Top Marche Classes & Workshops

The way to the heart of Italy lies at the dining table. Dive deep into Ascoli Piceno’s rich food culture on an intimate private culinary experience with your “Cesarina” host. Choose between lunch or dinner options, then work alongside your host in her kitchen to create three delicious local signatures. Savor them with a curated selection of red and white wines, plus coffee and conversation.

Enrich your time in Ascoli Piceno and go beyond the tourist-track sights with this intimate home cooking class with a local host and instructor. Be welcomed into their family kitchen and dive right in to prepare two types of fresh pasta from scratch plus a sweet tiramisu dessert, all with one-on-one guidance. Pick up tips and techniques plus sample the fruit of your labors over a casual meal to cap off the experience.

Immerse yourself in the heart of Italian tradition with this hands-on pasta experience in a charming country house in the Marche. Learn to make fresh egg pasta from scratch, enjoy local wine and regional bites, then roll, shape, and cook your own creations — from ravioli to tagliatelle. Finally, sit down to savor your handmade meal in a warm, authentic atmosphere that captures the true spirit of Italy.

Enter the enchanting realm of IL MASTIO Brewery and engage in a one-of-a-kind journey. For over ten years, we've nurtured our own organic barley in the verdant fields surrounding our brewery, creating exceptional brews with unmatched dedication and quality. Explore our facility and discover the intricate beer-making process, guided by experts who will share captivating stories and the brewery's rich heritage. Delight in a curated tasting experience, savoring our finest brews meticulously crafted for your enjoyment. Whether you're a beer aficionado or a curious novice, our brewery tour guarantees an unforgettable experience of exploration, flavor, and warm hospitality. Join us at IL MASTIO Brewery and uncover the magic in every sip.

Experience Italian hospitality firsthand and learn how to cook like a true Italian “mamma” with this hands-on cooking class in Ascoli Piceno. Meet your host and instructor in their home and get to work preparing three authentic pasta dishes from scratch, including specialties like tagliatelle, gnocchi, and ravioli. Once you’ve perfected your technique, sample your handiwork with a final tasting that includes local wines and espresso.

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.

A unique tour of its kind. A practical workshop of dyeing at the ford to fully immerse yourself in the historical legacies of this ancient Maritime Republic. In addition to the history of the city, you will discover the art of natural dyeing using plants in a craft workshop that boasts a truly exceptional botanical collection! You will dye in the vat a canvas of Marche hemp in blue ford according to the technique "shibori", an art arrived from the East. A placemat to customize expressing your creativity. Between artistic bindings, folds, wooden tablets and twines you will make your placemat to soak for a few minutes in the dye bath. By removing it you will see the magic of color that fixes on the fabric reacting with air and finally you can admire your work of art! The activity is confirmed with at least 6 participants

An unforgettable experience for true wine lovers. This guided tasting offers a deep dive into the essence of a historic winery, where tradition and sustainability meet. Discover the story of the land and the passion behind each bottle. Taste three signature wines—Passerina DOCG, Offida Pecorino DOCG, and Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC—perfectly paired with local specialties such as fritti ascolani, traditional cured meats, cheeses, and homemade bread. A journey through the authentic flavors and heritage of the Marche region.

Join our garden-to-table tradition! Fresh herbs, fry crisp leaves with local bubbly, hand-roll tagliatelle with farm eggs and pea ragù, and finish with custard topped with homemade strawberry compote

This Flavor Experience offers more than just a meal — it’s an immersive journey into the heart of Marche’s culinary traditions. Guests enjoy an authentic cultural encounter, discovering the region through its artisanal foods, local wines, and the stories of passionate producers. Around a shared table, you’ll make genuine connections, gain insider knowledge about local craftsmanship, and savor unforgettable flavors that capture the true spirit of Marche. This experience is perfect for food lovers, culture seekers, and curious travelers who want to go beyond the ordinary.

Learn to make the famous Pasta and Tiramisu in a local home under the guidance of an expert home cook. Discover, cook and taste the most iconic Italian dishes together with other lovers of the “cucina italiana”. Warm-up with an Italian Aperitivo and then enjoy the authentic hands-on cooking class. Your host will welcome you into their home like part of the family and will teach you their family cooking secrets. After the class taste everything you have prepared with a selection of local wines, water and coffee included