Best 5 Ischia Cooking Classes
- Luis
- Last Updated on October 30, 2023
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Top 3 Italian Cooking Classes
Cesarine - Cooking Class: Ischia-style Sunday lunch
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Hands-on
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3 hours
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Max 8 ppl.
Cooking Vacations - Ischia Island Mediterranean Cooking Classes
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Hands-on
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N/A
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N/A
tabl. - Private hands-on cooking class in Ischia with a local
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Hands-on
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3 hours
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N/A
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Curious travellers gather around and take a look at these cooking classes in Ischia if you are looking for a fun activity to do with your family on vacation or if you are simply looking for something fun to do on a solo trip.
You will learn how to cook delicious food and taste amazing dishes as you discover the local cuisine and even get the chance to learn from amazing local chefs in their own homes. You will also get the chance to enjoy the fruits of your labour accompanied by amazing wine and lovely company.
Do not miss your chance to book these cooking classes for yourself and be prepared to taste amazing food and maybe even local desserts!
1. Cesarine - Ischia-style Sunday lunch
This is the perfect cooking class to take if you are new to the Ischia region so don’t forget to book it for your next trip and experience one of Italy’s oldest network of home cooks.
You will learn how to use fantastic local ingredients and produce and prepare dishes such as a corn focaccia with arugula and parmesan, bucatini with a rabbit sauce and piperna, and an Ischia-style pasteria with just a hint of lemon.
While picking herbs from the garden you will also get to experience them at their freshest and the smell alone will make you want to pack up and buy some land here yourself!
- URL: cesarine.com
- Address: You’ll receive the exact address after the booking
- Price: €129
- Duration: 3 hours
- What will you cook: 3 course Ischia-style Sunday lunch
- What to bring: Yourself and a few friends of course!
- Max number of guests: 8
- Language: English and Italian
2. Cooking Vacations - Ischia Island Mediterranean Cooking Classes
Come and join this cooking class for a day filled with fun food and amazing ingredients and you will even take home a new recipe book!
You will prepare dishes such as coniglio all’ischitana, a wild Ischia rabbit recipe, with white wine, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and chilli peppers. There’s also sgombro, local and wild mackerel; calamari, squid, stuffed, flash-fried, grilled and in a salad and alici, a small white bait fish, that gets grilled on lemon leaves.
This cooking class will surely give you a new love for seafood and fresh produce so don’t miss your chance to come and experience this wonderful class.
- URL: cooking-vacations.com
- Address: Will be provided at the time of your booking
- Price: $415
- Duration: Varies
- What will you cook: Traditional recipes
- What to bring: A friend and an appetite!
- Wine is included
- Max number of guests: N/A
3. tabl. - Private hands-on cooking class in Ischia with a local home cook and local wines
What could be better than a private cooking class with an amazing local host and local chef as you learn how to prepare delicious dishes?
You will be taught new and amazing cooking skills as well as some trade secrets while using local ingredients to prepare the local cuisine. You will be taught how to make a regional fresh pasta from scratch as well a dessert so don’t be shy and come and join this class.
This is the perfect class to take along with your family and should definitely be on your to-do list for your next trip to Italy.
- URL: tabl.com
- Address: Via Foschini, 13, 80077 Ischia NA, Italy
- Price: £125
- Duration: 3 hours
- What will you cook: 3 regional dishes
- What to bring: A few friends and an appetite!
- Local wine included
- Max number of guests: N/A
- Language: English, Italian
4. Ristorante La Casereccia - Immersive culinary experiences at a restaurant in Ischia
If you are looking for a cooking class with welcoming hosts and seasonal ingredients then this is definitely the cooking class for you.
You will learn the tricks to making a delicious pizza from scratch from this cooking class in Ischia after which you will top your pizza with your favorite pizza toppings and have it baked in a traditional wood-fired oven.
This is a great class to take with kids as the class itself will be short and there is time afterward where everyone can sit and enjoy their dinner.
- URL: ischiareview.com
- Address: Via Baiola, 269, 80075 Forio NA, Italy
- Price: €25
- Duration: 1-2 hours
- What will you cook: Traditional wood fired pizza
- What to bring: Yourself and your partner of course!
- One beer or soft drink is included
- Max number of guests: N/A
5. Ciuciu Home Chef Cooking Classes - Handmade pasta making cooking classes
Come to the wonderful island of Ischia and join this cooking class and learn how to make some amazing pasta from scratch.
You will be hosted in a chef’s home as you use simple ingredients to create one of Italy’s oldest dishes from scratch. You will mix your dough, knead it and cut it by hand to create amazing Taglioni to be used with a delicious sauce.
This is a cooking class that you won’t soon forget and you will definitely be returning to take part in their other cooking classes with friends and family.
- URL: ciuciuchef.com
- Address: Exact location provided at the time of booking
- Price: Provided on request
- Duration: Varies
- What will you cook: Handmade pasta
- What to bring: A few friends and a smile!
- Max number of guests: N/A
These Ischia cooking classes will blow you away and teach you amazing new recipes so be sure not to miss them but don’t forget to take a look at these cooking classes in Lecce for the next part of your trip.
You will see fantastic local markets and enjoy delicious local wines along the way as you learn new dishes and maybe even a few secrets of the trade!
Disclaimer: Note that the food images displayed on this website are for illustrative purposes only. They are not indicative of the actual dishes or presentations you should expect during the classes. We strive to provide the best culinary experience, but the appearance of dishes may vary. Always refer to class descriptions and details for accurate information on what to expect.
Frequent Asked Questions
What food is Ischia known for?
The island’s most famous typical dish is called coniglio all’ischitana which gets made with a ditch rabbit, (a rabbit that is bred in a ditch by the farmers until it is full size) that is cooked in white wine, along with garlic, cherry tomatoes and chili pepper and it is usually served on Sundays.
What pasta is Ischia famous for?
Mezzanelli is a long pasta that is very popular on the island and it is usually prepared with wild herbs and eggs.
Is it worth visiting Ischia?
The scenery along the coastline of Ischia is almost unbeatable and if you’re looking for peace, serenity, local wines, hospitality and a fantastic coastal vibe along with it, then look no further.
