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COME DINE & COOK WITH ME
I love places that have an incredible history. I love the Italian way of life.
I love the food. I love the people.
I love the attitudes of the Italians.
Elton John
From learning how to cook with Michelin-starred chefs and Sicilian Contessas to cooking on beaches and volcanoes in Ischia, from cooking with local fishermen and farmer's wives and of course their husbands, to preparing lunch at local restaurants and trattorias.
Learn how to make cannoli or get to know your Mediterranean fish; enjoy making and decorating cakes and chocolates. Learn the art of pizza making, meet locals in their homes, learn their secrets, and then enjoy dinner with them. Combine your course with a range of tours and excursions and visits to local markets. Enjoy local delicacies and discover the true reason why everyone loves Italian cooking, food and let's not forget.......Italian hospitality.
A Tuscan Delight
Enjoy a range of great activities at our excellent wine resort. Quote, reference 4169.
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Parmigiana & Gnocchi Making
Master Parmigiana & Gnocchi making with Farmers Market Shopping in Rome. This cooking adventure begins at the local open-air market. Your Chef will be on hand to explain all the wonderful ingredients. The palazzo is a short walk from the market. Upon arrival you will be welcomed with some fresh antipasti and a glass of prosecco. Once settled, take an apron and it is time to cook!
Cooking in Siracusa Sicily
Enjoy heading out to the market and picking your fresh ingredients and then heading back for your Sicilian cooking class with our lovely chef. An extensive menu awaits.
Volcanic Cooking
Have you ever thought of cooking with the energy of a volcano? Well on the island of Ischia it is possible. The island has breath taking views and you will head to a place to view volcanic activity. Here you will spice up the food with wild aromatic herbs collected during the hike, before burying it under the hot sand at more than 100°C. Then it is time to “mangiare”.
A Taste Of Alpine Cuisine
The Caffè Restaurant Osteria Cà de Bezzi is worth a stop for a meal, at least for its historical charm. It belonged to the Order of the Teutonic Knights and, for centuries, it was a rendezvous for intellectuals, artists and politicians, like the Duke of Bavaria and Sigmund Freud.
Gourmet Dining
Gourmet Dining with Starred Chefs.
Rialto & Cooking
Discover Chef’s best-kept secrets, be fascinated by the art of cooking under his attentive guide. You will learn how to prepare the food you have helped him to purchase just hours earlier at the Rialto Market. The Chef can be quite entertaining... and you will learn a lot.
Cooking Class Cortona
Simonetta introduces you to her kitchen, full of books, spices, jars full of dried fruit and more. Cooking courses are a full immersion into her lifestyle, a mix of food and culture, but also of practicality. Learn to make dishes which you can easily reproduce at your home, and you will amaze yourself. Creating ravioli, fresh pasta, gnocchi, pizza...and more.
Mushroom Experience Berceto
A unique day for mushroom lovers. You can taste and buy the best Porcini in the medieval village of Berceto, an important stopping-point for pilgrims along the Via Francigena.
Quote, reference 4480.
Quote, reference 4480.
Fine Cuisine Dolomites
In the private restaurant of the Comici Hut, you will experience some of the finest cuisine in the Dolomites. Set at 2,154 metres above sea level and surrounded by a breathtaking alpine panorama, the hut combines exceptional comfort, refined style and incomparable hospitality, offering a true sense of Alpine well-being.
Quote, reference 4480.
Quote, reference 4480.
Cooking Class at the Foot of Mount Etna
In a welcoming, family-style atmosphere, the cuisine of San Leonardello Farmhouse offers the opportunity to embark on a fascinating culinary journey through traditional Sicilian first and second courses, side dishes and desserts.
5-Terre Cooking
Great location where you get to enjoy true Ligurian hospitality and of course, great food.
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Learn how to make two of the most delicious Italian dishes: Pizza and ‘gelato’. Meet our chef, learn the techniques and bring home the recipes to impress your family and friends. The class takes place in the heart of Florence. The chef will start the class by introducing the history of these Italian wonderful creations briefly. After that you will learn how to make the original Italian pizza step by step: you will be taught the tricks for a tender flexible yeast dough.....and so begins the course.
