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Tasting Workshops and Classes Around the World: 15 to Book

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Good tasting workshops and classes fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are in the room.

Rome: Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert - Kneading, rolling, and shaping three fresh pastas
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Rome: Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert

1.Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,177 reviews · 3 hours · from $48Our pick

In Palazzo Grazioli near the Pantheon, an English-speaking chef such as Olga, Giorgio, Christian, or Fabrizio guides you through ravioli, tortelli, and fettuccine. You knead, roll, shape, and eat your pasta at a shared table with organic Tuscan wine, dessert, and limoncello. The small group is limited to 10 people and lasts three hours.

“The pasta-making workshop in Rome was an absolutely fantastic experience! From the very beginning, there was a warm and relaxed atmosphere, and everything was perfectly organized. Step by step, we learned the secrets of making real Italian pasta — from preparing the dough to shaping and cooking it — all explained in a clear, practical, and very enjoyable way. Huge thanks go to Olga 💛 for her patience, passion, and great sense of humor. Her enthusiasm made even complete beginners feel confident and at ease. There was lots of laughter, great energy, and of course, delicious food! This was not just a cooking class, but a true Roman adventure and…”

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Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta and 3 Spritz Cocktails - Finding the class near the Colosseum
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Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta and 3 Spritz Cocktails

2.Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta and 3 Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,937 reviews · 3 hours · from $99Top rated

Near the Colosseum, an English-speaking chef and mixologist guide you through fresh pasta, carbonara or cacio e pepe, and Aperol, Hugo, and limoncello spritzes. The three-hour class is limited to 14 people, includes recipes and unlimited water or soft drinks, and works best for adults who enjoy social cooking and a steady flow of drinks.

“Incredible! Great time, great value great people. Highly recommend.”

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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria - Learning paella step by step
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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

3.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,531 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Start near La Rambla with a chef-led visit to La Boqueria, then return to GAB Lab for tapas, sangria, and a hands-on paella class. Guides including Maria, Hugo, Bibi, and Yaya lead the session in English. Choose seafood, chicken, or vegetarian paella, with allergy and non-alcoholic options available.

“a very fun experience with the fam! Chef was fun and the paella turned out great! Learned to clean seafood. The only drawback was that it was difficult for me to see and hear the chef at the market. Perhaps he could rotate the guests around so that everyone has the opportunity to hear him.”

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Fettuccine & Tiramisù: Cooking Class with Wine & Limoncello - Rolling and shaping fresh fettuccine
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Fettuccine & Tiramisù: Cooking Class with Wine & Limoncello

4.Fettuccine & Tiramisù: Cooking Class with Wine & Limoncello

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,103 reviews · 3 hours · from $66

Meet your English-speaking chef at Gusto Restaurant in central Rome for a three-hour class focused on fresh fettuccine and tiramisù. You will make dessert first, prepare pasta from scratch, choose tomato and basil, amatriciana, or cacio e pepe, then eat with wine and limoncello or coffee. Chefs include Lori, Mimi, Tommy, Carlotta, and Mattia.

“I did this a few years ago with my son and reviewed how excellent it was then. Booked it for my daughter and her friend, they had the best time, enjoyed every moment. It is a lovely experience to learn to cook food and then all sit down after and enjoy what you have made”

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Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails - First round: making the Aperol spritz
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Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails

5.Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,686 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

In central Rome, a local chef and mixologist guide you through fresh fettuccine, carbonara or vegetarian cacio e pepe, plus Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello spritzes. The class lasts about three hours, welcomes up to 14 people, and includes recipes to take home. Hosts such as Sunny, Jimmy, Benjamin, and Sherry have led recent sessions.

“Our family had a great time on the Tipsy tour, learning how to make and Cooke pasta as well as 3 different spritz’s! It was a nice change to all of the museum and churches plus very delicious!!”

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Sorrento: Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello at a Local Farm - Meeting the van in central Sorrento
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Sorrento: Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello at a Local Farm

6.Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello at a Local Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,513 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Ride from central Sorrento to Primaluce farm, where Anna and the family teach you to make pizza from scratch. Enjoy farm-made mozzarella, cold cuts, vegetables, seasonal pasta, wine, limoncello, and dessert while taking in views toward Naples and Vesuvius.

“We absolutely loved our pizza lesson at Francesco’s family farm! The pickup instructions were really clear, the farm was beautiful and welcoming and the lesson itself was super fun and the result was delicious! A serious highlight of our trip to Italy, would highly recommend.”

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Rome Tipsy Cooking Class: Make Pasta and Mix 3 Spritz Cocktails - Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe: What You Actually Learn
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Rome Tipsy Cooking Class: Make Pasta and Mix 3 Spritz Cocktails

7.Rome Tipsy Cooking Class: Make Pasta and Mix 3 Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,357 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $44

Join an English-speaking chef in central Rome for a hands-on pasta and cocktail class. You will make fettuccine with carbonara or cacio e pepe, mix Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello spritzes, then eat your meal with the group. Classes hold up to 14 people and include recipes to take home.

