Yummy Cooking Class in Venice with Professional Chef

Recommended by 96% of travelers

Badge of Excellence

Venice, Italy

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

A small-group tour ensures a personal experience
Rare opportunity to spend time with a local in their home
Includes drinks (water and wine)
All lunch ingredients provided: Enjoy your meal together after the lesson

Sample Menu

Main

Fresh italian past with season sauces

The ingredients will change in according to the season.

Dessert

Local Cakes

What's Included

Cooking items
Meal
Drinks (water and wine)
Ingredients
Expert chef

Pick-up hotel
extra alchool or food

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Rio Terà Canal, 3022, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
When you arrive in Campo Santa Margherita, you will see a big brown House in the middle of the square, go ahead and wait for Carolyn at the monument with the red pole behind. She will arrive there with the sign “cooking class”.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

What To Expect

Campo Santa Margherita

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
In case of dietary restrictions due to allergies, food intolerances or religious preferences, please communicate them in advance, so that the chef can adapt the menu accordingly.
From april to october the meal will be served outside on the terrace that overlooks the square (only if the weather is good)
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Gemma_W

If you’re looking for a truly memorable experience in Venice, Yummy Cooking Class with Carolyn is an absolute must. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and instantly immersed in the rich history and culinary traditions of Italy. Carolyn is not only a fantastic teacher but also a passionate storyteller. She shared fascinating insights about Venice’s past, local ingredients, and gave us loads of helpful tips on where to eat, shop, and explore while in the city. Her enthusiasm made the whole experience feel personal and authentic. The cooking itself was an absolute joy. We prepared a selection of traditional dishes, each one tastier than the last and learned useful techniques and secrets that I’ll be using at home. The kitchen was beautifully set up, and the atmosphere was relaxed and fun. Whether you’re a beginner or confident in the kitchen, Carolyn makes sure everyone is involved and enjoying themselves. The highlight? Sitting down to enjoy the delicious food we made, with a glass of wine and great company. This class was the perfect blend of food, culture, and local charm. I left full, happy, and already planning what I’ll cook when I get home. Highly recommended, you’ll leave with a full heart, a full belly, and some serious cooking inspiration!

Reviews

4.9

based on 92 reviews

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An Italian Dream come true

Candyce_W, Jun 2025

Oh, what a wonderful experience and dream come true! Learning how to make pasta and other Italian cuisine in actual Italy with Venice church bells sounding in the background from a professional chef was remarkable. Chef Carolyn is such a delightful person and we couldn’t be more pleased on how we spent our day. From picking fresh basil off her terrace and making local cichetti with local seasonal food, left us inspired. She provides you with the recipes and skills to make these dishes at home and we look forward to making them for our friends and family when we get back to the states.

Yummy Cooking Class: A Delicious Dive into Venetian Culture

Gemma_W, May 2025

Personal cooking class in a real Venice home

Megan_V, Apr 2025

Looking for a personal class where you get to see what's behind the doors of Venice? This cooking class is taught by an award winning chef and gives you a chance to be part of her home for a day. The food is amazing, she uses seasonal ingredients and all recipes are included. I went with my mother in her 70s and my teenagers and everyone had a wonderful time. Carolyn makes sure to give each guest personal instruction at their skill level and everyone got a chance to get their hands dirty and make our shared meal. If you want to experience Venice not as a customer but as a guest, this small group class is perfect. Be sure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the class to make the most of your booking!

Don't miss!

Emily_B, Apr 2025

Carolyn was so welcoming and fun! She patiently taught us how to make delicious venetian food and we had an amazing time! She took time to tell us plenty of tips for navigating Venice and things to do for fun and food!

Surprise cooking class

Kenzie_C, Mar 2025

When I booked this I guess I didn't really pay attention. we just wanted to do a good cooking class and words cannot describe what a great experience we had with Carolyn. she is a local and the cooking class was in her home which made it very personable and we were able to see how the locals live and how they prepare their meals everyday.

Must do!

Sonja_J, Mar 2025

What a fun experience! Carolyn was a delight. I brought my 9 yr son with me to Venice and didn't know what to do that he would be interested in. I took a chance, and it paid off. Watching him learn to make pasta was so much fun for me and he really enjoyed the experience as well. I was scared he wouldn't eat it..... but omg in his words "it's so good, I love it" and it was. I really enjoyed this activity. Couldn't ask for a better chef. Carolyn was patient and warm and kind and full of resources. I would suggest you see her first on your trip. She can tell you things to see and do as well. Please book. It's worth it! I plan on coming back with more family to Venice again, would love to do another class with her.

Exceeds expectations

MaryBeth_J, Sep 2024

Perfecto. Loved being in Carolyn’s home. WE all feel able to recreate the dish. Lunch on her roof terrace was stunning. She also offered tips on enjoying Venice (in writing). Simply lovely

Yummy Good

Judy_R, Jul 2024

Carolyn is a great chef! We made ravioli, homemade pasta in fresh basil sauce , butter biscuits, with Doge’s cream dessert. She also gave us lots of helpful hints. After we were finished Carolyn had a nice place on her balcony for us to eat our creations.

Take the class!

Gina_H, Jul 2024

Such an informative class. We learned so much about making pasta and had a great time. If you are on the edge about the class, most definitely take it! So worth it!!

A don’t miss experience!

