Top Tuscany Food & Drink Classes - page 4

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.

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.

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.

Try your hand in an Italian kitchen with this small-group cooking class in Florence. Set in a palace in the heart of the city, learn how to whip up an authentic 4-course dinner with the help of an expert instructor. Craft Tuscan classics such as fresh pasta, chicken stew, and tiramisu for dessert. Reward your hard work afterward with a feast of your creations, paired with delicious Tuscan wine.

Mix up your Florence vacation itinerary with this hands-on pizza and gelato cooking class. Join an instructor to learn tips and techniques for creating pizza dough and authentic regional flavors, along with creamy, authentic gelato. Choose a morning, afternoon, or evening class to fit your schedule and sample your creations over a celebratory meal, served with wine and soft drinks.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a uniquely hands-on way to learn the secrets of authentic Italian cooking during this small-group class, designed for visiting vegetarians. After making your own way to your host's home in the Florentine Hills, enjoy a welcome drink and then roll up your sleeves. With your host's instruction, you'll prepare a 3-course lunch featuring handmade pasta and other delicacies, all served with wine to complete the 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.

Blend raw ingredients like oud, orange blossom, and sandalwood at this small-group perfume-making workshop in the heart of Florence. Guided by a professional perfumer, you’ll learn the art of crafting a signature scent while discovering the rich history of fragrance. End your unforgettable experience with a 30ml bottle of your own bespoke perfume—capturing your memories in every spray.

Gelato is one of the most beloved Italian specialties. Learn how to make fresh gelato from scratch with this small-group class in Florence. Join your professional chef in central Florence and learn the tips and techniques for preparing both a creamy gelato and fruity sorbetto like a pro. Afterwards, sample your sweet treats, Includes recipes to take home with you.

Siena sits in the heart of Tuscany, known across the globe for its excellent regional cuisine. Delve into its traditional specialties with this foodie experience that combines a lesson covering Tuscan wines and gourmet delicacies plus a foodie stroll through the old town to sample them for yourself. Taste a variety of wines paired with cheeses and charcuterie, extra-virgin olive oil, bread, jams, and honey.

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.

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.

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.

Discover one of Tuscany’s most famous and well-preserved medieval villages on this small-group tour from Lucca. See why the UNESCO-listed town of San Gimignano earned the nickname ‘Medieval Manhattan’ with its many stone towers. Finish your day with tastings of the region’s renowned wines and olive oils at a historic winery tucked into the Tuscan hills.

Learn how to make traditional Tuscan pasta from scratch during this small-group cooking class in the home of a local in Lucca. Once everything is prepared, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a selection of red and white regional wines, plus coffee. All materials and ingredients are provided, as is your fully-equipped workstation.

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.

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!

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.

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.

With family recipes handed down the generations, food is a huge part of Tuscany’s culture—but bringing the best out of the ingredients at hand takes practise. On this cooking class, roll your sleeves up and delve into the world of Italian cuisine. With helpful guidance from your instructor, master a traditional 5-course menu you can take back home with you. When the cooking is done, enjoy the delicious lunch you’ve created.

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.