cooking holidays and vacations
There are many hotels, tour operators and individuals who offer cooking classes in Italy or culinary lessons from south Sicily to north Friuli
We think we have identified the best and most authentic run by local people who know their territory better than most.
 Taormina Sicily cooking packages
 Learn the culinary traditions and food culture of Sicily through its cuisine and wines. This gourmet breaks based in Taormina will enable you to meet the locals and take cooking lessons, make excursions and shop in local markets.
Cooking holidays in Sardinia
 Sassari based travel agency Motus in Sardinia specializes in customized gastronomic vacations and wine tours for groups or individuals seeking to discover the unique food, culture and history of Sardinia.
Traditional cooking classes near Otranto in south Puglia
 Local and national cuisine lessons in the professional kitchen of the Masseria Appidé can be reserved for a minimum of 2 to 8 people. Enjoy learning the recipes of the territory of Salento, better known as the heel of Italy.
Experience Puglia cooking tours near Bari
 Many options are available from local operator Experience Puglia based in Gioia del Colle. The 3 day guided culinary tour of Puglia with cookery class, wine & olive oil tasting and visit to the famous trulli in Alberobello is recommended
Cooking in Tropea - an exclusive gourmet treat in Calabria
 'Cooking in Tropea' is a 5 day gastronomic and Calabrian cultural adventure . The tour also includes three cooking lessons with native Tropean Marianna in her charming second home in the hills of San Angelo
Short break cooking class packages in central Abruzzo
 The Hotel Restaurant Villa Dragonetti is offering cooking classes over three days to discover the classic recipes and dishes of the region; from saffron to pasta all chitarra and spelt. Also includes fine wines, 2 meals and accommodation.
Abruzzo cooking lessons in a restaurant with chef
 Hosted by the small Osteria Costanza e Roberto in the historical centre of Scanno, these lessons will demonstrate the techniques for preparing classic Abruzzo dishes served on site and found locally. Get in touch to find out more.
Centro Culturale Conero - cook and learn Italian
 Simple hands-on cooking lessons held by a typical Italian "Mamma" who will show the participants handy preparation secrets and offer tastings of the most typical dishes of the "Cucina Marchigiana".
The Umbria way of Cooking with Happy Cooking
 Umbria culinary traditions by Umbrians. A bilingual teacher in home cooking will lead you through a slow cooking experience near Perugia. Private dinners and specially designed cooking demostrations can also be catered for.
Umbria home cooking lessons in Perugia
 Villa Nuba aparmtents in Perugia invites you to spend a relaxing morning and afternoon preparing a full course Umbrian menu. You ill prepare local specialities such as chocolate desserts and enjoy fine red and white wines.
Tuscany cooking lessons in San Miniato near Pisa
 The rooms of the fabulous Renaissance villa Fattoria di Stibbio are the location for these special Tuscany cooking classes with the chefs of Pepenero Restaurant located in the heart of the white truffle capital of the region.
Tuscany villa catering and cooking classes near Arezzo
 Justine & Beatrice of Tuscany Holiday Villa based in Anghiari are offering relaxed classes in your own holiday accommodation covering fundamental principles of fine Italian cuisine. Meal catering is also offered
Cooking classes in south Tuscany near the Orcia Valley
 The Hotel Le Macinaie on Monte Amiata in south Tuscany near Siena can arrange full bodied Tuscan cooking classes with the resident chefs. Your day will also include local visits to shops, butchers and wine estates in the zone.
Olive picking and cooking lesson near Florence
 Participate in the olive picking programs of the 4 star Hotel Villa Le Rondini from mid November to January. This is the best time to visit the olive presses and taste freshly pressed olive oil all accompanied with a explanatory cooking lesson.
Bologna Cooking School
 Authentic Bologna food experiences with resident experts in their home. Learn how to make real tortellini, brodo and bolognese sauce, as well as hand made pasta the old way. You lunch will be washed down with fine sangiovese wine.
Cooking lessons and market visits in Bologna
 Guests of the elegant and centrally located Casa Ilaria Bed and Breakfast in Bologna can participate in a single cooking lesson or a longer course of classes during their stay in the Emilia Romagna capital.
Venice and Veneto Gourmet experiences
 Sara is your expert Venetian guide to the gastronomy and wines of Venice and the Terra Firma Veneto. Ask her for a personalised tour of the Rialto fish market as well as a list of non tourist restaurant suggestions for your stay.
Venice cooking course and hotel package
 The Venice Cooking Course package of the design Hotel Ca' Pisani is valid for arrival on Sunday or Monday and includes 3 nights in a double standard room, 1/2 full day course, four courses dinner at the stylish La Rivista restaurant.
Le Gemme di Artemesia Restaurant, Lake Garda
 This intimate and exclusive restaurant overlooks Torri del Benaco and the waters of Lake Garda. Led by Chef Andrea, the lessons are aimed at groups of two to six people in the restaurant kitchen. Expect fresh fish on the menu.
Villa Giona near Verona
 Cooking courses and wine tasting can be booked at historical residence Villa Giona near Verona in Veneto. The villa is also a wine estate and home of the Enoteca Allegrini which produces many wines including classic Valpolicella.
Exclusive lessons in classic Veneto cuisine in Asolo
 The elegant Albergo al Sole in the heart of Asolo proposes a fine gourmet cuisine course in its own the Terrazza Restaurant. Each lesson is part theory, practice and includes tasting your creations in the Grotta di Bacco.
Tenuta La Romana - elegant wine estate near Asti
 This luxury agriturismo Tenuta La Romana in Nizza Monferrato organises cookery lessons for guests based on local, traditional Piemontese dishes. Truffle hunting with dogs can also be arranged.
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