Top Veneto Food & Drink Classes - page 3

The region of Veneto is famous for its prosecco, but it can be difficult to reach its vineyards without a car. Travel from Venice to Conegliano by train, and then hop aboard a private vehicle for a special day of wine tasting. Visit local wineries to learn about the winemaking methods and sample high-quality sparkling wine. In between, visit a family-run osteria for a typical lunch with recipes passed down from “Nonna” and homemade desserts.

Venice can be unmanageably crowded by day—but if you set off after dark, you'll experience a totally different, and more peaceful, side of the city. Meet your Venetian guide at a convenient, central location, and set off with just a small group of fellow travelers for company. Head off the tourist trail, and see how locals live, when you explore the Cannaregio and Jewish Ghetto neighborhoods. Then, enjoy a classic osteria meal (own expense).

Head outside Venice and into the countryside of the Veneto region on this tour that introduces you to prosecco—Italian sparkling wine. Learn about the production process of prosecco at a local winery and enjoy guided tastings. You also indulge in a light lunch made of local products before heading back to Venice.

Benefit from personal guidance and instruction from your instruction without the distraction of other participants with this private cooking class in Vicenza. Learn how to make several pasta dishes authentic to the region from a home cook in a fully-equipped kitchen and end the class by tasting your hard work. This private class has a limit of eight participants.

Start your evening in Venice with an hour-long wine and food tasting session. Set in a wine bar in the Dorsoduro neighborhood, the experience includes two samples of Italian wine plus plates of 'cicchetti' — the Venetian aperitivo snacks. Learn about the wine as you relax, and discover tips for pairing wine with food, just as the Italians do.

Learn about the history of the Perenzin family and Italian dairy traditions with a visit to the Premiata Latteria Perenzin Museum. Accompanied by an experienced guide, explore the ripening warehouses and immerse yourself in the cheese making process. At the end of the tour, take part in a guided tasting of four distinctive cheeses, where you will appreciate the unique flavors of the company. For an even richer experience, you can add pairings with local wines or an aperitif with typical specialties. - Visit to the Premiata Latteria Perenzin Museum with expert guide - Tour of the cheese aging warehouses - Guided tasting of 4 typical cheeses - Options for pairings with wines and aperitifs available

The spritz has spread around the world, but it has its origins in Venice. Learn the story of this iconic drink and the art of making one on this fun Venetian experience, accompanied by delicious cicchetti (Venetian tapas). Get creative with new ingredients and create your own custom spritz under the eye of a mixologist: Leave with a small bottle to take home.

Explore Italy’s culinary heritage at a greater, more in-depth level with this shared cooking class in Verona. Begin by visiting the local market to experience the culture there and learn about seasonal produce. From there, head to a family home for a cooking class where you’ll learn to cook a pasta dish typical to Verona and tiramisu. There is a limit of 12 participants in this class.

Your food and wine experience in Valpolicella It will be a family meeting, the beauty of a territory, it will be the vigor of a vineyard, the scent of drying grapes, it will be the story of a passion, the charm of tradition and the enthusiasm of research, it will be the atmosphere of a old cooper and enveloping elegance of an Amarone, it will be emotion.

Enjoy a real taste of Venice on a tantalizing lunchtime tour of the Rialto Market and discover the city’s impressive culinary credentials. Follow your guide on a tour of Venice’s foodie hotspots, browse the fresh produce at the city’s famous markets, and tuck into traditional cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at a local inn. Finally, sample fine regional wines and prosecco at the city’s legendary Bacari bars, then leave armed with plenty of recommendations for where to shop and dine in the city.

Learn how to authentically make two common Italian foods in their country of origin in a private cooking class in a local home in Verona. Follow your teacher’s guidance as you make pizza and tiramisu from scratch the local way. End the class by dining on the meal you’ve created and take your newfound knowledge home to share your new skills.

