Top Tuscany Classes & Workshops - page 5

Delve into the fascinating world of olive oil with a guided tour at Frantoio di Montalcino in Chianti, 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.

Three times a week, in the Florentine city center, there is a special food experience going on: Italian pasta cooking class! It lasts about 3-hours and it is held in Florence. The cooking class starts: four of the most traditional Italian pastas are taking life.Three hand-made pasta with sauces, with meat and vegetables and a dessert are the very heart of the cooking experience. Included in the experiences there are water and wine. At the end of the class there is the “food tasting”: you are going to taste what you have cooked. Vegetarian option available

Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Siena during a small-group cooking class set in a charming historical villa. Discover the secrets of Tuscan cuisine and learn to prepare authentic Italian dishes, including ravioli and tiramisu, under the guidance of a skilled chef. After, indulge in a wine tasting, savoring the flavors of local wineries. Finally, tour the villa and admire its rustic charm and surroundings.

100% Organic & Family-Run: You won't find a corporate atmosphere here. We are a real working farm, and we share the same passion for sustainability that we put into every bottle of our organic Chianti Classico. The "Zero-Meter" Connection: Our tasting terrace overlooks the exact vines your wine came from. You can trace the entire journey of the grape—from the soil beneath your feet to the glass in your hand. Small-Scale Intimacy: We prioritize quality over quantity. Our groups are kept small to ensure you have plenty of time to ask questions, savour, and truly soak in the silence and colors of the Chianti countryside.

An interactive course with the possibility of tasting. With the help of the master ice cream maker you will discover how to recognize a real artisan ice cream from an industrial ice cream.

Learn to make fresh pasta during a 3-hour cooking class in the picturesque Valdichiana Senese region of Tuscany. Accompany the pasta with a delicious sauce that you also prepare, following the instruction of your professional chef. Select an afternoon or evening package that includes lunch or dinner accompanied by wine.

Discover some of Tuscany’s finest wines, even if you have limited time, on this guided wine tasting in Florence. In just an hour, a certified sommelier will guide you through tastings of three Tuscan wines, including a Vernaccia or Vermentino, Bolgheri Rosso and Chianti Classico Riserva, paired with a platter of traditional Tuscan appetizers.

Opt for a private cooking class that ensures you receive undivided attention with this hands-on cultural experience in the countryside of Florence. Learn to make fresh pasta, sauce, and dessert, and benefit from the insider knowledge of a local who’s passionate about Tuscan food. Round-trip transportation from Florence makes reaching the class hassle-free, and you cap off the class with a meal featuring the dishes you've prepared.

Come join a fun tagliatelle cooking class at a lovely home restaurant in the beautiful town of San Gimignano! With a fantastic super chef leading the way, you'll learn how to make delicious tagliatelle from scratch. The class is held in a cozy kitchen full of rustic Tuscan charm. As you roll out the dough and prepare fresh ingredients, you’ll enjoy amazing views of the vineyards and olive groves around you. After cooking, you can savor your tasty creation while soaking in the stunning scenery of the medieval town. It’s a delightful way to experience real Italian cooking!

Don’t limit your culinary explorations of Florence to dining out. Instead, walk away with new skills and knowledge, and a deeper appreciation for the city’s rich food culture, thanks to this small-group cooking class. Led by a local chef, learn the art of making pasta from scratch, and prepare varieties ranging from tagliatelle to ravioli. Afterwards, sit down to eat your creations, plus wine and tiramisu.

Go from total beginner to confident pasta chef in this immersive workshop near Florence’s iconic Duomo. Over a few fun-filled hours, you’ll craft authentic shapes—like pappardelle and Ravioli—while uncovering the history behind Italy’s diverse pasta traditions. From kneading to shaping, our expert chefs guide every step, ensuring you master the techniques to recreate these dishes at home. Savor your freshly made creations, take home a recipe booklette featuring the pasta shapes and sauces, and celebrate your achievement with a Pasta Mastery Certificate—a perfect souvenir of your culinary adventure in Florence.

Your cooking class is based on a traditional Tuscan Chianti Farmhouse with an expert Italian chef which has ma y years of experience. It is a fun experience which will let you feel the emotions of the Tuscany region and an unique experience with a wonderful view of the Chianti hills. It is a full immersion on the roots of uscany so you can understand better the process of making homemade pasta and typical desserts.

