Traditional Tuscan Cooking Class in Lucca
Join a rustic kitchen in Lucca for a deep dive into regional Tuscan cuisine. Start with antipasti including panzanella and crostini. Learn how to shape tordelli pasta and prepare a signature Lucchese ragù with herbs and spices.
Move to the main course of pork loin wrapped in pancetta and roasted with rosemary-scented potatoes. Finish the experience by baking cantuccini biscotti. Dine on your creations in a relaxed setting with your own wine or beer if you bring it, and leave with recipes and memories to bring Tuscany home.
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Traditional Tuscan Cooking Class in Lucca
What's included in Traditional Tuscan Cooking Class in Lucca
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Overview: Discover authentic Tuscan cuisine with a four-course cooking class in Lucca. In this hands-on experience, learn to prepare classic regional recipes such as panzanella, crostini, handmade ravioli with Lucchese ragù and herbed pork loin. End the session with cantuccini biscotti, the region’s beloved almond cookies. Highlights: • Prepare a four-course Tuscan menu from appetizer to dessert • Learn regional recipes passed down through generations • Create handmade pasta and ragù from Lucca • Small-group format perfect for food-focused travelers • BYOB-friendly – bring your own wine or beer
Food Menu
MAIN - Antipasti Trio
Panzanella, crostini with chicken liver pâté and eggplant-topped toasted bread
MAIN - Tordelli With Ragù di Carne alla Lucchese
Ravioli pasta served with slow-simmered meat sauce unique to Lucca
MAIN - Tuscan Pork Loin & Roasted Potatoes
Pork loin seasoned with rosemary and sage, wrapped in pancetta and roasted with potatoes
MAIN - Cantuccini Biscotti di Prato
Crunchy Tuscan almond cookies traditionally served with vin santo
Inclusions
- The chef provides all the necessary equipment and ingredients for the class.
- Wine, water and coffee are included.
- 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. Please arrive inside the venue at Bottega della Cucina Ristorante Wine Bar, located in the heart of downtown Lucca. Your chef or host will greet you upon arrival.
