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Venice Cooking Class: Learn Traditional Dishes with Award-Winning Chef
4.9
92 Ratings
Venezia
Join award-winning chef Carolyn in her beautiful home kitchen in Venice for a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make traditional Venetian dishes and enjoy a delicious lunch with Venetian wine.
Join award-winning chef Carolyn in her beautiful home kitchen in Venice for a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make traditional Venetian dishes and enjoy a delicious lunch with Venetian wine.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Campo Santa Margherita - You will start with Italian fresh pasta filled with meat or fish and a delicious sauce made with seasonal vegetables from the northern lagoon. Carolyn uses fresh products sourced from Venice and its islands.
You will make the pasta by hand and then learn how to fill and close the “agnolotti.” Afterward, you will become a…
- Campo Santa Margherita - You will start with Italian fresh pasta filled with meat or fish and a delicious sauce made with seasonal vegetables from the northern lagoon. Carolyn uses fresh products sourced from Venice and its islands.
You will make the pasta by hand and then learn how to fill and close the “agnolotti.” Afterward, you will become a pastry chef, creating a delicious crème patisserie to top the sweet local cakes!
What's Included
- Drinks including water and wine
- Specially prepared meal
- Guidance from an expert chef
- High-quality ingredients provided
- All necessary cooking items included
- Drinks including water and wine
- Specially prepared meal
- Guidance from an expert chef
- High-quality ingredients provided
- All necessary cooking items included
What's Not Included
- Pick-up hotel
- extra alchool or food
- Pick-up hotel
- extra alchool or food
Meal Options
- Fresh italian past with season sauces - The ingredients will change in according to the season.
- Local Cakes
- Fresh italian past with season sauces - The ingredients will change in according to the season.
- Local Cakes
Additional Information
In this delightful city, professional chef Carolyn enthusiastically shares her love for Venetian cuisine with fellow food enthusiasts! She conducts her classes in her charming home kitchen located on the picturesque Campo Santa Margherita square, one of Venice’s most scenic spots.
Carolyn, an American who is married to a Venetian and has resided in Italy…
In this delightful city, professional chef Carolyn enthusiastically shares her love for Venetian cuisine with fellow food enthusiasts! She conducts her classes in her charming home kitchen located on the picturesque Campo Santa Margherita square, one of Venice’s most scenic spots.
Carolyn, an American who is married to a Venetian and has resided in Italy for over two decades, has received numerous accolades for her Venetian culinary skills. She will serve as your personal chef during the cooking class!
Upon arrival, she will greet you in her lovely home with a glass of Venetian wine before beginning the preparation of a delightful lunch. The meal includes one main course, dessert, Venetian wine, and coffee.
This experience will guide you in mastering the art of traditional Venetian dishes, including the preparation of handmade fresh pasta, following the classic Italian style.
- In case of dietary restrictions due to allergies, food intolerances or religious preferences, please communicate them in advance, so that the chef can adapt the menu accordingly.
- From april to october the meal will be served outside on the terrace that overlooks the square (only if the weather is good)
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Location
Rio Terà Canal, 3022
Rio Terà Canal
When you arrive in Campo Santa Margherita, you will see a big brown House in the middle of the square, go ahead and wait for Carolyn at the monument with the red pole behind. She will arrive there with the sign “cooking class”.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(92 Ratings)
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Cjkdmd
Oct 8, 2025
Wonderful cooking & dining experience - Wonderful dining and learning experience - beautiful home & beautiful rooftop area for dining. Caroline was very pleasant, easy to talk to and a great instructor - would definitely recommend that you go on your first day in Venice as Carolyn can tell you wonderful places to eat and things to see and do while you're in Venice- highly recommend!!
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R7632czchristinep
Jun 27, 2025
Spectacular Cooking class. - Carolyn was such a great teaching professional. She gave us the knowledge and the tools to create a lovely Italian Dinner. We are so grateful we were able to attend her cooking class. We definitely recommend her cooking Class.