Skip the busy cooking classes and instead opt for a private culinary immersion in San Gimignano. At a local’s home, benefit from the undivided attention of your instructor as you learn to prepare three traditional dishes, before dining with the family. Few travelers get the opportunity to enjoy such an intimate experience.

The "Vineyard-to-Plate" Connection: You won’t just cook in a kitchen; you’ll dine on a terrace overlooking the very vines that produced the Chianti Classico in your glass. It’s a 360-degree immersion in our organic estate’s life. Authentic Conviviality: In Italy, food is about sharing. We focus on the "Tuscan pace"—taking the time to prepare pasta from scratch and then sitting together as a family to enjoy the meal, paired with our own organic wines, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Master the Essentials: Instead of overcomplicating, we teach you the true secrets of two Italian icons—fresh pasta and tiramisu—using simple, seasonal ingredients that you can actually find and use once you return home. The minimum number of participants for this experience is 2 people, max 8 people.

Soak in the know-how of generations of Tuscan cooks with this cooking class in the Montepulciano hills. Join chef Giacomo at his farm cooking school and discover the secrets to preparing Tuscan classics like fresh pappardelle and pici pasta with traditional sauces plus an assortment of appetizers and luscious tiramisu from scratch. Cap off your class with a tasting of your handiwork, paired with Tuscan wines.

Immerse yourself in Tuscan culinary traditions at a charming farmhouse near Lucca. Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch, create a delicious sauce with homegrown tomatoes, and enjoy a homemade three-course meal paired with local wine. Antonietta will guide you through the process, making you feel like part of the family.

Enjoy a more in-depth culinary experience in Florence than you would get just going out to eat, all thanks to this small-group cheesemaking class and tasting session. Led by your cook host, learn about traditional Tuscan cheesemaking techniques, and make your very own cheese, step by step. Your experience also includes a tasting of different Tuscan cheese varieties, from fresh-made ricotta to aged pecorino, plus wine or craft beer to accompany.

Discover the secrets to making two of Italy's most beloved dishes with this pasta and tiramisù class hosted in a local home kitchen. Prepare both a filled and shaped pasta from scratch, then put together an authentic tiramisù under the watchful eye of your host. Cap off your experience by sitting down with your small group to sample both kinds of pasta and the dessert you've made together.

Connect with a local cook and learn how to make two staples of classic Italian cuisine with this cooking class hosted in a local's kitchen. Discover the secrets to turning out flawless fresh pasta with two different recipes for both a stuffed and a shaped version. Then assemble a show-stopping tiramisù from scratch under the guidance of your instructor and host. Cap off your experience by sampling your creations.

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.

Live an authentic experience among ancient olive trees: walk with explanation of pruning techniques, picnic with tasting of EVO oil and typical products, pairing with Tuscan wines, tasting of herbal tea of olive leaves, visit to the cellar and gift of oils. We will welcome you among centuries-old olive trees for an immersive experience in the heart of tradition. We will start with a walk through the olive groves, telling you about pruning techniques and curiosities. A picnic will follow under the trees, where you will taste extra virgin olive oil paired with local specialties and fine Tuscan wine. We will also offer you an herbal tea made with olive leaf infusion, always appreciated for its natural benefits. We will conclude with a visit to the winery and pay tribute to you with four bottles of EVO oils to take home. An authentic journey through nature, taste and traditions.

Experience the authentic flavors of Florence in a shared cooking class with a local Cesarina. Learn to prepare classic dishes like ribollita, a Tuscan bread soup, in the comfort of a local home, with the option to customize the menu to suit your dietary needs. Enjoy your creations with local wine and coffee at the end of the class. You'll receive a Cesarina cooking apron and shopping bag as a keepsake of your experience.

Go far beyond the experience of simply sitting down in a Florentine restaurant by signing up for this Italian cooking class. Immerse yourself in the Tuscan food and drink traditions and learn how to make perfect homemade pasta and pizza dough. Sip wine while chatting with your host and your small group, then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

For a truly memorable meal and culinary experience in Florence, join a local chef in preparing an authentic Italian menu of fresh pasta and other Tuscan dishes. During a private cooking lesson, help choose and make different types of fresh pasta with sauces or one pasta and a meat dish if you like, finished off with a decadent Italian dessert. Learn kitchen tips and tricks passed down through generations so you can recreate the flavors of Tuscany back home.