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Best Food Workshops & Classes Around the World — Our Top 15

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The 15 best food workshops & classes you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much of it is eating. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class - What the sushi techniques are like for a beginner
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Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

1.Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,971 reviews · from $59Our pick

Near Senso-ji in Asakusa, you’ll learn maki rolls and nigiri step by step with English-speaking instructors such as Moe, Kazu, Ken, or Arisa, depending on the session. The 1-hour-40-minute class covers sushi history, preparation, and hands-on practice, then serves your finished sushi as lunch. No cooking experience is needed.

“This was so fun! Ellie, Moe, and the behind the scenes team were so kind and engaging. The food was delicious, and we learned a lot. Suitable for anyone who likes sushi and wants to learn how it is prepared.”

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Authentic Pizza Making Class in Naples with Appetizers and Drink - Starting with Neapolitan snacks
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Authentic Pizza Making Class in Naples with Appetizers and Drink

2.Authentic Pizza Making Class in Naples with Appetizers and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,178 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about two hours at Via delle Zite making pizza with a local chef such as Andrea, Luca, Mauro, or Danny. You’ll prepare dough, learn about San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, enjoy Neapolitan appetizers and a drink, bake a Margherita or Marinara, and take home a personalized diploma.

“This was an amazing experience!!! A definite must when visiting Naples. Danny, our chef was incredible, he was so engaging and fun. The class was so much fun. Danny explained every step in so much detail, we really enjoyed it. A++ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa - The first few minutes: sushi history with a quiz
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Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa

3.Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,957 reviews · 1h 40m · from $58

In Asakusa, English-speaking instructors such as Hitomi, Moe, Jun, and Kaori guide you through sushi history, a quiz, maki rolls, and nigiri. You prepare both styles, then eat your work. The 100-minute class suits solo visitors, couples, families, and first-time cooks, with vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options available by advance request.

“pika, Moe's, Honorable, and Kensington were all amazing and helpful and I'll definitely comeback to do more”

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Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto - Choosing broth flavors and preparing toppings
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Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

4.Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,937 reviews · from $131

At Ramen Factory Kyoto, you make noodles by hand, mix your own broth, prepare toppings, and eat the finished bowl for lunch. Instructors such as Mahiro, Moeka, Haruka, Fuku, and Hiro guide the class with humor and patience. Vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options are available by request.

“I had an amazing time learning from Moe how to make Ramen. She is an amazing instructor and knows what she is doing!”

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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence - From Market Ingredients to Fresh Pasta
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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

5.Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,574 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $62

Start at Florence’s Mercato Centrale with a chef such as Federico, Tommaso, Alice, or Jon. Taste local olive oils, balsamic vinegar, and other artisan foods before making bruschetta, fresh pasta, sauces, and tiramisu. The five-hour class ends with lunch, Chianti, a digital recipe booklet, and a diploma.

“We had such a great time! This was our second time doing this class. Frederico was so fun. He’s was knowledgeable made the class and market visit a great way to spend the day.”

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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot - From chef’s demonstration to your first nigiri
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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot

6.Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,377 reviews · 1h 30m · from $42

In a 90-minute Tokyo workshop, you’ll learn to shape tuna and salmon nigiri, plus maki or other sushi styles depending on the session. English-speaking instructors such as Hide, Mikoto, Ami, and Masa guide beginners step by step. You’ll wear a traditional happi coat, make a generous meal, and can request vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free ingredients in advance.

“Our host, Emi and our sushi chef were very friendly and encouraging and we learned how to make nigiri and onigiri rolls. We will certainly be trying this at home!”

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Sushi Making Osaka Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class - What happens during the 1-hour-40-minute class
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Sushi Making Osaka Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

7.Sushi Making Osaka Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,220 reviews · from $31Best value

Make a maki roll and several pieces of nigiri in a relaxed Osaka class near Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi. English-speaking instructors guide you through sushi technique, history, and presentation before you eat what you prepare. Instructors have included Aina, Reika, Fuko, Matty, Yui, and Arisa. No cooking experience is needed.

“It was a good class. A little less history and more sushi making and eating time would have been nice. A good informative class though.”

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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef - Making five nigiri and one rolled sushi
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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

8.Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · from $49

In Tsukiji, an English-speaking host and professional sushi chef guide you through fish preparation, knife skills, nigiri, and rolled sushi. You make five nigiri and one roll, then eat your work with fresh wasabi. The class meets in a traditional building near the Outer Market and suits beginners, families, and sushi fans.

“This was a fun experience. Chef explained history of sushi. Also there was a cool demonstration of how to slice fish for sushi. We made sushi and roll. Took ton of unforgettable amazing pictures.”

