Hi.. we are going to be in Venice in January and looking for a half day hands on cooking class. There are some to choose from on Trip Advisor but difficult to narrow down. Anyone that has more recent experiences good or not so great, I would love a recommendation. My other thought is to ask the hotel concierge but would prefer to have something planned in advance. Thanks for any suggestions! Thanks for your replies!
Donna
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martinez, ca, usa
2304 posts
hey hey Donna
we tried years ago in Venice, nothing. Cooking classes was so popular then like it is now.
eatwith.com/Venice
look at cooking classes. Make sure in Venice and not off the island
cookly.me/Venice
withlocals.com/treviso charms
History, tiramisu and Prosecco. check out this tour, take the train and learn something new about small village a train ride away from Venice. I love Prosecco and tiramisu.
We did a private Prosecco tour up in the hills and on Prosecco road, tasting so much and having lunch at a small village restaurants. One of my highlights on my third trip to Venice.
curioseety.com
Type in destination or click contact and send email. go thru them without third party involved
cesarine.com
type in Venice and pick what you want
do some researching and take your pick
Aloha
Posted by
OP
23 posts
Thanks so much for your insights and info !! Will ck your links out! Hope you didn’t get flooded in Martinez. We’re in Tahoe and got 6 inches of heavy wet snow. Hopefully a good start to the season. Thank again!
Posted by
martinez, ca, usa
2304 posts
hey hey Donna
you are welcome.
lots of rain with some puddles. heard about the snow, wow
have fun in Venice, we love it. Where to after?
aloha
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OP
23 posts
Before Venice we’re doing a week ski trip in the Dolomites !
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32795 posts
are you looking for a class in general Italian cooking or Veneziano - Venetian - regional cooking?
Posted by
martinez, ca, usa
2304 posts
hey hey
how fun, like you don't have snow in tahoe!! LOL
don't forget those irish coffees and tiramisu
aloha
Posted by
OP
23 posts
Hi Nigel,
Thanks for replying to my topic. Yes, some traditional hands-on afternoon class on the main island since our time is limited.
Posted by
OP
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Nigel, Pardon I guess I didn’t reply specifically..either would work for us since we’re not especially knowledgeable about the differences
Thanks again
Posted by
California
24 posts
Hi
I don't have any recommendations for cooking class in Venice but I have been to an incredible week long cooking experience in Tuscany and it was so wonderful I am going back next year. The name of it is Toscana Saporita and the owner is fabulous. Hope you don't mind that I suggested something in Tuscany when you were looking for Venice.
Best of luck
Deb
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Northamptonshire, England
32795 posts
I hope you find what you are looking for.
Northern Italian cuisine revolves around what is found in the north, particularly what grows in the Po river valley, so polenta and risotto, and not pasta which is predominantly southern, and, especially for Venice, what grows in the Adriatic and the lagoon, so lots of fish.
Posted by
OP
23 posts
Thank for your reply, Deb. Sounds like a wonderful experience and Tuscany is amazing. We stayed outside Florence a few years ago and enjoyed some great food but not cooking. Hope you can return soon!
Donna
Posted by
OP
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Hi Nigel, Thanks for clarifying the difference between cuisines. I was thinking that might be the case but I’m sure equally delicious!
Best,
Donna
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Bendigo, Australia
1225 posts
Not a cooking class, but the best meal we have ever had in Italy was at Ai Mercanti in Venice. Very stylish modern Italian cuisine. We have dined there several times.
Posted by
OP
23 posts
Thank you for the tip! Will definitely check it out!!