Top Tuscany Candy Making Classes

Take a deep dive into Tuscany’s traditional cuisine with this farmhouse cooking class. Connect with a local host and learn how to prepare a number of classic Tuscan dishes in her family kitchen, based on recipes passed down through the generations. Roll up your sleeves and make a selection of starters, first and second courses, and dessert, then sit down to a celebratory meal featuring the fruit of your labors.

Learn the secret to preparing pasta from scratch like a true Italian “nonna” in the heart of Florence with this hands-on pasta cooking class. Make three types of fresh pasta plus traditional sauces with guidance from your instructor as you sip unlimited Tuscan wine and connect with fellow foodies. Then cap off your lesson by sampling your creations with a celebratory meal served with even more wine.

Together will discover the unique flavors of Tuscan cuisine while I will tell you the stories behind each recipe and reveal the tricks of the trade. The course includes the preparation of 3 traditional Tuscan dishes and a welcome aperitif will be offered. You can also choose a more specific course by taking the class in a local farmhouse where you can learn more about the secrets of wheat and bread-making or choose a course in an educational farm and vegetable garden

San Gimignano is surrounded by quiet countryside dotted with small wine estates. Visit one of these traditional farms and connect with local hosts on this tour and wine tasting experience. Take in the organic farm's garden, orchard, vineyard, olive grove, "vinsantaia" aging room, and cellar. Then enjoy a tasting of eight organic wines of your choice paired with the farm's own olive oil plus local cheeses and cold cuts and other culinary combinations.

Want to get your hands dirty with dough? This is the cooking class experience for you! You will learn how to cook simple and delicious recipes with our Italian Chef to add a taste of Tuscany to your table while tasting our exclusive wines. After the cooking class, our wine expert will teach you the basic information for a wine tasting and will explain how wine permeates the culture of this territory. This is more than just a simple cooking class; it’s an experience that engages all your senses, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for the art of winemaking and the Tuscan cuisine. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a novice, this cooking class promises a memorable and enriching experience.

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes during this Tuscan cooking class in Siena. From homemade pastas to juicy cuts of meat, a professional chef leads you through a combination of family-favorite recipes and time-tested dishes, culminating with a shared meal and excellent wine. This class is held in a professional kitchen and limited to a small group of 15 people or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Get a taste of Tuscany's culinary legacy on this wine and food tour from Florence. Led by a guide, travel through the Tuscan hills in a 4WD vehicle, stopping to visit historic wine estates and cellars along the way. Sample specialities at each stop, and enjoy a 3-course meal in the Tuscan countryside before returning to Florence. With several touring options available, find one that'll suit your schedule and budget.

Discover the many delights of Tuscany’s wine country on this small-group tasting tour from Florence. Travel along beautiful hillside roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 top-rated wineries in the famed Chianti Classico region, tour the cellars and learn how wine is produced using traditional methods. Taste different wines, along with olive oil and Tuscan specialties like fresh cheeses and bruschetta. Group size is limited to twenty-five participants for a more personalized experience.

The Panforte Factory is a renowned producer of traditional Tuscan pastries, committed to excellence and authenticity. Visitors to The Panforte Factory can explore the fascinating world of artisanal sweet-making, witnessing firsthand the meticulous craftsmanship behind each product. The company takes pride in using only natural ingredients, preserving the integrity of age-old recipes while adapting to modern quality standards. You are invited to indulge in an exclusive tasting session, savoring the delicate textures and rich aromas of Tuscany’s most beloved treats. Established in the 1990s, the brand embraces Siena’s centuries-old confectionery heritage, offering handmade delicacies that capture the essence of local flavors. The meticulous selection of raw materials, from premium almonds and honey to carefully balanced spices, ensures an unparalleled sensory experience.

Use great quality ingredients under the supervision of the head of personnel to make two different kinds of pasta and tiramisu during this small-group cooking class. Flavor your pasta with fresh truffle and 24-month aged parmesan, and taste Tuscan wine to go with your meal. Get home from your vacation with not just fond memories, but new cooking skills to wow your friends and family.

The academy is much more than a cooking school where you can learn traditional dishes, it is an authentic experience that blends tradition, local flavors and Tuscan hospitality. We stand out for the careful selection of ingredients of the territory, many of which are zero km. Our location is the very framework of the experience. Nestled in the medieval streets a few steps DA piazza del campo, it gives our guests a unique and suggestive atmosphere where every experience is accompanied by the beauty of Siena.

This is not a simple pastry lesson, but a sweet and authentic experience in the heart of the Florentine hills, in a panoramic and refined location. Participants are accompanied DA Alba electric cars, ecological and silent vehicles, which make the transfer an integral part of the experience, between comfort and sustainability. Under the Guide of a Pro Tuscan Chef, guests learn step by step how to prepare traditional Italian tiramisu, making their own personal dessert with fresh and local ingredients. Everything takes place at the Pietraforte Restaurant in Maiano, surrounded by greenery with a view of Florence, where atmosphere, hospitality and quality come together to create an afternoon of unique flavors and relaxation. A perfect experience for those who love sweets, Italian culture and conviviality, in an intimate, sustainable and authentically Tuscan version.

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.

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.

Escape the city to a relaxing villa in the middle of the Chianti hills where you can master the basics of gnocchi and Italian ice cream in a vegetarian version thanks to our fantastic chef! During the course you will learn to prepare these two specialties in a simple and replicable way at home, you will receive the recipes for the preparations and you will taste what you have created with your classmates.