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The Best 8 Italian Cooking classes in Melbourne

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Our top 3 picks

Italian cooking is something that has changed very little over a lot of generations and there is a good reason for that. Italian home cooking is a big part of many peoples lives and history, and it is of course very delicious!

These Italian cooking classes in Melbourne are some of the best cooking classes for anyone that is looking to learn how to cook authentic Italian dishes and obtain some new culinary skills. These cooking classes will put you on the right path in your Italian food journey and give you the recipes and skills that you need to be able to cook delicious food.

These classes are highly recommended for anyone that loves Italian food and would love to learn how to be able to prepare delicious dishes in their own home.

1Top choice

Rosa's Traditional Italian Cooking Classes - Gnocchi, Arancini and Peach with Cream

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  • A$165price
  • 5 hoursduration

Come and join this cooking class and learn some recipes that will without a doubt elevate your already amazing home cooking.

This cooking class will teach you how to cook an amazing three-course meal that consists of potato gnocchi served with a creamy mushroom sauce, traditional arancini, and a fresh peach and cream mini cake for dessert. Your host will guide you through the process and help you to master the necessary skills to prepare this beautiful meal.

This is a great cooking class for anyone that is looking for new recipes to learn and try out and people of all experience levels are welcome.

Price
A$165
Duration
5 hours
Address
36 Ambrose Treacy Drive, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
What to bring
An appetite and some friends!
2Top choice

Otao Kitchen - Italian Cooking Master Class

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  • A$197price
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 32group size

This hands-on expert-led cooking class will give you the ultimate Italian cooking experience as you learn about Italian cuisine.

You will be taught how to make amazing fresh pasta, how to make your own sauces such as a ragu and a tomato sauce, and you will also gain knowledge on fresh herbs, vegetables, superb olive oil, cheese and even cured meats.

You will enjoy all that you have prepared after class is over and have your meal paired with a glass of sparkling wine or beer.

Price
A$197
Duration
3 hours
Address
393 Victoria St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
Max guests
32
What to bring
Yourself and an appetite!
Food, refresher, glass of wine or beer and free soft drink
3Top choice

FARE: Italian Cooking School - Long lunch by the sea: Cooking Class and Lunch

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  • A$165price
  • Provided on requestduration
  • Max 12group size

If you decide to take this cooking class, it does not matter what your skill level is, everyone is welcome and everyone will surely learn something.

You will spend the morning cooking beautiful meals using fresh produce from the local market. You will create a four course meal that includes an antipasti, homemade pasta or a seasonal risotto, a main course and of course a delicious dessert.

You will enjoy everything in the afternoon alongside some beautiful Italian varietal wines and a stunning sea view.

Price
A$165
Duration
Provided on request
Address
2 Two Bays Cres, Mount Martha VIC 3934, Australia
Max guests
12
What to bring
Some friends and yourself of course!
Wine is included
4

Relish Mama - Italian cooking class: Rustic & glorious Italian dishes with Nellie

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  • A$205price
  • 3 hoursduration

This Italian cooking class will transport you straight to Italy through its food and it will be a wonderful journey - you can count on that!

This cooking class will be filled with rustic Italian dishes such as flavourful antipasti and glorious side dishes. Some of these dishes are family recipes of the host and others are inspired by food trips. Some of these dishes include peperonata, a creamy lemon risotto, eggplant parmigiana, and even insalata di finnochio, and so much more.

These dishes are all delicious and they are also the perfect additions to any special occasion or family meals.

Price
A$205
Duration
3 hours
Address
Warehouse 1/347 Bay Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
What to bring
Yourself and a smile!
5

School for Pizza - Pasta Making Class

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  • A$355price
  • 3 hoursduration

Come and join this pasta class for an experience like no other where you will learn how to make pasta like you have never seen before!

You will make amazing pasta dishes full of flavor be learning how to pair your fresh pasta with different sauces as well as the different cooking techniques that you will need. The dishes that you may make include pasta Bolognese, pasta with a Napoli sauce, authentic carbonara, and even lasagna.

They also offer a cheese-making course where you can learn how to use full cream milk to make cheese and ricotta, they can even teach you how to make mozzarella!

Price
A$355
Duration
3 hours
Address
599 Elizabeth St Melbourne, Vic. 3000, Australia
What to bring
A friend and an appetite!
6

Brunswick Kitchen - Melbourne Cooking Classes: Glorious Vegan Gnocchi

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  • A$130price
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 16group size

Most people think that Italian cooking is not able to be adjusted for people with dietary restrictions but one of these cooking classes will prove that it can.

You will learn how to create delicious, fluffy gnocchi from scratch as well as a few other dishes. These dishes can include a lovely porcini and lentil ragu, Panzanella, and a saffron poached pear with a fresh orange and cardamom sorbet.

This cooking class is perfect for anyone that wants to broaden their horizon and try new cuisines even if they have dietary restrictions.

Price
A$130
Duration
3 hours
Address
1/288 Albert St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
Max guests
16
What to bring
Some friends and a smile!
7

Al Dente Cooking - Fresh Pasta Workshop

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  • A$155price
  • 4 hoursduration

Making pasta from scratch is not nearly as difficult as people think it and if you take this cooking class, you will see why.

You will learn how to make 3 different types of fresh pasta as well the sauces that your pasta will be paired with. The pasta that you will be learning to make includes a traditional meat lasagna, potato gnocchi, spinach and ricotta ravioli and of course fettuccine. You will also learn how to use a pasta machine properly!

After class, you will enjoy a meal consisting of what you have made along with a fantastic bottle of wine from the Yarra Valley.

Price
A$155
Duration
4 hours
Address
280 Edward Road, Chirnside Park, VIC 3116, Australia
What to bring
A smile and an appetite!
Wine is included
8

Cooking with Lola - Flour Child Masterclass

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  • On requestprice
  • 2 hoursduration

This cooking class will teach you all the tips and tricks that you could possibly need to start making pizza for yourself, even if it is only your first time making it!

You will enjoy a glass of wine as soon as class starts and then you will be given a brief on safety and orientation. This class will be hands on so you will be able to practice everything that you see the chef do, for yourself. The dishes include Handmade Pinsa Romana Pizza.

This Melbourne cooking class is a great way to learn new dishes and gain knowledge on Italian cooking and some of the recipes contained within it.

These fantastic Italian cooking classes will teach you all that you need to know but if you would like to learn something more, be sure to take a look at the best pasta classes in Melbourne.

You will learn how to make fresh pasta like you have never seen before and it is sure to be an experience that you will never forget!

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
On request
Duration
2 hours
Address
10 Northumberland St, Ground floor, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
What to bring
A smile and some friends of course!
Wine is included

Compare at a glance

#ClassPriceDurationBook
1Rosa's Traditional Italian Cooking ClassesTop choiceA$1655 hoursCheck
2Otao KitchenTop choiceA$1973 hoursCheck
3FARE: Italian Cooking SchoolTop choiceA$165Provided on requestCheck
4Relish MamaA$2053 hoursCheck
5School for PizzaA$3553 hoursCheck
6Brunswick KitchenA$1303 hoursCheck
7Al Dente CookingA$1554 hoursCheck
8Cooking with LolaOn request2 hoursCheck

How we chose these

This page ranks 8 classes in Melbourne. 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.

Prices on this page run from A$130 to A$355, and 1 provider quotes on request rather than publishing a figure. Sessions run from 2 hours to 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 7 of 8, how long it runs for 7 of 8, the maximum group size for 3 and the address for 8. 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.

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