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15 Home Cooking Classes to Book Around the World

108 classes  ·  from $64 a head

Somebody’s own kitchen, six people at most, and a recipe that has not been written down. These 15 cost more than a school and are worth it for different reasons, priced and timed, with a note on how far out of the centre you travel.

Pastamama, Home Cooking Classes at Grace's Home - Arriving at Grazia’s home on Via Mazzini
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Pastamama, Home Cooking Classes at Grace’s Home

1.Pastamama, Home Cooking Classes at Grace’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Join Grazia, known as Pastamama, in her Bologna home for a three-hour English-language class limited to five people. You’ll mix, roll, and shape fresh tagliatelle and tortelloni, learn about local food traditions, and sit down to eat your pasta with sauces, wine, and dessert. Vegetarian requests are possible, but gluten-free meals are not.

“It was very personal and very through! Everything was delicious. She gave us the history of the food and religion which we really enjoyed as well!”

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Small Group Pasta and Tiramisu Class at Local's Home in Venice - The host makes the biggest difference
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Small Group Pasta and Tiramisu Class at Local’s Home in Venice

2.Small Group Pasta and Tiramisu Class at Local’s Home in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Meet near Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, then cook in a carefully selected Venetian home with a Cesarina host. You’ll make two fresh pasta dishes and tiramisu, share prosecco, wine, and espresso, and eat together. Hosts may include Giulia, Tessa, Nadine, Matilde, or Rosa, so the menu and setting can vary.

“We had a bit of a hiccup finding her apartment as there were no real street signs and it was pouring rain but she waited for us by the door and once we found it it was a perfect evening. She educated us on making pasta and ravioli and dinner turned out delicious. We had some wine and tiramisu desert that we also prepared with her help. I’m still waiting for her to send us the recipe’s as I want to use what I learned and make it at home now that we are finally back. It was truly the best experience for me and my son to do together.…”

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Catania: Pistachio Ravioli, Pasta Home Cooking Class w/ Wine - Ringing the bell and entering Angela’s home
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Catania: Pistachio Ravioli, Pasta Home Cooking Class w/ Wine

3.Pistachio Ravioli, Pasta Home Cooking Class w/ Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 204 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Spend about three hours in Angela’s Catania apartment learning to make pistachio-filled ravioli, fresh pasta, and bruschetta. She leads the cooking, with help from her son Victor when needed. You’ll eat your meal with Sicilian wine, water, coffee, and dessert in a small group of up to eight.

“It was an amazing experience with Angela, she is so loving and caring. We had a birthday and she made us a tiramisu cake and opened a champagne for us. We loved her home and hospitality. The food turned out delicious too, every thing went as planned. 100% recommended”

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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Varenna - Patrizia, Luca, and Monica bring different strengths
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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Varenna

4.Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Varenna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180

Spend about three hours in a local Varenna home learning fresh pasta and tiramisu with a Cesarine host such as Patrizia or Monica. You’ll begin with an aperitivo, cook in a small group of up to 12, then eat what you made. Some homes offer striking Lake Como views, though taxi costs and the exact meeting address need careful checking.

“This was a wonderful experience we loved the pasta and tiramisu class. The best activities we’ve done on our holiday. I couldn’t recommend more!”

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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu with Mamma in Lucca - Mixing dough and shaping two kinds of pasta
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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu with Mamma in Lucca

5.Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu with Mamma in Lucca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $187

Join a Cesarine home cook in Lucca for about three hours of hands-on pasta and tiramisu making. You may prepare ravioli, tagliatelle, fettuccine, or other pasta shapes, then sit down for your meal with wine and coffee. Hosts vary, including Silvia, Rossana, Monica, Novella, and Andrea. Market shopping is available with some bookings.

“We had a lovely and fun evening with our hosts, Andrea and Elisa. We made our own meal, tortelloni with spinach and ricotta filling, with butter and sage, then tagliatelle with tomato sauce and pappardelle with porcini. The porcinis were picked by Andrea in the morning, so could not have been fresher. And of course the tiramisu as dolce. Combined with interesting conversation about food and life, this was a memorable evening. And the pasta meal was abolutely delicious!”

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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bologna - The meal is part of the lesson
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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bologna

6.Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bologna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Meet a Cesarina host in Bologna for a hands-on class making two pasta dishes and tiramisu. Hosts such as Roberta, Maurizio, Federica, Paola, and Annamaria teach in their homes, often with wine, antipasti, and family stories. Groups can be as small as four, though the maximum is 12.

“Roberta hosted us and welcomed us into her home! The cooking class was targeted at just the right level for the groups skills. We created fresh pasta and tiramisu, and Roberta had prepared us a few starters and a ragu sauce. It was all so tasty, and we hope the recipes we have now will replicate it when we get home! Thanks again Roberta, Luke and Molly”

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Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini - Shaping tortellini, tagliatelle, and tortelloni
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Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini

7.Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78Best value

Join Irene and Marco in their Bologna home for a hands-on pasta class focused on tagliatelle, tortellini, and other local shapes. You’ll mix and roll dough, shape filled pasta, then enjoy three pasta courses, dessert, local wine, and recipes. The home setting feels personal, though the apartment can be tight and sits outside the historic center.

“We were altogether 4 people- two in each group which is a perfect size. The host was lovely and engaging. After the pasta making we sat down to enjoy some wine and eat our creations. It would’ve been nice to see how the sauces were made and get a little more kitchen time - we spent quite a long time at the table chatting to the other guests.”

