Cooking Classes
Top-rated cooking classes
A cooking class is the tastiest souvenir there is — a few hours in a local kitchen, market basket in hand, learning to make the dishes you came to eat, then sitting down to enjoy them. From pasta in Florence and pizza in Naples to paella in Valencia, mantı in Istanbul and pastéis de nata in Lisbon, these are the best places to roll up your sleeves.
Why take a cooking class abroad?
It’s the most hands-on way to understand a food culture — you shop the market, learn the techniques and the why behind them, and leave able to recreate the meal at home. Most classes run three to four hours, are beginner-friendly and taught in English, and end with everyone eating what they made, usually with local wine. Pick a market class for the full experience, a small-group class for the social side, or a private class for a couple or family.
What you’ll learn, by destination
Fresh pasta and pizza in Italy, paella and tapas in Spain, French patisserie and macarons in Paris, mantı and meze in Istanbul, goulash in Budapest, and pastéis de nata in Lisbon — every kitchen tells a different story.
Where to go
Italy
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Classes
- Bologna Cooking Classes
- Cinque Terre Cooking Classes
- Florence Cooking Classes
- Lake Como Cooking Classes
- Milan Cooking Classes
- Naples Cooking Classes
- Palermo Cooking Classes
- Pasta Making Classes in Florence
- Pasta Making Classes in Rome
- Pizza Making Classes in Naples
- Positano Cooking Classes
- Puglia Cooking Classes: Orecchiette & Masseria Kitchens
- Rome Cooking Classes
- Sicilian Cooking Classes in Taormina
- Sorrento Cooking Classes
- Turin Cooking Classes
- Tuscany Cooking Classes
- Venice Cooking Classes
France
Spain
- Madrid Cooking Classes: Paella & Tapas
- Paella Cooking Classes in Barcelona
- Valencia Paella Cooking Classes
Portugal
Greece
Austria
Hungary
Croatia
Slovenia
United Kingdom
Turkey
FAQ about Cooking Classes
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cooking class abroad cost?
Typically €45–90 per person for a three- to four-hour class including the meal; more for a private class or one with a full market tour.
Which country is best for a cooking holiday?
Italy is the classic for pasta and pizza, Spain for paella and tapas, France for patisserie, Greece and Turkey for the eastern-Mediterranean table — it comes down to the food you love most.
Are cooking classes good for beginners and vegetarians?
Yes — most are aimed at all levels and taught in English, and the vegetable-rich cuisines of the Mediterranean adapt easily to vegetarian menus. Mention any dietary needs when booking.