Top Tuscany Food & Drink Classes - page 2

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.

Learn to cook authentic Italian recipes firsthand with this interactive, hands-on cooking class in Florence, set in a traditional restaurant a few minutes from the Duomo. Your professional chef guide will teach you how to make fresh pasta, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch, sharing the rich cultural stories behind each dish. Enjoy a full meal with accompanying wine and take home recipe packs to recreate the experience at home.

Learn the art of Italian pasta making in a vibrant, hands-on class set in beautiful LUCCA. Make two types of fresh pasta, and churn real Italian creamy gelato! This Class Is Perfect For You If You: * Are looking for a truly authentic workshop that only uses 100% local, high-quality ingredients and Tuscan products (we are part of the excting "The Locals' Table" project, highlighting Tuscany's unqiue agrifoods); * Love connecting with fellow foodie travelers; * Prefer a small-group, intimate setting with personalized attention and a warm and friendly instrcutor; * Want to deepen your understanding of Tuscan cuisine and Tuscan products while having a lot of fun;*Appreciate experiences that are sustainable and celebrate local farmers and producers This class is suitable for children, too (ages 7 and above).

Pizza is an Italian staple, and different regions of Italy have their own styles for food lovers to enjoy. In this half-day small-group cooking class, visit a pizzeria in the heart of Florence to learn how to make authentic pizza from scratch, as well as some Italian gelato. Once you’ve finished cooking your creations, sit down to enjoy a meal paired with a selection of Chianti red wines.

Learn how to make two types of homemade Italian pasta—topped off by a tasty tiramisu dessert—during this small-group cooking workshop in Montepulciano. Head to the home of a local Tuscan cook and enjoy an intimate class in a group capped at 12 people. A tasting of your creations is included, paired with wine and prosecco.

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

Discover the secrets to turning out fresh pasta and classic tiramisù like a real Italian 'mamma' with this home cooking class. Join a local cook in her kitchen and learn how to make two different types of pasta from scratch, then try your hand as assembling a creamy tiramisù under her careful guidance. Top off your class with a family-style lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you've created together.

Discover the secrets of Tuscan cooking during this full-day pasta and tiramisu-making class, topped off with a 4-course lunch. Learn how to prepare the two iconic dishes from scratch with your chef-instructor, then enjoy your creations with Tuscan wine and countryside views. Book the morning experience to explore Florence's local market and discover fresh seasonal ingredients before your class.

Take a break from sightseeing and head to the hills surrounding Lucca to sample the area’s excellent wines. Connect with a winemaker at a boutique winery for a relaxed private tour through the vineyards and cellar, with plenty of time to ask questions about the history and production of the local vintages. Then relax on the terrace overlooking the rolling countryside to sample the estate’s wines and olive oil while enjoying the view.

Learn how to make authentic Italian pasta that's completely vegan in this hands-on class in Florence. You'll create three flavorful pasta dishes and a classic bruschetta, all prepared with organic, plant-based ingredients. Guided by professional chefs, you'll enjoy the process, savor your creations, and pair them with wine for a delightful experience.

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.

There's no better way of immersing yourself in local culture than a cooking class. Get an authentic taste of northern Italy with this small-group cooking class in Siena. Led by a local chef, learn how to craft a delicious spread of Tuscan favorites plus a classic tiramisu. Afterward, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor your creations with your group and a glass of vino.

We would prepare two classic dishes of the Italian tradition that every Sunday are present on the tables of every self-respecting Italian family. We will visit the Pasta Museum with an expert Guide. We will do both a historical/theoretical introduction and then move on to the practical part where you can make with your own hands two gourmet dishes that have made Italy famous in the world: Lasagne and Tiramisu!

Unravel the secrets of Tuscan cuisine with a local chef in Montecatini Terme near Lucca, and learn to cook the region’s dishes. Taking place at the chef’s 18th-century family home, in a former olive oil mill, the experience covers a market visit, tasting session, cooking class, and 4-course lunch—created with your own hands. Regional wine and an insight into Tuscan cuisine and culture complete the experience.

