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Best Adult Cooking & Gastronomy Summer Camps in Europe

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Welcome to our Guide to the Best Adult Cooking & Gastronomy Summer Camps in Europe!

Discover the best cooking & gastronomy summer camps in Europe for adult, hand-picked from our directory of accredited providers.

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Ages 18+

Florence, Italy

1 to 12 weeks

2027 starts: 2, 16 and 30 May; 13 and…

Master the art of Italian cuisine in the heart of Tuscany

From €1,750 tuition, €1,900 with shared accommodation or €2,150 with a single room for one week. Longer courses available.

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Ages 19+

Barcelona, Spain

4 weeks

2027 dates pending

The University of Vic's four-week summer program in Barcelona immerses students in Spanish culture through comprehensive lectures, workshops, and guided visits, covering topics from architecture and art to cuisine and sports.

2027 prices pending

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Ages 4 to adult

Tuscany, Italy

From 2 to 3 hours + time for lunch or dinner

2027 dates pending

Private half-day cooking class at Rita’s farm

2027 prices pending

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Ages not stated

Manresa, Barcelona

2 weeks

2027 dates pending

Joviat Culinary Arts Academy's intensive culinary program invites you to savour, create, and innovate in the rich tapestry of Catalonia's culinary heritage, situated in Barcelona's vibrant gastronomical scene.

2027 prices pending

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Provider, subjects, length and fees for every camp in this guide, side by side.

CourseProviderSubjectsDestinationDurationFeesLink
Delightful Istanbul 2026 Summer SchoolIstanbul Aydın UniversityArts, History, Marketing, Science, Culinary Arts, HumanitiesTurkey2 weeks2027 prices pendingView
Sommelier Intensive ProgramJoviat Culinary Arts AcademyClimate & SustainabilitySpain2 weeks2027 prices pendingView
Spanish Culture in BarcelonaUVICSpanish, History, Fashion, Culinary Arts, SportsBarcelona4 weeks2027 prices pendingView
Italian Chef Academy - Intensive Module 2Italian Chef AcademyCareers, English Language, BusinessItaly405 hours (3.5 months)2027 prices pendingView
Arianna & FriendsArianna & FriendsCulinary ArtsItalyFrom 2 to 3 hours + time for lunch or dinner2027 prices pendingView
French Language, History & Culture at the SorbonneThe Sorbonne Summer SchoolFrench, History, University Preparation, HumanitiesFrance2027 prices pendingView
Introduction to Wine Studies: Vineyards & Tasting Techniques (Oenology)Le Cordon Bleu ParisFrench, Careers, Business, Study SkillsFrance2 weeks€2,500 for two weeks.View
Florence Culinary School: gelato and sommelier classesFlorence Culinary Arts SchoolCulinary Arts, HistoryItaly1 to 12 weeksFrom €1,750 tuition, €1,900 with shared accommodation or €2,150 with a single room for one week. Longer courses available.View
Italian Culinary Arts, Cookiery & Baking with the Italian Culinary InstituteItalian Culinary InstituteCulinary ArtsItaly1 - 4 weeks2027 prices pendingView
Culinary Arts Intensive ProgramJoviat Culinary Arts AcademyHistory, Culinary ArtsSpain2 weeks2027 prices pendingView
Pastry Baking and Chocolate Intensive ProgramJoviat Culinary Arts AcademyCulinary Arts, SpanishSpain2 weeks2027 prices pendingView
Culinary Summer Programs in BarcelonaJoviat Culinary Arts AcademyClimate & Sustainability, History, Arts, Culinary ArtsSpain2 weeks2027 prices pendingView

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