In the kitchen · PRIVATE COOKING CLASSES

The 15 Best Private Cooking Classes in Italy

102 classes  ·  from $52 a seat

Booking the whole bench costs more and changes the evening completely: you set the pace and the menu bends to you. The 15 below are priced per head, with the minimum party size stated.

Rome: Pasta Making Class with Tiramisu & Wine PRIVATE OPTION - Starting with tiramisu and Italian basics
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Rome: Pasta Making Class with Tiramisu & Wine PRIVATE OPTION

1.Pasta Making Class with Tiramisu & Wine PRIVATE OPTION

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 404 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $70Our pick

Join an English-speaking chef at a restaurant near the Vatican for a 3 to 4 hour hands-on class. You will make tiramisu, fettuccine, and ravioli, drink prosecco and wine, then sit down to eat your work with coffee and limoncello. Private groups and dietary options are available.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this activity. The company communicated changes to the activity timing well in advance and made sure that the new schedule suited me and even included a tasting of food I would never have tasted if it wasn't for this experience. The cooking class itself was so much fun - we were taught to make tiramisu, fettuccine and ravioli...and had lots of prosecco while doing it. I had so much fun - and it says a lot because I was traveling alone. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to meet new people and learn to cook some gorgeous pasta.”

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Semi-Private Pizza Making Experience in Naples with Drink - Choosing between margherita and marinara
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Semi-Private Pizza Making Experience in Naples with Drink

2.Semi-Private Pizza Making Experience in Naples with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · from $56Best value

Meet at Neptune’s Fountain at 6:30 pm and walk to one of Naples’ oldest pizzerias. With Dario, Luca, or another professional pizzaiolo, you’ll make dough, shape a margherita or marinara, bake it in a wood-fired oven, and enjoy it with beer, wine, or soda.

“A great class for people of all levels with helpful tips and a recipe for making at home. I did this as a birthday celebration and this was a perfect evening of pizza making, fun and wine. The host Dario was friendly, funny and truly made the whole experience. Definitely a memorable experience and the main highlight of our trip”

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Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private) - Savoca and the famous Bar Vitelli
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Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)

3.Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel by air-conditioned Mercedes minivan from Taormina to Forza d’Agrò and Savoca with an English-speaking guide such as Antonio, Giovanni, Denise, or Valerio. See Bar Vitelli and the wedding church from The Godfather, hear real Sicilian Mafia history, then enjoy homemade pasta, bruschetta, wine, and often cannoli.

“This was up there as the best excursion we’ve ever went. The guide Giovanni was excellent. His knowledge and passion for the subject was outstanding. We saw all the places we remember from the movies and Gio had backup footage for those who had forgotten. The transport was spot on and the meal we went for after it was outstanding. If I wasn’t leaving Sicily today I would have went back and done it again!! We could have listened to him for hours. Superb guide and a great sense of humour as well, he kept us all going and nothing was a bother. Thank you Giovanni for making our trip…”

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From Taormina: Private/Guided Godfather with appetizer and Pasta - Savoca and the walk to Santa Lucia
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From Taormina: Private/Guided Godfather with appetizer and Pasta

4.Private/Guided Godfather with appetizer and Pasta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $235

Travel by private car from Taormina with an English-speaking guide such as Marco, Bruno, Massimo, or Omar. Walk through Savoca and Forza d’Agro, visit Bar Vitelli and movie churches, discuss Mafia history, then enjoy antipasti, pasta, wine, and lemon dessert at a local trattoria.

“This was a fabulous tour given by knowledgeable guides Davide and Leonardo. Both men provided us with a very personalized and friendly tour. We never felt rushed. Rather, they kept telling us that “today is your day”. We moved from place-to-place at our pace, not theirs. We very much enjoyed spending our day, and our lunch, with them. They wanted to give us time to ourselves during lunch, but we could not exclude them. Thank you Davide and Leonardo!”

