114 Cooking & food holidays found
Umbria cooking holiday, Italy
Learn traditional italian cooking in a beautiful farmhouse
From €1,340 to €1,590 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 29 Dec
2019: 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug
2019: 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug
French Riviera holiday, walking, culture & cooking option
Experience real French culture and get off the beaten track
From €510 to €780 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip runs every week (April- Nov) with a set itinerary but the length of stay & arrival date can be adjusted to your needs
Cheese and wine short break in Tuscany
Immersive cheese & wine tours and intimate cooking workshops
From £650 4 days ex flights
Small group travel
Italian cooking holiday, small group
Immersive gastronomy & cooking trips in undiscovered Tuscany
From £1,400 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct
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Short break pasta and risotto making holiday, Tuscany
A Tuscan food adventure, learn to make pasta
From £650 to £700 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 21 Oct
2019: 11 Apr, 3 May, 24 May, 17 Jun, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 24 Oct
2019: 11 Apr, 3 May, 24 May, 17 Jun, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 24 Oct
Helsinki city break, winter sports & gastronomy
Helsinki with an overnight tour in the countryside tailomade
From €634 to €800 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip departs on a Friday
Cooking and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
A gastronomical experience in the Spanish Pyrenees
From €1,295 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Mar, 5 May, 8 Sep, 13 Oct
Sri Lanka small group tour, a food adventure
A delicious adventure through this provocative country
From £1,430 to £1,670 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 21 Dec, 25 Dec
2019: 1 Jan, 4 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 18 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 19 Feb, 22 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 8 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 16 Apr, 19 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep ...
2019: 1 Jan, 4 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 18 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 19 Feb, 22 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 8 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 29 Mar, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 16 Apr, 19 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep ...
Late availability on these dates: 30 Oct, 06 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 04 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 21 Dec, 25 Dec, 01 Jan, 04 Jan, 08 Jan, 15 Jan, 18 Jan, 22 Jan
Mexico small group holiday, a food adventure
Get an authentic taste of Mexico on this 8 day tour
From £1,140 to £1,470 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 22 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 9 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 9 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Up to £60 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 03 Nov, 17 Nov, 22 Dec, 12 Jan, 19 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 03 Nov, 17 Nov, 22 Dec, 12 Jan, 19 Jan
India small group holiday, a food adventure
2 week discovery of the sights, sounds & flavours of India.
From £1,595 to £1,770 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 30 Oct, 2 Nov, 6 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 25 Dec, 28 Dec
2019: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 4 Oct, 8 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 17 Dec, 20 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec
2019: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 4 Oct, 8 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 17 Dec, 20 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec
Up to £80 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 30 Oct, 02 Nov, 06 Nov, 09 Nov, 13 Nov, 07 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 25 Dec, 28 Dec, 04 Jan, 18 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 30 Oct, 02 Nov, 06 Nov, 09 Nov, 13 Nov, 07 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 25 Dec, 28 Dec, 04 Jan, 18 Jan
Vietnam small group holiday, a food adventure
Exotic 2 week culinary and cultural tour of Vietnam.
From £1,340 to £1,420 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 30 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 28 Oct, 04 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 09 Dec, 30 Dec
South Indian food tour, Kerala
Food & culture of Kerala
From £1,575 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and adapted to suit your budget and requirements
Cooking holiday in Thailand
Learn to cook Thai food & insider experiences with locals
From £2,175 16 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This gourmet and cooking holiday is a private tour and can be taken on dates convenient for you (subject to availability). Great for a couple but you can also travel with friends.
Nutritional food holiday in the Peloponnese
Cook delicious food for longevity and to eradicate illness.
From £775 5 days ex flights
Small group travel
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Cambodia small group tour, a food adventure
Discover Cambodia's unique, ancient and exotic food culture
From £890 to £970 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Nov, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 01 Nov, 15 Nov
Small group cooking holiday in Thailand
Discover Thailand through its food. No Single Supplement.
