Tuscan Cooking Class in San Gimignano
Your culinary journey begins in San Gimignano, where your local chef welcomes you into a traditional kitchen setting. Start with Tuscan pappa al pomodoro, a hearty soup of rustic bread, tomatoes and basil. Then, prepare lasagna the way nonna made it—rolling pasta sheets, building layers with ragù and creamy Béchamel. While it bakes, learn to make chicken cacciatora, a rustic stew full of rich flavors. End your experience with a classic tiramisù, layered with mascarpone and espresso. Enjoy the full meal in a warm, small-group setting surrounded by the beauty of Tuscany.
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Tuscan Cooking Class in San Gimignano
What's included in Tuscan Cooking Class in San Gimignano
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Overview: Cook like a local in the medieval hill town of San Gimignano with this immersive Tuscan cooking class. Guided by Chef Vittoria, a culinary expert and native of the region, you’ll learn to prepare a traditional four-course meal using local ingredients and time-honored recipes. Craft comforting dishes like lasagna with ragù, pappa al pomodoro and tiramisù, while exploring the cultural roots of each plate. It’s the perfect hands-on experience for food-loving travelers in the heart of Tuscany. Highlights: • Cook a traditional four-course Tuscan meal from scratch • Learn from a local chef in a charming San Gimignano setting • Prepare lasagna, pappa al pomodoro and tiramisù • Use seasonal ingredients and local culinary techniques • Enjoy your creations in a relaxed, small-group experience
Food Menu
STARTER - Pappa al Pomodoro
Hearty Tuscan bread and tomato soup with olive oil and fresh basil
MAIN - Grandma’s Lasagna With Ragù
Handmade pasta layered with traditional ragù and Béchamel sauce
MAIN - Chicken Cacciatora
Italian-style chicken stew with vegetables, herbs and red wine
DESSERT - Tiramisù
With mascarpone, espresso-soaked biscuits and cocoa powder
Inclusions
- The chef provides all the necessary equipment and ingredients for the class.
- The class includes drinks & full tasting of wines, oils & balsamic vinegar, dessert & dessert wine.
- Tips for the Chef are not included in the ticket price. Transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The chef will be waiting for you inside the venue. Tenuta Torciano is located in Ulignano, a small village just outside San Gimignano.