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Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local's Home in Bologna - The pasta dishes you may learn
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Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local’s Home in Bologna

5.Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local’s Home in Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about three hours in a Bolognese home with a Cesarine cook such as Roberta, Paola, or Claudia. Make fresh pasta from family recipes, learn practical kitchen tricks, and eat your work with local wine. Recipes may include tortellini, tagliatelle, lasagne, tortelloni, or regional specialties.

“Expected group,turned out just us and 2 hosts.Wonderful evening .Private class and dinner Exceptuonal hosts.”

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Cesarine: Private Pasta Class at Local's Home in Messina - Why the home setting matters in Messina
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Cesarine: Private Pasta Class at Local’s Home in Messina

6.Cesarine: Private Pasta Class at Local’s Home in Messina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $174

Spend about three hours in a Messina home with a Cesarine cook, learning to make three pasta dishes such as ravioli, cavatelli, tagliatelle, or busiate. Hosts including Daniela, Consuelo, Rossella, and Mariela may also serve antipasti, dessert, wine, and coffee.

“This was a fun way to try local food at the home of a local person. We enjoyed learning how to make homemade pasta and thoroughly enjoyed the private setting vs. another group city tour. The food was absolutely delicious and Maria was very sweet and an excellent chef.”

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Cooking Class: Pasta & Tiramisu with a Private Italian Chef - Making handmade fettuccine in Rome
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Cooking Class: Pasta & Tiramisu with a Private Italian Chef

7.Cooking Class: Pasta & Tiramisu with a Private Italian Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $447

In central Rome, a professional English-speaking chef guides your private group through handmade fettuccine, carbonara or cacio e pepe, and tiramisu. Instructors have included Gio, Jennifer, Ida, Marcella, and Marzi. The three-hour class ends with lunch, drinks, and recipes sent by email.

“My husband and I booked this as a fun experience and we had the best time! We were given wine upon arrival and all throughout the class. Our chef, Marzi, was so sweet and made us feel welcome. The food of course turned out amazing and will forever remember this experience. Excited to replicate the past and tiramisu dishes at home!”

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From Catania: Private/Guided Godfather with Appetizer and Pasta - Bar Vitelli and the scenes every fan remembers
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From Catania: Private/Guided Godfather with Appetizer and Pasta

8.Private/Guided Godfather with Appetizer and Pasta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $342

Travel by private car from Catania to Savoca and Forza d’Agro with an English-speaking guide such as Maurizio, Bruno, Marco, Fabio, or Omar. Visit Bar Vitelli, movie churches, a Norman castle, and enjoy a local lunch with sea views.

“Maurizio was fantastic! This was definitely a great Godfather tour but it was an even better tour of Sicily—we learned a lot about the region and the culture and he asked us a lot about ours as well. It felt more like a cultural exchange opportunity which was a pleasant surprise. Of course he knew a lot about the Godfather and filming locations but we expected that. We really recommend Maurizio and this private tour — it was so nice not to be on a group tour for a change. Definitely worth the price — lunch was fantastic!”

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Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Rome 3 types of Pasta and Wine - Chef Christian’s Teaching Style
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Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Rome 3 types of Pasta and Wine

9.Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Rome 3 types of Pasta and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Cook fettuccine, gnocchi, and cavatelli with Chef Christian in a private Rome kitchen. You’ll learn pasta-making techniques, choose sauces, enjoy bruschetta, wine, and dessert, and can request vegetarian or gluten-free options.

“The class was entertaining and enjoyable. The resulting pasta was excellent and Christian made great sauce for the different types of pasta. The instructions were relatively easy to follow though the experience over all was a little unorganized. The location had changed from when I originally booked it and was no longer in the “heart of Rome” rather a 30 minute uber drive out of the city.”

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Bologna: Pasta & Wine Lesson Private Chef & Sommelier - Tortelloni, tagliatelle, and maccheroni on one table
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Bologna: Pasta & Wine Lesson Private Chef & Sommelier

10.Pasta & Wine Lesson Private Chef & Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 40 reviews · 3 hours · from $97

Federico and Paola welcome you into their Bologna apartment for a three-hour, hands-on class covering tortelloni, tagliatelle, and maccheroni. You will eat the pasta with traditional sauces, taste small-producer organic wines, and finish with a family tiramisu recipe.

