Cooking Holidays

Sorrento Cooking Art is a new Italian Cooking School located in one of the most stunning locations you could possibly wish to experience. It is called Villa il Pizzo sitting in the largest privately owned lemon grove in Italy whose 14 hectares stretch to the cliffs of Piano di Sorrento; themselves facing majestic Mount Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples. The Villa once belonged to the famous archaeologist Paola Zancani who would use the grounds to entertain noted guests such as Andre Gide, while today's owners are descendants from a noble family, the Duke and Duchess Paolo Roberto and Irene…

If you are looking to take Rome day cooking lessons or a cooking class in Rome as part of your vacation or visit to the Eternal City, then we think we have discovered something very special. The private cooking lessons of Fabio Bongianni are held in a wonderful noble Palazzo a short walk from the Spanish Steps and behind the famous atelier of fashion designer Valentino. Lessons last two hours and either lunch lunch or dinner can be requested, as well as wine tasting, and even musical entertainment. Held in English the cooking classes can also feature a market visit…

These fabulous cooking classes experience in Venice are offered by Venice and Veneto Gourmet, specialists in food and wine tours in the territory and run by native Venetian Sara Cossiga. Find out more about her Venice wine tasting tours and customized gourmet services including catering and private dinners from the links on this page. Venice Cooking Courses Culinary classes in Venice or at the Lido beach (min 2 - max 18) Venice and Veneto Gourmet is offering a full immersion experience of Ventian culinary traditions and lifestyle. An expert cook will prepare the dishes in the well-equipped kitchen of a…

Guests of Relais Il Falconiere in Cortona can also enjoy cooking Under the Tuscan Sun, an unforgettable experience between art, food, wine and fun!. The cooking classes are conducted under the supervision of owner and host Silvia Baracchi. They take place in a kitchen especially dedicated to lessons and teaching, and you will be introduced to authentic recipes which are not too difficult to try again back home. All participants in the cooking classes also take home an apron and recipe book.

The region of Piemonte isn't just wine, truffles and chocolate. It offers a unique collection of dishes and recipes refelcting its history and traditions. From stuffed vegetables to 'vitello tonnato' and 'bagna caoda'. Fresh pasta like 'tajarin' and 'ravioli del plin' to refined meat courses such as 'brasato al Barolo' and desserts such as 'bunet' and hazelnut cake. The 2 hands-on cooking lesson options below proposed by Tasting Tours will help you experience the classical regional cuisine of Piedmont. Both are held in a local restaurant in the Barolo wine area where you will be welcomed by chef Maria Cristina…

The cooking classes of Le Gemme di Artemisia restaurant on the shores of Lake Garda are led by Chef Andrea. They are aimed at very small groups from one to six people in the restaurant kitchen and are held all the year round. Here Andrea will share with you his experience and anecdotes about Italian food as you cook and enjoy lunch as well as tasting fine local wines. Each student receives a personalized folder with the recipes, complimentary bottle of water during the class, apron/s. Students also retrun home with a culinary diploma signed by the chef and a…

The Puglia cooking lessons of the Masseria Torre Coccaro and adjacent Masseria Torre Maizza are held in the dedicated school of the Coccaro. To be precise in the converted old stables where you will learn how to prepare typical local Apulia dishes such as home made pasta, fish, meat and traditional desserts or dolci. All the ingredients are sourced directly from within the gardens of the estate, from local farms nearby or, as is the case with fish, the old port of Monopoli. Special attention is made to the seasonality of the produce. The setting is truly perfect, not least…

La Pentola delle Meraviglie Cooking School in Florence is for anyone interested in deepening an appreciation of Italian food in a professional environment. A whole series of courses are proposed from single 3 hour lessons for visitors just passing through to 3 professional training programs which feature 45 cooking lessons and run throughout 2013. Read more about the professional cooking program in Florence and the calendar of the upcoming classes Between the two you can choose from 16 themes which cover the full range of Italian cuisine. They are: • Basic Cuisine• Gourmet Cuisine• Summer Cuisine• Wine & Food• Aperitivi• Quick cooking• Tuscan Dishes• Bread and Focacce• Cooking…

If you would like to enjoy a cooking class in the glorious hills between Modena and Bologna, then do get in touch with County Villa Ca' de Magni. The lessons include home made pasta (tortellini, tagliatelle, lasagne etc.), tigelle and piadine, typical desserts (torta di riso, torta tenerina…) and so on. They are held on request throughout the Spring, Summer and Autumn in collaboration with well known local chefs. As Villa Ca' de Magni is located in the heart of the zone of traditional balsamic vinegar from Modena you can also expect typical recipes of the region made with the…

If you are seeking to enjoy a cooking lesson or class in Positano, then look no further than Restaurant Donna Rosa. In the center of Positano, in a enchanting spot overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and above the colorful scenario which is Positano, Donna Rosa has opened the doors of her villa to guests. Every day in the corner of Paradise, the expert hands of Mamma Raffaella and her daughters Erika and Rosida will help you live a magnificent culinary experience sharing with you the tricks and secrets of the authentic and traditional local cooking, both from the region of Campania…

The cooking classes of Dante Alighieri Siena can be taken on their own or as part of a study programme which combines language and/or cultural lessons. Evening cooking sessions are also available which are group demonstrations taking place twice a week from 17.30 to about 21.30. They can also be enjoyed by tourists or visitors to Siena. All are held in Italian and English, but also German, French, Japanese and Chinese at no additional charge and on request. But first the main hands-on courses offered by Art and Cooking. Download Art and Cooking Brochure below

Based in Tropea, the one day Calabria cooking classes of In Italy Tours are perfect for anyone wanting a truly authentic introduction to traditional Calabria recipes and cuisine. You will start learning the secrets with these hands-on cooking lessons located in a family estate of rolling olive groves and vineyards with your hosts Peppe & Vera. It is a wonderful setting and Peppe has been a chef for over 30 years and the recipes he prepares have been handed down from one generation to the next. The recipes are no longer even used in the restaurants of Tropea and all…

'Ancient flavours' is the name of the hands on cooking school which is run in the beautiful Montepulciano wine estate of Palazzo Vecchio dating from the 14th century. Lessons take place every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for groups of 4 to 20 particpants. Booking is required and they can be spread over one or two days. There are four cooking and tasting options which are named after atmospheric locations of the estate to make up a five hour lesson. They are listed below.

This wonderful cooking vacation in the Castelli Romani or Roman Hills is a shorter break version of the full Rome food and wine tour put together by In Italy Tours. The emphasis is on learning to cook in the traditional way of the old Roman countryside with Maria and Sora Anna (pictured above) who share a passion for authentic Roman country cuisine. Sora Anna has be called the “Queen of the Matriciana” by Stefano Bonilli of Gambero Rosso, the “Queen of Roman cooking” by the great chef Heinz Beck and the “High Priestess of Authentic Traditional Roman Cooking” by Bob…

Your Italian Dinner Family is Cecilia, Bruno and Emidio who invite you to their home in north Rome to taste homemade Roman dishes in convivial way. As Cecilia enthusiastically says "We don't offer a regular cooking course, but a dinner with the family, based on flavors, aromas and a lot of chatter, all seasoned with enthusiasm and friedndliness!" Read more about the family here It is a real alternative to the usual tourist options and an occasion to enjoy a meal in the company of a Roman family in their own home. The overall aim of Italian Dinner Family is not…