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The Best Cooking Classes in Tuscany to make you feel like a local!

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Our top 3 picks

You have come to the prime spot to find all the cooking classes that you could possibly want to attend during your next trip to Tuscany so be sure to take a good look at each and every one of these cooking classes in Tuscany to find the perfect one for you and maybe also your partner!

These are the best cooking classes in Tuscany to take for anyone that wants to learn how to make delicious food that use ingredients from the local market and you can be assured that all of these wonderful hosts will make your experience all the more amazing. These cooking classes in Tuscany will show you a new side to Tuscan cooking and you are sure to learn a whole bunch of new techniques for you to use in your cooking.

Come and join these cooking classes in the Tuscan countryside and you will walk away having learnt new recipes for cooking dishes such as pasta, pizza, gelato, and many more food that is sure to be enjoyed by your entire family and anyone else that will taste your cooking.

1Top choice

Cesarine - Gnocchi and gnudi cooking class

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  • €209price
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 6group size

A cooking class hosted by a Cesarine is always sure to be a fantastic experience. You are sure to learn traditional recipes form a talented and passionate local cook all while having a fantastic time.

You will learn how to cook great recipes that you will surely serve in all the years to come. You will learn how to cook food such as gnocchi that is made from scratch and formed by hand, Gnudi, which is a local favorite and full of flavor, as well as the classic and very beloved tiramisu complete with silky smooth mascarpone cheese and rich espresso soaked sponge.

This cooking class is one of the hidden gems in Tuscany so be sure that you don't miss it and bring along the whole family for a fun day full of cooking and eating.

Price
€209
Duration
3 hours
Address
You’ll receive the exact address after the booking has been completed
Max guests
6
Languages
Italian, English
What you cook
Gnocchi, Gnudi, tiramisu
What to bring
A partner and an appetite of course!
2Top choice

Mama Florence - Tuscan Traditional Cooking Course

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  • €127price
  • 4 hoursduration
  • Max 40group size

Come and join this cooking class in the wonderful city of Florence in the Tuscany region for a day full of traditional recipes using the freshest ingredients from a local market.

You will learn a whole lot of great recipes and get guided through a cooking class full of delicious food from all around Tuscany and you can be assured that everything from the first course to the last will taste amazing and leave you speechless. You will get to enjoy your dishes after class is over and even taste some delicious wine as well.

This cooking class is the perfect way to spend a fantastic day with the family or a group of friends so make sure that you don't miss out and book your spot today!

Price
€127
Duration
4 hours
Address
Le Baccanti Tours S.r.l Viale F.Petrarca 12, 50122 Firenze, Italy
Max guests
40
Languages
Italian And English
What you cook
Traditional recipes
What to bring
You are all that is needed!
Wine and Prosecco is included
3Top choice

Montese Cooking Experience - Full Tuscan menu cooking class

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  • On requestprice
  • 5 hoursduration
  • Max 12group size

Come and join this Tuscan cooking class and learn how to make an entire Tuscan menu from start to finish using wonderful fresh ingredients and you will maybe even make some new friends along the way!

You will learn how to cook dishes such as an appetizer that will leave everyone speechless, pasta with a ragu sauce that is rich and full of flavor, ravioli with an amazing filling, handmade pici pasta with a sauce, soup that is bursting with flavor, Florentine steak made the traditional way, and of course a dessert to end this cooking class event on a sweet note.

Come and join this experience and it will surely rank highly amongst all the cooking classes that you have taken Tuscany with its delicious food and the amazing knowledge that you will gain.

Price
On request
Duration
5 hours
Address
Unnamed Road, 53037, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
Max guests
12
Languages
Not specified
What you cook
Appetizer, pasta with ragu, ravioli, pici, soup, Florentine steak, Dessert
What to bring
A friend and a smile!
Wine is included
4

Chef Vary - Small Group Tuscan cooking classes

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  • €69price
  • Variesduration
  • Max 8group size

This is one cooking class that you should definitely be a part of and because it is in a small group setting, you will learn even more this way and receive more guidance.

This cooking class will teach all about what Polpetta is and how it gets prepared, from start to finish, and you will get to experience what is so special about it. This class will leave you with amazing new knowledge and of course new recipes to try and enjoy along with your family and friends.

This cooking class is the perfect way to spend the day and learn new and exciting dishes so be sure that you don't miss it and book it for your next vacation!

Price
€69
Duration
Varies
Address
Via Romana, 43, 50125 Firenze FI, Italia
Max guests
8
What you cook
Polpetta from scratch
What to bring
An appetite and a smile!
Prosecco and wine are included
5

Cooking Classes in Tuscany - Cooking classes in your holiday home with market tour

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  • On requestprice
  • 3 hoursduration

This is the perfect cooking class for someone that would prefer to take a private class in their holiday home with a talented local chef.

These chefs will come and join you wherever you are staying and all that you need to supply is a kitchen, a stove and an oven - and of course yourself! This whole experience will happen right where you are staying and you will surely enjoy it just as much if not more than a regular cooking class.

This cooking class will be fun and informative and you will enjoy a lovely meal afterward along with some wine of course! You can also choose to take this cooking class with some friends or a partner so be sure to book it for your next trip and enjoy this lovely experience.

