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- English
- Italian
Join locals in their welcoming home nestled in the peaceful countryside of Poggibonsi in La Gruccia, amidst the rolling hills of Chianti, for an authentic Tuscan cooking experience. Learn to make fresh handmade pasta, from preparing the dough and rolling the sheets to shaping the pasta and making traditional sauces. Discover treasured family recipes and Tuscan cooking traditions while enjoying a relaxed, hands-on class. Sit down with your hosts to enjoy the meal you've prepared, along with a traditional Italian dessert and a glass of local wine.
Example Menu
Starter
Please choose ONE menu from the below options (wine is included)
Main
Menu A
Pumpkin ravioli or ravioli with ricotta and spinach with butter and sage + Potato gnocchi with Tuscan meat ragù or vegetable cream + Dessert
Main
Menu B
Tagliatelle or tagliolini with tomato sauce or Mediterranean sauce (cappers, anchovies and olives) +Pici with Tuscan meat ragù or CacioePepe + Dessert
Main
Menu C
Pizza + Focaccia + Dessert
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your host directly at her home nestled in the countryside of Poggibonsi in La Gruccia. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon confirmation, please check the 'Before you go' section. The above only offers neighborhood details, and not the exact address.
What to expect
During this 2-hour pasta making class, learn to prepare classic Tuscan dishes using treasured family recipes passed down through generations.
Depending on the season, you'll prepare pumpkin ravioli or traditional ricotta and spinach ravioli served with butter and sage. You can also choose the type of pasta you'd like to learn to make - ravioli, tagliatelle, linguine, pappardelle, pici, scialatielli, tortelli or potato gnocchi. You'll actively participate in every step of the process, from making the dough and rolling out the pasta sheets to shaping the pasta and preparing the accompanying sauce. Your meal also includes a delicious dessert (tiramisu or mille-feuille or cantuccini or torta della nonna) and a glass of local wine.
This authentic Tuscan cooking class in the Chianti Hills offers a fun and immersive culinary experience. It's the perfect way to learn traditional Italian recipes and connect with a local family in their home.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Diana speaks limited English, so her husband, Alex, or a family friend will join the class to help with translation.
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please let Diana know of any dietary requirements when booking.
- Diana and Alex share their home with their three sweet dogs.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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