Top Tuscany Food & Drink Classes - page 3

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.

See Tuscany’s loveliest scenery, and discover the history of one of Italy’s most revered wines, on this private, half-day tour. Following pickup from your area hotel, head off the tourist trail to a local, family-owned winery. Taste Brunello di Montalcino—a 100% Sangiovese wine that’s one of Italy’s best—as well as other wines and nibbles. You’ll also tour the idyllic Val d’Orcia, from ancient hill towns to historic monasteries.

This class is suitable for everyone, Gluten Intolerant and Non Gluten Intolerant People. Discover the art of the first gluten-free pasta making in Florence. Guided by a charismatic chef, you'll learn to craft three types of gluten-free pasta entirely by hand, just like our grandmothers did. Enjoy unlimited fine Tuscan wine or sodas as you roll out your dough and master the rolling pin. After cooking your creations, savor every bite of the delicious pasta you've prepared. This three-hour adventure is filled with fun, history, and culinary knowledge, and at the end, you'll receive the recipes to recreate the magic at home.

Join a one-of-a-kind experience that goes beyond a traditional wine tasting: become a winemaker for a day. In this exclusive masterclass, you'll sample six premium single-varietal wines, exploring their aromas, nuances, and unique characteristics under the guidance of an expert sommelier. Then comes the most exciting part, blend your own perfect wine, balancing body, intensity, and fragrance to craft a truly personalized creation. As you uncover the secrets of Tuscan winemaking, you'll also indulge in a selection of local gourmet specialties. To top it all off, you'll bottle your custom blend with a personalized label, bringing home a unique and authentic taste of Tuscany. A sensory and creative adventure, ideal for wine lovers who want to experience the artisanal and authentic side of Tuscan enology.

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.

Savor the fresh flavors of Sienese cuisine in this small-group morning or afternoon cookery class in Siena. Visit the home of Cesarina, your host, and roll up your sleeves for an immersive cooking experience—Sienese style. With all utensils and ingredients included, follow three traditional local recipes with helpful hints and tips from your host. Then, enjoy your food with a glass of wine among your fellow chefs.

Sip Tuscan wine in a medieval castle during a tasting session in Montalcino. Hosted by a professional sommelier, the experience ensures you get the lowdown on the wine as you taste it. Enjoy three varietals including a glass of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, along with local bread or breadsticks and olive oil.

A Wine Tasting Experience designed for those who appreciate fine wines and wish to deepen their knowledge in an intimate and engaging setting: - Small Group Guided tour with a wine expert - max 15 pax - Learn about Tuscan wines with professional sommeliers - Tastings at historic wine bars: Sample premium wines at two renowned Florence wine bars and 1 exclusive location - Enjoy unlimited wine paired with artisanal Tuscan delicacies - Discover the region’s rich wine and food traditions in 3 intimate settings

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.

Join Francesca in her Florentine home to learn how to make traditional Italian dishes with this private hands-on cooking class. Discover the secrets to turning out authentic, hand-rolled pasta and gnocchi with a variety of sauces while enjoying insights about the city’s culture and cuisine from your local host and instructor. Top off your experience by sitting down to feast on the fresh dishes you've prepared together.

It is a route designed to travel through Italy with the love for pasta and its flavors, the history, the unique culture of each region of our beautiful country. Discovering all the culinary tricks, it is incredible how from a few simple products you can create a unique lunch or dinner, thanks also to all the top quality seasonal products and your hands guided by our Chefs. It is not a demonstration. For vegetarians or intolerants, no problem, the option is included, let us know in the booking notes and we will take care of it. The atmosphere is that of celebration and family, pasta is magical for this. Depending on the chefs' availability, the class can also be done in Spanish and German.

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.

Join a fun mozzarella-making class in Florence with wine tasting, local dishes and expert guidance in a small-group atmosphere. Let’s be honest: you didn’t come to Florence just for the museums. You came for the food, and now, it’s your turn to make some. Come hungry. Leave happy. Smell slightly like mozzarella. No regrets. - Learn hands-on from a master cheese maker how to shape bocconcini, nodini, treccine and create rich, creamy burrata and stracciatella - Sip and swirl your way through a curated selection of Tuscan wines, paired perfectly with your fresh cheese creations - Enjoy your handmade cheeses alongside creative seasonal dishes in a cozy, music-filled atmosphere with max 12 guests for a personal experience

Roll up your sleeves and dig into a bowl of fresh pasta dough during this hands-on cooking class in Florence. Learn to make different kinds of pasta shells such as ravioli, tagliatelle, and spaghetti. Then, whip up authentic sauces and taste Italian wines for the perfect pairings, and indulge in your homemade dishes. Unlike other pasta-making classes, you choose from several options, including vegan/vegetarian, colored pasta, and gnocchi.

Escape the bustle of Florence and join your host, a passionate cook, for a private culinary experience in their countryside home. Craft traditional Italian dishes like handmade pasta, bruschetta, and tiramisu using cherished family recipes. Your host picks you up in Florence, and you can opt for a market tour at San Lorenzo to select fresh, seasonal ingredients before enjoying your delicious, homemade meal in a cozy, authentic setting.

Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine with a private cooking class in Florence. Learn to cook two pasta dishes and tiramisu at a Cesarina’s local home. The host welcomes you and ensures the experience is fun and rewarding. Learn the cooking secrets of fresh pasta and tiramis and enjoy the meal and dessert after.

Spend a full day visiting the family-run wineries and olive oil producers that surround Cortona—hidden gems that are tricky to find without a local connection. A guide drives you and your group between estates where you taste wines and extra-virgin olive oil, tour vineyards and aging rooms, and speak directly with the people who make them.

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.

While in Lucca, tack an easy day trip to the Chianti region onto your itinerary. Your tour leader eliminates the hassle of navigating on your own so that you can take in the sweeping countryside views along the way. After a wine tasting with food pairings at a Chianti vineyard, continue on to the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. Round-trip transport is included for your convenience.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

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.

Connect with a Florentine chef in his home and learn the secrets to preparing pasta and other classic Italian dishes from scratch with this hands-on cooking class. Roll up your sleeves and get busy making two types of pasta or gnocchi and sauces, a variety of appetizers, and even tiramisù under the guidance of your host and instructor. Top off your lesson by sampling the specialties you’ve prepared, served with wine.

A hands-on workshop is a fun way to discover the secrets to preparing authentic Italian pizza and gelato, but most cooking classes take up half a day. This express option is ideal for time-pressed travelers who want to break up their Florence sightseeing with an interactive cooking experience in the city center. Learn how to make pizza and gelato from scratch, plus feast on your creations (served with wine) in just a few hours.

Step into history as you join our class held in one of the oldest restaurants in Florence, nestled within a stunning building that dates back to the 1500s. Just a few steps from the iconic Piazza della Signoria and Dante Alighieri’s childhood home, this extraordinary setting adds a truly unique flavor to your experience—where timeless tradition meets authentic Florentine charm.