Price
On request
Duration
3 hours
Address
Your holiday home
What you cook
Italian menu
What to bring
Yourself of course!
Included
market tour
6

Cucina Giuseppina: Italian Cooking School - Full Day Cooking Class and Market Visit

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  • €190price
  • 5 hoursduration
  • Max 8group size

This cooking class is a wonderful way to spend day learning all about the ingredients from the local market and how to cook them in the best way possible.

This cooking class will teach you how make an antipasti that will delight and amaze everyone, a primo that uses only the freshest ingredients, a second course that is absolutely full of flavor, and of course a delicious Italian dessert to round off this cooking class on a sweet note. You will get the chance to enjoy all the food that you have prepared along with a glass of wine after class is over.

This is one of the best cooking classes to take with a partner as you both learn about delicious dishes and taste new and wonderful flavors that you will surely be recreating regularly.

Price
€190
Duration
5 hours
Address
Party Giò di Pizzolato Giuseppina & C. snc, Via Sciano, 339, 50052 Certaldo (FI) - Tuscany
Max guests
8
What you cook
Antipasti, primo, secondo, and dolce
What to bring
A partner and an appetite!
Included
market tour
Wine is included
7

Pasta Class Florence - The art of pasta making with a wine tasting and dinner

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  • €130price
  • 3 hoursduration

This pasta cooking class will teach you all that you need to know about how to make pasta from scratch and then use it to prepare delicious dishes.

You will make your pasta dough from scratch using simple ingredients and then turn them into different types of pasta that you will pair with delicious sauces. You will make all the sauces from scratch as well using ingredients that are in season and you will taste the reason that so many people prefer seasonal food, especially in the Tuscany region.

This one day experience will even include a wine tasting so you should definitely make sure to join this class on your next trip and you won't be disappointed!

These Italian cooking classes in Tuscany are some of the best cooking classes to take whenever you are in the Tuscany region. These cooking classes will not only introduce you to new food and amazing flavors but they will also teach you all the skills and techniques that you will need to recreate these dishes for yourself.

Be sure to also take a look at these cooking classes in Ravello to learn about even more amazing and delicious food and for a chance to experience the local culture along with passionate chefs!

Disclaimer: Note that the food images displayed on this website are for illustrative purposes only. They are not indicative of the actual dishes or presentations you should expect during the classes. We strive to provide the best culinary experience, but the appearance of dishes may vary. Always refer to class descriptions and details for accurate information on what to expect.

Price
€130
Duration
3 hours
Address
Via dell'Agnolo, 77r, Firenze, FI, Italia
Languages
English, Italian
What you cook
Pasta dishes with seasonal sauces
What to bring
An appetite and a partner!
Local wine is included with wine tasting and a master sommelier

Compare at a glance

#ClassPriceDurationGroupBook
1CesarineTop choice€2093 hoursMax 6Check
2Mama FlorenceTop choice€1274 hoursMax 40Check
3Montese Cooking ExperienceTop choiceOn request5 hoursMax 12Check
4Chef Vary€69VariesMax 8Check
5Cooking Classes in TuscanyOn request3 hours-Check
6Cucina Giuseppina: Italian Cooking School€1905 hoursMax 8Check
7Pasta Class Florence€1303 hours-Check

How we chose these

This page ranks 7 classes in Tuscany. Every entry was compiled from the page where that class is booked, and the details under each one were read off that page rather than from a press release or a directory summary.

Prices on this page run from €69 to €209, and 2 providers quote on request rather than publishing a figure. Sessions run from 3 hours to 5 hours. Those were the figures published when this page was last checked; they change, so confirm on the provider's page before booking.

For every entry we recorded the price for 5 of 7, how long it runs for 6 of 7, the maximum group size for 5, the address for 7, what you cook for 7 and the languages taught for 4. Where a field is missing below, the provider does not publish it, and we have left it blank rather than guessing.

The order reflects our judgement of how much of the session is genuinely hands-on rather than a demonstration, what you cook, and whether you eat it afterwards, how many people are in the room and what the price includes once wine, a market trip or a meal is counted, as far as each provider describes them. Where two were hard to separate, the one that is clearer about what you actually get went higher.

How to use this page. Treat it as a shortlist to compare, not a substitute for the provider's own page. Dates, menus and prices change at short notice, so confirm what is running, in which language, and what the price includes before you pay. We earn a commission on some bookings made through these links. That never changes the order: the ranking is set before any link is added, and no provider can pay for a place on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What food is Tuscany known for?

One of the most exquisite traditional Tuscan dishes is the Bistecca alla Fiorentina. It is a T-bone steak from the local Chianina cattle and it gets prized for its tenderness. The locals usually season the steak only with olive oil, salt and some herbs such as rosemary, so as to let the natural flavor shine through.

Where is best to do a cooking class in Italy?

Italy has many beautiful places for you to take part in a cooking class such as Florence, Lecce, Amalfi Coast, Rome, Milan, and many more which can be found all across our website.

How do I become a chef in Italy?

To become a chef in Italy you will need to join a culinary arts program to get certified as a chef as well as complete industry hours in establishments such as hotels kitchens and restaurants.

Which are the best wine tours in Tuscany?

There are a wide variety of different wine tours to take when you are visiting Tuscany but these ones are among the best. The wine tours from Windering are not only informative but will certainly be a fun way to spend your day as you taste some delicious wine from the region.

What is the most popular pasta in Tuscany?

Pappardelle is a large, very broad tagliatelle and is a very well-loved type of pasta in the whole of Tuscany.

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