From £2,225 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 27 Oct
2019: 9 Feb
2019: 9 Feb
French Riviera holiday, food, walking & culture
Experience real French culture and get off the beaten track
From €370 to €1,275 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip runs every week (April- Nov) with a set itinerary but length of stay & arrival date can be adjusted to your needs
Peru small group tour, a food adventure
Peru is an exciting region to go on a foodie adventure.
From £1,715 to £1,760 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 16 Nov
2019: 22 Mar, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 7 Jun, 28 Jun, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 8 Nov
2019: 22 Mar, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 7 Jun, 28 Jun, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 8 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 16 Nov
Turkey small group holiday, a food adventure
Exotic 2 week culinary and cultural tour of Turkey.
From £1,030 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Apr, 5 May, 30 Jun, 1 Sep, 29 Sep
Japan group holiday, a food adventure
Dive into Tokyo city’s incredible food scene
From £3,395£3,306 to £3,665 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 4 Nov
2019: 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 23 Jun, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
2019: 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 23 Jun, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 04 Nov
North Thailand group holiday, a food adventure
Experience the freshness, tanginess and spiciness of Thailand
From £855£840 to £905 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 27 Oct, 29 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 9 Feb, 16 Mar, 27 Apr, 18 May, 13 Jul, 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 9 Feb, 16 Mar, 27 Apr, 18 May, 13 Jul, 14 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Up to £40 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 27 Oct, 29 Dec, 12 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 27 Oct, 29 Dec, 12 Jan
Andalucia walking & local cuisine holiday
Walking and gastronomy in tranquil and rural Andalucia
From £1,985 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Italian food tours
Flavours of northern Italy on this special food-lovers journey
From £2,090 to £2,255 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
2020: 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct
2020: 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct
Umbria gourmet tour, Italy
Relaxing gourmet tour: oil,wine, food tasting & art in Italy
From €590 to €998 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sicily food holiday in Italy
Be overwhelmed at how varied and diverse Sicily’s cuisine
From £1,449 to £1,719 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Oct
2019: 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 3 Nov
2020: 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 19 Jul, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
2019: 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 3 Nov
2020: 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 19 Jul, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 28 Oct
Creative Spanish cooking holiday, Spain
Discover new cooking ideas and the charms of Extremadura
From €950 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Malaysia food and culture holiday
Discover many of Malaysia's culinary highlights
From £2,725 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Georgia food tour
Unforgettable gourmet experience in Georgia
From £1,095 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 May, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 14 Sep, 28 Sep
2020: 16 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 12 Sep, 26 Sep
2020: 16 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 12 Sep, 26 Sep
Vegan food tour in Thailand
Discover the joys of vegan Thai food on this adventure
From £885 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Feb
Japan art and food tour, tailor made
Experience Japanese culture through food and art
From £3,900 to £4,470 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
€510
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday were the people running the accommodation and the supporting crew who organised all the activities and ensured a comfortable stay.
(more)Shalini Menon Venugopal
If I were to pick one particular moment as most memorable it would have to be being in France, mingling with the locals at the neighborhood restaurant and watching France beat Belgium to make the World Cup finals. (more)Deborah Beane
A lovely B&B in a small village run by 2 wonderful people who will do everything to make your stay special and memorable. (more)Karen Sands
From
€1,340
excluding flights
It was a perfect holiday for me, It was restful but not too restful, provided great food, great site seeing, great company and the best hosts you could ever meet. (more)Christine Aickin
The wonderful hospitality that Marina gave us, and the unbelievable meals that Gianluca prepared, some with our help. It is really impossible to pick one thing. The whole week was absolutely wonderful. (more)Peggy Harrison
Had a truly amazing time, in spite of the variable weather. Learning to cook lots of new dishes, amazing food, and meeting likeminded people from the USA and Europe. Such a fun yet relaxing trip. (more)Suzy Dobson
From
£890
excluding flights
The bike ride to the little villages was my most fun experience and to see how they make rice wine, rice paper, bamboo sticky rice, etc. Also really enjoyed the
cooking class the last night. Fun to try so many different foods. (more)Amy Cochran
Best bits: There were so many! The walks through food stalls, the cooking lessons, the impromptu stops of the bus to get more street food and going to a BBQ with locals at Siem Reap. (more)Lauren Supplee
From
€1,295
excluding flights
Be prepared to be bowled over by hospitality, ambience and experience. (more)Vivienne Blandford
Our hosts were great, catering to a group with different abilities and fitness levels, ensuring that we enjoyed all aspects of the holiday. (more)Kim Caldwell
Simon and Lucy incredibly thoughtful hosts in beautiful setting. Great food,
eating out on patio, meeting local people and wonderful walking. Holiday couldn’t have been better! (more)Peggy Poole
From
£1,400
excluding flights
From
£650
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The practical cooking activities led by Oli and ably supported by Flo were an absolute pleasure - equipment and supplies were perfect, guidance was very patient, and the results were delicious! It was fun that another mother and daughter duo made up the group and we got on like a house on fire!
