Top Umbria Classes & Workshops - page 2

Absolutely original and unusual sensory experience for the most curious and interested in small local productions: we will taste 3 artisan liqueurs obtained in a completely natural way with manual procedures through the combination of local essences such as rosemary, laurel, mint, celery with spices such as ginger, pepper black, cinnamon, coriander and others.

Delve into the heart of Italian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class at a family-run osteria in Assisi. This immersive experience showcases the essence of Umbrian culinary traditions, where you’ll learn to prepare authentic dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers. After perfecting your culinary skills, enjoy a convivial 4-course lunch featuring the very dishes you created, all paired with wine, water, and coffee. This is not just a cooking class; it’s a celebration of culture, quality ingredients, and the joy of shared meals in a welcoming atmosphere.

Learn the secrets to preparing classic dishes like an authentic Italian “nonna” in the comfort and privacy of your vacation villa anywhere in Umbria. Enjoy the convenience of a private chef who will come to the location of your choice for an informal, hands-on lesson to prepare the recipes you choose. Relax after the class over lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you’ve made together served in your villa’s dining room or garden.

Experience Assisi’s traditional cuisine first-hand in a local home with this exclusive experience that connects you with a “Cesarina” home cook for a cooking demonstration and family-style meal. Learn about the regional culture and cuisine through personal stories and anecdotes while your host prepares authentic family recipes. Afterwards, relax with your host over a four-course lunch or dinner including regional wines and authentic Italian espresso.

A unique experience in the company of the winemaker and owner Francesco who will guide you to discover the wines that he produces with love and passion. After the visit to the cellar and a walk in the vineyard you will taste five of our wines including the Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG both dry and passito in the company of a selection of cured meats, typical cheeses and bruschetta with our EVO oil and tozzetti to finish on a sweet note.

Embark on a guided tour of the renowned Roccafiore Winery, located in the picturesque region of Umbria. Indulge in wine tastings that highlight the exquisite flavors of Roccafiore’s wines, with the option to pair them with local delicacies. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or simply seeking to enjoy the local cuisine, this tour offers something for everyone.

Bocale is a testimony to the artisanal production of high quality wine while respecting the territory, the environment and the people who have been working and living there for generations. The company has started in 2020 the conversion to organic farming. In the vineyard herbicides are not used, the soil is grassed between the rows to reduce mechanical work, erosion and runoff. The vineyard is treated with the technique of green manure generally favino and soil fertility is replenished with organic and mineral fertilizers without the use of chemicals. In the cellar are used only indigenous yeasts and neither microfiltrations nor stabilizations are done. The wine obtained is the result of an artisanal process respecting the environmental cycles and the natural attitudes of a territory. The winery spreads on 10 hectares, 6 of which are vineyards, and has an average annual production of 35,000 bottles.

This isn’t a staged activity—it’s a genuine, family-run truffle hunt led by locals who have been practicing this tradition for generations. You’re not watching… you’re part of it. The experience goes beyond the hunt. You follow trained dogs through untouched countryside, taste truffles moments after they’re found, and sit down to a farm-to-table meal where the ingredients come directly from the land around you. The setting is just as special—rolling hills, quiet forests, and spontaneous encounters with local life that you simply can’t replicate. Most importantly, it feels personal. Small groups, real connections, and an atmosphere that’s relaxed, welcoming, and completely unfiltered.

Have a private chef come to your private villa to teach your the basics of Italian cuisine during a private cooking class in Orvieto. Rather than sharing your chef-instructor with a group, you’ll benefit from undivided attention and insider knowledge while your guide arranges everything from purchasing the ingredients to the cleaning after you’ve cooked. All you’ll have to worry about is enjoying gourmet regional cuisine.

Our Make a Ring in a Day is the most popular beginners course. It includes annealing, texturing, forming and soldering of up to 8g of silver. There is a large choice of textures to choose from and each traveler can make a ring, a pair of earring or a pendant that is unique to the individual.

Join a certified sommelier and explore the boutique wineries in the hills surrounding Montefalco to meet with the winemakers and sample Sagrantino and other traditional wines from Umbria. Skip the hassle of trying to find these hidden wineries yourself with round-trip transportation from Assisi and visit two wineries for tours, tastings, and a family-style dinner featuring local specialties.

Discover the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine with this 4-hour home cooking experience in Assisi. Visit a typical Umbrian home; get hands-on as you cook up an array of appetizers, pastas, and meat dishes; then tuck into your delicious homemade creations, accompanied local wine and dessert.

Fresh pasta is one of Italy’s most beloved specialties, but turning out perfect ribbons of tagliatelle or stuffed ravioli takes skill. Perfect your technique with this private hands-on class led by a home cook in Perugia. Prepare three different types of regional pasta specialties under your instructor’s watchful eye, then cap off your experience by sampling your handiwork during a final tasting.

