Top Chianti Classes & Workshops

Rather than bringing home souvenirs from your trip to Chianti, this experience allows you to bring home new skills—the knowledge of how to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch. Taking place in a beautiful villa in the Italian countryside, the experience is private, which ensures one-to-one guidance from your instructor. Learn to prepare 2–3 types of fresh pasta with sauces—such as gnocchi, ravioli, and tagliatelle—and then enjoy feasting on them after your lesson.

Learn how to create up to three classic Italian dishes—including homemade pasta—during this private cooking workshop in Chianti. Head to a scenic countryside home for an intimate lesson led by a pair of local cooks. Workshops include a wine and olive oil tasting and home-cooked meal with vegetarian and vegan options available. For children under 12, the class is adapted to be age-appropriate and engaging.

Experience the food and culture of the Italian countryside by joining this family-style cooking class. By taking a class in a Tuscan farmhouse, you can learn to make traditional recipes that you won't find in typical cooking classes in big cities. Plus, sharing conversations over lunch gives you the chance to get to know local Italians.

Join Francesco, a proud Tuscan host, in the serene garden of our farmhouse nestled in the Chianti hills. Experience a day as part of our family, learning traditional Tuscan recipes, cooking together, and enjoying a feast of homemade pasta and secret desserts. Immerse yourself in our warm hospitality, accompanied by excellent Chianti wine. Perfect for families and groups, you'll even receive a special gift to remember the dish you cooked.

Delve into the fascinating world of olive oil with a guided tour at Frantoio di Montalcino, one of Tuscany’s most celebrated olive oil mills. Get your taste buds ready as you learn about traditional pressing methods, as well as modern ones, and the origins of olive oil in a countryside setting. After your tour, sit down for a delicious tasting session to sample the finest extra virgin olive oils served alongside warm Tuscan bread and local specialties.

The Fresh Pasta and Italian Ice Cream Course at our SiChef cooking school, located in the picturesque Chianti region, offers an authentic and exclusive culinary experience. This course, open to cooking enthusiasts of all levels, is a journey into the art of fresh pasta and Italian ice cream, two pillars of Italy's culinary tradition. During the course there will be both theory and practice and the preparations taught will be easily replicable at home. At the end of the course a diploma will be awarded and the recipes will be sent to the participants.

Discover how locals prepare Tuscan food in a small-group cooking class in Montalcino. Visit the market with your teacher to choose all of the necessary ingredients.  Then, learn how to make fresh pasta, sauces, sweets, and more in a traditional Tuscan home. Enjoy your prepared dishes with a glass of Rosso Di Montalcino wine. Leave with a full stomach and special diploma to boast your new cooking skills.

Join us in our little corner of paradise and, through a fun and interactive cooking class, you will learn how to prepare delicious recipes typical of Tuscan cuisine with a professional chef, while tasting the excellent local wine. A hands-on experience designed for food lovers, allowing you to explore Tuscan cuisine in more depth than you would simply by eating in restaurants. You will discover, step by step, how to prepare a perfect Tuscan lunch, from appetizers to desserts, including the art of making fresh pasta. You will learn how to cook different types of pasta such as ravioli, tagliatelle, and gnocchi. The recipes will be provided to you after the lesson, making sure you can recreate Tuscan dishes in your home as well. What we offer you is a unique experience, in a magical location, where you will learn the essence of Italian gastronomic culture. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our passion for Italian food with you!

Stepping into this enchanting village is a truly unique experience in itself, with views over the hills, a magical garden, olive trees, birds chirping, and endless picture-perfect views. You'll experience a painting workshop which is a lot more than an art class: it is an art party open to all levels and ages, where you'll rediscover the fun of painting and playing with color in a friendly, magical environment. I am an artist and filmmaker now based in the village of Montisi, but for the past 17 years I have lived in Los Angeles where I have incorporated the skills and enthusiasm of the Californians into my Italian upbringing making me a bridge between Italian and American cultures. Living in this incredible place is a dream come true for me, and in my workshop I share this dream with you. Open to all levels!

Chianti is known for its excellent cuisine, so there is no better place to pick up pro tips and techniques in the kitchen. With this pizza and tiramisu class, learn how to prepare two of Italy’s most famous dishes in a single lesson. Go hands-on under the watchful eye of your instructor to top your pizza and assemble your tiramisu, then taste the fruit of your labors over lunch or dinner.

Participating in a cooking class in a charming country house offers an authentic and immersive culinary experience, allowing you to discover the secrets of traditional Tuscan cuisine in a picturesque rural setting. During the class, you'll learn to prepare classic Tuscan dishes, such as homemade pasta and traditional sauces, all under the expert guidance of a local chef. You'll roll up your sleeves and get hands-on, mastering the techniques and understanding the high-quality ingredients that make Tuscan cuisine so distinctive. As you prepare the dishes, you'll be surrounded by the authentic aromas and flavors of the region, making for a truly unique sensory experience. After the lesson, you'll gather with fellow participants to enjoy the dishes you've created, sharing them around the table in a warm and convivial atmosphere. The meal will be perfectly paired with excellent local wines, enhancing the overall culinary journey.

