Top Italy Classes & Workshops

Learn the art of authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Florence’s historic center. Guided step by step by expert chefs, you’ll learn how to make fresh, homemade pasta and classic tiramisu. Enjoy a complete cultural and culinary experience as you create your own dishes, sip excellent wine, and share an unforgettable meal at a historic restaurant—taking home cherished memories and new culinary skills.

Venetian cooking traditions don't translate easily from cookbook to home kitchen without seeing the techniques first-hand. Unravel the mystery with this small-group hands-on cooking class held in a working Venice restaurant kitchen. Learn how to make a traditional Venetian pasta dish and tiramisu from scratch and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of wine.

Get hands-on experience with one-to-one guidance during a private glassmaking lesson. Discover the secrets of Murano glassmaking techniques from one of the most renowned craftsmen of Venice. The 90-minute workshop includes all materials—including your own marvelous glass artwork to take home—plus a 10 percent discount on glassworks from the artist.

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.

Cooking classes in Rome can vary when it comes to the participation element, but this one is fully hands-on for an immersive experience. Under the guidance of an Italian chef, prepare multiple dishes—fresh fettuccine, ricotta ravioli, and tiramisu—entirely from scratch. Conclude with a sit-down meal of the dishes created during the session, with wine and limoncello to wash it all down.

Learn to make pizza, and either tiramisu or gelato, by hand with a professional chef in Rome. Use top-quality, local ingredients to create delicious, traditional pizza, then pop your culinary creations into a woodfired oven to crisp to a golden brown. After cooking, enjoy your pizza alongside tiramisu or gelato, paired with a selection of wines to complement your meal.

Take a break from simply eating Italian food and learn how to recreate two classics yourself. Join a local chef at a neighborhood restaurant near Vatican City for hands-on instruction in making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch. The small-group format provides more personal guidance, while wine, Prosecco, and soft drinks complement an experience that combines practical cooking skills with a relaxed meal.

Join a small-group cooking class led by a charismatic Milanese chef, where you'll master the art of handmade gnocchi, ravioli, and a perfectly layered tiramisu. Swap foodie tips as you savor your creations paired with local wines, all in the company of just like-minded culinary enthusiasts. Leave with authentic Italian recipes and the confidence to host your very own feast at home.

Take a deep dive into Tuscany’s traditional cuisine with this farmhouse cooking class. Connect with a local host and learn how to prepare a number of classic Tuscan dishes in her family kitchen, based on recipes passed down through the generations. Roll up your sleeves and make a selection of starters, first and second courses, and dessert, then sit down to a celebratory meal featuring the fruit of your labors.

Nothing says Italy like pizza, pasta, and gelato—but there's no need to stop eating them when your vacation ends. Learn how to recreate these quintessential treats during this half-day culinary experience in the Tuscan countryside. An Italian chef provides a fun hands-on cooking lesson that culminates in a 3-course feast of appetizers, pizza or pasta, and gelato, accompanied by wine and beer.

Master the techniques behind Italy’s most beloved dishes in a single lesson with this hands-on cooking class in the center of Milan. Choose from either pizza and unlimited gelato, or pasta and tiramisu depending on your tastes. Join your chef instructor in a downtown cooking studio for a relaxed lesson and learn to make each dish from scratch. Cap off your experience by sampling your handiwork over a final tasting.

Naples is the birthplace of pizza, which makes it the ideal place to learn the craft from the pros. In this hands-on class, a local chef shows you how to knead, season, and bake your own pizza from scratch, before moving on to artisanal gelato made with fresh ingredients using traditional methods. After the work is done, sit down to enjoy your creations with wine or beer.

Partake in one of Italy’s most time-honored art forms during this two-and-a-half-hour small-group glass-blowing workshop on the island of Murano. Suitable for beginners, workshops include a live demonstration and hands-on instruction in shaping molten glass. Make an original art object to take back home as a souvenir, ready for pickup the next day. Your glass piece can also be shipped worldwide at an additional cost.

Brush up on your cookery skills with this pizza- and tiramisu-making class in Naples. Learn how to make Italy's most famous dish in the city where it was created. In just a couple of hours, make a delicious tiramisu and pizza dough from scratch and discover what ingredients make an authentic margarita pizza. When it's time to eat, indulge in Italian appetizers before trying out your own, handmade pizza.

Sicily is known for its heavenly cooking, but it is next to impossible to track down recipes and recreate your favorite dishes without guidance from an expert. On this small-group cooking workshop, learn how to select seasonal ingredients during a visit to a local market. Then, get hands-on instruction in preparing Sicilian specialties such as caponata, fresh pasta, Messina fish rolls and more before sitting down to enjoy your meal.

Come spend a morning and an afternoon in the Villa del Barone. You will be able to enjoy the natural beauty that has made the Villa famous all over the world, fully enjoying the wonders it offers: panoramas that take your breath away, a walk in the vegetable garden, the rich history of a Baronial house, cultural traditions and gastronomy of our family. The Sorrento and Neapolitan cuisine of "Chez Barone" is passion, attention to detail, imagination, good taste and genuine ingredients of first quality also coming from our Limoneto and from our garden. With the cooking classes you will have a lot of fun and you will discover all the useful secrets to prepare unique dishes, which we pass on as a true "Family Treasure"!

Take a break from the bustle of Rome and experience two pillars of Italian cuisine in the peaceful Franscati countryside with this unique day trip. Visit a traditional family-run winery to sample local red and white wines, then learn the secrets to making perfect pasta from scratch during a hands-on lesson. Cap off your visit with dinner featuring your own fresh pasta topped with a traditional Roman sauce.

Anyone can come to Italy and eat pasta, but it takes local knowledge to prepare authentic dishes like a pro. Walk away with a new set of culinary skills during this small-group cooking class, where you’ll learn from an experienced chef. Pick between morning and afternoon start times and come with an appetite: You’ll enjoy a hearty meal at the end of your cooking session.

included in the price: -pick up and drop off -cooking class -dinner with drinks included -chef apron with embroidered Chez Barone logo -certificate of attendance -recipe book with procedures and doses of the dishes made during the cooking class

Sicilian cuisine is renowned as some of the best in Italy, and this half-day group cooking class is the perfect introduction. Alongside a professional chef, learn to make traditional Sicilian dishes, including fresh pasta, then sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade 4-course lunch or dinner, accompanied by Sicilian wine.

Discover the many delights of Tuscany’s wine country on this small-group tasting tour from Florence. Travel along beautiful hillside roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 top-rated wineries in the famed Chianti Classico region, tour the cellars and learn how wine is produced using traditional methods. Taste different wines, along with olive oil and Tuscan specialties like fresh cheeses and bruschetta. Group size is limited to twenty-five participants for a more personalized experience.

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes during this Tuscan cooking class in Siena. From homemade pastas to juicy cuts of meat, a professional chef leads you through a combination of family-favorite recipes and time-tested dishes, culminating with a shared meal and excellent wine. This class is held in a professional kitchen and limited to a small group of 15 people or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Instead of only eating Rome’s signature dishes, learn how to recreate them at home with hands-on guidance from a local chef. After visiting a gourmet shop, prepare pasta and tiramisu from scratch while picking up practical techniques and cooking tips. Then enjoy what you’ve made with your group, accompanied by local wine or Prosecco for a memorable alternative to another restaurant meal.