Cooking Class in Arezzo: Make Tuscan Pasta & Wine Pairing

You make the pasta by hand, then eat what you cooked paired with Chianti wine.

A four-hour cooking class in Arezzo where you work alongside Chef Fabrizio in a professional kitchen to make a complete three-course Tuscan meal (handmade pasta or soup, a main dish of meat, fish or vegetables, and dessert) using seasonal organic ingredients. The class accommodates vegetarian and gluten-free diets when you notify in advance. You'll taste Prosecco and local wine during a break, then sit down to eat everything you've prepared.

The experience

The lesson starts in the restaurant kitchen at Villa Il Poggetto, where you work in a small group with Chef Fabrizio, an English-speaking professional who teaches the hands-on techniques of Tuscan cooking. You'll make one or two pasta dishes (ravioli with spinach and ricotta, pappardelle with beef ragout, or pici with garlic and tomato) alongside a main course that might be chicken in hunting sauce, meatballs with melted cheese, or a vegetarian alternative, finishing with a traditional dessert like tiramisu or panna cotta. The recipes change with the season, so what you learn depends on what's fresh when you arrive.

Midway through, you take a break to taste Prosecco and light snacks, then return to finish cooking. Once everything is plated, you sit down to eat your own creations with wine: one bottle shared among every three people in the class. All the ingredients, tools and a recipes book are provided. Dietary restrictions and food intolerances are accommodated if you mention them when booking.

The class runs four hours and takes up to six people per session. If your group is larger, table service costs an additional €60 per session, paid on the day. You can also arrange for the chef to come to your accommodation instead, though that involves a separate transfer fee arranged in advance. The kitchen is wheelchair accessible, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking chef leading the lesson.
• all ingredients and cooking materials.
• a recipes book to take home.
• Prosecco tasting and light snacks during a break.
• one bottle of local wine for every three participants.
• table service for groups up to six people.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (5 to 90 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mangiardivino chef in Tuscany & Umbria

Is this one for you?Small groups of up to six work best for this class, since everyone cooks at the same time in one kitchen with Chef Fabrizio. If your party is larger, you can still book. Just budget an extra €60 for table service on the day. Book the on-site option if you want the professional kitchen at Villa Il Poggetto. Choose the accommodation option if you'd rather have the chef come to where you're staying, though you'll arrange a separate transfer fee in advance.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

What exactly do I make during the four hours?

You make a complete three-course meal: handmade pasta or soup as a starter, a main dish of meat, fish or vegetables, and a traditional Tuscan dessert. The specific recipes vary by season: ravioli, pappardelle and pici are common pasta options, and mains include chicken in hunting sauce, beef meatballs or vegetarian dishes. Chef Fabrizio guides you through each step.

Can I do this class if I'm vegetarian or have a gluten allergy?

Yes. Vegetarian menus are available, and gluten-free options can be arranged. You need to tell the operator about any dietary restriction or food intolerance when you book so they can prepare the right ingredients and recipes for you.

Do I get to drink wine, or just taste it?

You taste Prosecco and light snacks during a break in the middle of the class, then drink local wine (one bottle shared among every three people) when you sit down to eat the meal you've cooked at the end.

Is this class held at a restaurant, or can it happen at my hotel?

The class normally takes place in the professional kitchen at Villa Il Poggetto restaurant in Arezzo. You can arrange for Chef Fabrizio to come to your accommodation instead, but that requires advance notice and you'll pay an additional transfer and logistics fee on the day.

How many other people will be in the class with me?

The class accommodates up to six people per session, so you'll be cooking alongside a small group. If your party is larger than six, an additional €60 service charge applies per session, paid on site.