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At Cooking Italy, we bring together authentic Italian culinary expertise and passion for hospitality, creating food experiences that feel personal, genuine and unforgetable.
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Cooking Italy offers authentic, expert-led cooking classes and local food tours designed for travellers who want to experience Italy through its food.
Founded by culinary professionals and local guides, Cooking Italy was created to go beyond typical tourist activities and offer meaningful, hands-on experiences rooted in real Italian tradition. Our experiences connect travellers with the people, techniques, and regional flavours that define Italian cuisine.
From learning to make fresh pasta from scratch to exploring historic neighbourhoods through carefully curated food tours, every experience is designed to be personal, educational, and unforgettable.
Our Philosophy
Italian cuisine is not just about recipes; it is about culture, tradition, and connection.
We believe the best way to understand Italy is through direct experience: cooking alongside experts, tasting regional specialities, and discovering the stories behind every dish.
Our goal is to give travellers authentic access to Italy’s culinary heritage in a way that is both approachable and deeply enriching.
Expert-Led, Authentic Experiences
All Cooking Italy experiences are led by experienced local guides, chefs, and culinary professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge.
We focus on:
• Traditional Italian cooking techniques
• Authentic regional specialities
• Small, personalised group experiences
• Carefully selected local partners and locations
• Genuine cultural connection, not mass tourism
Trusted by Travellers Worldwide
Cooking Italy has welcomed guests from around the world who seek meaningful, high-quality culinary experiences. Our commitment to authenticity, expertise, and personal attention has made us a trusted choice for travellers who want more than a typical tour.
Experience Italy Like a Local
Whether you join a cooking class in Florence, explore food traditions in Rome, or discover regional flavours on one of our local food tours, Cooking Italy offers experiences designed to create lasting memories and a deeper understanding of Italian cuisine.
Cooking Italy Food Tours & Cooking Classes Reviews
Mark Humphreys
1 year ago
Excellent experience. Our chef was very knowledgeable and very friendly. It was our favorite experience in Milan.
Kerry Baker
1 year ago This experience is a ‘must do’ in Italy, and the beautiful setting and expert instructors at Cooking Italy in Rome make this the place to do your Italian cooking class. I don’t usually enjoy cooking but I totally enjoyed this, and the pasta we made was outstanding.
Darren Johnson
1 year ago My husband and I had the most fantastic experience at cooking Italy! Silvia was our chef instructor and we loved her! The location was lovely, immaculate and perfectly appointed – if you are in Sorrento you must find time for Cooking Italy!
Courtney Henry
1 year ago Great host. Stefania was a joy. Our group of 5 had a wonderful time. She’s engaging and keeps the evening lively and fun.
Pip Harvey
1 year ago We took the pasta making class with our two boys aged 10 and 12 and we had such a great time. Luca was a friendly, fun and engaging teacher and our whole group were lovely. We made two types of pasta by hand at a relaxed pace, the boys could easily follow along and had such a good time, which meant we did too.
Lucy Maldon
1 year ago Fantastic fun for family of all ages. Highly recommend as an activity in Venice. Really friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Iñigo Pascual
1 year ago Our pasta making experience was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed the class, the food and cooking Italy staff. Our chef Francesca was patient, knowledgeable and kind. We would highly recommend this class!