Frequently Asked Questions
The duration is usully 3 to 4 hours.
You’ll find the scheduled length on the individual booking page for your chosen class or tour.
We recommend allowing a little extra time afterwards rather than planning something immediately after your experience.
We recommend it, particularly during spring, summer, weekends and holiday periods.
Our small-group experiences can sell out, so booking ahead gives you a better choice of dates and times.
Last-minute availability may still be available, so it’s always worth checking.
If you need to change your date, time or number of guests, contact us as soon as possible.
We’ll do our best to help.
Cancellation are possible up until 6 hours of your experience or tour.
Yes. Private experiences are available for couples, families, groups of friends, corporate groups and special occasions.
Contact us with your preferred city, date and group size and we’ll help you find the right experience.
We can arrange private food and cooking experiences for corporate groups, birthdays, celebrations and other special occasions.
Tell us the city, approximate number of guests and preferred date, and we’ll help you find a suitable experience.
Yes. All our cooking classes and food tours can accommodate vegetarian guests.
Please tell us about your dietary requirements when booking so your host knows in advance.
Most of our experiences can accommodate vegan or gluten-free guests when we’re given advance notice.
Please tell us about your dietary requirements before booking so we can confirm what is possible for your specific experience.
Please let us know about all food allergies before your experience, ideally when you make your booking.
We’ll do our best to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee that every location is completely free from traces of allergens.
If you have a severe allergy, please contact us before booking so we can discuss the particular experience with you.
Yes — come hungry.
Cooking classes normally finish with guests enjoying the dishes they’ve prepared, while our food tours include multiple tastings of local specialities.
Wine or other drinks are included.
The exact inclusions vary, so please check the description of the class or tour you’re booking.
Guests who don’t drink alcohol are, of course, very welcome.
Our classes are designed to be hands-on, relaxed and enjoyable whether you cook regularly or are a complete beginner.
Your host will guide you through each stage, explain the techniques and help you along the way.
Absolutely. Small-group cooking classes and food tours are naturally social experiences and are a great way to meet other travellers.
You don’t need to bring a partner or group to participate.
Your host will explain the dishes and techniques during your experience, and any recipes or follow-up materials included with your class will be provided accordingly.
If there’s something you particularly want to recreate at home, ask your host during the class.
Wear something comfortable and choose comfortable shoes.
You don’t need any special clothing or equipment for a cooking class.
For a food tour, comfortable walking shoes are particularly important.
A little rain doesn’t stop Italians eating, and it doesn’t normally stop our food tours either.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring an umbrella or rain jacket when necessary.
Our food tours are walking experiences, but they’re designed around eating and discovering the neighbourhood rather than covering huge distances.
The amount of walking varies by city and tour but is usually around 2km.
If you have limited mobility, please contact us before booking and we’ll help you choose a suitable experience.
Much more than simply where to eat.
Our guides introduce you to regional ingredients, traditional dishes, local food customs and the stories behind what you’re tasting.
You’ll also pick up useful knowledge that can help you order, shop and eat like a local during the rest of your trip.
Children are welcome on many Cooking Italy experiences.
Cooking classes can be a particularly fun way for families to discover Italian food together.
Age requirements and child pricing can vary, so please check the individual experience before booking.
We can arrange private food and cooking experiences for corporate groups, birthdays, celebrations and other special occasions.
Tell us the city, approximate number of guests and preferred date, and we’ll help you find a suitable experience.
Your exact meeting point is provided with your booking confirmation.
Please check the address and meeting instructions before leaving for your experience.
We recommend arriving around 10–15 minutes early so the group can begin on time.
Please contact us as soon as you realise you’re going to be late.
Food tours move between different locations, so it may not always be possible to join the group after the tour has started.
Cooking classes also follow a schedule, and arriving late may mean missing part of the preparation.
Wear something comfortable and choose comfortable shoes.
You don’t need any special clothing or equipment for a cooking class.
For a food tour, comfortable walking shoes are particularly important.
Tipping in Italy isn’t obligatory in the way it is in some countries.
If you’ve enjoyed your experience and would like to thank your guide or host with a tip, it’s always appreciated, but entirely your choice.
