Italy Cooking Classes with a Private Chef
Cook authentic Italian dishes with Chef Stefano on Mt. Fumaiolo and enjoy immersive, all-inclusive classes that blend regional flavors with local culture.
Choose Your Cooking Class Package
If you’ve ever wanted to cook authentic Italian cuisine, this is where to start. Our hands-on cooking classes in Italy take place at Chef Stefano’s historic home on Mt. Fumaiolo on the border of Tuscany and Emilia Romagna. You’ll cook side-by-side with him to create authentic regional dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques—just like Italians have done for generations.
These all-inclusive immersive cooking vacations are perfect for beginners, food lovers, or anyone who wants to build confidence in the kitchen.
You’ll learn real skills you can take home and recreate for friends and family while experiencing Italy’s rich culture, history, and way of life.
Combine Cooking Classes with Travel
If you’d like a private tour of Italy with a guide who can show you the hidden gems most travelers never see, upgrade your stay into a Culinary Vacation. You’ll savor la dolce vita in destinations like Venice, Florence, Bologna, Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Portofino and more—all with the ease of having a private chef and local guides by your side.
Professional Culinary Training in Italy for Chefs
Hands-On Italian Cooking for Industry Pros
These private cooking classes are also ideal for chefs and food professionals who want advanced training in Italy. Italy Culinary Vacations also offers menu development, recipe refinement and restaurant consulting.