Be honest. The best part of any holiday trip is the food. From the smells, flavours, and unique (and sometimes scary) combinations of ingredients, enjoying a meal or a new cuisine from any country can make any trip truly memorable.
For this reason, most big cities around the world offer a variety of cooking classes to showcase some of the best their country’s cuisine has to offer. Check out these unique cooking experiences from around the world on your next trip abroad!
Key Takeaways
- Treating yourself to a cooking class experience while on holiday is a great way to create lasting memories and stash a few special recipes up your sleeve
- Whether you’re a total beginner or a home cook yourself, be sure that the next trip abroad you plan, you let your appetite lead the way
Spirits Masterclass - Scotland
Scotland is home to one of the world’s oldest spirits (whisky) and has developed a rich drinking culture that produces some of the most flavourful bevvies including whiskies, gin, and lager. Its largest city, Glasgow, hosts an array of restaurants and food experiences that bring thousands of tourists to check out this country’s famous culinary and drinking scene every year.
One of the most special offerings is Tennent’s Lager masterclasses, home to Scotland’s most popular and oldest beer. Classes like these offer a hands-on cooking experience that helps visitors understand the tips, tricks, and nuances of cooking with popular spirits and, of course, a meal to enjoy at the very end.
Pasta Making with a Cesarine - Italy
Pasta making is truly an art form, and according to the International Pasta Association, we’ve chowed down on significantly more since the start of the pandemic. It’s a delicious and versatile food beloved all around the world and is a staple for many diets.
It’s no wonder, then, that Italy hosts a plethora of pasta-making classes for the nearly 61 million tourists every year. If you’re looking for a particularly special cooking experience, consider researching pasta-making classes with a cesarine in the area you’re staying.
These local home cooks are passionate about sharing proper Italian cuisine with foreigners coming to visit. From nonas to private chefs, these classes are taught with authentic expertise and nostalgic charm, where you can enjoy and take part in a delicious home-cooked meal under someone’s actual roof.
Sushi Making Tours and A Tea Ceremony - Japan
For many, travelling to Japan for the first time, trying authentic sushi is a highlight of the trip. If you’re a big fan of sashimi, nigiri, and the like, then take a class to get a glimpse into this tradition that spans over 1,000 years.
Some of Japan’s biggest cities, like Osaka, Tokyo, and Kyoto offer a plethora of sushi-making experiences for travellers, including a kimono tea ceremony option. Sushi masters and chefs will teach you first-hand how to make some of your favourite rolls, paired perfectly with a little sake.
Farm To Table Cooking - Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is known for its lush rainforests, delicious coffee, and spectacular Caribbean cooking. Much of the food locals eat is grown right on the island, from hearty root vegetables like batata to sofrito made from local peppers like the spicy, sweet aji dulce.
Connect with the gorgeous landscape and learn how local chefs make the most of all of the unique ingredients the island has to offer to create vibrant and fun dishes that showcase the seafood, fruits, and vegetables quintessential to Puerto Rican cuisine.
Final Word
Treating yourself to a cooking class experience while on holiday is a great way to create lasting memories and stash a few special recipes up your sleeve. Whether you’re a total beginner or a home cook yourself, be sure that the next trip abroad you plan, you let your appetite lead the way.
