Tuscany: Traditional Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner

Tuscany, Florence



Learn how to make fresh pasta, lasagna, gnocchi, tiramisu, and pizza in a cooking class. Enjoy a small wine tasting with a glass of white wine and crostini.

Highlights

  • Learn how to make fresh pasta, lasagna, gnocchi, tiramisu, and pizza
  • Get a certificate of participation at the end of the cooking class
  • Cook and enjoy a delicious meal with the dishes you've prepared

Description

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Tuscany with a hands-on cooking class led by an expert chef. Learn the secrets of traditional Tuscan cuisine as you prepare a variety of authentic dishes from scratch.

Cooking Course Details

Fresh Pasta Course
Make three types of traditional Tuscan pasta: ravioli (stuffed pasta), tagliatelle, and malfatti. Learn the art of handmade egg pasta using local flours, following age-old Tuscan farming traditions. Each pasta will be paired with a delicious sauce to enhance its flavor.

Lasagna Course
Prepare homemade egg pasta for lasagna and create two flavorful sauces, including béchamel, to layer your dish to perfection.

Gnocchi Course
Master two types of gnocchi: a classic Tuscan recipe and the chef’s special variation.

Pizza Course
Make pizza dough using both a quick-rise method and a sourdough starter. Learn traditional kneading techniques and create your own pizza using seasonal, local ingredients.

Tuscan Dessert Course
Prepare classic Italian desserts such as tiramisu, cantuccini, panna cotta, or festive ricciarelli cookies. Learn professional garnishing techniques and discover perfect flavor pairings.

After the class, sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared, accompanied by a glass of white wine and crostini. At the end of the experience, receive a certificate of participation to remember your culinary adventure.

Includes

  • Cooking class on Italian cuisine
  • Lunch or dinner with prepared dishes
  • Wine tasting with Bianco dell'Era Borgaruccio
  • Apron and cooking equipment provided
  • Certificate of participation

Excludes

  • Transportation to and from the venue
  • Special courses for celiacs or vegans (available upon request)

Important Information

  • Courses can be customized upon request
    Special dietary courses available upon request
    Private courses can be arranged

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You will learn to make fresh pasta including ravioli, tagliatelle, and malfatti, as well as lasagna, gnocchi, tiramisu, and pizza.
The cooking class is held at a local kitchen studio in Florence, providing an authentic Tuscan culinary experience.
The class typically lasts several hours to allow for hands-on learning and dining, but check the website for exact timing.
Yes, participants receive a certificate of participation at the end of the cooking class.
Yes, the class is designed for all skill levels, including beginners eager to learn traditional Tuscan cooking.
Yes, you cook and then enjoy a delicious meal made from the dishes you've prepared.
The class runs year-round; it’s best to check availability and book in advance on the official website.
All necessary kitchen tools, fresh ingredients, and cooking supplies are provided for making traditional Tuscan dishes.
Special dietary needs can be accommodated if you inform the provider in advance before the class.

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