Top Umbria Cooking Classes - page 2

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled fresh pasta) from scratch with your local host. As the icing on the cake, you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that 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.

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.

On this behind-the-scenes tour of the family-run Tili winery in Assisi, you won’t just have the chance to enjoy multiple glasses of organic, locally made wine. You’ll also go for a tour of the vineyard and facilities, will learn the ins and outs of the winemaking process, and will even enjoy a light meal, featuring bruschetta, cheese and salami, and other traditional nibbles.

Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Umbria with a hands-on gnocchi-making class using the famous red potatoes of Colfiorito. Begin with an aperitif of local Umbrian produce, offering a true taste of the region. Then, learn to make soft, flavorful gnocchi from scratch, paired with a seasonal sauce for a memorable dish. This immersive cooking experience takes place in a peaceful countryside setting, surrounded by nature, providing a relaxed, authentic atmosphere. To finish, enjoy a homemade dessert as a sweet surprise. This unique experience, hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, offers travelers an opportunity to connect with local culinary traditions. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cook, this class will equip you with the skills to recreate real Italian gnocchi at home. Don't miss this chance to explore Umbria’s rich cuisine in a hands-on, unforgettable cooking adventure!

Discover the authentic flavors of Umbria with a hands-on cooking class in a local home in Umbertide. Learn to prepare traditional dishes like Umbrian crostini, fresh ravioli or pasta frasca with seasonal ingredients, and finish with a classic tiramisu. After cooking, enjoy your creations paired with fine local wine, all while soaking in the charm of the Umbrian countryside.

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!

Take advantage of your time in Assisi to connect with a local host and experience the authentic side of the town and its cuisine with this home cooking class. Learn the tricks to creating flawless fresh pasta from scratch with hands-on instruction, plus put together a sweet tiramisù like a pro. Cap off your lesson by sampling your handiwork over a family-style meal served with wine.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

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.

Visit a traditional Assisi winery and meet family winemakers who have perfected their craft with this hands-on cooking class hosted in a local cellar. Roll up your sleeves with your instructor to make Italian focaccia bread, fresh pasta, and dessert using seasonal, local ingredients during a hands-on cooking class, then savor your meal paired with organic Assisi wines.

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.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a complete beginner, this hands-on workshop is designed to be both fun and educational. No prior experience is needed—just a love for Italian food and a passion for learning!

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

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.

Discover the true taste of Umbria with a hands-on lasagna masterclass in the scenic countryside. Guided by a skilled local home cook, you’ll learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch, prepare a rich ragù, and whip up a creamy béchamel sauce. As you build your lasagna layer by layer, you’ll uncover the secrets behind one of Italy’s most iconic dishes. While the lasagna bakes, enjoy a traditional aperitivo and learn about local culinary traditions in a warm, authentic home setting. Then, sit down to savor your creation, paired with a glass of regional wine. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks, this experience offers a genuine taste of Umbrian hospitality and tradition—far beyond what any restaurant can offer. Cook, taste, and feel at home in Umbria.

Enjoy a hands-on culinary experience in a welcoming Umbrian home, surrounded by the hills of central Italy. The class begins with the preparation of torta al testo, a traditional flatbread served with local cured meats. Then, dive into the art of Italian barbecue—learn how to grill meat the Umbrian way for a flavorful second course. To finish, participants will prepare a delicious homemade dessert, such as a walnut cake or a rich buttercream. Throughout the experience, secrets of Umbrian cuisine and local traditions will be shared, making this more than just a cooking class—it’s a true taste of Umbria. Perfect for food lovers, travelers, and anyone looking to discover real Italian flavors in the heart of Perugia. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique class offers an authentic perspective that no restaurant can provide. Join us to cook, taste, and experience Umbria like a local!

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.

Enjoy the thrill of making your own pasta from scratch. Learn how to make traditional Italian dishes in an authentic home kitchen, taught by a real Italian home cook. Make two types of pasta—one filled and one pasta shape to serve with sauce—and try your hand at making tiramisu, then sit down with your fellow classmates around the family table and enjoy the dishes you’ve created together.

Create two of Italy’s most iconic dishes- pasta and tiramisu- in this small-group cooking class in Spoleto. This is a small-group tour, so you’ll keep costs down, but also make a few new friends while you share your passion for cooking. Besides the meal and desert, you’ll also receive an Italian aperitivo of prosecco and nibbles to get you in the spirit.

Learn the secrets of cooking authentic Italian food on this small-group tour, where your host will walk you through the entire process, from a tour of the neighborhood market, to inviting you into their home- not like other generic cooking classes. You’ll enjoy an apertivo and nibbles to get things started, and then get started on your pasta dish and Tiramisu before sitting down to a communal meal at the end.

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.

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

Immerse yourself in the heart of Umbria with a unique Tagliatelle Pasta-Making Experience in an authentic olive mill. Begin with a tranquil stroll through ancient olive groves, absorbing the serene beauty of the landscape. Following a captivating drone-video presentation, join an Olive Oil Sommelier for a guided tasting of premium extra virgin olive oils, enhancing your culinary knowledge. The highlight is a hands-on session with a local chef, where you’ll learn the traditional art of crafting tagliatelle from scratch. Conclude this enriching experience with a delightful meal featuring your homemade pasta, dressed in exquisite oils, in a warm, welcoming environment. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups seeking an authentic Umbrian culinary journey.