Bocale is a testament to the artisanal production of high quality wine while respecting the land, the environment and the people who have been working and living there for generations. The company has started in 2020 the conversion to organic farming. In the vineyard herbicides are not used, the soil is grassed between the rows to reduce mechanical work, erosion and runoff. The vineyard is treated with the technique of green manure generally favino and soil fertility is replenished with organic and mineral fertilizers without the use of chemicals. In the cellar are used only indigenous yeasts and neither microfiltrations nor stabilizations are done. The wine obtained is the result of an artisanal process respecting the environmental cycles and the natural attitudes of a territory. The winery spreads over 10 hectares, 6 of which are planted with vines, and has an average annual production of 35,000 bottles.

Discover Amelia, a historic hilltop town near Terni, through a hands-on cooking class with Cesarine. Learn traditional Umbrian techniques, enjoy seasonal flavors, and share a convivial tasting in an authentic local home

Step into the world of authentic Italian pasta-making with this interactive cooking class in Assisi. Hosted in a charming home-style street-side cooking school, this experience is designed for food lovers looking to explore the art of fresh stuffed pasta. With guidance from a skilled home-cook, you’ll learn how to prepare traditional tortellini from scratch, mastering essential techniques such as dough kneading, precise rolling, and shaping the perfect bite-sized pasta parcels. You’ll also discover the secrets behind classic fillings and broths that bring out the best flavors in this beloved Italian specialty. Once your tortellini are ready, enjoy a tasting session where you’ll savor your handmade pasta, perfectly paired with a local wine selection. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home cook, this class offers an engaging, fun, and rewarding culinary experience.

Do you spend a few weeks in central Italy in a rented a villa and are you looking for authentic experiences?Our experts - only Italian professional chefs - reveal the basics and tricks of Italian cuisine. With us you not only learn to cook a complete traditional Italian menu, but you will spend a fantastic evening comfortably at your villa, with your friends or family. COOKSAPP guarantees a selection of professional CHEFs as a result of a long process and training. Monitoring their work. Guarantee of the level of menus. We guarantee - through strict quality control - the protection of our guests and the healthiness and genuineness of our dishes.Awards for Boccione Catering:Trip Advisor: certificate of excellence 2012, '13, '14.Elected among the best 100 restaurants in Umbria.Italian Championship of the Italian Academy of Pizza.

Discover Perugia’s flavors in a charming cooking school beneath Palazzo Baldeschi Oddi. Prepare torta al testo, lemon ravioli, and tiramisu while learning authentic Umbrian techniques and traditions

We start our this day with a tour of the farmhouse in which we will have the cooking lesson and afterwards, we will head to the kitchen where we will meet our chef who will teach us all the secrets related to the preparation of the home-made pasta and the lasagna itself. When it's all set, we will begin cooking ... we are so confident in your skills, that the lasagna you will prepare will be the main course of our lunch, buon appetito!

Learn to cook real Italian fare from a professional chef in the comfort of your villa. Whether for lunch or dinner, your chef will organize everything from shopping and prep through to cleaning—and the sommelier can arrange wine pairing on request. Once you’re done cooking, feast on the 4-course meal you’ve prepared, with homemade bread, handmade egg pasta, authentic chicken cacciatore, and your choice of panna cotta or tiramisu.

Being a certified Sommelier has helped me connect with the world of wine making. You will enjoy an in-depth and informative wine experience that will not only stimulate your palate, but your senses too. We will have the opportunity to sip local family wineries and taste the locally sourced and in-season ingredients that we love to pair with our wines. Together ,we will share stories of travel, of life, of wine, of food and we will share laughter and cheers, immersed in the tranquil nature of Umbria

This activity is special as it offers travelers the unique opportunity to have a 1 hour and 30 minute private consultation in Assisi, Italy, with a spiritual guide who has access and knowledge to the biblical codes. During the consultation, the guide, an expert in decoding the Holy Scriptures, will search for the person's name and date of birth in the sacred texts. Through this process, personal information that has been hidden for thousands of years is revealed, providing travelers with a unique and transformative experience that will allow them to find answers to their deepest questions.

Step into the world of authentic Italian pastry-making with this hands-on dessert masterclass in Assisi. Hosted in a charming home-style street-side cooking school, this experience is perfect for food lovers eager to explore the rich traditions of Italian sweets and pastries. Under the guidance of skilled pastry chefs, you’ll learn to prepare a selection of classic Italian desserts, including: -Spoon desserts such as creamy mascarpone-based delights -Traditional cakes and tarts, made with time-honored techniques -Chocolate-based sweets, rich and indulgent, perfect for any occasion Once your desserts are ready, sit down for a tasting session, savoring your handmade treats with a glass of local wine or Italian coffee. Whether you're a baking enthusiast or a curious traveler, this masterclass will give you the skills to recreate authentic Italian desserts at home.

Truffle hunt in Assisi’s woods with a local expert. Than the taste of fresh tagliatelle, eggs, and more topped with premium truffles, paired with a local wine for a true Italian delight at host's cooking school