Cooking Experiences & Culinary Holidays
Taste your way around the world
Food is one of the best ways to really get to know a destination. Our cooking experiences and culinary holidays take you beyond simply eating the local cuisine, giving you the opportunity to learn traditional recipes, discover regional ingredients and experience the culture and people behind the food.
From French cookery in Brittany and Italian cuisine in Tuscany to Greek island cooking in Poros, these immersive experiences combine hands-on cooking with local markets, tastings, cultural discoveries and time to explore. Whether you’re a confident home cook or simply someone who loves good food, you don’t need to be an expert in the kitchen to enjoy them.
The featured experiences below are just a taste of what’s available. Contact Discover the Frog for other cooking holidays and food-focused experiences around the world, and we can help find something to suit your destination, dates and interests.
✈️ Turn your cooking experience into a complete holiday
Flights are not included in the experience prices shown, but we can add flights along with pre- or post-holiday accommodation to create a complete ATOL-protected package. So, if you’d like a few nights exploring before your cooking holiday or want to extend your stay afterwards, we can put the whole trip together for you.
Explore the featured cooking experiences below or contact us to start planning your own foodie adventure. 🐸🍴
🇫🇷 Fantastic French Cookery Course in Brittany
6 nights | Brittany, France | Small group – maximum 8 guests
Immerse yourself in French gastronomy on a six-night cookery holiday in beautiful Brittany, learning from a Michelin-trained chef in a wonderfully small group.
Develop new skills, master French recipes and discover the ingredients behind the region’s cuisine, with visits to local markets and producers along the way. There are also wine and cider tastings to complete the experience.
Highlights include:
- 👨🍳 Cookery tuition with a Michelin-trained chef
- 🥐 Learn and perfect classic French cooking techniques
- 🧺 Visits to local markets and food producers
- 🍷 Wine and cider tastings
- 👥 Maximum group size of just 8
- 🛏️ 6-night experience in Brittany
From £2,970pp*
There are currently departures through November 2026, including dates in September, October and November.
Prices and availability are subject to change. Please enquire for current availability and full details.
Cooking & Culture Break in Tuscany
Discover the flavours, traditions and irresistible landscapes of Tuscany on a cooking and culture break that combines hands-on culinary experiences with time to explore this beautiful part of Italy.
Get involved in authentic Italian cooking, discovering local ingredients, traditional recipes and the techniques behind some of Tuscany’s best-loved dishes. It’s about much more than simply following a recipe — you’ll experience the connection between the region’s food, people and culture, with opportunities to enjoy local produce and, of course, some wonderful Italian flavours along the way. 🇮🇹🍝
Away from the kitchen, the experience gives you the chance to discover more of Tuscany’s towns, countryside and local way of life. Combining cooking with cultural experiences makes this a great choice for travellers who want to come home with more than photographs — you might even return with a few new recipes to recreate at home!
If you love Italian food, beautiful scenery and immersive travel experiences, Tuscany is rather difficult to resist. 😋
Prices and availability are subject to change. Please enquire for current availability and full details.
Greek Cooking Holiday in Poros
Discover the flavours of Greece on a seven-night cooking holiday on the beautiful island of Poros, combining hands-on culinary experiences with local culture, island life and plenty of warm Greek hospitality. 🇬🇷
Get into the kitchen and discover the ingredients, recipes and traditions behind authentic Greek cuisine. Alongside your cooking experiences, you’ll have opportunities to explore more of the island, discover local markets and producers, and enjoy the flavours that make Greek food such an important part of the country’s culture.
This is about much more than cooking. You’ll have time to experience Poros itself, with its picturesque harbour, relaxed island atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. It’s a wonderful choice for anyone who loves combining food with genuine cultural experiences rather than simply seeing a destination from the sidelines.
With August dates currently available, you could even combine sunshine and Greek island life with learning a few new dishes to recreate when you get home.
7 nights in Poros | From £2,819pp*
Prices and availability are subject to change. Please enquire for current availability and full details.
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