Experience the flavors of authentic Venetian cuisine with Chef Barbara.
While planning your future Italian getaway, add a cooking class in Venice to your to-do list to experience Venetian-style tapas spread made with market-fresh produce. Chef Barbara will be your expert guide from start to finish, ensuring you craft an incredibly flavorful feast.
You'll spend an immersive session crafting savory meatballs simmered in an earthy, rich tomato sauce and preparing tender mini octopus with olive oil and lemon. Then, you'll whip up a creamed cod classic with a memorable salty touch and craft crispy crostini topped with various bold toppings, from fish and cheese to cured meats. Finish with a Venetian favorite of Sarde in Saor, featuring marinated sardines.
Secure your spot today to fulfill your dream of cooking with an Italian chef.
With crispy baguette topped with marinated fish, cold meats like Mortadella, Italian cheeses and more
Frittatina Alle Verdure di Stagione
With seasonal vegetable frittata
Sarde Fritte o in Saor
With fried or marinated sardines
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Immersed in Venetian cuisine for more than two decades, Chef Barbara’s knowledge of wine, classic Italian cooking and cichetti - Venetian small bites – infuses each cooking class, food tour and private dinner with a sense of authenticity. Whether teaching new skills to amateur cooks, serving a personalized menu or hosting visitors on a tour of Venice, Chef Barbara shares the region’s best with hospitality and expertise.
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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Experience the flavors of authentic Venetian cuisine with Chef Barbara.
While planning your future Italian getaway, add a cooking class in Venice to your to-do list to experience Venetian-style tapas spread made with market-fresh produce. Chef Barbara will be your expert guide from start to finish, ensuring you craft an incredibly flavorful feast.
You'll spend an immersive session crafting savory meatballs simmered in an earthy, rich tomato sauce and preparing tender mini octopus with olive oil and lemon. Then, you'll whip up a creamed cod classic with a memorable salty touch and craft crispy crostini topped with various bold toppings, from fish and cheese to cured meats. Finish with a Venetian favorite of Sarde in Saor, featuring marinated sardines.
Secure your spot today to fulfill your dream of cooking with an Italian chef.
With crispy baguette topped with marinated fish, cold meats like Mortadella, Italian cheeses and more
Frittatina Alle Verdure di Stagione
With seasonal vegetable frittata
Sarde Fritte o in Saor
With fried or marinated sardines
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
It was amazing we had a mix of things. Wish I could do it again
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Barbara
Catherine
22 Apr 2026
We prepared an absolutely delicious meal of ricotta gnocchi, artichokes, and tiramisu. Chef Barbara warmly guided us through each step with encouragement. This intimate class allowed us the opportunity to learn more about life in Venice as well as food preparation. We will take home recipes we are sure to follow and lasting memories. We cannot thank Barbara enough- she is a true gem!
Devon
08 Jul 2025
Barbara was amazing! We had so much fun taking her class. Along the way we picked up local ingredients that we then used. The ravioli's we made were delicious, the addition of lemon zest was a game changer. We're inspired to try making them again at home! Alongside cooking tips we also got to hear about how Venice has changed over the years and local recommendations (including the best spot for gelato!). As we did this early in our trip we found her recommendations and advice very helpful in planning some of our later activities. Thanks so much Barbara! We highly recommend this experience. And please give your cat a little extra snack from us, we loved meeting him!
William
01 Oct 2025
Best ever: Squid ink risotto! Best ever: Tiramisu! Chef Barbara walked us through the market and through the process of preparing these two classics paired with great conversation and wine! Highly recommend booking this experience. We’re looking forward to making the above for our family and friends!
Reviews Chef Barbara received outside of Cozymeal
Chris
27 Feb 2025
Our cooking class with Barbara was the highlight of our time in Venice! It was wonderful! She took us to the market for ingredients, then we stopped for a quick drink before she welcomed us into her home. Her home is lovely! It's a very warm, cozy and inviting space. Barbara gave us a choice in what we cooked. She showed us how to make tortellini by hand. We also made ricotta gnocchi and tiramisu. Then after we prepped all the food, she had set a lovely table and proceeded to serve us a beautiful meal. I would definitely take another class with Barbara again! Highly recommend.
Laura
23 Feb 2025
Joining the Tiramisu and Pasta cooking class in Venice was a delightful experience. Thanks to Barbara, we learned the secrets of fresh home-made pasta and tiramisu! We explored the essence of Italian cuisine in a beautiful, traditional Venetian home. Barbara, our gracious host, made the experience even more memorable with her warmth and expertise. It felt like visiting a friend’s house!
Chiara
23 Feb 2025
We are newly weds who came to Italy on our honeymoon & booked a last minute class the last night of our trip … what an ending !!! Not only did Barbara teach with such patience & expertise, she was also just a one of a kind human being ! From the very beginning she made each moment so special and this will for sure be a memory that my husband and I will carry through out our lives. We left having learnt how to make some yummy pasta but we also left with a new friend, Barbara ! We cannot thank you enough for EVERYTHING!!!
Eric
17 Feb 2025
Absolutely wonderful experience! Chef Barbara was a phenomenal hostess and teacher. Highly recommend to anyone wanting an authentic, Venetian food experience.
Suzie
17 Feb 2025
If you want an authentic Venetian food experience, book this class! My family of 3 took the local Venetian Cooking Class with fresh fish recipes with Chef Barbara. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Knowing that many people can be unsure of unfamiliar fish dishes, Chef Barbara tailored the experiences to our family's needs and preferences. She was prepared and gave us a great hands-on experience. I asked lots of questions and took tons of notes. She gladly answered every one.
Tracy
13 Feb 2025
Barbara was great! The whole experience was awesome from beginning to end. She made the location easy to find, was great with my teenagers, and the food was delicious! Highly recommend!
Kevin
13 Feb 2025
Fabulous morning spent with chef Barbara, who welcomed us into her home and engaged us all. A great teacher and chef, we made a delicious meal, learning about Italian cuisine. We all agreed this experience was the highlight of our visit to Venice. Thank you Barbara.
Danielle
13 Feb 2025
We really enjoyed our experience with Barbara! Thank you and I recommend it!!!
Kimberly
11 Feb 2025
The experience in Chef Barbara's home was absolutely wonderful. It was intimate, informative, delightful, and the highlight of our trip.
Lisa
11 Feb 2025
Excellent! By far one of our favorite experiences ever! Chef Barbara was magnificent: warm, kind, and extremely accommodating. The weather was awful, and she met us in a nearby square in order to help. The intimate size of the group (only four of us) made for a wonderful time. We highly recommend it.
Silvia
05 Feb 2025
Chef Barbara is a force of nature. She is an incredibly passionate chef with a vast knowledge of traditional Venetian and Italian cuisine.
Her sociable and kind personality as well as her love for food and flavors will win you over and make you fall in love with cooking and eating!
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