Top Veneto Food & Drink Classes

When it comes to authentic Italian food, restaurant reservations only give you half the picture. Learn the skills to recreate delicious dishes at home with this hands-on cooking class in the heart of Verona. Craft fresh pasta with the help of a professional chef, and whip up a tasty tiramisu to enjoy as dessert.

Discover the culinary traditions of Venice on this small-group cooking class led by a local chef. Roll up your sleeves, prepare pasta from scratch, and create tiramisu using time-honored Venetian techniques. Work with fresh ingredients, try flavors you might otherwise have missed, and hear stories about the local food scene while sipping unlimited prosecco during your meal.

Food enthusiasts: make the most of your time in Venice with a market tour and cooking class combination. Everything you need—ingredients and equipment—is provided, so all you need to do is show up and have fun. Start by exploring the vibrant Rialto Market, then dive into a hands-on cooking session to master authentic Venetian recipes. Best of all, savor your creations at the end of the class.

Skip the guesswork of finding an authentic, hands-on class and enjoy a welcoming cooking experience in Verona. Learn to prepare classic Italian dishes with guidance from a local chef, gaining practical skills you can recreate at home. Cook, share a meal, and connect with local food culture in a relaxed setting without worrying about planning or experience level.

Embrace the essence of Italian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Venice, where you’ll master the art of crafting fresh pasta and the classic tiramisu. Guided by a knowledgeable host, enjoy the experience of preparing authentic recipes while sipping on fine wine. All ingredients are provided, ensuring a seamless cooking experience. After creating your culinary masterpieces, indulge in the delicious dishes accompanied by unlimited wine, limoncello, and coffee. Whether you choose to linger with new friends or explore the charming Dorsoduro neighborhood, this class offers a delightful taste of Italy.

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Italy than new pasta-making knowledge. Join a small group at a central Venice cooking school, and learn how to prepare two types of fresh pasta from scratch, as well as two sauces, all with help from your professional chef guide. Then, sample Tuscan wines, create your own gelato flavor, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

An authentic, hands-on Italian cooking experience, combining family recipes, personal stories, and an unforgettable home-cooked meal near Venice. Hands-on Treviso cooking class with a local host. Learn to make fresh pasta and a classic Italian dessert. Discover the stories behind each dish and get insider tips on experiencing Treviso like a local. Enjoy your homemade meal with a glass of local wine.

Learn the secret to making great pasta during a private cooking class in Verona, taught by a “cesarina,” or home cook. Follow three regional recipes and discover tricks of the trade. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 4-hour lesson. You’ll prepare authentic Italian pastas, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine—a unique cultural immersion.

Join a fascinating cooking class at a renowned restaurant in Verona, where you can learn the techniques for making fresh pasta and tiramisu. While sipping a glass of Prosecco, the instructors will guide you step by step in the preparation of these dishes, immersing you in the Italian culinary tradition. At the end of the lesson, savor your creations in authentic surroundings, accompanied by a glass of local wine that enhances your meal.

Dive into the heart of Venetian culinary tradition with a hands-on cooking class led by an expert local chef. In a small group, master the art of crafting fresh pasta, including stuffed varieties, paired with flavorful seasonal sauces, and end on a sweet note by creating the classic Veneto dessert, Tiramisù. Enjoy local wine as you cook in this magical city where food, history, and culture unite.

Maximize your time in Venice without missing out on authentic Italian flavor! Short on time but craving a true culinary experience? This express lunch-hour cooking class is specifically designed for busy travelers. Instead of waiting for a table at a crowded restaurant, join a local expert chef to learn how to make traditional "Pasta Fresca" from scratch and Italy's iconic dessert, Tiramisù. By combining a hands-on cooking workshop with a relaxing sit-down meal, you get to learn, cook, and eat—saving you precious sightseeing time. Enjoy the fruits of your labor as a delicious 2-course lunch paired with local Venetian wines. Whether you are a family, a group of friends, or a team-building group, this is the smartest way to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime foodie experience before getting back to exploring the canals!

Gelato is Italy’s favorite sweet treat—and on this tour, you won’t just get to sample it. Taught by a real Italian chef, you’ll also learn how to make it from scratch. Discover how both gelato and sorbetto are traditionally prepared, and then enjoy tastes at the end of class. You’ll also walk away with a recipe book, so you can try out your newfound skills at home.