Tips?
There is no hope of losing weight on this holiday - but the diet can wait! The visits and activities organised by Oli and Flo are very informative and provide real
insight... (more)Philippa Schofield
From
€634
excluding flights
The highlight was spending a wonderful afternoon and evening at the country home of our Finnish guide, meeting her delightful family and enjoying a superb dinner while listening to her son's girlfriend singing Finnish songs. (more)Nomi Paynton
We really enjoyed the bicycle tour through green spaces around the edges of Helsinki. It was definitely off the beaten tourist track. Our guide was informative and delightful. We loved the evening boat trip to a tiny island west of Turku. (more)Diane Banner
From
£1,430
excluding flights
This tour brings you to people’s homes to cook and that is the best part. That, and the train ride through the green hills make up my favourite parts :)Moreover, you see Sri Lanka’s highlights such as the hill country, tea plantations,(cave) temples, colonial history and beaches. (more)Juul van Hoof
Undoubtedly the most memorable and exciting part of the trip was the food, Sri Lankan food is spicy, flavourful and delicious. (more)Smita Shah
A most enjoyable experience, getting much closer to the local culture than a standard trip. (more)Andrew Jackson
From
£2,225
including UK flights
Exploring some of the food markets, the cooking school days with Mr Da and Ya. The jungle (seeing elephants), amazing Andaman Islands and Chiang Mai at Loy Krathong. (more)Jacquie Radford
I loved the Central Plains homestay, after Bangkok it was amazingly beautiful and peaceful. All the cooking schools were so beautiful and peaceful, and the food was amazing! (more)Suzanne Smith
The most memorable part of the holiday was definitely the cooking ... and all the eating. Swimming in the Andaman sea was also a real highlight. (more)Shelley Kennedy
From
£1,140
excluding flights
This trip was pretty disappointing. The itinerary changed constantly and there were only three of the nine days that were actually as written. We didn't stay
at Mizunte. (more)Amanda Madorno
Going to local markets and learning and tasting about different foods was the highlights. 11/10 had a fantastic time with great people who were all travelling alone. (more)Ian Robertson
I liked having the focus on food--we tried so many different things, all delicious. (more)Nancy McCormick
From
£840
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The food experiences, especially the cooking class at Apple Resort with Noi.
Every market visit was also an eye opener.
Tips?
Just go... only complaint too much food!
Local benefits?
I think all our interactions were respectful and responsible.
Overall rating?
Fabulous. As soon as I got home, I was ready to book my next Intrepid Holiday. (more)Jill Sugden
From
€370
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The entire trip was memorable however my favorite aspect to this trip was the people I met. I went on this trip alone however I met some very friendly people who were also staying at the house. And the day trips with Benoit and Corrine felt more like a friend showing me around the area rather than a small group tour, which is something I really loved!
Tips?