The Chef's Table
Chef's Table Experience.
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Mosaics & Cooking
First of all - let's admire the gorgeous Ravenna mosaics! After or before the guided tour of the glorious mosaics, we can enjoy a very Italian experience: making "piadina" (a typical local DOP flatbread). Then on to a superb restaurant in the city centre. Staff will welcome you and teach you. Try to imagine please - flour, eggs, rolling pin and… work!! The best part of the experience will be lunch, eating your own delicious culinary specialities!
Angels & Demons
Our journey begins with a visit to Castel Sant’Angelo, the papal fortress near St Peter’s Basilica, where we uncover its mysteries, legends and hidden secrets. We then continue on foot through the narrow alleys and backstreets of ancient Rome, arriving at Piazza dell’Unità food market—one of the city’s oldest Roman markets. Here, among the lively calls of the vendors and the rich scents and aromas of local produce, we discover authentic ingredients that form the heart of Roman cuisine.
The Barista Workshop
Coffee lovers rejoice! Get to know more about the Italian coffee culture, learn how to create latte art & enjoy a coffee tasting of 5 different blends! This private experience will give you the energy boost you need to keep exploring the streets of Rome. VT.
Let's Eat & Make Cake
Make a sweet escape from Florence to the Tuscan countryside with a pastry-making lesson in a charming farmhouse kitchen. Choose from a decadent array of modern and classic Italian desserts like tiramisu, limoncello cake, gelato, and cannoli, and learn the recipes and techniques from a professional chef instructor. Enjoy the handmade treats in the beautiful country setting along with espresso and fine Chianti wine. VT.
Let's Cook In Capri
Discover the techniques behind traditional Caprese home cooking during an immersive four-hour culinary class. Guided by a local chef, you will prepare three of the island’s signature dishes, such as cheese-filled Ravioli Caprese and the iconic Torta Caprese, Capri’s much-loved chocolate and almond cake. Afterwards, sit down with your fellow cooks to enjoy your creations, accompanied by local wine. Choose between a morning or afternoon class; all ingredients and take-home recipes are included. Group sizes are limited to just eight participants for an intimate experience.
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"A Roma Se Magna Cosi'"
The experience begins on Via Fabio Massimo, home to the Punto di Cottura cooking school. Our first stop is a visit to a traditional local market, where we select fresh regional products. This is followed by an engaging hands-on cooking class dedicated to Roman cuisine, exploring its origins and the defining characteristics of its traditional recipes. At the end of the lesson, participants sit down to enjoy the dishes they have prepared, accompanied by a curated selection of wines from the Lazio region.
Food & Wine Tour
Sample itinerary - Food & Wine Tour in Umbria & Le Marche as enjoyed by Mr & Mrs Booth June 2025.
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Cooking In Verona
The experience takes place in a beautiful, loft-style cooking school located in Verona’s historic centre. All equipment and ingredients are provided—simply arrive with an appetite and a desire to learn the secrets of Italian cuisine. Your instructor will introduce you to the simplicity and authenticity that define Italian cooking and dining, guiding you as you prepare a selection of delicious, wholesome dishes, including handmade fresh pasta and classic bruschetta with tomato-topped grilled bread.
Cooking In Matera
From the meeting point, we head to the local market to select fresh, seasonal ingredients for the class. Back at a noble palazzo, you will cook alongside the owner, preparing a selection of simple yet authentic traditional dishes, including handmade pasta. The experience concludes with a shared lunch or dinner, where you will enjoy the dishes prepared together, served in one of the palace’s exclusive historic halls.
Cooking Class Luxury
Set amidst hand-painted tiles and modern amenities, the cooking school just outside Sorrento unveils the secrets of Mediterranean cuisine through immersive courses for its guests.
Organic Cooking In Florence
Discover the joy of preparing traditional Italian dishes with fresh, organic ingredients during this four-hour cooking class in Florence. At MaMa Florence Cooking School, enjoy expert instruction in a beautiful, welcoming facility. Select local, nutrient-rich ingredients to create a four-course Italian meal that is both delicious and wholesome.
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