Cooking Class and Culinary Courses in Italy
Program Overview
This course runs from Monday to Friday, and is structured in two parts:
- The first part includes two hours of language lessons focused on Italian cuisine and useful vocabulary in the kitchen, helping participants with the theoretical-practical aspect.
- The second part involves preparing the planned menu and learning the basic techniques of Italian cuisine.
Students enjoy the dishes they have prepared at the end of each lesson.
Examples of the theoretical component:
Italian language used in the kitchen - verbs, adjectives, and substantive
Tools used in the kitchen
Jobs and professions: the chef
Pasta - history, types, and related festivities
Read recipes, give instructions, describe ingredients, and read and understand a menu
The most important Italian restaurants and bars
Express quantity, types of fish
Mediterranean diet, culture, and taste
Examples of the cooking component:
Bread and pizza
Fresh hand-made pasta
Vegetables
Rice and risotto
Meat, fish, and seafood
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What's Included
Quick Details
- Cooking
- Heritage Tourism
Updated Jul 24, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Salerno, Italy
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Italian
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
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Are we going to taste what we cook?
Of course! Everything you cook, you are going to taste. What we say in Italy is "Ed ora non ci resta che assaggiare!" or in English, "And now all we have to do is taste!"
Is the chef experienced?
Yes! Our chefs are all well-experienced in the kitchen. They know the recipes perfectly and can't wait to share them. They are all native Italians, meaning you get first-hand tips!
How does the kitchen look like?
Our school has a professional kitchen with everything needed for the course. This means gaining a cooking experience similar to a restaurant kitchen. And, as a bonus, you can enjoy a breathtaking sea view while preparing and cooking dishes.
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