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11 classes and experiencesChianti

Cooking Vacations is a booking site rather than a school, so each class below is run by its own host. You book through Cooking Vacations.

Cooking Vacations is a US-based tour operator that books classes and cooking holidays with local chefs across Italy. Its list runs from one-day classes in Bologna, Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, Ischia and Capri to a multi-day Chianti stay with wine tours. Each class is taught by its own local host, and most cost US$195 to US$495.

Gelato Making and Tasting

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  • US$295price
  • 1 hourduration

Gelato is something that you taste once and love forever so come and join this gelato making class to learn how to make gelato just like any amazing gelato shop in Italy.

This gelato making class will show you how to make gelato in the best way possible so that you are able to replicate the whole process at home. You will also take part in a gelato tasting at the end of this gelato course because what better note is there to end on than more gelato?

This class will awaken in you a new love for gelato making so make sure that you don't miss it and that you bring a few friends along with you to experience the joy!

Price
US$295
Duration
1 hour
Address
Provided after booking is complete
Languages
English
What you cook
Gelato
What to bring
A group of friends of course!
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Ischia Island Mediterranean Cooking Classes

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  • US$415price
  • Variesduration

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.

Price
US$415
Duration
Varies
Address
Will be provided at the time of your booking
What you cook
Traditional recipes
What to bring
A friend and an appetite!
Wine is included
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One Day Cooking Class in Bologna

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  • US$265price
  • 1 dayduration

If you are looking for incredible cooking classes to take on your trip to Italy then make sure that you join a cooking class from cooking vacations during your trip.

You will learn how to make past aby hand with the guidance of two sister chefs. You will use a special rolling pin and wooden tools to create delicious pasta by using 00 Farina flour. You will also create pasta shapes along with seasonal sauces such as a butter and sage sauce as well as Bolognese and a pomodoro sauce which you will all enjoy after class.

Be sure to bring along an appetite , because you will definitely need it, and you will not only enjoy a lot of delicious food but you will learn all of the skills that you need to make it for yourself.

Price
US$265
Duration
1 day
Address
Exact location provided after booking is completed
What you cook
Fresh pasta
What to bring
Yourself of course!
Local wine is included
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One-Day Cooking Class in Puglia

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  • US$265price
  • 3 hoursduration

A cooking class is a wonderful way to spend the day either by yourself or with a partner so come and join this cooking class for a truly exciting experience.

You will learn how to make dishes such as Pugliesi homemade breads and focaccia, antipasti such as eggplant puffs, fresh pasta and sauces like ciceri e trio and tagliatelle with chick peas, and main courses such as cavatelli, roulades of veal in onion sauce or even seafood soup. You will even make desserts such as torte, crostata, biscotti, purcedduzzi, small fried gnocchi with honey, and even taralli to ensure that this cooking class ends on a sweet note.

This cooking class will teach you amazing new dishes and the dishes that you learn will stay with you long after this cooking class has ended.

Price
US$265
Duration
3 hours
Address
Provided after booking is completed
What you cook
Antipasto, fresh pasta with sauce, main course and dessert
What to bring
A few friends and an appetite!
Wine is included
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Sardinia Cooking Class & Shopping with Chef

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  • US$385price
  • 1 dayduration

A day spent cooking is a day well spent so come and join one of these cooking classes in Sardinia for a day that you will remember for years to come.

You will learn how to cook dishes such as lasagne, ravioli, tortellini and tagliatelle as well as main courses such as zuppa di pesce, an assortment of fish in a creamy tomato sauce, burrida, fish in a broth with celery, carrot, onion, and lemon, and aragosta alla Catalana, with lobster, tomatoes, onions, oil, and lemon.

Dessert will include dishes such as papassini, biscotti (perfect for dipping into coffee), tiliccas, a honey and toasted almond sweet, and seada, a flaky, fried pastry puff stuffed with ricotta, orange zest, and herbs, and drizzled with the best tasting honey around.

These cooking classes in Sardinia will teach you all about delicious food and the skills and techniques that you need to prepare every dish perfectly but don't forget to take also take a look at these cooking classes in Verona for even more amazing experiences.

You will learn all about the traditional dishes from the area as the local cooks take you through the whole process from start to finish so don't miss your chance and bring the whole family along!

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
US$385
Duration
1 day
Address
Provided after booking is completed
What you cook
Pasta dish, main courses, dessert
What to bring
An appetite and a smile!
Sardinian wine and liqueur is included
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Sardinia, Costa Smeralda, Cantina Tour & Wine Tastings

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  • US$135price
  • 1 dayduration

Come and join one of Sardinia’s famous wine-making families near Costa Smeralda for a unique vineyard and cantina tour followed by a wine tasting.

You will begin your day with a visit to the winery in the eastern part of Gallura that overlooks more than 500 hectares of rolling terrain covered by green vineyards. Afterward, it’s time to taste and the tasting will include five wines that will range from white, red, rosé, and passito, and will be paired with traditional Sardinian breads, plump olives from the nearby garden, Grananglona and other artisan cheese, farm-made salami and desserts made by the chef.

