Italy · WORKSHOPS
This is the shortlist you would text a friend: 15 workshops & classes that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Make three fresh pastas in a 1200s Florence tower, eat what you cook, and enjoy unlimited Tuscan wine in this excellent-value class.
“An absolutely fantastic experience and highly recommend it. Our chef Andrea shared great knowledge and made the experience fun. Would definitely do it again”
Make fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu with an Italian chef near Piazza Navona in a relaxed 3-hour class with wine and limoncello.
“Mimi was wonderful! In the days prior to the pasta making class, we did a wine tasting experience and a walking food tour — both were good, but our time with Mimi making pasta and tiramisu was most enjoyable. The space was perfect, the experience was interactive and engaging, and entertaining. We even learned a few things - culinary and cultural - and got to eat our work. Of the experiences we’ve had, I’d recommend this one.Thank you, Mimi.”
Make pizza or pasta, focaccia, and gelato at a Tuscan farm above Florence, with a chef, wine, views, recipes, and round-trip transport.
“This class was a lot of fun. We go to make three different pastas an our choice of gelato all from top quality ingredients and taught from our amazing instructors Matt, Gloria & Carmella. Their staff worked very hard to also ensure folks had help and we could all finish as a group. The only critique would be that I wish the tour/class organizer would have made better mention of the cancellation policy for folks that are feeling ill in advance of the class. There were multiple families with kids in tow that were coughing, sniffling, or had to sit out for a portion due to not feeling well. Cooking…”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in central Florence, then enjoy your meal with wine, limoncello, or coffee in a lively restaurant.
“We absolutely loved the experience! Definitely the highest point of our trip. The class was SUPER fun, as much wine as you could drink, the food was amazing! Couldn’t recommend more.”
Make three fresh pastas in a 1200s tower near Florence Cathedral, then enjoy Tuscan sauces, unlimited wine, and a sociable small-group meal.
“Amazing experience! Chef was knowledgeable and it was so fun meeting so many different people. Highly recommend.”
Make Neapolitan pizza from scratch in Naples with a local chef, bruschetta, a drink, your own pizza, and a personalized diploma.
“My girlfriend and I enjoyed this event. Issam was a great guide and he was funny, explained everything clearly, and had fun energy!”
Make pasta and tiramisu near the Vatican with a local chef, fine wine, Prosecco, and a sit-down meal for $41 per person.
“Excellent pasta and tiramisu making class! We had so much fun at this class and would highly recommend doing it while in Rome. Irene, our instructor, was just brilliant from start to finish. She was very welcoming, helpful and humorous. We learned great tips for making tiramisu and pasta while also having fun. The wine/prosecco was also plentiful.”
Cook a four-course Tuscan lunch, shop Florence’s food market, taste Chianti, and learn fresh pasta at a countryside farmhouse.
“The guide was Luc, he was very knowledgeable about the market, and the vendors in the market. He was a chef for the cooking class as well! Him and Erica were amazing chefs and it was a lot of fun making pasta, bruschetta, and the pork we bought from the market. Worth the money and all day experience. Even gave little certificates for completely the course!”
Make Neapolitan pizza in Naples with a chef, local appetizers, your choice of drink, and a diploma in this hands-on two-hour class.
“Perfect experience in learning how to make proper pizza the local way. Danny was excellent at teaching and providing the backstory on why they use the ingredients that they do. Certainly worth the money and the finished product was delicious!”
Make ravioli, tortelli, and fettuccine in central Rome, then enjoy your pasta with Tuscan wine, dessert, and limoncello.
“Vary good the pasta was incredible and The guide Marco was amazing”
Make three fresh pastas beside Florence’s Arno, then eat them with Tuscan wine in this friendly three-hour class.
“Lucrezia is so energetic and amazing!!!! She’s the best. We loved our cooking class with her and made memories that will last forever.”
Make fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu in central Rome with an English-speaking chef, then enjoy your meal with wine and limoncello.
“Thank you Chef Matina for giving us a fun and interesting pasta & tiramisu making class. Easy to follow, thorough explanation on how and why we do it in that way..... Hygiene venue. Also it's an unique experience with my husband :) I will definitely make it myself in my home country.”
Make fettuccine with a chef, enjoy bruschetta and a drink, then dine beside Piazza Navona for a tasty two-hour Rome experience.
“Marcello was great at teaching how to make pasta. Definitely worth the money!”
Make fresh pasta, carbonara or cacio e pepe, and three Italian spritzes in a lively three-hour Rome cooking class.
“Laura was an exceptional host & chef! She created a fun and entertaining atmosphere with music and banter! The spritz was delicious! We made homemade pasta and it was to die for! Highly recommend anyone looking for a cooking class in Rome to come here!!”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in Florence, then enjoy your meal with wine, coffee, and limoncello in a small group.
“I highly recommend doing a cooking class. Our guide was engaging, funny and friendly and the whole experience allowed us to make new friends. The cooking class was one of the highlights of my whole trip.”
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