Top Tuscany Food & Drink Classes - page 5

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.

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

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.

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.

Learn how to recreate fresh pasta dishes back home with this fresh pasta cookery class. Prepare traditional pasta from scratch in less than two hours during this hands-on workshop in the home of a local cook. Enjoy an appetizer, then get to work creating fresh pasta and a classic sauce. Cap off your lesson by enjoying the fruits of your labor during a final tasting.

Instead of waiting for food to arrive at your table, get into the kitchen and learn the secrets of authentic Italian pasta, all thanks to this hands-on, small-group cooking class in Florence. With help from a professional chef, learn to make two different pastas along with savory sauces and a classic dessert. When the cooking’s done, gather around a communal table in a medieval wine cellar to enjoy your homemade feast, plus local 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

Learn how to make fresh, gluten‑free pasta from scratch in this playful, hands‑on cooking class in Florence. Under expert guidance, you’ll shape dough and master traditional Italian pasta techniques you won't find in cookbooks—minus the gluten. A delicious, inclusive kitchen experience that proves great food can be for everyone, this tour is sure to please travelers with dietary needs wanting authentic eats along with a new skill you can take home with you.

We begin our experience the Italian way — by eating together first! A slice of warm Tuscan focaccia glass of Wine, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, opens the day with smiles, aromas, and that feeling of being home. In the heart of Florence, our family of chefs welcomes you with love and joy. We are professional chefs, but above all, we teach with patience, care, and play, helping every child and parent feel safe, happy, and inspired. After our first bites, we roll up our sleeves and make fresh handmade pasta — silky pappardelle and sweet ricotta and pear ravioli, shaped for little hands and big hearts. We’ll also prepare a soft, creamy tiramisu, layered with love and laughter. Finally, we gather again around the table — wine for parents, fresh juice for children, and stories shared like family. For the little ones, this will be an unforgettable childhood memory; for parents, a reminder that joy, love, and simplicity are the true flavors of life.

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.

At the Santa Téa oil mill, experience a journey through centuries of olive oil tradition and innovation. In a peaceful and authentic setting, discover the essence of quality, heritage, and dedication. The visit begins in the historic mill, dating back to 1426 and now preserved as a museum, then moves into the modern extraction facility where advanced technology enhances ancient expertise. Explore a scenic olive grove and learn to recognize the value and characteristics of high-quality extra virgin olive oil through a guided tasting of three carefully selected oils. The experience concludes with a Tuscan-style light lunch: premium olive oil served with local cheeses, traditional cured meats, rustic bread, and a glass of red wine. An unforgettable journey into the heart of Tuscany’s olive oil culture.

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.

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.

If you have fallen in love with handmade Italian pasta in Tuscany but don’t know how to recreate this crowd-pleaser at home, learn the secrets to making fresh pici, tagliatelle, gnocchi, and traditional sauces during this Tuscan cooking class. Visit your host’s vineyard and olive grove, enjoy a wine tasting and sample of extra-virgin olive oil, and end your class with lunch or dinner in the rustic family kitchen to enjoy what you’ve prepared.

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

Tuscan food is among the most popular in Italy. With this cooking class in the Volterra countryside, roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with a chef instructor to learn how to make crowd-pleasers like eggplant parmesan, gnocchi, pizza, or traditional stewed wild boar from Tuscany. Once you’ve mastered these classics, sit down to a home-cooked to sample what you’ve prepared together.

Food is an important part of any trip to Italy. Go beyond simply sampling restaurant cuisine with this hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn the secrets to creating fresh pasta and rich tiramisu from scratch. Join your chef instructor in a welcoming teaching kitchen in the heart of Florence and get to work preparing tagliatelle, gnocchi, ravioli, and sauces as you sip a variety of Italian wines. Assemble your tiramisu, then gather around the table to feast on your handiwork over lunch or dinner.

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, shop for seasonal ingredients together at the local market, then get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by a selection of Italian wines.

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.

Learn to cook authentic Italian cuisine in the comfort of your vacation rental in Florence or Chianti. A private chef will meet at your location and bring all the ingredients and tools to make a menu of your choice. Learn to make two dishes, plus dessert, to enjoy with wine. Kitchen clean-up is included for a hassle-free dining experience.

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.

Learn how to prepare three traditional types of pasta from scratch during a private 3-hour cooking class in Arezzo. Set in the home of a local cook, this culinary experience also gives you a taste of the local culture. Get situated at your personal workstation and follow along as your host provides step-by-step instructions passed down through generations. Then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor with regional wine.

Dive deeper into local culture than is possible on most tours. This private cooking class takes you inside a local’s home where you will learn how to prepare, from scratch, three typical dishes from the Viareggio area. Afterward, you’ll enjoy your dishes for lunch or dinner, with wine.

Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, but is packed with tourists most of the year. Escape the crowds and experience the quiet Tuscan countryside with this villa cooking class just outside the city. Prepare classic Florentine dishes with a local chef, and then relax over a four-course lunch with wine on the villa’s panoramic terrace. With transportation included, you skip the hassle of navigating in and out of Florence yourself.