Top Piedmont & Liguria Cooking Classes

Learn how to make authentic Italian pizza with a cooking class in Sanremo. Play ‘pizzaiolo’ (pizza maker) for a day as you discover all the steps to creating the perfect dough and adding the correct combination of toppings, such as mushrooms, Parma ham and Parmesan cheese. For the full Italian experience, the class also includes an aperitif, cheese and wine tastings, fruit, and espresso.

This experience is special because it allows you to learn fresh pasta directly with a Pro Chef, in an intimate and authentic setting. Each participant prepares the pasta with their own hands, discovering traditional techniques not found in classic tourist courses. The final tasting makes the activity complete and convivial, transforming a simple cooking lesson into a real moment of Italian culture.

Learn how to cook with an expert cook with this private class in Turin. You and your party will be equipped with aprons and work stations and then learn how to make three regional recipes yourself. When the experience is done, you'll get to sample your creations, served along with your choice of local red or white wine.

Learn how to prepare Italian food like a professional chef during a cooking class in Turin. Set in the home of a local cook, you get an authentic cultural experience along with your culinary education. Possible dishes include fresh pasta, risotto, gelato, and tiramisu. A small class size of maximum five people means you enjoy plenty of individualized attention and guidance from your host.

In this activity you will get to know the ingredients and the authentic culinary traditions of the area, you will experience firsthand the preparation of fresh pasta and pesto and you can have lunch in a wonderful location inside an historical palace

Learn how to prepare the most famous sauce in Liguria: PESTO!! We do everything by hand, with pestle and mortar, using only selected ingredients! We will be in a typical cellar of the Cinque Terre, furnished with stone and wood, a dip in nineteenth-century Vernazza! 12:30 PEST CLASS We will start with a wine tasting accompanied by focaccia, cheeses and extra virgin olive oils, prepare pesto in a mortar tasting the second wine, eat pesto gnocchi in a mortar with a third wine and finish with limoncino and chocolate! 15:00 OR 17:30 PESTO CLASS SNACK We will start with a wine tasting, we will prepare pesto in a mortar tasting the second wine, we will eat pesto accompanied by focaccia, cheeses and extra virgin oils with a third wine and we will end with the shoe of bread in a mortar!

Learn how to make authentic Italian pesto with a local chef who grows all the ingredients themselves. Discover more about local culinary traditions from your teacher as you grind the fresh ingredients on a mortar and pestle. Relax and enjoy your handiwork with a glass of crisp white wine and homemade focaccia at the end of the class.

Making fresh pasta and authentic tiramisù can be tricky if you don’t know the right techniques. With this home cooking class, connect with a passionate local host to discover the secrets to preparing both of these crowd-pleasers like a pro. Roll up your sleeves and prepare two classic pasta dishes under the guidance of your host, then assemble dessert together. Sample your handiwork paired with wine at the end of the class.

There’s no better place to learn to make pasta than Italy and this small-group class in Genoa teaches you everything you need to know. Join a small group and learn to make fresh pasta from start to finish. You also learn how to make an iconic Italian dessert, tiramisu, before enjoying all your hard work during a delicious meal.

Your culinary adventure begins in a traditional local market, surrounded by the stunning hills of the Langhe, where I’ll guide you through the art of selecting the finest seasonal ingredients—from vibrant vegetables to regional specialties—just like a true Italian chef. You’ll learn how to spot quality, understand what makes each product unique, and why these choices matter in authentic Italian cooking. Back in the kitchen, we’ll prepare classic dishes together. I’ll share tips, techniques, and stories from my 13+ years as a professional chef. This isn’t just a cooking class—it’s a full immersion into the flavors, traditions, and soul of one of Italy’s most treasured food and wine regions.

