Milan · WORKSHOPS
The 15 best workshops & classes you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Meet your chef in a popular Milan restaurant, raise a glass of Prosecco, then make fresh pasta and tiramisu at your own workstation. Mimo and Damiano are among the hosts associated with this friendly class. You will eat what you prepare with wine, but traditional recipes use gluten, dairy, and eggs.
“Chef Mimo was amazing!! The food was lovely and I would recommend this class to anyone.”
Spend about three hours near Milan’s Centrale district making ravioli, gnocchi, and tiramisù from scratch. Chefs including Francesco and Denisse guide the class in English, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, plus Italian white and red wine.
“Make good food Have a drink Laugh Make friends Eat food you made and drink together Go out and party until 2 am ! Live like your Italian .”
In a central Milan restaurant, you’ll make fresh pasta from scratch, learn tiramisu, and sit down to eat with wine and soft drinks. The chef may be Francesco, Mimmo, Federico, Alba, or another member of the team. Classes are capped at 12 people and run about three hours.
“It was fun. Staff were very friendly and their English were good. They cook your pasta for you and the sauces were great”
At Towns of Italy’s cooking school above Mercato Centrale near Milano Centrale, you’ll make pizza and gelato with chefs such as Matteo, Alfredo, or Fabrizio. Expect about three hours of hands-on work, wine, dinner, a digital recipe booklet, and a certificate. A pasta option is also available.
“David was an excellent instructor for our Neapolitan pizza and gelato class. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the experience fun and easy to follow, even for my 11-year-old son. We had a great time, learned a lot, and the food was incredible. Highly recommend this class with David!”
At Chef and the City in Milan, Chef Ilaria and her team guide you through three Italian dishes, often including fresh pasta, bruschetta, gnocchi, or dessert. You cook at your own station, learn practical kitchen tips, then share the meal with wine and take home every recipe.
“My husband and I had been wanting to take a cooking class in Italy for a couple of years now. We finally decided to do and we picked the perfect Chef! She was very knowledgeable and passionate about cooking, and we learned a ton from her. We had so much fun! Thank you for helping us check another bucket list item.”
Meet chef Matteo, Fabrizio, or another Towns of Italy instructor above Milan’s Mercato Centrale at 11 a.m. You’ll make tagliatelle and ravioli, watch gelato preparation, shape a cone, and share a pasta lunch with wine. From March 1, 2026, tiramisù replaces gelato.
“The best tour we took on our trip! The chefs were fantastic. We learned so much and it was absolutely delicious! We already came back to US and made the pasta and recipes! We loved the facilities they were so clean! And very easy to get to! Alfredo was absolutely fabulous! He made it very fun!! And we had 10 of us including 4 children! He was great with the kids too!”
Meet Chiara at Via Tortona 19 for a three-hour cooking class in a typical Milanese home. You’ll share an aperitivo and wine, make fresh egg pasta and tiramisu from scratch, then eat what you prepared. The private class is limited to your group, with several start times available.
“Wonderful evening for small group experience learning to hand make pasta & tiramisu. Chiara was very welcoming sharing her apartment with the class, just us and one other couple. Totally authentic Milan experience in a local neighborhood. Of course got to eat what we made with plenty of wine provided.”
Spend three hours in an elegant Milan home near Coni Zugna, learning tagliatelle, ravioli, and either tiramisu or gelato. English-speaking instructors such as Bruna, Laura, Federico, Paolo, and Katerina guide the class, with wine, limoncello, recipes, and dinner included.
“It was very, very beautiful, the guide was very kind and knew many languages, the place was very special and beautiful, and the food was extremely delicious. I highly recommend it.”
Cook with chef Rafael in his private Milan loft, not a restaurant school. In three hours, you’ll taste olive oil and balsamic vinegar, make fresh pasta and two sauces, prepare tiramisu, then share the meal with Italian wine. The group is limited to eight and instruction is in English.
“Rafael really cares about the quality of the food he prepares and wanted us to understand what we were doing. He has a fun and engaging personality. It feels like you‘re invited to a friend‘s house to cook together. And above all the food was incredibly delicious. Thanks for a great evening! Terry says thank you for the playlist 😁”
Spend three hours in a historic Milan home making tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisù with a family cooking team. Instructors such as Caterina, Federico, Luca, and Francesca lead the English-language class, followed by wine, limoncello, and the meal you prepared.
“Federico had us laughing from the start, making the Italian cooking class both fun and memorable. He made sure everyone felt included, and thoughtfully accommodated dietary restrictions. The class was easy to follow and the wine and homemade limencello were delicious! I highly recommend the activity!”
At Chef in Milan, you’ll prepare Neapolitan-style pizza and chocolate tiramisu from scratch, guided by chefs such as Francesco, Liu, Erika, or Denisse. The two-hour class includes wine, prosecco, soft drinks, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
“Amazingggggggg!!!! Chef Erika was a fantastic chef. Also, i made new friends too. I loved it xxxxxxx”
Spend three hours in a local Milan home making two pasta dishes and tiramisu with a certified host such as Sandra, Sissi, Debora, or Enrico. You will start with Prosecco and snacks, learn to roll fresh sfoglia by hand, eat what you make, and receive a warm taste of Italian family cooking.
“I booked this pasta making class for our last night in Milan! It was myself, my husband, 15 year old son, and 11 year old daughter. We really didn't know what to expect and the night was the best ever! Niccolo and Francesca were so welcoming into their beautiful home. Everything was set-up and ready for us to start making 3 types of pasta. Niccolo prepared appetizers for us to munch on too and everything was so delicious! Niccolo and Francesca were both so patient and helpful telling us all the steps to make fettuccine, ravioli, and tortellini!! My family loved making homemade pasta with their hands! We even had…”
Join Rafael in Milan for a hands-on 3.5-hour cooking class at his home. Taste premium olive oil, aged balsamic, and artisan bread, then make fresh fettuccine, two sauces, tiramisu, and enjoy wine with your meal.
“Excellent experience! Safe, friendly, highly recommend! Very accommodating!! He is knowledgeable and the food is delicious! Something I will cherish for years!”
Join Chef Clara and her small team for a hands-on Milan cooking class in a private home. You’ll prepare up to five seasonal Italian dishes, learn pasta, risotto, or gnocchi techniques, pair the meal with wine, and leave with recipes and a participation certificate.
“Highly recommend this cooking class. Chef Clara was friendly and organized which made the class run smoothly. She was very adaptable to a last minute menu change to accommodate every ones needs in the group. We made 4 local and Read more”
At Towns of Italy’s cooking school beside Milan Central Market, an English-speaking chef such as Matteo or Alfredo guides you through fresh tagliatelle, stuffed ravioli, sauce, and gelato. You cook, eat, and enjoy wine for three hours, then take home recipes and a certificate.
“Our chef, Matteo, was amazing, and the experience was fantastic. Friendly, patient, and helpful, Matteo did a great job incorporating and encouraging all 15 guests, especially the kids, throughout the entire day. He instructed us on how to make, tagliatelle, pumpkin ravioli, red chicory sauce, and vanilla gelato. All the food was amazing! Definitely this is an experience I would highly recommend. Make sure to bring a tip, they deserve one.”
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