Cooking Class in Perugia: Learn Umbrian Dishes

Make three Umbrian dishes from scratch, then sit down to eat them

A hands-on cooking class in Umbertide, near Perugia, where you learn to prepare authentic Umbrian crostini with chicken liver, fresh ravioli or tagliatelle, and tiramisu in a home kitchen. You cook under expert guidance, then enjoy the three-course meal you've made, paired with local wine. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy's network of home cooks.

The experience

What's the difference between learning to cook pasta in a restaurant kitchen and learning it in someone's home? This class happens in a private kitchen in the Umbrian countryside, where a Cesarine host (a passionate home cook, not a professional chef) walks you through the dishes locals actually make. You start with crostini topped with chicken liver, move into fresh ravioli or tagliatelle made with seasonal vegetables, and finish with tiramisu. The three-hour class is small enough that you get real attention, and you leave with written recipes so you can remake these dishes at home.

After cooking, you sit together and eat everything you've prepared, paired with local wine. This is not a tasting menu served to you. It's the meal you built with your hands. The ingredients and all materials are provided, so you arrive ready to cook. A guide speaks English throughout, and public transportation options are available nearby if you're traveling without a car.

You can book this class with lunch or dinner, depending on which meal time suits your day in Perugia. Either way, you're learning from someone who cooks this food at home, not someone performing it on a stage.

What’s included

• A three-course meal paired with fine local wine.
• small group hands-on cooking instruction with expert guidance.
• all ingredients and materials provided for the full Italian meal.
• step-by-step recipes to take home and recreate your dishes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Cooking class followed by lunchGuide in English · Available from 4 Feb 2027

Cooking class followed by dinnerGuide in English · Available from 4 Feb 2027

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 4 Feb 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Book the lunch class if you want to cook and eat in the early afternoon, or choose dinner if you prefer an evening experience. Either way, the small group size means you get real attention from your host as you learn.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly do I cook in this class?

You prepare three dishes: Umbrian crostini topped with chicken liver as an appetizer, fresh ravioli or tagliatelle made with seasonal vegetables or condiments as the main course, and tiramisu for dessert. All ingredients are provided and you make each one from the beginning.

Do I get to eat what I cook?

Yes. After the cooking is finished, you sit down together and eat the three-course meal you've made, paired with local wine from the region.

Is this class suitable if I've never cooked before?

The class is designed as hands-on instruction for all levels. Your host provides step-by-step guidance, and you take home written recipes so you can recreate the dishes whenever you want.

Can I choose between lunch and dinner?

Yes. You select either a lunch or dinner class when you book, so you can fit it into your schedule in Perugia.

How do I get to Umbertide if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available nearby. You can reach the location using local buses or trains that connect to Umbertide from Perugia.