5 Cooking Classes in San Gimignano Worth an Evening

1.Home made Pasta Cooking Class in Tuscany

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180Our pick

At Podere Barbarella near San Gimignano, an English and Italian guide leads you through fresh tagliatelle and tiramisù in a home restaurant setting. The three-hour class includes dinner, water, and red wine, with space for no more than 10 people and vegetarian options available.

“Incredible cooking experience. Can’t overestimate how stunning the location is - one of the best views and most beautiful environment for a dinner that we had in all of Tuscany. The class is incredible, really good food made nice and simple. My boyfriend almost never cooks and found it really fun and accessible. We ended up having a private class for the two of us and it was an amazing experience”

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2.Private Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina’s home with tasting: San Gimignano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $162Best value

Meet a local Cesarina in San Gimignano for a private, three-hour cooking class. Make two pasta dishes and tiramisu from scratch, learn family techniques, and enjoy the meal with drinks. Hosts may include Lara and her family, though the assigned home can vary.

“We had a lovely time with Lara and her family. The food was delicious and it was fun learning a bit about Italy. They were also incredibly generous in sharing other unique delicacies, beyond our expectations.”

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3.2-Hour Pizza Class & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $198

At Tenuta Torciano near San Gimignano, chefs including Dante, Anton, and Donato guide you through a 120-minute pizza class. Knead, roll, top, and bake your own pizza, then sit down for 90 minutes of Tuscan food and wine tasting. English and Italian instruction is available.

“Dante was an amazing teacher and filled the class with humour! Really enjoyed learning how to make pizza which I will definitely try at home! The wine tasting was fantastic too.”

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4.Tuscan Pasta & Wine Experience in San Gimignano: Cook & Taste

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $218

Join Lara, also referred to as Laure, in a private home near San Gimignano for a three-hour pasta class. You’ll prepare tagliatelle, gnudi, and ravioli, make two sauces, tour a winery, and taste three local wines. The small group, capped at 14, suits beginners and experienced cooks.

“The best cooking experience of our lives. The food, views, and the welcoming of Laure and her family were above all expectations. This is an experience you don’t want to miss. Can’t wait to get home to try some of the recipes.”

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5.Hands-on Pasta Making Cooking Class and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $164

Join an English-speaking Italian chef at Tenuta Torciano near San Gimignano for a hands-on pasta class. You’ll make tagliatelle, pici, and ravioli, then eat your work with Tuscan wines, olive oil, cheeses, cold cuts, bruschetta, and cantuccini. Dante may lead the class, and dietary requests can be arranged.

“The place is beautiful, the chef was really nice, the hospitality is great !! But the delay was almost an hour before we could start, and because we were 2 couples, by the end of it we didn’t know who was eating whose food !!”

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