There's really only one way to get to know a place better, and that's by slowing down and spending time with the locals. And if you manage to combine that with a love of good food and drink you're already half way to living like an Italian. Italy has an ever growing number of cooking schools geared at offering visitors the chance of brushing up on their cooking skills while spending time in one of the country's gorgeous but diverse regions.

Take a look at the following list to find the best cookery school that suits your needs.