Cooking Classes

Enjoy an authentic taste of Rome on this half-day market tour and cooking class, and learn the secrets of making fresh Italian pasta. Kick off your adventure with a walking and tasting tour of the Campo de' Fiori market, then head to a local family home for a hands-on cooking lesson. Learn about different pasta varieties, master the art of mixing the perfect dough, and pick up tips and techniques to make different pasta shapes and sauces. Finally, tuck into your delicious homemade lunch, including three pasta dishes, coffee and dessert.

Get the full Louisiana dining experience with a fun and educational New Orleans cooking class. Take a seat amongst other foodies in a converted 19th century molasses warehouse and get ready to learn - and eat! Meet a lively local chef and learn the fundamentals of preparing classic Creole dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Then dig into delicious samples complemented by local beer or a sweet ice tea.

When you think of Italian food, does a plate of steaming, savory meatballs come to mind? Learn how to make this classic comfort food with a semi-private, hands-on cooking class taught in a kitchen overlooking beautiful Boboli Gardens. With the guidance of a chef, prepare three different authentic meatball recipes and sauces, plus rich and creamy tiramisu for dessert. Sit down to enjoy your homemade meal, accompanied by rustic Chianti wine. Class size is limited to eight for a more personalized experience.

Make fresh pasta like a Roman. This is a cooking class that explores traditional recipes with a local chef. Working alongside the chef, you'll prepare pasta dough from scratch, learn classic cuts from tagliolini to tagliatelle, then sit down to a hearty meal of Italian specialties. This private experience includes, along with the cooking class, a five-course lunch or dinner, a welcome glass of Prosecco, and a wine pairing, and it's the perfect introduction to Italy's remarkable food traditions.

Delight your taste buds with the perfect pairing of cheese and preserves during this half-day cooking class held in the old artisan quarter of Florence. Learn about traditional Tuscan cheese making techniques and taste different varieties, from fresh-made ricotta to aged pecorino. For a sweet accompaniment, learn how to turn fruit and sugar into jams and marmalade, and bottle your own jar to take home. Sip Italian wine during the culinary adventure, and receive a recipe book to re-create the authentic flavors back in your own kitchen.

Get an inside look into Mumbai's cuisine on a 4-hour private market and cooking experience with a local home cook. Meet your host for drinks and snacks in an apartment, and shop at Crawford Market for fresh ingredients. Then, enjoy an in-home class, making vegetarian specialties like sweet 'daal' (Gujariti lentils) and 'puris' (puffed bread). Afterward, savor them as a delicious meal, served in royal Indian style on a silver 'thali' platter.

Combine a tour of Old Beijing with an authentic local experience on this private 5-hour tour, including hotel pick-up. Ride a rickshaw around the historic 'hutongs' (narrow alleys) of Old Beijing, then take in the views from the landmark Drum Tower. Next, be welcomed inside a local family home and gain a unique insight into Chinese culture as you practice traditional arts like calligraphy and paper cutting. Finally, learn how to make delicious Chinese dumplings and tuck into a scrumptious lunch of typical cuisine with your hosts.

Learn how to create Oaxacan cuisine at a world-class restaurant in Oaxaca raved about in the 'New York Times' and 'Bon App etit.' During this 3.5-hour cooking class led by an expert chef-instructor, your small group, limited to just 10 cooking enthusiasts, decides which dishes are on the menu. After picking up the necessary ingredients, all fresh, from a local market, prepare your dishes back in the kitchen. Whether it's tortillas, salsas, soup, mole, or dessert, take home exciting recipes knowing you'll be able to easily recreate the flavors of Oaxaca.

Submerge yourself in the rich cuisine and epicurean customs of the Yucatan on a half-day culinary tour of the beautiful Mexican city of Merida. Purchase ingredients from a traditional market and enjoy a cooking class at the home of a local host. Learn about the exotic ingredients and intriguing processes used in Mexican cooking as your knowledgeable guide narrates. Finally, sample the fruits of your labor during a delicious lunch in your host's comfortable home. Enjoy a personalized experience on this small group tour, with number limits at 12 people.

Discover the highlights of Shanghai both on and off the tourist trail on this full-day sightseeing tour, including a Huangpu river cruise, a silk factory visit and a Wonton-making class. Explore Shanghai's walled Old Town, home to the City God Temple and Yuyuan Garden, then experience a traditional Chinese wet market. Master the art of making wontons as you enjoy lunch in a local family home, then browse for souvenirs (own expense) in the Tianzifang handicrafts district.

See sparkling Byzantine mosaics before learning some secrets of Italian cooking with this mosaics tour and cooking class in Ravenna. Join a knowledgeable guide for a visit to two Ravenna monuments with UNESCO-recognized mosaics. Experience a lesson in cooking some local specialties, including a flatbread called 'piadina.'

Enjoy our 1,30 /2 hours cooking class in the heart of Rome where you will learn how to make Pasta from scratch and our famous Tiramisù from simple and fresh ingredients. You will discover the recipe and the secrets of this popular dishes and you will have the chance to ask questions our local chef expert in the Italian cuisine. Small groups limited to 15 people.

Learn insider secrets of French cooking with this hands-on class in Montmartre. Join your expert chef and guide at the market to get tips on selecting ingredients. Visit a bakery, produce shop, butcher, cheese shop and fish monger. Create a 4-course menu with the chef, followed by eating the meal you've made.

Learn to prepare some of the classic dishes of Spain and Catalonia during a 3.5-hour cooking class in Barcelona. Your cooking class takes place in a private home with a professional chef who teaches you to prepare favorites such as seafood paella. Learn the history of tapas, sample 12 different tapas, and enjoy the delicious lunch that you helped to create, accompanied by unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks. Upgrade to begin with a fascinating tour of La Boqueria, one of Spain's most important food markets.

Explore a local market in Cusco, then take a workshop on Peruvian cuisine during this 4-hour culinary experience. Learn about the functions of traditional Andean kitchens and local specialties from a professional Peruvian chef. Tastings, meal, and drinks included.

When visiting Milan, learn the secrets of Italian home cooking with a hands-on 2-hour lesson in the private kitchen of a local chef. Choose your menu from six options that represent Italy's diverse cuisine, which could include mozzarella-filled zucchini flowers, eggplant parmigiana, and tiramisu. Then, sit down with your new friends to enjoy your homemade lunch or dinner accompanied by Italian wine. It's a great way to learn about local cuisine and culture in a friendly, small-group environment.

Learn to cook Tuscan specialties with a cookbook author and food journalist during this half-day class. Start the culinary experience with a market visit at Sant'Ambrogio to pick up fresh produce. During the hands-on class, hear tips and tricks for making handmade pasta. After preparing three courses, enjoy a leisurely lunch including wine.

Enjoy the experience of Cuzco´s gastronomy by a recognized chef and discover the flavors of a millenarian culture.

Learn the secrets behind two of Italy's favorite foods during a half-day cooking class in the beautiful Chianti wine region. Travel from Florence through the Tuscan countryside, and settle in to a well-equipped kitchen with a small group of fellow aspiring chefs and a professional instructor. Learn how to make your own pizza, from dough to fresh toppings, and discover how creamy gelato is created. Enjoy your handmade dises along with a glass of famous Chianti wine as dusk falls across the hillsides of Tuscany.

Learn to cook Spain's national dish with a small-group cooking class in the heart of Valencia, then walk off your lunch with a back-nature adventure. First, get hands-on as you learn the art of cooking paella under the guidance of an expert chef, then tuck into a delicious 2-course lunch. After sampling your home-cooked culinary delights, marvel at the natural wonders of the Albufera National Park on a private tour.