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Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you'll learn to make one of Italy's most iconic dishes—pasta! Guided by professional chefs, you'll master the art of creating fresh egg pasta dough and prepare two traditional pasta types paired with two seasonal sauces. The chef will share tips to easily recreate these dishes at home.

While the dough rests, dive into a gelato-making demonstration, where you'll learn the history, ingredients, and techniques of this beloved Italian treat, along with tips on finding the best gelaterias during your travels.

Embark on a culinary journey in the enchanting medieval town of Mazzano Romano, a mere 40-50 minutes from Rome's bustling city center.

Learn how to make authentic, Italian Pizza and Gelato – a fun cooking class for kids too!

Join this class where expert chefs will teach you the art of creating authentic Italian pizza from scratch. You’ll prepare dough, stretch it to perfection, and top it with seasonal ingredients. While the dough rises, dive into the world of gelato, discovering its history, ingredients, and techniques. Your chefs will also share tips for finding the best gelato spots in Italy.

Embark on a unique culinary adventure and become a chef for a day uncovering Sicily's authentic flavors.

Journey through picturesque countryside, vineyards, and hills to reach an ancient watermill nestled in the Noto valley. Under the guidance of your private Chef, you'll immerse yourself in Sicilian culinary traditions, creating your own meal from a selection of local recipes. Additionally, a local farmer will provide a demonstration of traditional cheese-making techniques, including the production of fresh Ricotta cheese.

Explore a different side of Sicily on a full-day small group tour from Palermo.

Journey to the medieval hilltop town of Erice for a leisurely stroll through its enchanting streets and panoramic views. Indulge in Sicilian granita before heading to Marsala, renowned for its wine and olive oil. Enjoy a traditional Sicilian lunch at a local restaurant, sampling the region's finest wines and oils. Conclude with a scenic drive along the Marsala Salt Route, encountering windmills and salt basins still in use today.

Experience the essence of Italy by mastering pizza and gelato in a delightful cooking class perfect for families.

Learn the secrets of traditional Italian pizza-making, including Palermo's unique "sfincione" style, while your chef shares expert tips. As your dough rests, indulge in crafting fresh gelato and cones, accompanied by insights into Italian ice cream history, and savor premium wines and olive oils. Conclude with a communal meal, relishing your creations alongside newfound friends.

Embark on a unique culinary adventure in Palermo and learn to make authentic pizza dough from scratch with an expert chef.

Explore the lively Capo Market, tasting Sicilian delights along the way. Back at the school, craft your own personalized pizzas with traditional toppings. Finally, enjoy your creations paired with fine wine and soft drinks.

Note: When the market is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays, a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking school will be offered instead.

Experience the flavorful essence of Palermo on this small group tour, blending outdoor exploration with culinary delights.

Stroll through the historic Mercato del Capo, immersing yourself in one of Italy's oldest traditions: the local market scene. Taste authentic street foods while soaking up the market's vibrant atmosphere.

Embark on a pizza-making adventure that's fun for everyone, regardless of age! Join one of the chefs as they whisk you away into the heart of Italian culinary tradition. Learn the secrets of crafting pizza dough from scratch while receiving insider tips and playful techniques for achieving dough perfection. Get ready to unleash your creativity as you personalize your pizza with an array of delicious toppings. And the best part? You get to devour your mouthwatering creation at the end of the session! It's a hands-on experience that promises to leave you smiling and satisfied.

Enjoy this fun and kid-friendly class and learn the secrets of Italian Gelato during this hands-on cooking class at a beautiful loft-style cooking school in Verona’s historical center.  With an experienced Italian chef by your side, you will learn the secrets on how to make ice cream and fresh fruit sorbet from scratch.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Under the guidance of your fun and friendly Italian host, immerse yourself in the Italian life to discover the gastronomic delights of Rome.

The day begins with a walking tour of the chef's favorite food shops leading to the famous Rome outdoor food market - Campo de' Fiori.

Under the guidance of your fun and friendly Italian host, immerse yourself in the Italian life to discover the gastronomic delights of Rome.

The day begins with a walking tour of the chef's favorite food shops leading to the famous Rome outdoor food market - Campo de' Fiori.

Master the art of preparing typical Milanese fare and traditional Italian cuisine, enjoy a unique pasta-making class in Milan led by an experienced charismatic chef.

Enjoy a private pesto making class at an old mill immersed in the Portofino National Park.

