The 15 Best Cooking Workshops on Earth

Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class - Maki rolls and nigiri are the right combination

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,971 reviews · from $59Our pick

Learn to make sushi near Senso-ji in Tokyo with English-speaking instructors, hands-on guidance, cultural context, and a meal for $59.69.

“Great class with great instructors. Learned more about sushi and its history as well. Kyuto and Kazu are amazing. They made the whole experience a lot of fun. The place is a little tricky to find so definitely plan to arrive 15 minutes before just in case. The location is great, near Sensoji, which makes it easy to integrate with a visit to the temple!”

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Authentic Pizza Making Class in Naples with Appetizers and Drink

2.Authentic Pizza Making Class in Naples with Appetizers and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,178 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Learn to make authentic Neapolitan pizza in Naples with appetizers, a drink, expert instruction, and a take-home diploma.

“I did this pizza making class with my son who is six and it was a lot of fun. There was also a small group of adults in our class and it seemed like they had a good time as well. We learned all the steps to make pizza and then baked the pizza. I live in Naples and I’m not a huge lover of pizza (terrible, I know), but this was really good and I ate almost the whole thing! My son had a great time—Andrea the teacher was amazing with him and had him help with other steps of the process. Really great experience with Andrea and the…”

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Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa

3.Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,957 reviews · 1h 40m · from $58

Make maki and nigiri in Asakusa with friendly English-speaking instructors, sushi history, fresh ingredients, and a meal you prepare yourself.

“I really enjoyed this sushi course and would definitely recommend it. The instructor was friendly, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly, making the course easy to follow and enjoyable. The balance between explanation and hands-on practice was very good, and the ingredients were fresh and high quality.”

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Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

4.Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,937 reviews · from $131

Make ramen from scratch in Kyoto with hands-on noodle making, custom broth, toppings, and a halal-certified class for all diets.

“My family had a great experience at the Ramen Factory. The cooking class was well organized and fun. All of the staff was friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend taking this class. The ramen was great!”

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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

5.Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,574 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $62

Cook pasta, ravioli, bruschetta, and tiramisu in Florence after a Central Market tour, with Chianti, recipes, and a diploma included.

“Amazing morning, Roberta was so good and we really enjoyed learning how to cook pasta. Looking forward to cooking up a pasta dish when we get home”

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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot

6.Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,377 reviews · 1h 30m · from $42

Learn nigiri and maki with a sushi chef in Tokyo, wear a happi coat, enjoy a generous meal, and take home skills for $42.

“Perfect experience, Mikoto was the best teacher and chef we could wish for, thank you very much!”

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Sushi Making Osaka Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

7.Sushi Making Osaka Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,220 reviews · from $31Best value

Learn maki and nigiri near Dotonbori in a friendly Osaka sushi class with English instruction, prepared ingredients, and a meal you make yourself.

“We had a great time at our sushi making class! We learned how to make nigiri and maki rolls the correct way and our teacher had lots of tips on how to make the best sushi! It was a lot of fun and we would definitely recommend to friends!”

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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

8.Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · from $49

Make five nigiri and one roll with a sushi master in Tsukiji, then eat your creations in this hands-on 90-minute Tokyo class.

“My two daughters and I had an amazing time at the sushi-making class in Tsukiji Market! The experience was hands-on, informative, and so much fun—from learning about ingredients to mastering the rolling techniques, we were engaged every step of the way. What stood out most was how attentive and accommodating the hosts were to our dietary needs and restrictions. They made sure we felt comfortable and included, which we truly appreciated. A perfect family activity and one of our favorite memories from Tokyo. Highly recommend for anyone visiting with kids or looking for a personalized culinary experience!”

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Athens: Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine

9.Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,087 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Cook Greek classics after shopping Athens Central Market. Enjoy local wine, recipes, and a generous shared meal for $81.

“It was fantastic experience. I loved every moment of it. I am so glad I took the course. Learned so much about the food and culture. Thank you”

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Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu Class with Free Flowing Fine Wine

10.Pizza & Tiramisu Class with Free Flowing Fine Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 973 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

Make Roman pizza and tiramisu with a local chef, enjoy wine, and share a relaxed three-hour cooking class near central Rome.

“This was such a fun class!! Mia was a great host and teacher! We were celebrating our daughter's 15th birthday that day and they went out of their way to make it special for her! I would highly recommend this class! We had 12 people ages 10 to 73 and everyone had a blast!”

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Naples: Neapolitan Pizza and Tiramisù Making Class

11.Neapolitan Pizza and Tiramisù Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 839 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

Make Neapolitan pizza and tiramisù in central Naples with an English-speaking pizzaiolo, fresh ingredients, wine, and views of Castel Nuovo.

“Location and the structure of the class was brilliant. Only downside is the pasta making class running alongside our class was too loud. Would recommend instructors to wear like a mic of sorts. Other than that no issues at all! Definitely will recommend.”

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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

12.Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 823 reviews · from $122

Learn ramen and gyoza in YUCa’s Tokyo home kitchen, visit a local supermarket, and enjoy a friendly small-group Japanese food class.

“Yuca-san did an amazing job showing us how to make ramen and gyoza. The steps were easy to follow, and I’m looking forward to recreating the experience at home! My partner and I loved learning about her cooking and cultural insights. The supermarket tour was very informative. We would give her 10 stars if we could!”

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Sorrento: Pizza Making Class

13.Pizza Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 706 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $71

Make Neapolitan pizza in Sorrento’s hills, taste mozzarella and olive oil, enjoy local wine and tiramisu, with pickup included.

“Luiggi was really funny, friendly and a good teacher. The girls teaching us how to make the mozzarella cheese were good and answered all the questions asked”

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