Cooking class at your villa in Montepulciano: Make fresh pasta

Make three fresh pasta shapes and eat what you've cooked, all in one afternoon

A three-hour cooking class held at your villa in Montepulciano where you learn to make ravioli, tagliatelle and spaghetti alla chitarra from scratch, seasoned with three sauces built on seasonal ingredients. You'll sit down to lunch with homemade tiramisu, and receive a digital booklet of recipes afterward. The chef sources ingredients from trusted local producers and can suggest wine pairings from nearby wineries. The class is available in English, Italian or French.

The experience

You'll spend three hours making pasta by hand: three different formats, each one paired with a sauce built on what's in season. Ravioli filled with fresh ricotta and spinach comes with brown butter and sage; tagliatelle gets the local version of ragout; spaghetti alla chitarra is dressed with basil pesto, pine nuts and cheese. The chef, a Tuscan born in Val d'Orcia with over 20 years in professional kitchens, walks you through every step and answers questions about the ingredients and the territory as you work.

At the end of the class you sit at the table and taste everything you've made, finishing with homemade tiramisu. The chef sources all ingredients from trusted local producers beforehand, so you're working with what the region actually grows. If you want wine pairings, he can suggest bottles from wineries around Montepulciano and Montalcino that you can purchase separately.

After the class ends, you'll receive a digital booklet with the recipes you prepared together, so the dishes travel home with you. The chef is happy to share advice about the area and recommend activities and places to visit during your stay in Tuscany.

What’s included

• Three-hour cooking class at your villa.
• instruction in making three fresh pasta shapes with seasonal sauces.
• lunch with the dishes you've made plus homemade tiramisu.
• digital recipe booklet.
• wine pairing suggestions from local wineries (wines purchased separately).

Options for this experience

2 options

A personal chef cooking at your villaGuide in English, French or Italian · 12:30 and 19:30Pasta cooking class, held at lunch or dinner

Cooking class held at your villaGuide in English, French or Italian · 11:00 and 17:00Lunch or dinner pasta cooking class

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00, 12:30, 17:00 and 19:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Asia Chirdo Personal Chef & Cooking class in Val d’Orcia

Is this one for you?Book the cooking class if you want hands-on instruction in making pasta from scratch and the chance to eat it the same day. Choose the personal chef service instead if you'd rather relax with guests while a professional cooks a full menu for you at your villa.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

What exactly do I learn to make in the three hours?

You make three fresh pasta shapes: ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach, tagliatelle, and spaghetti alla chitarra. Each one gets a different seasonal sauce: brown butter and sage for the ravioli, local ragout for the tagliatelle, and basil pesto with pine nuts and cheese for the spaghetti. Homemade tiramisu rounds out the menu.

Do I get to eat what I've cooked, or is it just a demonstration?

You eat everything you make. After the class ends, you sit at the table and taste all three pasta dishes and the tiramisu together.

Can the chef suggest wines to go with the meal?

Yes. The chef can suggest wine pairings from wineries around Montepulciano and Montalcino. You purchase any bottles you want separately from those wineries.

Will I get the recipes to take home?

After the class, you receive a digital booklet with all the recipes you prepared together, so you can recreate the dishes at home.