You'll be greeted and transported to an old mill nestled in a natural setting adorned with Mediterranean vegetation, olive groves, and vineyards. Accessible via a small minivan permitted to enter Portofino Natural Park, this serene location sets the stage for your culinary adventure.

Enjoy a leisurely day discovering the secrets of the Italian cuisine. Spend a fun day learning how to prepare an authentic Neapolitan meal while following traditional recipes that have been passed down for generations. All dishes will be prepared with the most genuine and fresh ingredients- After all, you are in Italy! The class is hands-on so you will be doing the preparation alongside the chef.  Then you will have the chance to sit back and relax with a glass of wine. Enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared along with tasty appetizers.

Enjoy a private cooking class at a Florentine signora's beautiful home located in the outskirt of Florence. The house was built in the 11th century as a lookout tower. Later, it became the residence of Francesco Granacci, a successful painter in the 16th century and one of Michelangelo’s close friends, and for this reason it was named “Casa del Pittore” (Painter’s house). It’s now a gorgeous renovated stone farmer’s house on a hilltop overlooking Florence.

Enjoy a cooking class in a lovely location with a beautiful panoramic terrace just above Monterosso. Your Chef will show you how to make the most famous recipes from this beautiful region including the traditional pesto sauce, hand-made pasta, vegetable pie and focaccia. At the end of the lesson have the pleasure of enjoying this tasty 4-course meal, along with some delicious wine from Cinque Terre.

The meeting point is in Monterosso al Mare.

Take the day to be immersed in the traditions and authentic food culture of Liguria and Italy.  What better way is there to do this, than to dine in a Ligurian family home where they will cook their traditional dishes. 

Become a guest in their home and enjoy a classic Italian meal experience made with local, fresh ingredients using recipes passed down from their grandmothers.  You will learn to cook some of the most famous local dishes and then sit together and enjoy the meal prepared, along with some delicious wine.
 

This morning you will meet your chef at a central location in Taormina. You will take a short walk to the outdoor market to buy fresh fruit and vegetable and other ingredients you will need for your cooking lesson. Then you will go to the cooking class location and learn how to prepare traditional Sicilian dishes. The lesson will conclude with a taste of your own creations accompanied by a glass of wine.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

 

Learn the secrets of Italian Gelato during this hands-on cooking class at a beautiful loft-style cooking school in Verona’s historical center.  With an experienced Italian chef by your side, you will learn the secrets on how to make ice cream and fresh fruit sorbet from scratch.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Learn the secrets of Italian Cuisine during this hands-on cooking class at a beautiful cooking school in Verona’s historical center.  With an experienced Italian chef by your side, you will prepare your customized menu (provided in advance).   You will then have the chance to enjoy your delicious home-cooked meal while sipping fine Valpolicella wine. What makes the food so amazing is the use of fresh, high quality ingredients and basic cooking techniques that enhance the natural flavors of the food.

Learn the secrets of Italian cuisine during this hands-on cooking class at a beautiful venue in Verona's historical center. With an experienced Italian chef by your side, prepare classic Italian dishes such as hand-made fresh pasta, risotto and Tiramisù — all from scratch using the freshest ingredients available — and then enjoy your home-cooked meal together while sipping fine local wine. Take the recipes with you to recreate this fabulous Italian meal at home for your friends!

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Embark on a wonderful exploring the labyrinth of narrow streets in Genoa medieval old town, the largest in Europe following Venice. Its authenticity and contrasts are sure to captivate you as you encounter traditional shops steeped in generational heritage. Prepare for a full immersion into local culture and flavors.

Embark on a culinary journey in the enchanting medieval town of Mazzano Romano, a mere 40-50 minutes from Rome's bustling city center.

Learn how to make authentic, Italian Pizza and Gelato – a fun cooking class for kids too!

Under the guidance of a professional pizza chef, called a Pizzaiolo, you will make your own pizza - stretch it, sauce it, bake it, slice it. The chef will teach you the key techniques in making a soft and flexible dough and the trick for a flavorful yet light tomato sauce so you can make this pizza at home!

An authentic culinary experience with a famous Florentine Chef!

Meet one of our famous and charismatic chefs and learn how to cook a nice Tuscan meal in the heart of Florence!

The day begins with a trip to the Central Market to go shopping with the chef, picking up the freshest ingredients for your lunch. Meet the butchers, the bakers, and the farmers selling vegetables from their gardens and learn how to distinguish the highest quality ingredients and taste local and typical products!

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