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Alghero Home Cooking Pasta Class at a Farmhouse with Wine - What you may learn about sauces and cooking
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Alghero Home Cooking Pasta Class at a Farmhouse with Wine

8.Alghero Home Cooking Pasta Class at a Farmhouse with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

Join Irene and Gabriele at their countryside farmhouse near Alghero for a hands-on Sardinian pasta class. Shape fresh pasta, hear cooking tips, enjoy local nibbles and wine, then eat a pasta-based meal together. The three-hour class is in English, capped at 10 people, and does not include transport.

“This was an incredible experience all around! Irene welcomed us into her lovely and quaint house in the Sardinian countryside. She showed all of us how to make incredible homemade pasta in different shapes with various tools. Our pasta was then prepared for us into some of the best dishes I have ever eaten, along with anti pasta plate, bread, dessert, coffee and liquor. We had lovely company with a family from Holland working alongside us. The whole experience was perfectly lovely. The hostess is a joy. Do not miss out on this opportunity!!”

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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Montepulciano - Starting with prosecco, bruschetta, and Tuscan habits
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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Montepulciano

9.Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Montepulciano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $216

Join a Cesarina in a private Montepulciano home for a hands-on Tuscan cooking class lasting about three hours. You’ll make fresh pasta, pici, ravioli or seasonal pasta, and tiramisu, then eat your creations with local wine and snacks. Hosts vary, including Barbara, Lucrezia, Alberto, and Pietropaolo.

“We had such an amazing experience at Lucrezia and Alberto‘s home! They are very knowledgable and could answer all our questions about Italy, Tuscany, wines and more after already having spent a week in Tuscany. I therefore recommend to do this towards the end of your trip. Lucrezia was such a good instructor, gave helpful tips and was overall motivating. My boyfriend and I felt welcome and comfortable straight away and had such a fun evening. This was definitely one of our highlights during our holidays. Highly recommend!”

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Ravioli & Tagliatelle Cooking Class at a Local's Home in Positano - The welcome: prosecco, local snacks, and garden produce
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Ravioli & Tagliatelle Cooking Class at a Local’s Home in Positano

10.Ravioli & Tagliatelle Cooking Class at a Local’s Home in Positano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181

Join Emily, Genny, and their family in Montepertuso for a three-hour pasta class inside a local home. You will gather garden ingredients, make ravioli, tagliatelle, and tiramisu, then sit down to eat with wine, prosecco, and family stories. The class starts and ends at Piazza Cappella in Positano.

“What a great time! We made gnocchi and tagliatelle. The experience was wonderful! It was so nice to get out of the city and see the local flavor. There was never a rush to get everything finished. It was just a bunch of friends hanging out and cooking. I would highly recommend!”

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Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local's Home in Bologna - The hosts make the difference
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Cesarine: Private Pasta Class & Meal at Local’s Home in Bologna

11.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 Bologna home kitchen with a Cesarine host such as Paola, Roberta, or Claudia. You will make three regional pasta dishes, learn practical techniques, and sit down to eat what you prepared with local wine. The class is private, offered in English, and may include recipes such as tortellini, tagliatelle, lasagne, or tortelloni.

“Annamaria and her husband were very welcoming. Everyone had a great time, and the food was wonderful!”

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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in La Spezia - Shaping pasta by hand
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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in La Spezia

12.Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in La Spezia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend about three hours in a La Spezia home kitchen with a local Cesarina such as Daniela, Roberta, or Anna Maria. Sip Prosecco, prepare shaped or filled pasta and tiramisu, then sit down for the meal you made. Menus vary, and the class suits cruise visitors who want a personal taste of local life.

“Roberta is a wonderful host and patient instructor. We made two pastas and tiramisu followed by a wonderful lunch together. Definitely recommend if you are traveling through La Spezia!”

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Cagliari Home Cooking Class: Pasta, Wine & Sardinian Flavors - From the worktable to a Sardinian lunch
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Cagliari Home Cooking Class: Pasta, Wine & Sardinian Flavors

13.Cagliari Home Cooking Class: Pasta, Wine & Sardinian Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

In a small Cagliari kitchen near the airport, you’ll make culurgiones and fresh tagliatelle with local hosts such as Giulia and Maria. The three-hour class includes hands-on pasta work, Sardinian cheeses, cured meats, honey, wine, dessert, homemade Mirto, and digital recipes. No cooking experience is needed.

“Great evening with Guilia!! She was very patient and taught us how to make local pasta. The food was delicious and she even threw in some extra special food like homemade bread! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Cagliari.”

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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bari - Aperitivo first, then a generous home-cooked meal
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Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bari

14.Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Bari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Join a Cesarine host in a Bari home for a three-hour, hands-on class covering two pasta recipes, traditional sauces, and tiramisu. Hosts may include Juanita, Fernanda, Christiana, Anna, or another local cook. You begin with aperitivo and finish by eating what you made together.

“The best authentic experience you will get in Bari! The sweetest hosts and really make you feel at home we loved every minute of it!!”

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Bologna: Tagliatelle & Ragù Home Cooking Class with wine - Learning traditional Bolognese ragù
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Bologna: Tagliatelle & Ragù Home Cooking Class with wine

15.Tagliatelle & Ragù Home Cooking Class with wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Join Irene and Marco for a 3.5-hour, small-group lesson in a Bolognese home. Make fresh tagliatelle, tortelloni, ravioli, and traditional ragù, then eat your pasta with wine, water, coffee, and dessert. Recipes are included, and the group is limited to 10 people.

“The tour and cooking experience in Bologna has been one of my highlights during our holiday in Italy. Antonio was fantastic; was more than just a food tour, they were so informative about the city. Afterwards the cooking experience I enjoyed so much. We got to eat our creations with a lovely bottle of wine. Even dessert too!”

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