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Athens: Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine - Five dishes, one shared table
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Athens: Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine

9.Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,087 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Meet your English-speaking cook at The Greek Kitchen on Athinas Street, walk to Varvakios Agora for ingredients, then prepare dolmades, spanakopita, imam baildi, portokalopita, and tzatziki. Guides such as Vasia, Despina, and Thanasis keep the class friendly and practical. Eat your meal with wine, soft drinks, and Greek liquor.

“Our host was everything you woukd hope for. Kind enthusiastic and full of energy. We enjoyed a tour of the market and then learned how to make lots of different dishes...there was a lot of food! I could not possibly finish it alm but it was so nice to try lots of different things I highly recommend it”

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Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu Class with Free Flowing Fine Wine - Learning the feel of Roman pizza dough
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Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu Class with Free Flowing Fine Wine

10.Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu Class with Free Flowing Fine Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 973 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

At La Panetteria Ristorante near Rome’s Trevi Fountain, you’ll make tiramisu and Roman pizza with an English-speaking chef such as Julia, Mattia, or Fiammy. The small class serves your finished meal with wine and soft drinks. Expect hands-on cooking, a social setting, and traditional recipes, with possible restaurant noise.

“Mattia was amazing. Polite, friendly and a great teacher. Tiramisu was wonderful. Pizza making was a fantastic time. All the ingredients were delicious.”

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Naples: Neapolitan Pizza and Tiramisù Making Class - Shaping and baking your Margherita
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Naples: Neapolitan Pizza and Tiramisù Making Class

11.Naples: Neapolitan Pizza and Tiramisù Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 839 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

At San Carlo 17, opposite Naples’ San Carlo Theater, you’ll make tiramisù first, then mix pizza dough, prepare tomato sauce, shape a Margherita, and eat your work with wine. English-speaking instructors including Alessia, Manuela, Emmanuella, Matilda, and Luigi lead the two-hour class. Fresh ingredients, coffee, bruschetta, and a sea view are included.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Best pizza we have ever eaten. Highly recommend, even for people with no experience! We learned so much about pizza which will help immensely with our Ooni pizza nights at home.”

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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit - The morning schedule, from 10:00 to lunch
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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

12.Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 823 reviews · from $122

Meet YUCa at her home cooking studio in Nishiogu, Tokyo, for a 2.5-hour lesson on ramen and gyoza. You will learn practical Japanese cooking methods, shape dumplings, assemble your noodle soup, and eat what you make. A supermarket visit may follow, but it is optional, so confirm this part when booking.

“We attended YUCa’s gyoza and ramen cooking class today and had a tremendously fun, entertaining and educational experience. She is friendly, outgoing, knowledgeable and full of energy. The class is conducted in her own home & kitchRead more”

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Sorrento: Pizza Making Class - Starting with mozzarella, bread, and olive oil
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Sorrento: Pizza Making Class

13.Sorrento: Pizza Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 706 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $71

Head into the hills above Sorrento for a 1.5-hour English-language class with Luigi and Laura. You’ll taste fresh mozzarella and local olive oils, learn pizza dough and shaping techniques, top your own pie, and watch it bake in a traditional oven. Pickup, drinks, wine, lunch, and tiramisu are included.

“This class was amazing, 10/10 would recommend! We were showed how to make mozzarella, tasted different olive oils, were given wine and Luigi was so funny and helpful. Overall we all had a great time and was so worth the value!”

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Paris: French Macaron Culinary Class with a Chef - Starting with meringue, the foundation of the shell
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Paris: French Macaron Culinary Class with a Chef

14.Paris: French Macaron Culinary Class with a Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 591 reviews · 2h 30m

At Maison Fleuret School, you’ll spend 150 minutes learning macaron-making in English with a professional chef. You’ll practice meringue, ganache, crisp shells, colors, and flavors in a small group limited to six. Chefs including Alice, Delphine, Amélie, Christian, and Matthieu have helped beginners and children finish with a box of macarons.

“Nice experience, but for more advanced info not enough. Other to add last part was to loud .”

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Warsaw's No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting - Meat, vegetarian, and vegan pierogi
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Warsaw’s No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting

15.Warsaw’s No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 576 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77

At Pierogi & More in Warsaw, you learn to knead dough, prepare meat and vegetarian fillings, shape pierogi, and cook your own dumplings. Guides including Daria, Ben, Patrycya, Nina, and Zuzia have led sessions. The class ends with a shared meal and Polish liqueur tasting. Vegan options are available by request.

“This was a great time. The instructor was an excellent teacher and the dumplings tasted great. I even got some leftovers. A must do fun experience!”

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