Cooking classes in Vicenza bring you straight into the heart of northern Italian cuisine.
The best options combine market visits with hands-on instruction, letting you work alongside experienced local cooks. I love the tortellini-making workshops – they’re intimate, usually just 4-6 people, and you’ll learn authentic techniques passed down through generations.
The Cesarina home-cooking experiences stand out for their authenticity, letting you prepare and enjoy a complete meal in a real Italian kitchen. Evening sessions often include wine pairings and tiramisu-making demonstrations.
For the most memorable experience, choose a class that starts with shopping at the local market.
Check out these carefully selected cooking experiences in Vicenza:
Good To Know
- Private cooking classes in Vicenza offer hands-on instruction on preparing local dishes and regional cuisine, often paired with market tours and wine tastings.
- Small group cooking experiences in Vicenza provide personalized attention and an immersive exploration of the area’s culinary culture.
- Cooking classes at local homes in Vicenza showcase authentic home-cooked meals and allow for an intimate dining experience with hosts.
- Vicenza cooking classes cover a range of regional specialties, from handmade pasta to traditional desserts, catering to diverse dietary preferences.
- Cooking classes in Vicenza receive high ratings from past participants for their quality of instruction, variety of offerings, and overall value.
Tortellini Cooking Class With Mamma in Verona
Though located just outside the city of Verona, the Tortellini Cooking Class with Mamma in Valeggio sul Mincio offers travelers a unique opportunity to learn the art of handcrafting the renowned local specialty, tortellini di Valeggio.
Set in the charming Giardini di Borghetto, this 5-star rated experience allows up to 10 participants to learn from an authentic local host.
The class covers the main dish of tortellini with butter and sage, as well as the traditional dessert of sbrisolona.
Accessible by public transportation and accommodating dietary needs, this hands-on cooking class provides a memorable taste of Italian culinary tradition in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Private Market Tour, Lunch or Dinner and Cooking Demo in Vicenza
This private market tour, lunch or dinner, and cooking demo in Vicenza offers an immersive culinary experience.
Guests will explore a private market, shop for ingredients, and learn to cook a 4-course menu with a Cesarina, or local home cook.
The experience includes beverages, wine, and coffee. Participants receive an official Le Cesarine apron and shopping bag.
The private activity can be tailored to dietary needs and preferences. While not wheelchair accessible, the experience is near public transportation, and most travelers can participate.
With a 4.0 overall rating, this tour provides an authentic taste of Vicenza’s food culture.
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Dining Experience at a Locals Home in Vicenza With Show Cooking
Visitors to Vicenza can enjoy the local food culture by participating in a private dining experience at a local’s home.
Organized by Cesarine, the experience includes a private show cooking demonstration followed by a 4-course lunch or dinner. The menu features seasonal starters, fresh pasta options, the local specialty of baccalà alla vicentina, and typical Venetian desserts.
Beverages like water, wine, and coffee are included. The experience isn’t wheelchair accessible but most travelers can participate. Guests receive confirmation at booking and have the option to cancel up to 24 hours before.
Priced from $91.31 per person, this is a unique way to savor Vicenza’s cuisine.
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Vicenza: Cooking Class at a Local’s Home
For those looking to delve deeper into Vicenza’s rich culinary heritage, a hands-on cooking class at a local’s home offers an unparalleled opportunity.
Led by a certified home cook, the 3-hour experience allows participants to learn regional recipes, taste their creations, and enjoy wine in a private setting.
Priced from €145 per person, the class includes a hands-on cooking session with all necessary utensils and ingredients, as well as a three-course meal featuring local dishes.
Dietary requirements are catered to, and the class is offered in both English and Italian.
With a 5/5 rating from past participants, this is a must-try for foodies visiting Vicenza.
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Local Market Visit and Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina’s Home in Vicenza
Stepping into Vicenza’s vibrant local market, visitors embark on a culinary journey led by a passionate Cesarina, a certified home cook.
Here, they’ll explore artisanal food stores and uncover the secrets of regional Italian cuisine.
The experience culminates in a private cooking class, where participants learn to prepare three signature Veneto dishes.
Afterward, they’ll savor a 3-course meal showcasing the flavors they’ve mastered, paired with local wines.
This immersive encounter offers a glimpse into the heart of Vicenza’s food culture, set against the backdrop of the city’s Renaissance architecture.
It’s a chance to connect with a local host and take in the authentic tastes of the region.
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Private Cooking Class With Tasting in Vicenza
Guests embark on a private cooking class in Vicenza, where they’ll learn to prepare three signature Veneto dishes under the guidance of a certified home cook, known as a Cesarina.
The class includes a seasonal starter, pappardelle with white asparagus sauce, and a traditional dessert, Torta Putana.
Along with the hands-on cooking experience, guests will enjoy tastings of the prepared dishes, as well as local wines, water, and coffee.
The class is held in the Cesarina’s home and includes a complimentary apron.
With free cancellation up to 24 hours prior, this private cooking class offers a unique culinary adventure in Vicenza.
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Small Group Market Tour and Cooking Class in Vicenza
Embarking on a culinary adventure in Vicenza, travelers join a small group for a market tour and hands-on cooking class that delves into the region’s gastronomic heritage.
Led by a local cook, the experience begins with a visit to a nearby market to learn about seasonal produce.
Back in a home kitchen, participants prepare handmade pasta and the iconic tiramisu, savoring the fruits of their labor during a tasting session accompanied by wine, beverages, and coffee.
With a maximum of 12 travelers, this intimate class offers an immersive exploration of Vicenza’s culinary traditions in a welcoming setting, all at a competitive price with flexible cancellation policies.
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The Sum Up
Vicenza offers a range of engaging cooking classes for visitors. From intimate experiences in local homes to group tours of the market and hands-on demos, there’s something to suit every interest and skill level. Whether you’re looking to learn traditional recipes or discover the flavors of the region, these classes provide an immersive and memorable culinary adventure.