover the art of Italian cooking during a private workshop in the heart of Milan. Alongside your private host, learn to make a traditional Italian dish from start to finish. Learn how to make pasta or gnocchi from scratch as well as the famous Italian dessert of tiramisù. Your host also reveals the secrets to making great Italian food so you can recreate dishes back home.

You will have the opportunity to cook in a real cooking workshop, with real professional cooks. You will become part of the world of Italian cuisine, as if you were working in a real brigade for a real pizza delivery! The atmosphere will be relaxed and fun but you will learn real cooking techniques. The specialty of this experience is also in making the pizza dough by hand, using the right ingredients and fresh products!

You will have the opportunity to cook in a real cooking workshop, with real professional cooks. You will become part of the world of Italian cuisine, as if you were working in a real brigade to a real catering delivery for lunch! The atmosphere will be relaxed and fun but you will learn real cooking techniques. The specialty of this experience is also in making fresh colored pasta by hand, using superfoods that give energy and are good for you!

The class will learn to cook three typical dishes of the Italian tradition, using professional tricks and techniques; it will be followed step by step by me as a professional chef but at the same time the atmosphere will be relaxed and pleasant. The recipe cards will be provided so it will be easy to replicate them at home with friends and relatives. The lesson will take place in my cooking workshop, that is, in a real professional kitchen. It is possible to have special menus in case of allergies, intolerances or special diets: please specify your request when booking

Learn the secrets to preparing Italy’s most iconic dish with the help of a passionate local host and home cook in Milan with this authentic pizza-making class. Join Armando in his Milanese kitchen and create authentic Italian pizza from scratch together. Chat about life in this buzzy city and gather tips for visiting and dining as you create your pizza, then feast on your handiwork to cap off your experience.

Learn to cook Italian staples during your time in Milan with this small-group cooking class in a local home. Discover techniques to create fresh pasta and prepare two different types, with help from your host. To top off your class, learn to make an iconic Italian dessert—tiramisu. After you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with local wines.

Have fun in Milan through its food, with this cooking experience that takes place in the home of a local chef. You’ll learn how to make a fresh pasta dish, teaming it with a classic "al pomodoro" (tomato) sauce or a Parmigiano-Reggiano-based sauce, as well as a tiramisu. Tastings of balsamic vinegar, complimentary wine or soft drinks, and good company are among the extra perks.

It is not a simple course, but a real immersion in the Italian craft tradition. This activity is special because: You will be an active member of the Chef's brigade, working in a professional laboratory (Chef and the City) on your desks, in a dynamic and practical environment. The focus is on learning the techniques necessary to master the masterpieces of traditional Italian pastry (Canestrelli, Cantucci, Torta Caprese). The experience culminates in a moment of taste and conviviality at the table, where you can savor your creations, with wine included, and receive digital recipes. It is the unique combination of professionalism, intensive practice and joy of sharing that makes this lesson a gift for the senses and spirit.

Set in the popular Navigli area of lively Milan, this cooking experience is not just about food, but also about soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of this ancient city. As you cook and dine, you'll be surrounded by the timeless beauty and charm that makes Italy a culinary and cultural treasure. Furthermore, the restaurant hosting the experience is owned by the same family for a century, giving you a glimpse into an authentic family tradition, learn the grandmothers' way of cooking, her secrets and tips on how to make the best dishes for yourself and your loved ones. Our cooking experience is not just about learning, it's a full immersion, with a delicious meal and amazing wines paired with it. In fact, you will enjoy two dishes of pasta, each paired with a glass of wine, either white or red, of your choice between: Cesanese or Chianti - for reds; Bellone or Chardonnay - for whites. At the end of the experience, you get to take home your own certificate and our recipe booklet!

Discover how to prepare two famous Italian delicacies–and learn far more than you would by visiting a restaurant–on this small-group cooking class in Milan. Get hands-on with fresh ingredients, prepare pasta dough from scratch, and follow your guide’s treasured family recipe to create tiramisu. Afterward, sit down to enjoy the creations with a glass or two of wine–all included.

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. The menu includes: -2 fresh pasta shapes -2 fresh pasta sauces -Dessert

Allow us to take you on a journey into the world of family tradition and learn the skills passed down by three generations. Unravel the secrets behind the successful recipes and other intriguing stories, discover family history and have all your foodie questions answered during your class together. We’ll start things off with a glass of Prosecco, before getting your hands in the dough. Under the guidance of your expert host, you’ll master the art of pasta-making, kneading and shaping not just like a true Italian, but as grandmother taught us. Once your fettuccine and gnocchi are ready, we’ll cook them up with traditional Roman sauces of your choice, and of course, finish with a delightful homemade tiramisù. After cooking, we’ll all sit down together to enjoy the feast you’ve created, paired with your chosen wine. Come hungry, leave happy, and take home not just precious memories but authentic Italian cooking skills you can use forever!

Allow us to take you on a journey into the world of our family tradition and learn the skills passed down by three generations. Unravel the secrets behind our successful recipes and other intriguing stories, discover our family history and have all your foodie questions answered during our class together. We’ll start things off with a glass of Prosecco, before getting our hands in the dough. Under the guidance of our expert host, you’ll master the art of pasta-making, kneading and shaping not just like a true Italian, but as our own grandmother taught us. Once your fettuccine and gnocchi are ready, we’ll cook them up with traditional Roman sauces of your choice, and of course, finish with a delightful homemade tiramisù. After cooking, we’ll all sit down together to enjoy the feast you’ve created, paired with your chosen wine. Come hungry, leave happy, and take home not just precious memories but authentic Italian cooking skills you can use forever!

What sets this experience apart is that it takes place in a real Milan home, not a studio or a cooking school. You’re invited into a lived-in apartment where I host small groups (max 6 guests) for a relaxed, personal evening focused on sharing food, conversation, and time together. There’s no formal teaching style or performance, it's just a genuine Italian home cooking experience. You can actively cook handmade ravioli and tiramisù from scratch, or simply enjoy watching, tasting, and being part of the moment. The atmosphere is intentionally slow and social, more like being welcomed as a guest at a dinner table than attending a class. Everything happens in Cimiano, a quiet residential neighbourhood away from tourist areas, offering a more authentic side of Milan most visitors never see. It’s not about learning techniques — it’s about living an evening the Italian way: around a table, with good food, wine, and conversation.

Learn to make creamy, fragrant risotto in a hands-on class. Cook seasonal recipes, discover home-cooking tips, and enjoy your dishes with wine in a friendly, relaxed setting

Immerse yourself in Italy's culinary heritage with a 3-course veggie cooking class and wine tasting at a local's home in Milan with other lovers of Italian cuisine, vegetarian food and good wine Under the guidance of an expert home cook, you'll prepare delightful vegetarian dishes inspired by regional Italian cuisine using fresh, seasonal ingredients. As you develop your skills, indulge in a curated wine tasting experience, featuring local wines thoughtfully chosen to complement each dish. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available all over the country. The word "Cesarine" means "home cook". Our network of passionate and welcoming local hosts open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.