Top Veneto Cooking Classes

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.

Taste your way through the canal city on a street food tour of Venice. Meander through the Floating City without having to navigate or overcome the language barrier in a small group that guarantees personalized attention. Pass top sights such as Rialto Market and the Grand Canal, while you savor Venetian specialties including cicchetti (small plates), buranelli (butter cookies), and much more.

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.

Get a taste of authentic Venetian life with a private culinary experience that starts at the local Rialto Market. Overcome the language barrier with your guide and select fresh ingredients for a cookery class in a historic local home. Craft traditional Venetian pasta and a sumptuous dessert, then sit down and savor your creations.

Learn how to make homemade pasta the traditional way — using generations-old recipes passed down from your host's 'nonna.' Offering more than just a taste of Veronese cuisine, this private cooking class lets you live the local culture for a few hours, by cooking, chatting, and eating with a host in their own home.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Add two of Italy’s most beloved dishes to your kitchen repertoire with this hands-on cooking class in Verona. Join a local host and instructor in her home and get to work preparing two different types of fresh pasta and authentic tiramisù from scratch. Pick up tips and techniques to recreate these classic recipes, then sample your handiwork with a festive tasting to cap off the lesson.

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.

Escape the crowds and discover the authentic flavors of Venice inside a welcoming local home. This intimate Brunch & Tiramisu Making Experience combines Italian hospitality, homemade food, and traditional recipes in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

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 the techniques for making the perfect Italian pizza during this 3-hour hands-on pizza making class in Verona. Head to a local Veronese home to meet your Italian chef and learn the art of making Italy’s most famous dish. You'll also learn how to create Tiramisu before you sit down to enjoy your meal with a glass of wine or beer.

So many Venice tours focus on sightseeing or food, but not many combine the two. However, this express walking tour does just that, covering iconic Venice photo points such as the Rialto Bridge, historic monuments such as the Basilica dei Frari, and traditional “bacari” bars, too. “Cicchetti” (small plates of Venetian snacks) are included, along with the chance to live some local culture with a guide.

Explore Venice through your taste buds and learn something new on this small-group tour of the city’s famous Rialto Market followed by a hands-on cooking lesson in the home of your guide, a trained chef. You’ll pick up fresh seasonal ingredients from the bustling stalls, then prepare a traditional Venetian lunch while discovering Italian cooking techniques. Afterward, you’ll taste your creations and take your new skills home.

Learn the secret to making great pasta during a private cooking class in Verona, taught by a “cesarina,” or home cook. Follow three regional recipes and discover tricks of the trade. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 4-hour lesson. You’ll prepare authentic Italian pastas, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine—a unique cultural immersion.

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.

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.

As a visitor to an unfamiliar city, it can be difficult to get close to the local culture. This intimate experience offers the rare opportunity to do exactly that by having a cooking lesson from a professional chef in her Venetian home. Learn to cook one classic main dish and pair your creation with local wine for the full Venetian experience.

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.

We will guide you to discover unique flavors resulting from true Italian culture. The location will make you experience a moment of true relaxation and fall in love with the splendid view. Learn to make two types of pasta with your hands, choose your favorite seasoning together with your group. Enjoy an aperitif at sunset while the water starts to boil and enjoy your dinner on the terrace. Like any self-respecting dinner, dessert cannot be missing, discover how to make a perfect tiramisu and enjoy company and good food.