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Step into an authentic Tuscan kitchen for a hands-on culinary masterclass! Discover the secrets behind Italy's most iconic dishes and learn how to easily recreate them at home. Depending on the day of your visit, you will learn to master the perfect Pizza along with either fresh handmade Pasta (including Ravioli) OR traditional potato Gnocchi.
Guided step-by-step by an expert local chef, you will get your hands in the dough, learning how to knead, roll, and shape the perfect base. You will also discover the differences between regional pizza styles and how to pair the best fresh ingredients. Best of all, after the hard work is done, you will sit down to enjoy a rewarding 4-course feast featuring the exact dishes you prepared, starting with a fluffy homemade focaccia! Vegetarian and vegan options are fully available upon request, ensuring everyone can enjoy a perfect Italian meal.
Example Menu
Starter
Freshly Baked Italian Focaccia
Light and fluffy handmade focaccia bread, baked to perfection and served as a delicious appetizer.
Main
First Course (Varies by day)
Handmade Fresh Pasta OR Traditional Gnocchi Depending on the day of your class, enjoy your freshly made Pasta or soft Gnocchi
Main
Your Custom Authentic Pizza
Depending on the day of your class, The pizza you stretched and topped yourself, baked hot and crispy with the freshest local ingredients.
Dessert
Traditional Italian Dessert
A sweet conclusion to your culinary journey (such as a classic Tiramisu or a local seasonal dessert).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
What to expect
The Magic of Dough (Pasta or Gnocchi): Depending on the day's fresh ingredients and tradition, you will learn the art of either fresh Pasta (rolling the dough and folding stuffed Ravioli) OR soft, traditional potato Gnocchi. You will learn the exact techniques to achieve the perfect texture every time.
Pizza Masterclass: Become a true pizzaiolo. Stretch your own pizza dough from scratch, learn about different regional styles, and customize your masterpiece with a variety of fresh, delicious toppings.
Bonus Focaccia Technique: While preparing your main dishes, discover the secret to baking a classic Italian focaccia bread—wonderfully crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
The 4-Course Feast: The best part of cooking is eating! Relax and take a seat at the table to enjoy a delicious, rewarding 4-course meal featuring your handmade creations. (Dietary needs? No problem! Vegetarian and vegan options are happily accommodated).
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Children under 3 are free
- Meeting Point: Casa Bellavista Address: Casa Bellavista is easily accessible by car from either the north or south via the A1 motorway. Exit at Val di Chiana. Take the highway towards Perugia, exit at the next exit (Foiano della Chiana - Cortona). After the exit, follow signs to Foiano, and after 400 meters. turn right towards S. Catherine - Fratta. After about 2.8 km near a ruined house, turn right and follow the road uphill for about 1 km. At the fork, turn right. Caution: the road forks again and you should stay to the left. Continue for 600 meters and then turn right where a dirt road begins… You will see Casa Bellavista before you at the end of the road. The coordinates for GPS navigation devices are: NORTH 43.2444686 EAST 11.8706998
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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.
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