Top Umbria Cooking Classes - page 2

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.

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.

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

Go for a sunrise hot air balloon ride over some of Italy’s most beautiful scenery, and complement your journey with a delicious breakfast and wine tasting, on this one-of-a-kind outing. Meet in the early morning and take to the skies in the company of an experienced pilot; you’ll enjoy a special perspective on Assisi, Perugia, and the lovely Umbrian countryside. Upon landing, you’ll transfer to the Cantina Dionigi winery, where you can enjoy traditional local nibbles and wines.

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.

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

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.

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.

In the heart of Umbria, a unique culinary experience awaits those seeking not just a meal but a journey into the soul of the region's gastronomic heritage. An intimate, hands-on approach to crafting classic Umbrian dishes, providing participants with an immersive and authentic taste of the local culinary tradition. The activity takes a distinctive turn as participants engage in the art of pasta-making, using the traditional rolling pin method. What makes this experience truly exceptional is the thoughtful inclusion of a slowly cooked ragù, ensuring that every participant can savor the depth and complexity that slow-cooked sauces are known for.

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!

We are Alice and Alex, and we are thrilled to welcome you into our world for a unique, hands-on culinary and wine journey. Nestled in the quiet Italian countryside, our place offers the perfect, picturesque setting to slow down and connect. Together, we’ll dive into the secrets of traditional Umbrian cuisine, learning the art of making homemade pasta using only fresh, locally sourced ingredients. After the cooking session, the experience continues with a guided tasting of exceptional local wines. As you sip a curated selection from our region, we’ll share the history, passion, and unique heritage behind the winemaking process. Finally, we will sit down together to savor the dishes you created, perfectly paired with exquisite wines. It’s more than a class—it’s an unforgettable day of great food, fine wine, and shared memories in the heart of Italy. We will take a nice walk around Giove with its medieval castle and historic village.

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.

An authentic pasta-making class awaits in the charming town of Assisi, led by a local nonna. Begin your culinary journey with a welcome aperitivo featuring organic Umbrian delights and local DOCG wine. Under the guidance of your nonna, roll, knead, and shape fresh tagliatelle using time-honored Italian techniques. In a cozy, small-group setting, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor your handmade pasta, all while engaging in delightful conversation with fellow food lovers.

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.

Discover the rich flavors of Umbria with an immersive truffle hunting and cooking experience in Assisi. Guided by an expert truffle hunter and their Lagotto dogs, venture into the picturesque hills to unearth these culinary treasures. Back at the charming Osteria Boccabusto, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn to prepare fresh pasta and a classic Italian dessert alongside a professional chef. Finally, savor a delightful four-course lunch celebrating the best of Umbrian cuisine, complete with wine, water, and coffee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.