Mark_G, Jun 2024

Our cooking class with Carolyn was fantastic! It was fun, approachable, and we learned a lot. Great for adults and kids!!!

The perfect way to get to know Venice!

Amy_M, Jun 2024

Carolyn was simply wonderful! The recipes she showed us how to make were absolutely delicious, and we can’t wait to make them for family and friends back home. She took so much time and care to show us how to make the dishes to ensure that we’d have no trouble recreating them. Additionally, we appreciated all of her stories and tips about the city of Venice as well.

Great class, wonderful experience!

Darrell_G, Apr 2024

It was fun, educational and after returning home I was successful in practicing what we were taught. Everything was well planned out and well executed. The lunch we made and enjoyed together was delightful. We would highly recommend this experience to our friends.

We actually can cook!

Michael_B, Mar 2024

We had a wonderful cooking experience with Carolyn. We made ravioli, tortellini, and tagliatelle. We also made cicchetti (small plates) and dessert. It was a fun and informative experience that we would highly recommend!

An amazing experience!!!...

Rachel_J, Mar 2024

An amazing experience!!! We loved every part of it! Carolyn was a great host and had some interesting insight, even for someone who is familiar in the kitchen. We will be sure to make these recipes again!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

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Amazing and wonderful!

Emily_B, Jan 2024

This was an absolutely amazing experience and we are so glad we did it. If I could go back I would do it toward the beginning of our trip because Carolyn had so many wonderful recommendations for places to eat, places to see, and things to do. A must if you are in Venice. We highly recommend and if we ever come back we will definitely do it again.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

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In a Venetian kitchen!

Janine_D, Jan 2024

We had a great time with Carolyn who shares so much knowledge of cooking and of Venice! She’s excellent at making everyone feel very at home in her kitchen!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

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Amazing cooking class in Venice!!!

Mikela_W, Jan 2024

We came to Venice for our honeymoon. We both knew we wanted to do a cooking class in Italy and when we found this class thought it would be a fun activity for us. Carolyn brings you in and treats you like family. I have allergies and that wasn’t communicated to her prior to our class but she was able to quickly think on her feet and figure something out for me to eat which was so appreciated. She explained everything we were doing in such a simple and amazing way, she made sure to have printouts of everything that we made and talked about for us to take home with us. Next time we come back to Venice we will certainly be doing another class with her!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

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Venice highlight

HEIDI_S, Oct 2023

Carolina was wonderful. She made sure to use ingredients readily available so we could re-create our dishes at home. It’s much more than a pasta cooking class. We made appetizers and dessert, and got tips on places to go and things to see. I would recommend taking this class early on your Venice trip so as to be able to use all of the information she shared.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

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Traditional Venetian Cooking Class for Family of 4

Stephen_A, Sep 2023

We had a wonderful time doing the class, learning about Venice and it’s food, making our lunch and sitting on the terrace. Thank you to Carolyn for creating a memorable moment on our trip

Response from Host, Oct 2023

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Great experience

Susan_S, Sep 2023

We had a wonderful time with Carolyn. She is a gracious host. I have already made a fish we made at her home. I just miss the recipes. Carolyn was supposed To send me pdf’s and she has not as of yet

Response from Host, Oct 2023

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Excellent!

Joseph_M, Sep 2023

What a incredible experience. Carolyn was very prepared and such a great teacher! My wife and I highly recommended this experience!

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Fun and Flavorful day with Carolyn!

LORRAINE_I, Aug 2023

Not only did we learn how to cook but we learned so much more about Venice culture, history and traditions. A very special experience. Carolyn was wonderful!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

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Best cooking class in Venice

Patricia_B, Jul 2023

It was a wonderful experience and I can’t wait to try cooking these dishes at home with my family. The chef went above and beyond by supplying us with the recipe’s, tips on things to do while in Venice, tips for navigating Venice, etc. Her home was amazing too. I would highly recommend this cooking experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

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Totally amazing experience

Jayne_M, Jun 2023

This was an amazing experience, Carolyn was wonderful and made this experience so nice. I love to cook pasta but after this class I will never cook pasta the same again as Carolyn’s way was so much better. She made you feel at ease and very very welcome in her home .. we got to eat our food out on the terrace and it was so tasty and amazing, she also gave you an insight to Venetian life and local traditions which was a brilliant history lesson, I would 100% go to her class if I returned to Venice and highly recommend it to any foodies everywhere. She sent us home with all the recipes to recreate at home . Thanks for an amazing experience

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Welcoming environment....

Dylan_L, Jun 2023

Welcoming environment. She gave good background into herself and the area. Really fun to learn how to make these classic dishes.

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Consider other options

Erica_J, May 2023

The transportation is a bit difficult to understand at first in Venice. Due to this, we were late to our class and told we could not reschedule. We were also refused a refund.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Guest, we are deeply sorry for your personal comment, please consider that in case of problems to reach the meeting point, we are always available to assist customers. At your disposal for further information. Regards.

Delicious local food prepped in her own kitchen.

Mark_G, May 2023

Great experience; highly recommend! Carolyn is detailed patient and instructive not to mention the quality of food we prepped and tasted. You do not have to be a ‘cook’ for her class. I am not but she made me feel I could preparer the class meal at home!!

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Awesome experience!

Johanna_M, May 2023

This was so much fun! Carolyn is friendly, full of wonderful tips for new visitors to Venice, a fabulous chef & a patient teacher. We highly recommend this experience!