The weather was beautiful when I was there but bring layers because some of the day trips have you going to... (more)Divya Patel
From
£1,595
excluding flights
My trip was full of exciting and memorable moments every day! To choose one, we visited the Old Delhi the first day, had the breakfast in the narrow lines and then visited the Sikh Temple and were introduced how the local volunteers prepare free meals to be shared to anybody. (more)Jarmo Kaariainen
Excellent. Pancham our guide was great too. (more)Alison Pick
How would you rate your holiday overall? One of the best (more)Mick Sanders
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£1,575
excluding flights
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£1,340
excluding flights
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€690
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Meeting Finnish people and visiting their homes.
Tips?
Be prepared to go outside your comfort zone, it'll be worth it.
Local benefits?
We travelled by train in Finland (put ours to shame!), and local businesses definitely benefitted.
Overall rating?
Wonderful first visit to Finland - it is not just a place to visit in Winter. (more)Richard Waller
From
€800
excluding flights
Our cooking classes here were wonderful. We were using locally sourced ingredients and had so much fun turning them into delicious meals that we enjoyed with the stunning view of the valley beyond. (more)Georgina Orme
The entire stay was perfect. The best part was the hospitality. Francesca, Francesco, and Stella really make guests feel at home. All the farm fresh food was amazing. It was wonderful to be able to share meals with them and the other guests. (more)Lana Frantz
Meeting Italian people, truffle hunting, the making of pasta, tasting Italian home cooking. (more)Simon Bramwell
From
€415
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The food was fantastic, and the landscape.
Tips?
This holiday was very well organised by Giovanna in Italy, and ran like clockwork. If you are interested in regional food,i.e. cheese making, vinegar production and wine, its fascinating and we enjoyed the cultural aspects too. Parma had plenty to offer and we enjoyed the day travelling by train.
Local benefits?
Yes, certainly we visited small regional producers of food made in the traditional manner. The local... (more)Helen Jeffreson
From
€590
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The entire holiday was memorable! From the moment we got there and were welcomed by our wonderful hosts at their beautiful B&B in the mountains, to
the stunning walk through the Alps, the freshly baked treats each morning, the market tour and all the amazing cheese, the cooking class using local or homegrown ingredients, the local tour, the passion of our hosts in sustainably revitalising their area and showing us how they were trying to achieve that, the pizza party. All... (more)Josylin Saunders
From
£775
excluding flights
I have just got back and I had the most wonderful time on holiday - Fiona and her friends and family were great hosts, made me feel very welcome. They also took me around to see wonderful sites in and around Kalamata..... (more)Katy Poynter
Being part of and immersed in the Greek lifestyle through being with Fiona, her team and their families. The course was taught in a relaxed fashion, was fun
and we came away with a new approach to cooking. (more)Jean Doorley
From
€1,650
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I loved our accommodation and meals. The trip provided an excellent overview of wine production in the region - from growing to production to tasting. Piero was extremely well informed about the history and culture of the area. From ancient ruins to medieval cities to modern ports. It was an overall great experience.
Tips?
Relax and enjoy. Piero is a delightful well informed guide. Be flexible and remain open to change. We were able to adjust the itinerary and visited... (more)Margo Farr
From
€370
excluding flights
The excursions which were well thought out and very informative. So much we wouldn't have known if it wasn't for Benoit. Corrines cookery lesson was amazing too and very relaxed.
(more)Brenda Muir
By the end of the week (helped by the glorious weather) I had laughed a lot, had some hugely interesting conversations, seen some beautiful places, learnt a lot of interesting facts, made some new friends, eaten some delicious food, tried lots of new things and completely relaxed. I practically cried when I had to leave, I'd loved it so much! (more)Ali James
From
€1,295
excluding flights
This was one of the best small group experiences we've had, and we've been traveling the world for at least twelve years. (more)Claudia Sanzone
Hiking in the fresh air of Spanish Pyrenees and being up close to many of the endangered lammergeier, or bearded vultures, soaring near the cliffs. My wife and I had a lovely week. The mix of hiking, local cultural visits, tastings and home-cooked meals made a splendid holiday. (more)Ross Gould
From
£1,296
excluding flights
