Top Tuscany Pasta Making Classes - page 2

Experience the ultimate Italian feast during a 4-hour traditional cooking class in San Gimignano. Tantalize your taste buds with a hands-on cooking lesson where you learn a local family's well-kept secrets to crafting mouthwatering Italian cuisine. Savor a variety of antipasti bruschetta and cheese, rich meat ragù, and handmade pasta that includes tagliatelle and gnocchi, as well as other delectable dishes. And of course, no meal would be complete without finishing off with a dreamy tiramisu.

Our dynamic team of cooks, tutors and interpreters will guide our guests on a voyage of discovery of traditional cooking, preparing the most typical of the local dishes, home made pasta with sauces of organic seasonal vegetables from our kitchen garden, melt in the mouth home made gnocchi, bruschetta, second courses like Vin Santo chicken or eggplant parmigiana, delicious desserts.. .all accompanied by our own Chianti Colli Senesi wine. The courses are organized for small groups (2 to 14 pax) and make the most, both our own produce, wine, honey, saffron, extra virgin olive oil, our fresh garden vegetables and also other local produce from neighboring farms. The classes start in the morning at 10.30 ending with a delicious lunch or in the afternoon around 15:30 ending with a wonderful dinner, to celebrate the joy of cooking with all the delicious dishes we have prepared together.

Learn how to make authentic homemade pasta and prepare your own lunch. Discover secrets and techniques of local traditional cuisine. All the dishes will be accompained by the wines of our production.

Enjoy an exquisite culinary tour to a traditional Tuscan home, where you will be welcomed by your local host. Learn how to prepare authentic Italian dishes based on recipes from your host's grandmother and connect with the local culture through the tastes of Tuscany. Soak up every bit - from that refreshing glass of wine on arrival right down to those last crumbs at dessert – an unforgettable experience made especially for food enthusiasts.

Discover the essence of Italy through our "Market to Table" cooking class. Immerse yourself in Florence's vibrant San Lorenzo food market, guided by our expert chef. Craft classic Italian dishes like bruschetta and pasta with the freshest market finds. It's a fusion of tradition and innovation, with an emphasis on rich and diverse flavors. Sample local products and enjoy a delightful wine tasting with two glasses of fine Italian wine, elevating your meal to a new level. Receive a Graduation Certificate and a recipe booklet to recreate these delights at home. Our class offers a perfect balance of tradition and innovation, leaving a lasting impression of Tuscany's flavors.

Embark on a captivating journey through Florence's bustling food market, guided by our friendly English-speaking expert. The Florence market is a treasure trove where the stalls overflow with the bounty of the lush green belt surrounding the city. Here, local producers bring their goods before the dawn, setting the stage for an authentic Italian farm-to-table experience. From seasonal produce to fresh and salt-cured meats, an array of cheeses, and more, you'll witness a cornucopia of flavors, colors, and aromas in this foodie's paradise. Your adventure continues as you step into Mama Florence Cooking School, where you'll embark on a pasta-making odyssey. Our English-speaking professional chef, a true pasta virtuoso, will guide you through the alchemy of transforming simple, fresh, local Tuscan ingredients into handcrafted pasta and delectable, harmonizing sauces. From kneading and rolling to the art of cutting, you'll create pasta shapes like ravioli, tagliatelle, and tagliolini.

Contrary to common belief, Italian culinary tradition boasts a treasure trove of exquisite recipes and timeless classics that gracefully sidestep the use of gluten flour. You don't need to have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance to embark on the fascinating journey of gluten-free cooking. With our professional chef in Florence as your guide, discover the well-kept secrets of crafting a delectable and entirely gluten-free Italian feast within a setting that brims with conviviality and enjoyment. Italy's culinary landscape already features a multitude of naturally gluten-free dishes, and during your culinary adventure, our chef will shed light on the myriad advantages of incorporating gluten-free elements into your gastronomic repertoire. Whether it's for health-conscious reasons or simply a desire to explore new flavors, this experience promises to be an eye-opening and mouthwatering celebration of gluten-free Italian cuisine.

Discover the uniqueness of our pasta making class in Cortona, Tuscany. Learn from our expert nonnas, who share traditional techniques and modern tips. Prepare 2-3 pasta varieties, sauces, antipasto, and dessert. Held in a dedicated venue in the town center, this immersive experience will leave you with lifelong memories.

Barbara's Tuscan cooking lessons offer a hands-on experience for up to 8 guests in her spacious kitchen. Participants learn pasta-making and use fresh ingredients from the garden, including eggs from her hens. The 3 to 4-hour class culminates in a delightful pasta feast, creating lasting memories in the heart of Tuscany.

Meet the owners of local businesses and engage in an uplifting, eye-opening experience browsing through local produce. Grasp the local traditions and language by interacting with the locals and experiencing their unmatched hospitality. Create a 3-course menu that you’ll cook later by using the ingredients you hand-picked from the local shops. Get to know the local crafts and understand the heritage of this area through its shops, some of which are older than 100 years. Join our chef in an authentic walkthrough of what the area has to offer and how to shop for the best ingredients. To enjoy this tour to the fullest, you need to get away from the din of the city for half a day of immersion in the slow-paced, more genuine way of life of the people in Tuscany.

You will be welcomed into our country house, immersed in the beauty of the rolling Sienese hills. I am a professional Chef and Sommelier, and I love welcoming people from all over the world into my home to share my family's recipes and traditions with you. Here I will be happy to welcome you in our professional kitchen with access to the garden, where we will prepare specialties and different types of fresh pasta with their accompanying sauces. All the ingredients used come from our organic garden, and where not available, from small farms nearby. You will be guided step by step to make the various fresh pasta doughs, their fillings and together we will prepare the accompanying sauces. At the end of the lesson we will taste the prepared dishes together, paired with a glass of excellent wine! Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options are available. We ask you to indicate any dietary preferences during your booking. Looking forward to meet you!