MORE aims to connect people through food & beverages, to show that a sustainable and authentic Venezia is still surviving. We imagine being at our table witnessing a cultural interchange akin to a symposium. Our guests often tell us it felt less like a class and more like an afternoon among old friends. In the refined charm of a 16th-century Venetian home, they cook, learn, laugh, and dine together—sharing not just food, but a true taste of Italian life. It's this blend of authenticity, warmth, and elegance that makes our experience unforgettable.

Add two of Italy’s most beloved dishes to your kitchen repertoire with this hands-on cooking class in Verona. Join a local host and instructor in her home and get to work preparing two different types of fresh pasta and authentic tiramisù from scratch. Pick up tips and techniques to recreate these classic recipes, then sample your handiwork with a festive tasting to cap off the lesson.

Enjoy a relaxing aperitif in the peaceful setting of Lake Garda’s olive groves, where local flavors and Extra Virgin Olive Oil take center stage. This experience combines authentic Venetian cicchetti, estate-produced olive oil, and a welcoming countryside atmosphere, offering a simple yet refined way to taste the gastronomic traditions of the region.

Enjoy a local's eye view of Venice by joining this small-group cooking class led by a Venetian-born host in their home. In a small group of no more than 10 guests, learn how to make fresh pasta, then sit down together to enjoy a 3-course meal accompanied by a glass of white wine or Prosecco.

Experience the authentic side of Venetian culture and cuisine far from the crowds with this local-led market tour and cooking class. Join a native Venetian to browse the market stalls for ingredients, then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class in your host's home kitchen. Learn to prepare a number of traditional dishes from Veneto then enjoy the fruit of your labors over a family-style meal.

Venice is home to pasta-making traditions passed down for generations, but too often, travelers suffer through disappointing meals. Skip the usual tourist traps and head to the home of a local Venetian cook to learn time-honored cooking secrets. After mixing, kneading, and shaping classic pasta dishes such as bigoli, tagliatelle, or ravioli, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor over a bottle of wine.

Experience the vibrant food culture of Italy during this 4.5-hour small-group tour in Venice. Start by exploring the local markets in search of some of the best Venetian products. Then get hands-on experience with a cooking class to create a delicious Italian meal. Enjoy the fruits of your labor as you eat your 3-course meal paired with local red and white wines from the region.

Expand your cooking skills with a half-day class in Padua. Learn about Le Cesarine, a network of home cooks spread across Italy, during a private class in the home of a Cesarina. Get advice about how to prepare local cuisine and go through the steps to make three regional recipes from scratch. After the class, feast on everything you prepare along with local wine.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Learn what sets Venetian cuisine apart from the rest of Italy on an indulgent food and wine walking tour in Venice. Sample delicious small bites known as "cicchetti", and pop into some of the island's best "bacari," or wine bars. As you explore, gain insider knowledge from your guide and discover the best hidden gems in the area. Then, enjoy a sit-down dinner complete with authentic Venetian dishes and artisanal gelato.

Experience the art of vegan pasta-making in a cozy Italian kitchen in Verona, starting with milling your own flour using a traditional stone mill. Learn to craft egg-free dough, shape pasta, and prepare a delicious vegan sauce, all while enjoying a glass of local wine. Conclude this hands-on class by savoring your handmade pasta in a warm and intimate setting.

Indulge in a delightful 3.5-hour adventure during this market and cooking us in Venice with a local Venetian host. Gather insights into the art of pasta-making and learn insider tips and tricks. Armed with the provided recipes, you will learn how to whip up a delectable pasta meal for your loved ones anytime you wish. Enjoy the relaxing ambiance and youthful vibe, uplifted by the beats of good music and delicious local wine.

Pasta and tiramisu are two iconic Italian dishes, and with this private cooking class, you can go to a local cook’s home in Padua and learn how to make both these dishes from scratch. As it’s a private experience, you can ask plenty of questions throughout, and benefit from one-to-one demonstrations. Then, at the end, feast on all the tasty specialties you’ve created.