Learn about Italian culinary traditions during this hands-on, 3.5-hour cooking class in Verona. Savor delicious Italian cuisine as you discover the secrets of the Mediterranean diet.

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Duration 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Instructor: English
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Discover the simple, authentic way of Italian cooking
Make classic Italian dishes including hand-made pasta and tiramisu
Learn cooking tips and techniques
Savor your home-cooked meal with local Valpolicella wine

Full description

Explore the essence of Italian cooking at a hands-on cooking class in the historic heart of Verona, and prepare and cook a traditional meal using the freshest ingredients and basic techniques to enhance the natural flavors of food. You will learn to appreciate simple Italian cooking using fresh, high quality ingredients that don’t require a lot of complicated techniques to release their flavor. Based on the Mediterranean diet, each class prepares a classic dish in a professional kitchen. Your chef will take you through easy-to-learn techniques to make fresh pasta, risotto (made with local rice), and tiramisù, the typical Italian dessert. By the end of your seminar you will feel confident to cook like an Italian, making healthy and tasty recipes that you can recreate at home.

Includes

English-speaking local chef
Glass of local Valpolicella wine
Meal (lunch)
Recipes for the dishes you prepare

Other food and drinks not covered in "what's included"

Not suitable for

Children under 14 years
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
All participants 5 and older must present proof that they have received two vaccine doses of an FDA or WHO-approved vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US

Meeting point

The guide will be in front of the theater holding a yellow sign with the word "tour" written on it.

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Important information

Not allowed

Pets
Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

Note: Vegetarian, glucose-free and lactose-intolerant dietary restrictions are catered to. Please inform the tour operator of any food intolerance or allergy in advance. Please note this in the 'special requirements' field on the booking
Underage customers must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 14 are not allowed on this tour
This tour requires a minimum of two participants to operate

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 55 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.5/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Service
4.9/5
Organization
4.9/5

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Excellent experience! Kristina was an amazing teacher and the kitchen space is wonderfully spacious. I did this experience with my sister and we had a great time learning cooking techniques. Excited to cook these recipes for my friends and family. The time flew by and we enjoyed the experience a lot. Highly recommend :)

March 13, 2022

It was one of the best decisions of my life! I had so so so much fun and enjoyed it very much. Chef Maria is amazing, super friendly gives great instruction and makes this class an amazing experience. I will keep this memory forever. Can't wait to try the recipe at home now!

December 2, 2021

I had a wonderful time with Cristina. She is so helpful and kind and I learnt a lot! The kitchen is very clean and bright. I went by myself and there was only one other customer so it was almost a private lesson! It started at 10am and finished around 1.30pm. The food we made together was delicious and it was lovely to enjoy eating it all for lunch with a lovely glass of wine. It is definitely worth the money and a really fun and interesting way to learn about traditional meals from Verona.

November 7, 2021

Verona Cooking Class: The Real Taste of Italy

Verona Cooking Class: The Real Taste of Italy

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