Top Veneto Cooking Classes

Follow three authentic Venetian recipes during a small-group cooking class and learn the tricks of the trade from a 'cesarina,' or home cook, in Venice. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 3-hour lesson. You’ll prepare 'cicchetti,' or small plates, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine.

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.

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.

Learn the secrets behind Italian cooking with a half-day class in Treviso. Discover Le Cesarine, a network of home cooks spread across Italy, with a private cooking class. Visit the home of a Cesarina in Treviso and get hands-on experience preparing three regional recipes. Taste everything you cook alongside a glass of local wine.

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.

Get a new perspective on Venice—and enjoy a romantic way to travel—on this small-group sunset cruise. Traveling aboard aboard a traditional Venetian boat, soak up the glorious sights of St. Mark’s Basin and the Venice Lido bathed in the golden light of sunset, and spot cathedral and palazzos from the water's edge. Pop open a half-bottle of prosecco to complete the experience.

Learn the art of making gnocchi the traditional Italian way in a home kitchen during this cooking class in Verona so that you can take the knowledge home with you. Follow your teacher's instructions as you make gnocchi from scratch and then later enjoy a 2-course meal that includes your creation. This small-group class has a limit of six participants.

Connect with a passionate home cook in the town of Avesa near Verona and learn how to make classic Italian dishes while enjoying a charming view over the rooftops with this hands-on cooking class. Roll out fresh pasta and simmer up sauces under the guidance of your host and instructor in her panoramic kitchen, then sample your handiwork over lunch and local wine.

Learn how to make authentic tiramisù in the city where it was invented with this cooking class led by a passionate local cook. Be welcomed into the kitchen of your host and get to work preparing two traditional pasta dishes from scratch, then move on to assembling a creamy tiramisù like to pro. End with a festive tasting featuring the dishes you’ve prepared paired with local wines and coffee.

Discover the flavors of the Veneto region in this small-group, 3-course cooking class hosted through Cozymeal. Held just steps from the Grand Canal, this hands-on experience blends culinary traditions, regional ingredients and warm Venetian hospitality. Menu - First course: Fondi di carciofi — artichokes braised in olive oil and herbs - Second course: Handmade ravioli — with ricotta and seasonal vegetables or risotto — made with squid ink or asparagus - Dessert: Choice of panna cotta with fruit or tiramisù with espresso-soaked ladyfingers With local wine, regional recipes and intimate group size, this class offers one of the most authentic ways to cook and dine in Venice.

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.

Learn to make a Veneto favorite turned global standard—tiramisu—and two regional specialties, such as bigoli pasta, gnocchi, or risi e bisi (rice and peas), in a private cooking class with a home chef in Venice. Work alongside your host, then savor the fruits of your labor for lunch or dinner with water, local wines, and coffee.

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.

Bardolino is one of Italy’s most prestigious wine-producing areas and sits within striking distance of Lake Garda, but it’s a challenge to find a cellar to visit on your own. With this pre-booked tour, stop at a local winery to explore the scenic vineyards and aging cellar. Learn about the winery’s history and production, then relax over a tasting of four wines paired with local specialties.

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.

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.

Pasta is Italy’s iconic dish, and with this small-group cooking experience you can learn how to prepare two varieties of pasta like an authentic Italian “cesarina” (home cook). Roll out a sheet of pasta dough by hand to make both a fresh and filled variety from scratch, and then whip up a tiramisù with the help of your teacher. Relax after your hands-on class by sampling the dishes you’ve prepared together.

Take a break from the crowds in Venice and unveil the secrets to turning out fresh pasta and luscious tiramisù from scratch with this hands-on cooking class in Mestre. Located just minutes from Venice, this small-group experience is ideal for food lovers of all ages and skill levels. Pick up tips and techniques for preparing two types of fresh pasta, plus assemble an authentic tiramisù with help from your instructor. End the class by feasting on the dishes you've prepared, served with Italian wines.

Beat the crowds at the Hard Rock Cafe in Venice for a rock ‘n’ roll night out complete with stunning canal views. Skip the long line when you arrive and head straight to your table. Enjoy classic American fare surrounded by memorabilia from all your favorite musicians, and customize your experience with your choice of a 2- or 3-course meal.

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.

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.

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!

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 rich culinary traditions of the Veneto region in a private cooking class set within an ancient artistic house in the heart of Venice. Guided by a passionate chef, whose family has been in the restaurant business for 125 years, this experience focuses on traditional recipes passed down through generations. Using only the highest quality ingredients, you will learn to create authentic dishes that reflect the flavors of Venice, from the mountains to the sea. Enjoy this exclusive, personalized experience with your own group, making it a warm and friendly gathering that immerses you in the essence of Venetian culture.