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Candyce_w
Jun 13, 2025
An Italian Dream come true - Oh, what a wonderful experience and dream come true! Learning how to make pasta and other Italian cuisine in actual Italy with Venice church bells sounding in the background from a professional chef was remarkable. Chef Carolyn is such a delightful person and we couldn’t be more pleased on how we spent our day. From picking fresh basil off her terrace and making local cichetti with local seasonal food, left us inspired. She provides you with the recipes and skills to make these dishes at home and we look forward to making them for our friends and family when we get back to the states.
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Gemma_w
May 23, 2025
Yummy Cooking Class: A Delicious Dive into Venetian Culture - If you’re looking for a truly memorable experience in Venice, Yummy Cooking Class with Carolyn is an absolute must. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and instantly immersed in the rich history and culinary traditions of Italy.
Carolyn is not only a fantastic teacher but also a passionate storyteller. She shared fascinating insights about Venice’s past, local ingredients, and gave us loads of helpful tips on where to eat, shop, and explore while in the city. Her enthusiasm made the whole experience feel personal and authentic.
The cooking itself was an absolute joy. We prepared a selection of traditional dishes, each one tastier than the last and learned useful techniques and secrets that I’ll be using at home. The kitchen was beautifully set up, and the atmosphere was relaxed and fun. Whether you’re a beginner or confident in the kitchen, Carolyn makes sure everyone is involved and enjoying themselves.
The highlight? Sitting down to enjoy the delicious food we made, with a glass of wine and great company. This class was the perfect blend of food, culture, and local charm. I left full, happy, and already planning what I’ll cook when I get home.
Highly recommended, you’ll leave with a full heart, a full belly, and some serious cooking inspiration!
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U995ujfranciscop
Apr 12, 2025
Great cooking class! - What a wonderful and tasty experience 😋. Your gracious host ,Chef Carolyn,welcomes you into her own kitchen. You're definitely going to get your "hands on experience" with Italian cooking. Carolyn is a wonderful teacher and passes on wonderful cooking tips as well as recommendations for eating and visiting in Venice. I had a blast! I highly recommend this cooking class.
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Megan_v
Apr 3, 2025
Personal cooking class in a real Venice home - Looking for a personal class where you get to see what's behind the doors of Venice? This cooking class is taught by an award winning chef and gives you a chance to be part of her home for a day. The food is amazing, she uses seasonal ingredients and all recipes are included. I went with my mother in her 70s and my teenagers and everyone had a wonderful time. Carolyn makes sure to give each guest personal instruction at their skill level and everyone got a chance to get their hands dirty and make our shared meal. If you want to experience Venice not as a customer but as a guest, this small group class is perfect. Be sure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the class to make the most of your booking!
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Emily_b
Apr 1, 2025
Don't miss! - Carolyn was so welcoming and fun! She patiently taught us how to make delicious venetian food and we had an amazing time! She took time to tell us plenty of tips for navigating Venice and things to do for fun and food!
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Kenzie_c
Mar 27, 2025
Surprise cooking class - When I booked this I guess I didn't really pay attention. we just wanted to do a good cooking class and words cannot describe what a great experience we had with Carolyn. she is a local and the cooking class was in her home which made it very personable and we were able to see how the locals live and how they prepare their meals everyday.
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Sonja_j
Mar 10, 2025
Must do! - What a fun experience! Carolyn was a delight. I brought my 9 yr son with me to Venice and didn't know what to do that he would be interested in. I took a chance, and it paid off. Watching him learn to make pasta was so much fun for me and he really enjoyed the experience as well. I was scared he wouldn't eat it..... but omg in his words "it's so good, I love it" and it was. I really enjoyed this activity. Couldn't ask for a better chef. Carolyn was patient and warm and kind and full of resources. I would suggest you see her first on your trip. She can tell you things to see and do as well. Please book. It's worth it! I plan on coming back with more family to Venice again, would love to do another class with her.
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Passport51835429157
Nov 11, 2024
A taste of Venice - Cooking Class with chef Carolyn… what a fun and yummy experience. We learned to prepare a variety of italian dishes (Crema del doge, lingue di gatto, different cichetti and most important… homemade pasta). She explained things well and made steps simple, as well as sharing tips along the way. She was telling these little funny anecdotes and made us feel welcome to her home. Highly recommendable.
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