Much more than a cooking course, it will be a unique experience. Sight, smell, hearing ... in this path the 5 senses will be involved, so as to leave you with an unforgettable memory. This experience comes from a childhood memory, spent outdoors. It has the scent of freshly cut grass, the passion for traditional cuisine and the serenity of an atmosphere that warms up under the notes of the Italian Opera.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

The experience begins at 10 : 00 in the morning. We will meet at our farm, where we will have a brief introduction to our small family business. Guests will be accompanied by an environmental Guide who will explain the route and provide information on the history, characteristics and peculiarities of the territory, as well as the different animal and plant species we will encounter along the way (if the season allows, we will collect edible wild plants for lunch). We will find a corner in the woods, perfect for a picnic, where we will taste a glass of wine from our company with cheeses and cold cuts. We will resume the journey back to our farm, where a three-course lunch of seasonal agricultural products will be served, including a tasting of our wines and extra virgin olive oil. The planned route is of medium-low difficulty with duration 2 - 2.5 hours.

Join us in our little corner of paradise and, through a fun and interactive cooking class, you will learn how to prepare delicious recipes typical of Tuscan cuisine with a professional chef, while tasting the excellent local wine. A hands -on experience designed for food lovers , allowing you to explore Tuscan cuisine in more depth than you would simply by eating in restaurants. Prepare your meal, have fun with us, and feast on the fruits of your labor! The recipes will be provided to you after the lesson, making sure you can recreate Tuscan dishes in your home as well. Your dietary needs are not a problem for us: our courses are also vegetarian, vegan, gluten and/or lactose-free on request, and always with local, fresh and seasonal ingredients. What we offer you is a unique experience, in a magical location, where you will learn the essence of Italian gastronomic culture. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our passion for Italian food with you!

The Fresh Pasta and Italian Vegetarian Ice Cream course at our cooking school, located in the picturesque Chianti region, offers an authentic and exclusive culinary experience. This course, open to cooking enthusiasts of all levels, is a journey into the art of fresh pasta and Italian ice cream, two pillars of Italy's culinary tradition. The dishes prepared will be simple and tasty, so they can be replicated at home. At the end of the course, after having eaten what has been prepared in company, the diplomas will be awarded and the recipes will be sent to the participants.

Pick up e Drop off from Montalcino Join us for a hands-on cooking class where you’ll master the techniques of preparing authentic Tuscan pasta, all while enjoying a delightful meal paired with exquisite wines, including Brunello di Montalcino. You’ll have the chance to explore our historic cellar and indulge in a feast featuring a selection of mixed Tuscan appetizers, homemade pasta, and dessert, all accompanied by three organic wines, including Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. As part of the tasting experience, you’ll even have the opportunity to sample wine straight from the wooden barrel! Feel free to capture the moments and share your culinary adventure on your social media!

Discover Tuscany’s culinary heritage at a historic 17th-century villa in the heart of Chianti Classico. Start your day with an Italian moka coffee while learning about the villa’s winemaking history. Enjoy a guided walk through the vineyards, olive groves, and gardens, and uncover the art of wine production and organic farming. Delve into the family’s 3-generation tradition of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) production, followed by a professional EVOO tasting to distinguish the finest varieties. The experience continues with a delicious Tuscan light lunch, featuring local cheeses, cured meats, homemade pasta, and villa-crafted wine, all set against the breathtaking Tuscan hills. Perfect for food and wine enthusiasts, this farm-to-table experience offers an authentic taste of one of Italy’s most celebrated wine regions.

A unique blend of agriculture and gastronomy awaits at Pura Crocus Maccari in Montalcino. Delight in seasonal dishes and guided tastings featuring saffron, cultivated and processed on-site. Enjoy a sensory break between visits to local wineries, and explore the farm shop filled with artisanal products and local specialties. Perfect for families, couples, and food lovers, this experience emphasizes organic local produce and a well-being lifestyle, all in a welcoming environment steeped in local traditions.

You will be in the middle of the Chianti classico area, enjoying our beautiful farm, having a typical Tuscan dinner including olive oil tasting over our olive Grove under the sky serves by all our family.

Cooking Experience & Lunch: Blend Tuscan and Apulian flavors in an historic villa for a unique taste!

With the support of our chef you will discover some of the secrets of Italian cuisine, you will learn to make gnocchi and ice cream in a simple way and you will be able to replicate the recipes at home too! You will receive a diploma and the recipes of the preparations made will be sent to you. During the course you will eat the products prepared with your classmates.

Embark upon a journey into the heart of Tuscany, nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Chianti region, renowned for its storied vineyards and centuries-old wineries. Begin your day with a visit to an ancient Etruscan cellar. Here you'll discover the secrets of Italian vinification, from grape selection to maturation, that contribute to the distinctive character of each vintage. After exploring the historic cellar, indulge in a sumptuous four-course lunch, meticulously prepared to reflect the rich culinary heritage of this enchanting region. Each course is thoughtfully paired with one of six prestigious wines produced on-site. The wines, ranging from robust reds to vibrant whites, allow you to explore the breadth and depth of the winery's craftsmanship. With every sip, uncover the nuanced taste profiles influenced by the fertile soils, unique microclimate, and expert cultivation of the vineyard's Terroir.