Top Padua Classes & Workshops

I am Catia your host , together we will go to discover Venetian traditional food through my family recipes and its history . We will visit our historical market , one of the oldest in Europe , I will tell you the history of the Market and you will see the colourful stalls full of fruits and vegetables end spices. After that we will go to my house and we will make Pasta from scratch...the typical one " Bigoli" made with an ancient press ( that kind of press was invented in the 1600 and it is called "Bigolaro") ...you will well come with our Cicchetti , a venetian appetizer , and at the end you will make our well-known dessert invented in my region...Tiramisù!

There's no better way to discover Italy's culture from the inside. Our national network of expert Italian home cooks offers the finest Italian food experiences. Guided by our knowledgeable hosts, immerse yourself in the intricate art of winemaking, from vine to bottle. Indulge your senses in a carefully curated tasting of three exceptional wines, including the renowned Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Fasol Meninad. Each wine is meticulously paired with locally sourced delicacies, from savory cured meats to artisanal cheeses, perfectly complementing the nuances of each pour. As the tasting reaches its pinnacle, savor the sophistication of our premium white grappa, harmoniously paired with handcrafted biscotti, crafted with passion and tradition. For those seeking an alternative, a glass of wine stands ready to delight the palate.

Break up your sightseeing with a hands-on activity and learn how to make authentic Italian pizza at a pizzeria in Padua. Join your “pizzaiolo” instructor and get to work preparing and kneading the dough, then form the base and top with your favorite ingredients. Each participant has their own workstation and can feast on their personal pizza to cap off the lesson.

The tasty potato dumplings—known as gnocchi—are an iconic Italian food speciality, and instead of just eating them, this hands-on cooking class gives you the opportunity to learn how they’re made from scratch. Benefit from one-to-one guidance from a private chef, and learn how to make the dough, shape the dough, cook a delicious sauce—then best of all, taste your handcrafted pasta specialities with wine to accompany them.

Catia invites guests to experience the Italian way of life on her outdoor patio during the summer or next to the fireplace during the winter. Guests can learn to make Venetian vegetarian handmade pasta through an interactive cooking class and enjoy it alongside a glass of fine Veneto wine and the typical finger food, cicchetti. It's certain to be an unforgettable experience!

One of the hallmarks of Italy’s cuisine is the use of seasonal, local ingredients. Learn how to create dishes like an Italian with the guidance of a “Cesarina”, or home cook. Choose a few basic ingredients together at the Padua market and then create two Italian dishes using your selections during a hands-on cooking class at your host’s home. End with sampling what you’ve prepared, along with local red and white wines.

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.

Foodies—get ready to discover how to make an authentic Italian dish—”lasagne bolognese” (a version of lasagna that follows a traditional recipe). Don’t worry about sourcing ingredients or bringing anything with you, as the experience takes place in a professional kitchen, and everything you need is provided. During the experience, you can get hands-on tips from the chef on how to make the sauce and dough from scratch; then create, cook, and devour your delicious homemade lasagna.

Expand your wine knowledge during a guided tasting experience in Padova. Sample four wines alongside appetizers and learn about their aromas, colors, tastes, suggested food pairings, and serving temperatures. Hear stories about where each wine comes from and how it is made. Focus on wines from the Tri-Veneto region in northern Italy.

Tantalize your tastebuds and expand your Italian cooking skills at the same time with this small-group cooking lesson in Padua. As well as learning to make the iconic dishes of pasta and tiramisu, the experience also allows you to taste everything you prepare, with local wine, coffee, prosecco, and nibbles.

The best way to expand your knowledge of Italian food is to dive right in and learn how to make authentic recipes from scratch. Start your Padua culinary adventure with a market visit to pick up fresh seasonal ingredients. Then, enjoy a hands-on pasta and tiramisu class with top tips that you wouldn’t find in a cookbook, and a chance to feast on your delicious creations at the end.

Discover the secrets of how to make authentic tagliatelle bolognese pasta during this hands-on private cooking class in the heart of Padua. Instead of using a premade sauce, you can find out how to make a bolognese from scratch, using fresh ingredients such as carrots, celery, and onions. Later, you can also make fresh pasta, then feast and enjoy your creations at the end.

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.

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.