Milan · COOKING CLASSES IN LAKE COMO
Good cooking classes in Lake Como fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cook three regional Italian recipes in a Como home with a Cesarina host, then enjoy pasta, dessert, and Lombardy wine at the table.
“We had a great time. The company was great and the food was delicious. We loved learning how to make pasta and tiramisu. I plan on making homemade ravioli from now on and making tiramisu for holiday gatherings.”
Cook pasta, gnocchi, and tiramisu above Lake Como, then visit Villa Melzi with a small group, wine, and round-trip transfer from Bellagio.
“The view was gorgeous, the chef was very friendly and made it an amazing experience. The food that we were served after the class was delicious and the presentation made it seem like we were eating at a very high class restaurant.”
Cook ravioli and tiramisu at a historic Lake Como convent or lake-view terrace with local wine, small groups, and recipes to take home.
“Fantastic, memorable experience! Attended with my husband and his parents and we all absolutely loved it! The class perfectly timed and entertaining, the instructions were very clear, and the food turned out incredible. Both Genivieve and Karen (sp?) were incredibly knowledgeable about the area and told some great stories. Absolutely recommend!!”
Learn Neapolitan pizza-making in Como with Francesco, from staglio and dough rising to a wood-fired pizza, wine, beer, and limoncello.
“We had a fantastic time learning how to make pizza. Every step was clearly explained or demonstrated, and the end result was delicious! I can’t recommend this enough—book this and you won’t be disappointed!”
Cook fresh pasta, regional dishes, and dessert in a local Varenna home, then share a wine-paired meal with your private host.
“This cooking class was a phenominal experience . The local couple was so sweet, and made their home our home. They were incredibly welcoming and kind. We were late and they were so patient with us, and excited that we were able to make it. They were a joy to learn to cook with. Best part of the trip was gettting to know them and learning from them! I will add that if the email says “meeting point” it is wrong. Just take a taxi to the address that is provided after booking. Great experience and amazing food!!!”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in a local Varenna home, with prosecco, Lake Como views, and a small group of up to six.
“Our beautiful host Antonietta welcomed us into her home for a great afternoon, making pasta and dessert. Highly recommend”
Make authentic Neapolitan pizza in Como with Francesco and Eya, then enjoy your creation with Italian wine or craft beer and limoncello.
“Francesco was amazing! Learned how to make the dough, history of pizza making and made our own. Then the best part, we got to eat it. 100% would recommend to all.”
Make tagliatelle and ravioli in a local Como home, learn family pasta tricks, then enjoy your meal with wine, dessert, and a small group.
“Great atmosphere, great host and great food that we made. We recommend! All the family enjoyed cooking, learning and eating”
Make pasta with Chef Luigi Gandola in Bellagio, enjoy lunch and drinks, then take home recipes, olive oil, an apron, and a diploma.
“Making pasta for the first time. It was fun and Luigi was awesome. He made the whole group feel comfortable and included”
Make fresh ravioli in a Lake Como home kitchen, enjoy a local aperitivo and regional wine, and learn pasta skills you can use at home.
“It was such a wonderful experience. Simona was such a great host, absolutely recommend!”
Cook pasta in a Cernobbio home, share local dishes and wine, and learn Lake Como tips in a private four-hour Cesarina class.
“This is such a unique, fun way to experience lake como. We were so lucky to have Debora who welcomed us into her lovely home and taught us so much about Italian cuisine. She had the most beautiful garden and a terrace where we had dinner with a beautiful view of the lake. She also had great enthusiasm for teaching! Our group didn’t have dietary restrictions, but she has an extensive protocol ready if we had. Couldn’t recommend this more!”
Cook three Lombardy recipes in a local Como home, then share your meal with wine, coffee, and a small group of fellow cooks.
“The hosts were very nice and the pasta in the end was amazing.”
Cook three Lombardy dishes in a local home near Varenna, then enjoy your meal with wine, coffee, and friendly Italian hosts.
“Amazing!! This is a must-do in Italy. Antoinette was simply amazing. Her home is beautiful, and she was the best chef to learn from. My husband and I enjoyed ourselves and learned so much! We felt at home, and welcomed.”
Cook regional Como recipes in a local home, then enjoy handmade pasta, Lombardy wine, dessert, and espresso with your host.
“We loved our evening and our host Bea was superb. The food she prepared that we helped a little to prepare was so delicious. She was excellent company and gave us some great recommendations too.”
Share a private home-cooked meal in Cernobbio, learn handmade pasta from an Italian host, and enjoy seasonal dishes with Lake Como hospitality.
“Debora was a wonderful host. She made the experience very memorable by preparing a four course meal and demonstrating how to make ravioli. Her home is warm and she is very welcoming and informative.”
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