“We really enjoyed meeting Fred. We had great fun making pasta, ragu and Tiramasu. It was great to meet others from different countries and chat around the delicious meal we all made together. We can't wait to try his recipes when we go home to Ireland. We would highly recommend this experience. Thanks Fred, Maurice & Laura”

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Cesarine: Private Pasta and Tiramisu Class in a Local Venice Home - Inside a Venetian home
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Cesarine: Private Pasta and Tiramisu Class in a Local Venice Home

11.Cesarine: Private Pasta and Tiramisu Class in a Local Venice Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $214

Meet your Cesarine host near Rialto, cook two regional pasta dishes or gnocchi, and make tiramisu in a local home. You’ll eat what you prepare with water, Veneto wine, and coffee. Hosts may include Barbara, Giulia, Anna, or Rosa, and the class is offered in English.

“This is the second time I’ve done a class with Giulia and it was just as amazing as the first time. My husband was able to go this time and he had such a great time! I will definitely be doing it again on my next trip to Venice!”

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Pisa: Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class - The 15-minute ride from Pisa to the farm
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Pisa: Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class

12.Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · from $147

Spend four hours at a family farmhouse 15 to 20 minutes from Pisa, where Helena and Giacomo guide you through handmade pasta, farm ingredients, local wine, and a three-course meal. Transfers, equipment, recipes, and private-group attention are included.

“My most favourite day of our Italy trip. Such a wholesome activity to be invited into someone's home to learn how to make pasta. Words can not describe how beautiful a day it was, lovely people, stunning scenery and tasty pasta.”

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Pasta and Tiramisu Semi-Private Cooking Class with a MasterChef - Prosecco, aperitivo, and a friendly start
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Pasta and Tiramisu Semi-Private Cooking Class with a MasterChef

13.Pasta and Tiramisu Semi-Private Cooking Class with a MasterChef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $166

In a custom kitchen near public transportation, you’ll make fresh fettuccine, traditional Parmesan and butter Alfredo sauce, and tiramisu with a MasterChef Italia cook. The three-hour class includes prosecco, Roman aperitivo, wine, limoncello, and a digital recipe book. Groups are limited, though the published capacity varies.

“Loved this! Chef Andrea was patient, charming, and informative. The food was delicious and we had a great time getting to know the other people in the class. We truly enjoyed this experience!”

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3 Hours Private Boat Tour of Capri with Pasta and Prosecco - The Natural Arch and your first swim
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3 Hours Private Boat Tour of Capri with Pasta and Prosecco

14.3 Hours Private Boat Tour of Capri with Pasta and Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

You’ll spend three hours on a private Capri boat with a captain such as Roberto, Giuseppe, Ciro, or Alfonso. Expect grottoes, the Faraglioni, swimming stops, pasta, Prosecco, limoncello, towels, sunscreen, and snorkeling gear. The Blue Grotto costs an extra €18 and may involve a wait or closure.

“Unfortunately the boat tour was cancelled by the operator because of the weather conditions, so i can't comment on my experience of the tour. However, trying to get my refund is proving difficult and time consuming. I'm going through Viator, as is the process, but apparently the tour operator isn't replying. It's not a small amount of money, so it's a little unsettling.”

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Private Cooking Class in Lecce (Corigliano): Handmade pasta - Shaping orecchiette and macaroni with Enza
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Private Cooking Class in Lecce (Corigliano): Handmade pasta

15.Private Cooking Class in Lecce (Corigliano): Handmade pasta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $89

Spend 3.5 hours with Enza and Antonio near Lecce, learning to shape orecchiette and macaroni from simple ingredients. Cook by the pool, taste seasonal Salento dishes and local wine, then finish dinner with music and homemade limoncello in a welcoming home setting.

“Enza and Antonio are very friendly, we learned a lot about Italian food and the food was delicious!”

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