“We had a very lovely experience, thank you to sunny for an amazing time. Had so much fun :) loved it thanks”

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Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid - Evening class: a proper tapas spread
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Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

8.Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet your English-speaking chef at Cooking Point in central Madrid for a four-hour class limited to 12 people. Morning sessions include a market visit, paella, gazpacho, and sangria. Evening sessions focus on tapas such as tortilla, garlic shrimp, chorizo, patatas bravas, crema catalana, and sangria.

“Cooking class with Elisa was lots of fun. Clear instructions were given for this hands on class. Tapas recipes were simple. Enjoyed meeting other class participants.”

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Madrid: Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center - First pour: building a balanced sangria
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Madrid: Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

9.Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Spend three sociable hours in central Madrid preparing chicken and seafood paella, mixing sangria, and eating the results with your group. English- and Spanish-speaking hosts such as Ivan, Crystal, Miguel, and Dani lead sessions, though staffing varies. No cooking skill is needed, and vegetarian and allergy options are available with advance notice.

“Dani and Ivan were fantastic! they got everyone involved in the sangria and paella making and made it a great experience. very informative and a very tasty meal and drinks!”

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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - The kitchen turns ingredients into a lesson
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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

10.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Start at MYR Hotel Palau Vallier and visit Valencia’s Central Market with a local guide, when the market is open. Shop for paella ingredients, then cook, taste wines, share tapas, and enjoy your finished paella in a small group of up to 14 people.

“My daughter and I had a great time experiencing the market and the cooking class! I would be in the market everyday if I lived here. We expect paella will join the meal list upon our arrival home. Daniel and Emma were exquisite host and teachers!”

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Bruges: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting - Choosing a beer for the batter
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Bruges: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

11.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 960 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

In Bruges, an English-speaking host such as Stefan, Michelle, Brecht, or Michèle guides you through three Belgian beer tastings and a hands-on waffle class. Choose a beer for your batter, cook in pairs, then pile on fruit, chocolate, whipped cream, speculoos, and more. Non-alcoholic and gluten-free options are available.

“Really fun and interesting. Way more to making a true Belgium waffle then I expected! Great host and great group to do it with! If you have time in Brugge I highly recommend.”

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Barcelona: Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas - Tapas that keep pace with the drinks
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Barcelona: Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas

12.Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 959 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

Spend two hours in a private bar area in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, making four cocktails with an English-speaking mixologist such as Simon, Miguel, or Lupe. You’ll eat tapas including Padrón peppers and Catalan tomato bread while learning cocktail methods, origins, and flavor balance. This is an 18-plus, wheelchair-accessible workshop, not a walking tour.

“Everything was absolutely perfect! A huge thank you to Andrew for such an amazing experience - his energy, knowledge, and passion made the whole session unforgettable. Without a doubt, this is a top activity in Barcelona. Highly recommended to anyone who wants a fun, interactive, and high-quality experience! Thank you for a fantastic time! 🍸✨”

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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine - Sé - The short story behind Portugal’s famous tart
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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine – Sé

13.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine – Sé

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 888 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

At Domus Arte near Porto Cathedral, you’ll prepare the custard for traditional pastel de nata, learn pastry techniques, and bake several tarts with guidance from English-speaking instructors such as Teresa, Luis, and Filipe. Enjoy Port wine, coffee, and snacks, then take your pastries and recipes home.

“It was fun! We made traditional pasteis and they tasted just like homemade! The group was great, and Sofia was very engaged. It's a great attraction when visiting Porto!”

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Rome: Fresh Pasta-Making Class with Wine and Gelato - Prosecco, appetizers, and the first pasta lesson
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Rome: Fresh Pasta-Making Class with Wine and Gelato

14.Fresh Pasta-Making Class with Wine and Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 813 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Meet your English-speaking chef near San Giovanni della Malva in Trastevere, then make fresh fettuccine, ravioli, Roman sauces, and gelato in a clean cooking studio. The three-hour class includes prosecco, unlimited wine, appetizers, a shared meal, and recipe cards. Small-group and private options are available.

“It was great. the time of the class was perfect and we got a lot out of it. Very good.”

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Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group - Monteriggioni is small, medieval, and easy to underestimate
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Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group

15.Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $167

Spend about 11.5 hours in Tuscany with a guide such as Marco or Marta, traveling by air-conditioned coach or minivan. Visit four hill towns, join a hands-on cooking class at Poggio Ai Laghi, eat what you prepare, and taste wine at two estates. Expect free time, steep streets, winding roads, and a long but rewarding day.

“This was a small group tour. I would recommend to purchase tickets for Siena sites ahead of time so that you save time and not stand in cues. The wine tasting and lunch at Poggio ai Laghi in Monterioggioni was so much fun and the views at San Gimignano were spectacular.”

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