Cooking Classes · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

15 Classes That Finish Over Lunch to Book First

28 tours  ·  from $48 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 classes that finish over lunch worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you book.

Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence - What you actually cook during the class
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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

1.Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,831 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Start in Florence with guide Luca at the San Lorenzo market, then ride to a Tuscan farmhouse for hands-on pasta, bruschetta, roast pork, potatoes, and tiramisu. Erika and other chefs lead the cooking, with wine, recipes, a diploma, and countryside views included.

“Fabulous tour - the introduction to the market was great and we will go back - and Luca was so fun and engaging that it was impossible not to laugh and enjoy. The cooking was interesting - simple foods and recipes demystified. One of the best tours we’ve done.”

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Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option - Planning a three-course French lunch
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Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

2.Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,024 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $240

Spend about six hours at Le Foodist near the Latin Quarter with chefs such as Fred, Luc, Luke, or Paolo. Choose the market option for croissants, coffee, cheese tasting, and ingredient shopping, then prepare a three-course lunch, taste wine, and take home electronic recipes.

“Lucas was off for the day but his colleague Alexandria was fantastic . Lots of fun and good instruction”

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Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg - Goulash Soup Makes This More Than a Dessert Class
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Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg

3.Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 929 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

At Edelweiss Cooking School in Salzburg, you’ll stretch pastry, prepare apple strudel, and make Salzburger Nockerl or a soft pretzel with guidance from chefs including Leonardo and Johan. The 90-minute class includes goulash soup or lentil stew, but drinks cost extra.

“This was our crew's favorite activity on our trip! Everyone participated! We even had some strudel singers in the family. This is an activity for all ages. Get your hands dirty and after enjoy the fruits of your labor YUM!”

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Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch - The two-hour ride from Phuket
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Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch

4.Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 856 reviews · 7 hours · from $102

Travel from Phuket or Khao Lak to a welfare-first sanctuary where you watch rescued elephants forage, walk through the reserve, and bathe from a safe viewing area. Add a Thai cooking class, lunch, Sai Rung Waterfall, and guides such as Tony, Sai, or Ve Vi.

“The sanctuary is relatively new, and currently has only female elephants. Males.can be quite aggressive, and a special.permit to house males must be earned. The elephants were gentle and carefully tended by staff who live on the compound. Our access to the elephants was surprising to me. we walked with them, fed them, and basically played with them in a river. the thing I liked most was the respect and love of the staff for the animals. there were no rides or performances. Basically the elephants had no demands made of them. we also made pad Thai which was delicious and cooking was fun. Bathroom facilities could be better, cleaner,…”

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Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap - Starting at 109 Wale Street in Bo-Kaap
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Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

5.Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 515 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Spend 150 minutes in Bo-Kaap with local chef Faldela, cooking Cape Malay dishes such as curry, roti, and samosas. She explains the spices, stories, and methods in her home before you sit down to eat together. Ingredients, equipment, lunch, and soft drinks are included.

“My friends and I are just finishing a week in Cape Town. Everything we have done has been so amazing, but this cooking class is at the top. We had so much fun, learned a lot, and it was amazing to experience part of the culture of Bo Kaap! We are all excited to go home and try to make the food for our families! (It was delicious!)”

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Paris French Cuisine Small Group Cooking Class with Lunch - The market option adds a useful first chapter
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Paris French Cuisine Small Group Cooking Class with Lunch

6.Paris French Cuisine Small Group Cooking Class with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $217

Cook a traditional three-course French meal with a local chef in a Paris apartment. Choose a three-hour class or add a market visit for the full 4.5-hour experience. You may prepare dishes such as zucchini, marinated chicken, and chocolate lava cake, then sit down for lunch and wine.

“I am not much of a cook but even I was given tasks that equaled my level. Dom was our cook and he was very knowledgeable. It was probably one of my favorite experiences in the tour.”

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Santorini: Cooking Class with Lunch and Wine Tasting - From Student to Lunch Guest
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Santorini: Cooking Class with Lunch and Wine Tasting

7.Santorini: Cooking Class with Lunch and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 289 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Spend three hours at a private venue on Kamari’s Black Beach, cooking Greek dishes with chefs such as Jason and tasting Santorini wines with hosts including Lazarus or Thanos. You finish with a full lunch, Vinsanto, and recipes to take home.

“Absolutely loved it . Great wine and good and class was amazing. Great value”

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Traditional Greek cooking class and lunch or dinner with an Acropolis view - What you actually prepare in the three hours
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Traditional Greek cooking class and lunch or dinner with an Acropolis view

8.Traditional Greek cooking class and lunch or dinner with an Acropolis view

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Join Marilena and the CookinAthens team for a three-hour, hands-on Greek cooking class near the Acropolis. Prepare dishes such as tzatziki, phyllo pie, salad, moussaka, and dessert, then eat together with Greek wine and spirits. Recipes arrive by email so you can repeat the meal at home.

