Spend a half-day in the Tuscan countryside learning a new skill with this cooking class in Chianti. Learn the secrets of cooking like a Tuscan in the kitchen of a Renaissance villa. Get hands-on experience with guidance from knowledgeable chef instructors. Prepare either lunch or dinner, depending on the class you choose, and then eat what you've made along with local wine.

Half-day cooking class in the Chianti region of Tuscany
Get hands-on cooking experience in the kitchen of a Renaissance villa
Learn the secrets of Tuscan cooking from knowledgeable chefs
Prepare a multi-course lunch or dinner menu
Eat what you've prepared at the end of class, along with wine

Sample Menu

Main

Classic homemade pasta (on request veg.) menù =>

Lasagna - Tagliatelle – Ravioli - Pommarola - Ragù Bolognese - Pesto (from July to October) - Spaghetti alla chitarra - Basic Titamisù

Main

Tuscan menù =>

Pici all'aglione (typical handmade pasta from the Siena) - Chicken or Guinea fowl alle olive verdi - Panna cotta

Main

Vegetarian menù =>

Bruschetta - Risotto milanese - Eggplant parmigiana - Torta della nonna

Main

Classic menù =>

Crostini toscani - Gnocchi alla pommarola - Saltimbocca alla romana - Biscottini di Prato

Main

Fish menù =>

Antipasto di mare - Riso o spaghetto al nero di seppia (squid ink) - Pesce spada alla siracusana - Biscottini di Prato.

What's Included

Cooking class with a professional chef
Lunch or dinner following the cooking class
Selected wines
Prosecco with appetizers

Transportation to/from cooking class location

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Firenze, 11, 50052 Fiano FI, Italy
From the Firenze Siena highway take the Tavarnelle exit towards Tavarnelle, past Tavarnelle take the SP49 after 6 km at the crossroads with Via Lucardese turn left into via Firenze after 450 meters you have arrived. In Google Maps write ItCooking Plus Code: H4P8+HM 50052 Fiano Firenze

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

A maximum of 12 people per booking
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Leslie S

Guiditha was amazing! Our family enjoyed this class immensely. She did a fabulous job teaching us her tricks of the trade and the food was most delicious. While the Villa seems a little run down, but kitchen in which you cook in and the experience is one to remember. Both of our kids have said this was the best day of our trip.

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Guiditha was amazing! Our family...

Leslie S, Jul 2018

Truly enjoyed the cooking class and...

Beth S, Aug 2017

Truly enjoyed the cooking class and our chef! I would give her a 5 out of 5 however, the location - a tuscan villa among the Chianti Vineyards was very misleading. The villa was hidden in the trees, crumbling down around us and we were only allowed in the kitchen and to see two rooms. Although we enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine at the end, I was under the impression it would be more of a wine tasting as we cooked. This was my mistake. We still enjoyed the food and fun of making it!

The cooking class was absolutely...

mark v, Aug 2017

The cooking class was absolutely worth it, we really enjoyed the class, instructor, classmates and of course eating our homework. Our instructor did a wonderful job of engaging with the students, teaching some interesting techniques, and hosting our dinner. The only downside was the facility. Class was in an ancient villa, through sort of a side door to a marginally clean kitchen area. Part of the place is rented to families that roamed around, and another part isoccupied by the owner who wandered out when we arrived. He had a holey tee-shirt and worn out pants, and could've used a shower. Really nice guy once we talked to him, but not the ideal intro to a cooking class. Would HIGHLY recommend finding a better facility, because the class itself and the instructor were superb!

We had a wonderful time cooking with...

Adrian C, Jul 2017

We had a wonderful time cooking with Juditta! She was very patient with us, even though we were beginners, and shared a lot of useful "grandma" secrets. The place was very charming and Juditta was an excellent host / instructor.

This was the highlight of our...

Carolyn I, Feb 2017

This was the highlight of our Chianti time! Personalized cooking class, well organized and fun. We made pasta, several dishes and dessert. Friendly, experienced chef! Highly recommend this!

This experience was even better than...

Ashley_R, Jan 2017

This experience was even better than expected. The drive to the villa was beautiful on scenic roads (we drove ourselves in a rental car). The villa itself was impressive. It was great having a private lesson for just me and my boyfriend. Our chef Giuditta was outstanding and our finished meal was A+

Great place to experience Tuscany...

Debbe N, Nov 2016

Great place to experience Tuscany cooking, the villa was a special treat. Our chef was excellent and we will definitely use what we learned.

December is low season so it was...

Lauren C, Dec 2015

December is low season so it was just the tour guide, my friend and I. It made for a perfect tour. We saw all the main streets of Lucca, ate some fantastic food and relaxed at the end for some wine and cheese. The tour guide was very accommodating for my vegetarian needs.