Worlds BEST Cooking Classes!
Cooking classes are a great way to immerse yourself in the culture of a destination - but with so many on offer, it's hard to know if you will get an authentic, good-value experience. Thanks to Virtuoso and eatwith, the best hands-on cooking classes with local chefs have been handpicked for us!
ITALY
You can't get more authentic than learning from a real Italian chef in his own home. Matteo, who spends his day's in a professional kitchen, invites you into his home to learn the Italian cooking basics (fresh pasta, seasonal sauce, tiramisu) as well as some more complex culinary techniques. You can then admire your handiwork and enjoy your three-course meal creation with a glass of wine. Matteo will even join you for the meal!
Price: $81
Location: Florence
Included: Cooking class, three-course meal and wine
Duration: 3 hours
Capacity: 2-5 people
FRANCE
If french fine dining is more your style, the Champagne and French Macron class in Paris offers nothing but elegance and class. 2012 winner of Masterchef France, Chef Jean Yves, reveals the secrets behind a perfectly cooked macron whilst you sip on champagne and cocktails. This class is a highly rated bestseller, that delves not only into French cooking techniques but also the history behind each dish.
Price: $229
Location: Paris
Included: Cooking class, macrons, cocktails and champagne
Duration: 1.5 hours
Capacity: 2-4 people
SPAIN
Paella, hard to make and even harder to pronounce! Luckily, Argentine-Spanish couple Pablo and Ainhoa are experts in the traditional Spanish delicacy. Join them for a local market tour to pick up your ingredients, then head back to their rooftop and take in breathtaking views of Plaza Mayor whilst preparing your dinner.
Price: $99
Location: Madrid
Included: Market tour, cooking class, beer & red wine (guests can also BYO alcohol)
Duration: 3.5 hours
Capacity: 2-5 people
ARGENTINA
Empanadas, Chimichurri and Dulce de Leche, three Latin American specialities. Learn how to make all three from scratch in Saul's kitchen. This hands-on class is lead by a passionate and informative teacher, and takes you through your three-course meal creation step by step, all the way from the empanada dough to the Rhum pairing with dessert.
Price: $169
Location: Buenos Aires
Included: Cooking class and red wine
Duration: 4 hours
Capacity: 2-8 people
JAPAN
Become a Bento expert with Tomok as she teaches you the history behind the Bento Box, and takes you through each individual element. After a walk through her quiet and picturesque neighbourhood of Yanaka, Tomok takes you to her traditional Japanese kitchen to prepare rice, omelette and vegetables with your choice of meat (or tofu!) to create your very own Japanese Bento.
Price: $119
Location: Tokyo
Included: Cooking class (guests can BYO alcohol)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Capacity: 2-4 people
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