$52.0 - $75.0 Book

Cooking Class in Central Venice with a Fun Loving Local

What this experience offers

Alcohol included

Family Friendly

Italian, English, Spanish

Experiences to choose from

Meal + Cooking Experience + Market Tour

5+ hours

Min 2, max 5

Start times: 10:30am, 5:30pm

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Cooking Experience

3 - 4 hours

Min 2, max 5

Start times: , 7:00pm

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In-Home Meal

1.5 - 2 hours

Min 2, max 5

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Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.

Focaccia with regional olives, cheeses and honey
Coffee and limoncello
Tiramisù
Risotto with meat, fish or seasonal vegetables or fresh pasta (if you inform her in advance)
Aperitif

Meet Laura

Born and raised in the heart of Venice, Laura is passionate about sharing her city’s rich food, culture, and traditions with guests. She welcomes travelers into her charming apartment in the city center. A dedicated social worker, Laura spends her free time traveling, exploring local markets, watching films and most of all, cooking. Inspired by her mother’s home-cooked meals, she began experimenting with recipes from cookbooks and developed a deep love for sharing food with others.

“While traveling through South America, I discovered the joy of home-cooked experiences and instantly fell in love with the idea. I would be thrilled to share the food and culture of my city with travelers, especially in Venice, where it can be hard to connect with locals.”

Experience notes

1. A former vegetarian, Laura is happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary requests. Be sure to indicate any dietary preferences when placing your booking online.
2. On occasion, Laura’s friend and roommate, Ilaria, also a native Venetian in her thirties, may be present during your experience to assist or join in.
3. Like most traditional Venetian homes, Laura’s apartment does not have air conditioning, but she keeps it comfortable with the use of fans and good ventilation.
4. Laura can comfortably host up to 4 guests, but is happy to accommodate 5 if needed - just note that space may be a bit cozy.

What others are saying

January 23, 2020

"Laura was fantastic. The entire experience, from going to the local market to cooking a typical Venetian meal was great! Plus we learned so much about Venetian culture, as well."

sherwoodforrest

February 20, 2021

"Wonderful class, delicious recipes. I really enjoyed it, thanks Laura so much!"

Kelly

January 30, 2021

"Laura was so kind and helpful. She took the time to explain the technique and also get to know us. The recipes were delicious and I'll definitely make them again"

Kelly

February 20, 2021

"Laura is a very friendly and fun host. Cooking with her was a lot of fun and it was easy to cook with her. The food tasted excellent - it was like having been to Italy!"

Tero

April 12, 2021

"This was a terrific way to gather friends together in different locations to do something fun together with an International flair."

Lisa

July 05, 2021

"What a wonderful morning. Laura was an amazing host. We shopped for our ingredients and then returned to her charming home. We made tiramisu and lemon, rosemary, & shrimp risotto. She also taught me how to make spritz biancho. I will be back prossimo estate! Grazie."

Angela_B

November 02, 2021

"A wonderful sunny autumn day in Venice with LAURA! The cheerful Venetian went with us to the vegetable ship, to the fish and wine merchant. We laughed and tasted the fresh Torbolino and many other grape juice. Me and my three boys (1 son + 2 of his school friends) dived under the skin of Venice! Later in Laura's home a real cooking party started with a supervisor (me). Laura showed up and my boys acted nimbly until a delicious lemon shrimp risotto and a heavenly tiramisu were on the table. There was also Prosecco and Pinot Grigio. What a day! Thank you very much and ALL LOVE, Laura. Kurt and the 3 boys. (translated by Google)"

kurtparzer

April 20, 2022

"Laura was wonderful in showing us around the neighborhood markets, teaching us to make tiramisu and risotto. She made the morning fly by with fantastic conversation. We thoroughly enjoyed our cooking class and meeting her. It was a true taste of Venice in every way."

Christina

July 28, 2022

"Great recipes that can be used with many variations. Laura is very patient and gladly shares her skills"

Elisabeth

August 03, 2022

"Oh my gosh. Such a treat for my daughter and I to shop and then cook risotto and tiramisu with Laura in her home. When I travel I like to experience the real country as much as I can and Laura provided this. Not only is she a great cook but she opened her house to us like we were long, lost friends."