“It was so much fun The food was amazing and so were the chefs. The place is a little difficult to find but look for the cook in athens sign on the side of the building.”

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Palermo: Market Tour and Sicilian Cooking Class with Lunch - Capo Market: Seeing Palermo Through Its Food
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Palermo: Market Tour and Sicilian Cooking Class with Lunch

9.Palermo: Market Tour and Sicilian Cooking Class with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 229 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $65

Meet at Towns of Italy’s Palermo cooking school for a 3 to 5-hour class led in English by chefs such as Marcello, Salvo, Enza, Lidia, or Serena. Visit Capo Market when open, prepare arancini, pasta alla Norma, and cannoli, then eat your meal with wine.

“Nadia was a very attentive and friendly cooking instructor. We had a great time and would like to thank her again for the successful course. Nadia cooks with heart and passion.”

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Half-Day Greek Cooking Class of Zakynthian Culture with Lunch - Tuesday: the Greek classics menu
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Half-Day Greek Cooking Class of Zakynthian Culture with Lunch

10.Half-Day Greek Cooking Class of Zakynthian Culture with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

At The Green Frog in Argassi, Alex, Mandy, and their family guide you through a small-group Greek cooking class. You prepare local dishes, taste olive oils and cheeses, hear stories about Zakynthos, and sit down to a garden lunch. Choose Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday for a different menu.

“This was one of the highlights of our Greece trip. Alex and Mandi were phenomenal, it was so much fun to learn how to make the different dishes and the food was delicious. I can't recommend it highly enough and I can't wait to cook the food we learned how to make.”

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Oia: Greek Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Grandmother - Meeting Areti outside Karma Restaurant
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Oia: Greek Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Grandmother

11.Oia: Greek Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Grandmother

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 208 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Meet Areti, a lifelong Santorini resident and former Oia restaurant owner, for a hands-on Greek cooking class in her private kitchen. In three hours, you’ll prepare a four-course meal with fresh ingredients, adapt dishes for dietary needs, share wine, and take home recipes.

“Absolutely the best activity we’ve done on our trip! I did this Greek cooking class in Santorini with my 4-year-old daughter, and it was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we felt like we were being welcomed into someone’s home, not just as guests, but like part of the family. The host’s granddaughter was there too, and she and my daughter became fast friends, which made the whole experience even more special. The class was hands-on, engaging, and full of warmth. We learned to make traditional dishes that were absolutely delicious and I picked up so many clever cooking tips and tricks that I can’t wait to use at…”

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Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace - Meeting Alessandro at Piazza della Nunziata
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Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace

12.Genoese cooking lesson in the with lunch in the terrace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Meet Alessandro or a member of his team in Genoa for a hands-on lesson in fresh pasta and traditional mortar-made pesto. Cook inside a historic palace, then eat on a garden terrace overlooking the harbor. Allow extra time for the steep uphill walk and a leisurely meal.

“Had a great group of young people - from Canada, Australia, UK & USA. Lovely setting in chef’s home garden. Toddler & turtle antics too. Pesto & pasta making. Local wine was lovely.”

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Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc VIP Tour by Limousine with Lunch

13.Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc VIP Tour by Limousine with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $48Best value

You’ll visit the less crowded Ben Duoc section of the Cu Chi Tunnels on a roughly seven-hour trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Expect a 15-person maximum, English-speaking guide, VIP vehicle, documentary, tunnel access, Vietnamese lunch, fruit, and hotel pickup in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“If you don't mind the long drive to the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, this is definitely worth it. I have read widely about the Vietnam/American War, but nothing prepared me for seeing first hand the tunnel system and Read more”

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Sorrento: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Lunch and Wine - Prosecco first, then into the kitchen
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Sorrento: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Lunch and Wine

14.Sorrento: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Start in central Sorrento with Prosecco, then ride by included minibus to a restaurant near Massa Lubrense. An English-speaking chef guides you through fresh pasta, ricotta-spinach ravioli, and tiramisu before you eat with wine and limoncello.

“It was so much fun and we learned something that we never made before! Will definitely return next time for another class! Thank you so much.”

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Cooking lesson in Catania with lunch or dinner - What you actually do during the class
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Cooking lesson in Catania with lunch or dinner

15.Cooking lesson in Catania with lunch or dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about three hours in Catania’s professional cooking laboratory with chefs such as Agata or Simona. Prepare caponata, fresh pasta alla Norma, bruschetta, and cannoli, then sit down to eat with Sicilian wine. The class is in English and limited to 14 people.

“Simona was wonderful. We had a great time and learned a lot. The camponata we made is the best I’ve ever had!!”

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