In the picturesque Venezia Nuova district of Livorno, a hands-on pasta-making class awaits inside the Fortezza Nuova, one of Livorno's two great 16th-century Medici fortresses. Here, you're not just making pasta you're stepping back in time, immersed in centuries of Italian history and culinary tradition. Led by Sarah, a fresh pasta expert with over 5,000 satisfied clients, this 2-hour experience guides you through making traditional pappardelle entirely by hand, just like Italian grandmothers have done for generations. Delight in tasting your creations, paired with two glasses of prosecco and wine. Families are welcomed, and kids can get creative with dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters. The fortress setting, overlooking a tranquil canal, adds to the authentic and timeless Italian atmosphere.

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.

Step into an authentic Tuscan kitchen in the heart of Florence and dive into the world of Italian cuisine with this hands-on cooking class. Just a short walk from the iconic Duomo, this experience offers you the chance to learn traditional recipes, connect with local culinary culture, and create delicious memories to take home. Our expert chefs will guide you through the process of making two classic types of fresh pasta: fettuccine and ravioli. Starting from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients like flour and eggs, you’ll learn how to knead, roll, and shape the dough by hand. You’ll then prepare savory fillings and craft your own ravioli, along with ribbons of fettuccine ready to be paired with rich, authentic sauces made with seasonal ingredients.

Immerse yourself in Tuscan cuisine on this foodie-focused cookery class and wine tour experience. Swap Florence's hustle and bustle for rolling hills and ancient olive trees, as you learn how to make pasta, sauces, and gelato. Then, try local flavors as you sample Chianti wine and cheese tasting at a nearby winery. Return home with new recipes, cooking techniques, and Italian wine recommendations.

Book a private and fun experience with our Florentine family to prepare handmade pasta. We will use products from our garden and, if not available, at 0 km. We will prepare traditional recipes together! If weather permits we will eat in our beautiful garden! (Sometimes it is possible that some requests overlap, we will contact you and ask for your agreement to allow the activity to be carried out in a small group). Thanks to the partnership with the Correnti ODV Association, for each Cooking Class, €1 will be donated to support the community of orphaned children of Malelea in Lesotho. Garden Cooking Class puts its heart into it.

Learn about Florentine cuisine's history and its distinct flavor profiles with this cookery class. Including a market visit to collect ingredients, this offers a more immersive experience than dining out alone. See how locals shop at the Central Market to select fresh ingredients, discovering produce you might otherwise miss. Then learn to make Tuscan favorites like focaccia and fresh cheese, homemade pasta, and tiramisu. Afterwards, enjoy your meal paired with unlimited Chianti wine.

Skip the crowded restaurants and immerse yourself in Italy’s delicious culinary traditions during this hands-on cooking class. Make your own way to the kitchen in central Florence, grab an apron, and learn how to make classic pasta dishes from scratch. Then, with your professional chef's guidance, learn how to make gelato with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Finally, sit down to enjoy your meal accompanied by unlimited wine.

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Lucca, get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes, and pick up tips and techniques to help you recreate them back home. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by a selection of white and red Italian wines.

You will live a unique and authentic experience in our Villa located in the Florentine hills and surrounded by the countryside with a beautiful view of Florence. I will be happy to teach you the secrets of the recipes that my grandparents handed down to me with love. We will prepare together two types of HOMEMADE PASTA: Tagliatelle and Ravioli Then we will cook the meatballs with tomato sauce and at the end I will show you how to prepare a good homemade ICE CREAM “smoked with coffee” mocha or with fresh fruit. You will eat prepared food on the terrace of the villa surrounded by nature and drink together excellent Tuscan WINES (bubbly , white and organic red). The beautiful VIEW of the city of Florence will make this experience unique and unrepeatable. It will be nice to tell you a bit about the story of my family and grandparents by showing you the memory book. We use high quality local products, many organic. We welcome small groups to make the experience more intimate and familiar.

Anyone can come to Italy and eat pasta, but it takes local knowledge to prepare authentic dishes like a pro. Walk away with a new set of culinary skills during this small-group cooking class, where you’ll learn from an experienced chef. Pick between morning and afternoon start times and come with an appetite: You’ll enjoy a hearty meal at the end of your cooking session.