Teresita

September 23, 2022

"Laura is generous with her knowledge and an engaging teacher. We began class at an extraordinary produce market on a boat and purchased local wine from a knowledgeable shopkeeper. In her kitchen she offered expert and precise instructions while explaining her technique and how we could adapt her recipes for more guests in the future. We finished with a festive and delicious lunch of lemon rosemary risotto and tiramisu with sparkling rose."

Carolyn K

September 23, 2022

"This was an amazing experience - a patient teacher who is very knowledgeable. Loved the market tour. Family home cooking experience was very good - highly recommended"

ruthhT9

December 11, 2022

"Traveling alone one doesn’t expect much in the way of connection. My first time in Venice in November is an experience of cool temperatures and confusion. Confirming the location of the pick up was conducted via email. Laura went one step further. Offering to meet me outside of my hotel entrance. Walking together through Venice, highlighting interesting locations. We progressed our way to the vegetable boat, the wine shop, the sausage butcher and back to her apartment. Her class brought a flavor of connection and personality. Laura is the consummate hostess, her kindness, friendship and connection made this a day I will remember. Starting with Tiramisu and progressing to Risotto. The meal was magic. . Thank you Laura. Cannot wait to return in the future"

paulsV

December 30, 2022

"This cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip to Venice. The food was delicious and unique and Laura did everything to make sure that she was providing food we would like! Laura is an excellent cook and host and we are so grateful we got a chance to get to know her. This was the first time we have done a cooking class like this and we are so happy we did!"

Jill

December 30, 2022

"We loved our evening with Laura our chef and consummate Venetian hostess! She greeted us with appetizers and Aperol Spritz and we chatted a bit before digging into our wonderful cooking experience. We made Tiramisu first so that it cooled before beginning our main course. Then, we made risotto with delicious small tomatoes, homemade pesto and burrito! Our cooking lesson was unique and memorable during our Italian visit! I highly recommend this experience for any traveler to Venice!"

Karl

September 08, 2023

"This was an outstanding activity. Our host Laura was fabulous and made the day. We were a family of four, 2 kids aged 12 and everyone got involved with the cooking. Laura was so welcoming to us in to her home. I really cannot recommend this tour more highly."

gillriggs

September 12, 2023

"Chef Laura is the best. So friendly and knowledgeable. She taught us how to make a delicious tomato risotto and tiramisu. She took us to a local vegetable market that was on a boat. Highly recommend."

LauraM

July 28, 2024

"This was the best experience of our vacation to Venice! After two days of getting saturated with tourist spots, we looked forward to seeing Venice through a local's perspective. Our host Laura was so warm and engaging. She gave us a view of life in Venice without the influence of tourist commercialization. We learned how to make risotto and tiramisu--knowledge that will last us a lifetime! For those that want a calmer and more gratifying experience in Venice, this is a must-do. Don't leave Venice without trying this out. You'll be thankful you did!"

Marybelle

April 22, 2025

"We had a brilliant evening with Laura. She made us very welcome in her Venice apartment. We started with appetisers and prosecco, then made Tiramasu (for later) and, finally, a leek, Gorgonzola and hazelnut risotto. After that, we ate it, accompanied by wine and very pleasant conversation. It was great to see how people live in Venice from day to day and we picked up some useful tips and places to visit."

Sue

April 24, 2025

"We spent a lovely afternoon walking through Laura's neighborhood and local market, learning more about daily Venetian life, and venturing beyond the typical tourist areas. We enjoyed cooking in her kitchen, and it was just the right amount of demonstration and hands-on cooking for our group of teens and adults. With lots of laughter, conversation, and a delicious lunch, our afternoon with Laura was a highlight of our trip."

Alexander

April 24, 2025

"Laura was amazing! Welcoming and a great teacher. We become with a glass of bubbles, discussing our profession followed by making risotto and tiramisu for dessert. I look forward to sending clients her way. Our water taxi dropped us off on the opposite side of where we requested which we mad to walk 50 minutes to make it Laura’s. We arrived an house late and Laura was welcoming, I truly enjoyed my time experience."

Tiffany

March 12, 2019

"Laura is very friendly and welcoming. Very easy and interesting person to talk to. It was a very interesting experience. Besides that, she is a great cook and she knows how to make delicious food. You can really taste the goodness and freshness in her food. Laura’s home is located in an area which is very local with not many tourists, so you will get to experience a real Italian suburb. Cooking Veneto food with Laura is a great experience. You will learn a lot about the food, how to cook some new dishes and also you will have a pleasure being part of Laura’s company."

Pauline

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