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.

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 Exclusive lessons in classic Piedmont cuisine

From traditional country cooking to the more refined cuisine of today the programs of Bramafam are run by profesisonal chefs who boast a deep knowledge and artistry of the cuisine of the territory of Piemonte.

 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.

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 is a gastronomic and Calabrian cultural adventure by In Italy Tours. The tour includes three cooking lessons with native Tropean Marianna in her charming home in San Angelo. One day tours can also be arranged.

In an atmosphere of traditonal conviviality and old Molisan hospitality, guests of the Masseria Santa Lucia in rural Agnone can learn how to enjoy preparing typical molisani dishes and recipes as part of their stay package.

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.

Abruzzo cooking tours with professional chefs

Abruzzo Cibus near Chieti run 4 day tours, 7 day tours and customized tours for tourists and passionate enthusiasts, as well as a very special program for culinary professionals all based in the historical Palazzo Tour d'Eau.

Fabiolous Cooking Day - Rome cooking classes

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 classes near Lucca

Borgo Giusto is an 'albergo diffuso' and offers the perfect private setting for events, weddings, family receptions and business meetings, as well as wine and olive oil tastings and authentic Tuscany cooking classes from the hills of Lucca.

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.

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.

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 is accompanied with fine sangiovese wine. 

Wine and other tours near Bologna

Alessandro is your local friend in Savigno near Bologna who will accompany you on the perfect Italian Day. Wine tours, cooking classes and the perfect fun Italian food experiences from mortadella factory visits to traditional events.

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.

 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.