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5 More European Cooking Schools

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Here, some of our other favorite hands-on culinary experiences across Europe.

Ireland

Ballymaloe Cookery School

Daylong classes (mushroom foraging, wine tasting, raising chickens) on a 100-acre organic farm with Irish chef Darina Allen. 353-21/464-6785; cookingisfun.ie; from $250.

Spain

Catacurian

This Catalan food-and-wine immersion program includes olive-oil tastings, vineyard visits, and meals in classic regional restaurants. 866/538-3519; catacurian.net; from $1,840.

Italy

Market to Table

One-day market and culinary tours of Florence with Tuscan-food expert Faith Willinger. 39-055/233-7014; faithwillinger.com; from $450.

France

Les Liaisons Délicieuses

Intimate sessions with star chefs; trips to vineyards and markets; and dinners in private châteaux of such regions as the Dordogne, Normandy, Basque Country, and the Côte d'Azur. 877/966-1810; cookfrance.com; from $2,890.

England

Raymond Blanc Cookery School

One- to four-day programs at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxford, England, on classical techniques and market-fresh ingredients with the celebrated chef himself. 44-1844/278-881; manoir.com; from $433.

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