Cooking Class: Authentic Italian Recipes with Lunch
Chianti Hills, Florence
Experience Tuscan gastronomy with a hands-on cooking class at a Chianti winemaking estate. Enjoy a wine tasting experience led by our professional wine expert.
Highlights
- Learn how to prepare and cook the best Tuscan recipes
- Cook with an expert Italian chef
- Enjoy a full-course lunch with the food you prepared
- Taste Poggio ai Laghi premium wines, oils & vinegars
- Learn from a wine expert who will enrich this experience with art and history
Description
Want to get your hands dirty with dough? This is the cooking class experience for you! You will learn how to cook simple and delicious recipes with our Italian chef to add a taste of Tuscany to your table while tasting our exclusive wines.
After the cooking class, our wine expert will teach you the basic information for a wine tasting and will explain how wine permeates the culture of this territory.
Experience Includes
- Welcome drink with our Arella Spumante.
- Making homemade pasta and sauce made with local products.
- Lunch with the food you prepared.
- Appetizers: Salame toscano, finocchiona, prosciutto crudo toscano, pecorino, bruschetta with fresh tomato and basil, cialda di pane tostato con Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- First course: The homemade pasta and the sauce you prepared during the cooking class.
- Second course: Tagliata di manzo with roasted potatoes.
- Dessert: Cantuccini and Vinsanto.
Tasting Includes
- Arella - Spumante Cuvée Extra Dry Oletta
- Firmina - Spumante Rosé Extra Dry
- Lucilla - Chianti Classico DOCG (Red Wine)
- Oletta - Chianti Riserva DOCG (Red Wine)
- Aranda - Supertuscan IGT (Red Wine)
- Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP ORO
- Aceto Balsamico di Cipolla Lacrime Viola (Eccellenza Toscana)
- Olio Extravergine di Oliva
- Olio Extravergine di Oliva al Tartufo Bianco
- Olio Extravergine di Oliva al Peperoncino
This is more than just a simple cooking class; it’s an experience that engages all your senses, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for the art of winemaking and the Tuscan cuisine. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a novice, this cooking class promises a memorable and enriching experience.
Includes
- Cooking lessons by an Italian chef
- Learn how to make pasta or other Tuscan recipes
- Wine tasting that includes 2 spumante and 3 red wines
- A wine expert who will guide you through the tasting journey
- Olive oil tasting that includes truffle, chili pepper, and extra virgin olive oil
- Aceto Balsamico tasting that includes Onion and Modena vinegars
Excludes
- Pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Frequently Asked Questions
You will learn to prepare authentic Tuscan recipes using traditional methods and fresh local ingredients.
An expert Italian chef with extensive experience in Tuscan cuisine conducts the class.
The class is held in a well-equipped kitchen studio located in Florence, ideal for learning traditional cooking techniques.
Yes, the class includes a full-course lunch where you enjoy the dishes you helped prepare.
Yes, the experience includes tasting premium wines, oils, and vinegars from Poggio ai Laghi.
A wine expert provides insights on the art and history of Tuscan wines to enrich your tasting experience.
No prior experience is necessary; the class is designed for all skill levels to learn and enjoy cooking.
Check the official website for updated availability and current schedules.
You should inform the provider in advance about any dietary restrictions or allergies to accommodate your needs.
The combined cooking and lunch experience typically lasts around 3 to 4 hours.
