If you and your partner or your private group are looking for a fun activity, then join us for one of our authentic cooking classes at our New Hampshire inn! You’ll get to experience how Italians really cook while also learning about the culture and enjoying some tasty bites and sips. Call to book one of our exclusive cooking packages or to set up a private New Hampshire cooking class for your group. Classes are open to both guests and the public. Visit our Instagram for details on upcoming classes.
New Hampshire Cooking Classes
Get a Taste of Italy with Authentic Classes
Cooking Classes
Savor an experience like no other at our beautiful country inn on New Durham Ridge.
“Cucina di Casa” Home-style Italian Cooking
$149 per person/per class, 4 minimum, 8 maximum
These 2–3+ hour hands-on classes are designed for guests who want to learn, taste, and take home what they make. Dishes are sampled during class, with the remainder packaged for you to enjoy later. All Cucina di Casa classes include:
- Hands-on instruction and guided preparation
- Tasting during class
- All prepared food to take home
- Printed recipes
- Top of the Ridge Farm apron
- Small-batch of themed Panta Rei Made soap
Schedule: Time and date will be arranged at booking.
Lodging: Not required
Below are the customizable options guests can chose for the focus of the Cucina di Casa cooking class:
1. Arte del Pane – The Art of Bread
A class focused entirely on easy-to-make Italian breads, such as ciabatta, focaccia, rustic loaves, and more.
Bonus: Guests receive a bread-inspired Panta Rei Made soap, designed to echo the warm, comforting notes of freshly baked bread.
2. Dolci di Casa – Italian Sweets Cooking Class
A sweet-focused class centered on Italian desserts that are easy to make, versatile, and approachable.You’ll learn to prepare favorites such as Italian almond cookies, pastry cream, tarts, and more.
Bonus: Guests receive a dessert-inspired Panta Rei Made soap, with soft, sweet notes reminiscent of Italian pastries.
3. Sapori di Casa – Everyday Italian Dishes
Designed for guests who want practical, everyday Italian cooking skills with a savory focus. Learn to prepare quick Italian sauces, simple and fast chicken or pork dishes, seasonal salad with house dressing, antipasto, and more.
Bonus: Guests receive a savory-inspired Panta Rei Made soap, featuring notes inspired by tomato, herbs, or Italian pantry staples.
Price does not include lodging. No overnight stay required. Excludes tax and gratuities.
Each class is priced per person with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 participants.
“Lezione Privata” Cooking Class
$299 per person, 2 minimum, 4 maximum
Do you love to eat, cook or entertain? Ever daydreamed about a cooking class at a B&B? Want to learn some Italian while making focaccia or a delicious tart? Our intimate and personalized Italian Culinary Vacation package has been created just for you! It includes:
- Dessert and a bottle of Prosecco served in your room on your first night.
- On your second day, experience a private cooking class in our kitchen.
- During the class, learn some Italian and enjoy an artisanal charcuterie board and a bottle of wine selected to complement the food.
- Take home the printed recipes and a pair of signature Top of the Ridge coffee mugs and aprons to remember your experience.
- A hand-poured bar of Panta Rei soap
Price does not include lodging. Two night minimum stay required. Excludes tax and gratuities.
Package is priced per person with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 participants.
“Tutti a Tavola” Cooking Class
$1,600 per class for 5-8 people | $1,400 per class for 4 people
We don’t think there is anything more enjoyable than spending a few hours with friends cooking and savoring a delicious Italian meal. Join us for a 3+ hours cooking class where we will prepare some delicious and easy-to-master original Italian dishes such as pasta, sauces, breads, and dessert. You will learn all the secrets to some of the tastiest everyday Italian food that can be easily recreated at home.
During the class, enjoy an artisanal cheese & meat board while sipping some delicious wine. The prepared dishes are then served in our dining room for your group to enjoy. Then take home a hand-poured bar of Panta Rei soap as a souvenir. You will also receive a copy of the recipes and a Top of the Ridge apron. Priced per class. Suitable for groups of 8 participants or less. Time and date will be arranged at booking. Call us at 603-393-0005 for details. Classes are available to non-lodging guests on weekdays. Weekend classes require lodging (booking all 4 rooms).
Price does not include lodging (not required on weekdays). Excludes gratuities.
Package is priced per class based on total number of participants.