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The Best Parma Cooking Classes for the foodie in all of us!

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Our top 3 picks

Each one of these Parma cooking classes is sure to fill your day with amazing flavors, fresh pasta, and of course delicious local wine. The locals will teach you all about the traditional pasta dishes from the area and afterward you will enjoy lunch or dinner of everything that you have prepared.

Each cooking class will give you the chance to be a part of an amazing and fun cooking experience and teach you all about just why the Parmigiano Reggiano that gets made here is still, and will always be, the best in the world.

1Top choice

Stefania's Cooking Classes and Tours - Best cooking classes in Parma

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  • On requestprice
  • Variesduration

Come and join this cooking class and learn how to cook typical dishes from the Emilia Romagna region and you are sure to taste a whole lot of new flavors as well as learn new recipes.

You will cook dishes using amazing local ingredients as you get guided through this class by a fantastic local cook and use some of the best recipes to create your delicious food.

This cooking class will leave you with all the skills that you need to create a wonderful meal every time and your friends and family will certainly not complain once they taste your food!

Price
On request
Duration
Varies
Address
Via del Garda, 19, 43123 Parma PR
Languages
Italian, English, French, Spanish
What you cook
Dishes typical of the Emili
What to bring
What will you cook: Dishes typical of the Emili
Wine and refreshments are included
2Top choice

Cesarine - Private cooking class in an old fashioned kitchen

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  • €129price
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 4group size

Come and join this Cesarine in her old fashioned kitchen as she teaches you recipes that will make you and your family go for seconds every time!

You will learn how to make amazing recipes such as cheese flans made with Parmigiano Reggiano, Herb Tortelli paired with butter and Parmigiano Reggiano, and a Jam tart that will become the favorite of even the most picky eaters in the family.

This is a very highly recommended cooking class so be sure to bring along the whole family or a group of friends to share this amazing experience with.

Price
€129
Duration
3 hours
Address
You’ll receive the exact address after the booking
Max guests
4
Languages
Italian, English
What you cook
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese flans, Herb Tortelli, Jam tart
What to bring
Yourself and a partner of course!
3Top choice

ItalyXP - Small group cooking class in Parma

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  • €56price
  • 2 hoursduration

This small group cooking class is the perfect way for you to learn about the wonderful food of Italy and pretty soon you will be able to prepare it like a true Italian.

This cooking class will teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch and turn it into dishes such as Tortelli d'erbetta with ricotta cheese and chard, and hand cut tagliatelle that you will pair with a wonderful fresh tomato sauce.

This cooking class will help to not simply dream about true Italian food, but get the chance to taste the real thing and prepare it for yourself.

Price
€56
Duration
2 hours
Address
Exact location will be given when booking is complete
Languages
English, Italian
What you cook
Tortelli d'erbetta and tagliatelle
What to bring
A few friends and an appetite!
Local wine is included
4

Parma Golosa: Italian Gourmet and Food Tours - Parma Cooking Class

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  • On requestprice
  • Variesduration

This is one cooking class that you should be sure not to miss as you will get the chance to learn all about how these delicious dishes are prepared by yourself.

You will be making dishes such as a local egg pasta from scratch with a ragù dressing sauce, and tortelli pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach. You will also get the chance to enjoy local sparkling wines along with your meal.

You can also be assured that after this cooking experience, everyone will be lining up to be the first to start exchanging recipes with you after they get a taste of your new dishes.

Price
On request
Duration
Varies
Address
Via A. Furlotti, 3/b, 43121, Parma, Italy
What to bring
The whole family!
Local egg pasta, ragù dressing sauce, tortelli stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach
Local sparkling wines, Malvasia and Lambrusco, are included
5

EatWith - Italian gastronomy class in Parma

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  • €143price
  • 4.5 hoursduration
  • Max 6group size

Come and join one of these cooking classes in Parma for a chance to learn all about the food from the area.

You will learn many new recipes and even hear the stories of how the host used to bake a lot of wonderful cakes with her grandmother as a child! You will also enjoy some wine with your dishes after class is over.

This is a wonderful class to join if you are looking for a unique way to spend the day - and don't forget to bring along some family and friends.

These cooking classes in Parma are definitely the best cooking classes for you to take if you want to learn all about Italian culture and the wonderful food associated with it so make sure that you don't miss them on your next trip!

Be sure to also take a look at these cooking classes in Panzano if you are want to be a part of even more great experiences and learn more delicious recipes.

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.

Price
€143
Duration
4.5 hours
Address
The full address will be provided once the booking is confirmed
Max guests
6
What you cook
Typical Italian dishes
What to bring
A few friends and an appetite of course!
Wine and refreshments are included

Compare at a glance

#ClassPriceDurationBook
1Stefania's Cooking Classes and ToursTop choiceOn requestVariesCheck
2CesarineTop choice€1293 hoursCheck
3ItalyXPTop choice€562 hoursCheck
4Parma Golosa: Italian Gourmet and Food ToursOn requestVariesCheck
5EatWith€1434.5 hoursCheck

How we chose these

This page ranks 5 classes in Parma. Every entry was compiled from the page where that class is booked, and the details under each one were read off that page rather than from a press release or a directory summary.

1 of these does not run its own booking page. Small kitchens often sell only through a booking platform, so for that one the link goes to the platform listing, which is the page the school actually keeps up to date.

Prices on this page run from €56 to €143, and 2 providers quote on request rather than publishing a figure. Sessions run from 2 hours to 4.5 hours. Those were the figures published when this page was last checked; they change, so confirm on the provider's page before booking.

For every entry we recorded the price for 3 of 5, how long it runs for 3 of 5, the maximum group size for 2, the address for 5, what you cook for 4 and the languages taught for 3. Where a field is missing below, the provider does not publish it, and we have left it blank rather than guessing.

The order reflects our judgement of how much of the session is genuinely hands-on rather than a demonstration, what you cook, and whether you eat it afterwards, how many people are in the room and what the price includes once wine, a market trip or a meal is counted, as far as each provider describes them. Where two were hard to separate, the one that is clearer about what you actually get went higher.

How to use this page. Treat it as a shortlist to compare, not a substitute for the provider's own page. Dates, menus and prices change at short notice, so confirm what is running, in which language, and what the price includes before you pay. We earn a commission on some bookings made through these links. That never changes the order: the ranking is set before any link is added, and no provider can pay for a place on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What food is Parma famous for?

Parma is without a doubt known for parmesan cheese as well as Parma ham which can both be used in many different and unique ways.

Is prosciutto di Parma the best?

Ever since the Roman times, this geographically protected food has been world renowned for its delicately salty, and uniquely sweet flavor and of course the buttery texture. Many food lovers are learning how to cure their own prosciutto, including chefs, but all in all Prosciutto di Parma still sets the standard.

Is it worth it to visit Parma?

Yes, visiting Parma is definitely worth it. It is like visiting the birthplace of Italian products and aside from the world famous ham and cheese that gets produced here, Parma is also home to musical composers Verdi and Toscanini, and it is also just a day trip away from Sant'Agata Bolognese, where you will find the headquarters of Lamborghini.

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