Discover the art of authentic Ligurian cooking in a hands-on class led by a local chef in the heart of Genoa, one of Italy’s most vibrant coastal food destinations. Learn how to make fresh handmade ravioli, fettuccine, and classic tiramisu from scratch using high-quality local ingredients. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience with expert guidance, fine local wine, and soft drinks in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. With small group sizes, you’ll enjoy a more personal and memorable experience, so be sure to reserve your spot. Along the way, discover the stories and traditions behind Ligurian cuisine and take home authentic Italian cooking techniques to impress friends and family. After the class, sit down and enjoy the delicious dishes you’ve created paired with local wine, ending on a sweet Italian note with homemade tiramisu. You’ll also receive the recipes so you can recreate everything at home and relive your unforgettable Genoa culinary experience.

Enjoy a more intimate experience of Asti culinary culture than is typical on most tours. Visit a local’s home where you will be guided through the secrets of the most famous dishes of Asti cuisine, and learn the tips and tricks of how to prepare them. Afterward, sit down to enjoy the dishes you made, accompanied by a glass of local wine.

You will learn to cook three dishes from all over the Italian regions. Then you will have lunch with an Italian family with good wine and other people from all over the world

- The only cooking class in which a Chef and World Champion, Camilla Pizzorno, winner of the World Mortar Pesto Championship, teaches her recipe and its secrets; - Uses a large marble mortar and wooden pestle with more than 100 years; - Taste the freshly prepared pesto with a three-course Ligurian menu: the typical Genoese focaccia - a handmade pasta of the Ligurian tradition such as trofie or gnocchi seasoned with freshly prepared pesto - a traditional dessert: the Italian Tiramisù; - The dishes will be accompanied with a wine from the Ligurian Riviera and Italian liqueurs and grappas such as limoncello, myrtle and Camatti bitter; - Authentic Italian location surrounded by greenery: garden in the summer months and heated outdoors in the winter months.

Connect with a local and learn the secrets to preparing some of the most beloved dishes from the Cinque Terre with this private home cooking class. Join your host in their Riomaggiore kitchen for a hands-on lesson and make three traditional recipes from scratch. Turn out a seasonal starter, fresh pasta, and a classic dessert with the guidance of your host, then relax over a festive meal featuring the dishes you’ve created together.

Master the best Ligurian and Genovese recipes with guidance from local experts during this immersive cooking class in Genoa. This hands-on experience lets you prepare and taste at least four traditional dishes. Enjoy learning, cooking, and sharing stories in a fun, intimate setting with a small group size.

Learn how to prepare two kinds of homemade pasta and a classic Italian dessert during this half-day culinary workshop, capped at only 12 people. Get hands-on instruction in mastering two pasta recipes—followed by tiramisu—in the private home of a local cook. Cooking workshops include a sparkling wine aperitivo and complimentary soft beverages. You’ll also get to taste your creations.

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 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.

Indulge in a wine tasting experience in Alba, featuring five exceptional wines and a selection of finger foods. Enjoy a curated selection of wines, including Barolo and Barbera Elena.

Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with a local home cook and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Asti cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by local wines. During the lesson, your host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Asti recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Participants will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

When you’re in Turin, live the local culture for a few hours with a private cooking class in a local’s home. Hosted by a Cesarina—a host who is part of a community of passionate Italian home cooks—the class shows you how to roll and cook two types of local pasta and make a tiramisu from scratch.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish… so why not learn to make your own? Join a hands-on cooking class with a local host in Zoagli, a hidden gem on the Italian Riviera. Just a short ride from Portofino (transfer not included), this culinary experience is the perfect way to discover the flavors of Liguria. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make two iconic pasta shapes from scratch, guided by a passionate home cook. Then, bring it all to a sweet finale by preparing a traditional Tiramisu, Italy’s favorite dessert.

Take a break from sightseeing and experience the authentic side of Turin with this home cooking class. Learn how to knead, roll out, and form two traditional types of pasta (filled and shaped) plus assemble a luscious tiramisù from scratch under the guidance of your local host and instructor. Then relax over a family-style meal featuring the dishes you've created, served with wine and coffee.