During your tour you will be learning all about the vineyard’s varieties that include Vermentino, Cannonau, Carignano, Muristellu, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah which are all grown with the warm sun of Sardinia and cut by hand.

These wine tastings in Sardinia will always be full of amazing wine and traditional dishes and this list of wine tours in Sardinia includes some of the best wineries, from a small winery to a family-owned winery and especially a family-run estate.

For even more wine tastings, be sure to take a look at these wine tours in Alghero and you will surely find wonderful wine tastings, learn all about wine heritage from generations back and taste and learn about local delicacies to pair with your wine tastings.

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
US$135
Duration
1 day
Address
Exact location provided after booking is complete
Languages
English
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Sicilian Cooking Class and Market Tour

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  • US$195price
  • Not specifiedduration

What could be better than a cooking class with a local chef as you learn how to make delicious food and enjoy the lovely scenery?

This is definitely the class to book if you would like to feel like a professional chef in your own kitchen. You will learn many amazing techniques and new dishes that are full of flavor and will certainly make everyone feel full of joy every time that they taste them.

A class like this is best enjoyed with friends so don't forget to bring them along and it will surely be a trip that will be remembered for many years.

These cooking classes in Southern Italy will help you to not only unlock your full cooking potential, but they will help you to bring a piece of Italy to your own home. You will learn amazing traditional recipes and your family will certainly not complain.

Be sure to also take a look at these cooking classes in Northern Italy if you are looking to fill your itinerary for the next leg of your trip and you certainly won't be disappointed!

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
US$195
Duration
Not specified
Address
Exact location is provided after the booking is completed
What you cook
4 course menu
What to bring
A few friends and a smile!
Included
market tour
Wine and beverages are included
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Chianti Cooking Classes and Wine Tours

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  • US$1,495price
  • 1 dayduration
  • Chiantilocation

Come and join this amazing cooking vacation set in the Chianti region and enjoy the olive groves, sweeping hills and the beautiful architecture of the region.

You will enjoy a fantastic welcome dinner paired with local fine wines and make some new friends with everyone that you will be spending time with. You will take part in a hands on cooking class with lunch or dinner consisting of the foods that you prepared with a toast of local wine.

You will even receive a welcome bag with your very own chef's apron and some lovely Prosecco.

People have commented that the food was delicious and that they thoroughly enjoyed the daily cooking classes as well as the tours of the local markets. The dinner was a highlight for many people as it is paired with incredible wine and a beautiful sunset.

Price
US$1,495
Duration
1 day
Type of class
Hands on Italian cooking classes
Included
meal, wine
All inclusive
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Limoncello & Lemon Dessert Cooking Class with a local Capri chef

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  • US$265price
  • Variesduration

If you are a person that loves lemons and loves cooking with them then this is one cooking class that you should not miss!

You will learn how to cook amazing lemon dishes such as lemon profiteroles with a homemade limoncello cream filling, torta Anacapre and lemon gelato, and you will even be taught how to make some delicious Limoncello.

This authentic Italian cooking experience will teach you family recipes passed down through the generations and they will creep deep into your heart.

Price
US$265
Duration
Varies
Address
Exact location is provided at the time of your booking
What you cook
Limoncello and lemon desserts
What to bring
Yourself and a partner of course!
Limoncello, coffee and tea are included
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Pizza and Pasta one day cooking class

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  • US$225price
  • Variesduration

If you want to learn how to cook with fresh ingredients then this cooking class is one that you definitely should not miss.

You will make a fantastic pizza alongside a fresh pasta dish using ingredients and produce from the local markets as well as your hosts garden so you can be sure that everything will be fresh and will taste fantastic.

The cooking classes from Cooking Vacations are always some of the best so be sure to check out their other ones as well!

Price
US$225
Duration
Varies
Address
Provided at the time of booking
What you cook
Pizza and pasta
What to bring
Yourself and an appetite!
Wine and beverages not included
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Ravello Neapolitan Cooking Class & Mozzarella Cheese Making

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  • US$495price
  • 6 hoursduration

What could be better than a unique cooking course during you vacation to learn how to create a true Italian cuisine staple, Mozzarella, from scratch?

You will create dishes such as hand-made panzarotti, stuffed rolled eggplant and zucchini flowers, or ravioli stuffed with pumpkin, or gnocchi, pastiera, sfogliatelle, babà, and torta Caprese, or delicate crostata filled with fresh seasonal fruits.

You will also learn how to make fresh mozzarella from scratch with milk from a local farmer as he takes you through the whole process from start to finish.

Price
US$495
Duration
6 hours
Address
Requested information can be found at the time of booking
What you cook
Neapolitan recipes and Mozzarella cheese
What to bring
An appetite and a partner!
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