Venice is more than an open-air museum; it’s also a world-renowned gastronomy hub. Discover the full-flavored wines of Veneto during this insider’s wine crawl, and see where famed writer Ernest Hemingway loved to sit and write. Enjoy tasty food pairings along the way from fresh regional ingredients, as you learn how to eat—and more importantly, drink—like a true Venetian local.

Bardolino is one of Italy’s most prestigious wine-producing areas and sits within striking distance of Lake Garda, but it’s a challenge to find a cellar to visit on your own. With this pre-booked tour, stop at a local winery to explore the scenic vineyards and aging cellar. Learn about the winery’s history and production, then relax over a tasting of four wines paired with local specialties.

Discover the authentic flavors of Venice through a hands-on cooking experience that combines traditional Italian pasta making with a unique journey into the world of artisanal gelato. Set in a welcoming Venetian cooking studio, you'll learn how to prepare fresh handmade ravioli and fettuccine from scratch, alongside two classic Italian sauces and the iconic tiramisu. Guided by an expert local chef, you'll use fresh, high-quality ingredients while discovering traditional techniques passed down through generations. Enjoy a relaxed and engaging atmosphere with wine and soft drinks included throughout the experience. After cooking, sit down and savor and enjoy the delicious dishes you've created paired with local win, ending on a sweet Italian not with homemade tiramisu. Take home all the recipes and the skills to recreate these beloved Italian specialties, along with unforgettable memories of your time in Venice.

Forgo the generic tourist restaurants and discover the rich culinary history of Venice on this cooking class. Start your day at the bustling Rialto Market to gather the freshest ingredients (if you've upgraded), then head to a real Venetian home to get an authentic, hands-on cooking experience. Alongside your host, make traditional dishes using historic spices such as saffron and cardamom, then sit down to a delcious meal of your creations.

Learn the secrets to preparing fresh pasta from scratch in the wine-producing hills of Bardolino with this farm cooking class. Join a professional chef to create two types of pasta—tagliatelle and ravioli—using traditional Veneto recipes, then sample your handiwork served with local Bardolino wines from the farm’s own vineyard. The small group size makes this ideal for aspiring cooks of all ages and experience levels.

Tuscan and Pugliese olive oils get most of the international attention, but Lake Garda has its own protected designation—Garda DOP, classified in 1997 as one of Italy's first five PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) olive oils. The lake's eastern shore has been called the "Riviera degli Olivi" since 1968. This tour visits a working oil mill with a tasting of four extra virgin olive oils, including the Garda DOP, paired with local food.

Explore Venice through your taste buds and learn something new on this small-group tour of the city’s famous Rialto Market followed by a hands-on cooking lesson in the home of your guide, a trained chef. You’ll pick up fresh seasonal ingredients from the bustling stalls, then prepare a traditional Venetian lunch while discovering Italian cooking techniques. Afterward, you’ll taste your creations and take your new skills home.

Discover the culinary side of Venice—and unlock your invitation to the home of a local chef—in this small-group cooking class on Giudecca, including all ingredients and unlimited drinks. Learn traditional Italian cooking techniques, sample flavors and ingredients you might otherwise have missed, and prepare your very own pasta, sauce, and tiramisu from scratch. Afterward, take your new skills home with a digital recipe book included.

What makes this experience truly unique is the chance to discover the authentic world of olive oil directly from a family that lives and works among the olive groves of Lake Garda. You won’t just taste award-winning oils — you’ll learn how they’re made, surrounded by breathtaking 360-degree views of the hills and the lake. Unlike a typical tasting, this activity combines nature, culture, and tradition with a fun sensory approach. You'll use official tasting glasses, just like the experts, and explore unique flavors such as naturally infused oils, gourmet pâtés, and local olives. This is more than a visit — it's an immersive journey into the heart of a passionate, family-run estate, offering both adults and children an engaging, hands-on experience. If you love genuine flavors, beautiful landscapes, and authentic stories, this experience is not to be missed!

Enjoy a hands-on Italian cooking class just minutes from Venice! Make fresh pasta, traditional tiramisu, and sip local wine in a warm, home-style kitchen in Mestre — no city access fee required.

There’s much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta, and this Venice tasting tour offers a delicious introduction to Venetian cuisine. Instead of visiting the typical tourist bars, get an insider’s perspective on where the locals drink and dine in the city, sampling an array of Veneto specialties. Fresh seafood, homemade gelato, traditional Venetian cookies, and regional wines are all on the list.