Cooking Class in Chianti Classico: Make Pasta & Tiramisu

Cook two Tuscan classics, then sit down to eat them overlooking the vines

A hands-on cooking class at Casa Emma in Chianti Classico where you make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, then enjoy a four-hour lunch on a terrace with your dishes, Chianti Classico wine, and tastings of the estate's olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Groups stay small (2–8 people) and children are welcome from age 5.

The experience

You arrive at Casa Emma, an organic estate in the heart of Chianti Classico, and step into a practical cooking session with a live guide in English. The class focuses on two things: rolling and shaping fresh pasta (ravioli and tagliatelle or gnocchi) and building an authentic tiramisu, using seasonal ingredients simple enough to recreate at home. You work directly overlooking the vineyards and olive groves that define the estate's production. The landscape is part of the lesson.

Once you finish cooking, lunch begins. You eat the pasta and tiramisu you made, starting with Tuscan appetizers of prosciutto, salame and pecorino cheese. Each course pairs with a tasting of the estate's Chianti Classico wines. You also taste the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar made on the property, learning how the winery combines its own products with traditional food. The whole experience runs four hours and moves at the Tuscan pace: time to prepare, time to sit together, time to linger.

An apron and some Chianti Classico gadgets are yours to take home, along with the recipes from the class. The terrace is wheelchair accessible, as are all areas and surfaces. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Hands-on instruction in making fresh pasta and tiramisu.
• a full lunch with the dishes you cooked.
• Tuscan appetizers.
• professional wine tastings of the estate's Chianti Classico labels.
• tastings of the estate's extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• an apron per person and Chianti Classico gadgets to take home.
• recipes from the class.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Casa Emma Wine Tasting Experience

Is this one for you?Four hours is enough to cook, eat and linger without rushing the meal, but it leaves the rest of your day free if you want to explore the region or return to your hotel. If you're planning a longer wine tour or multiple stops in Chianti, this fits as a morning or early-afternoon anchor.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 17 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What do you actually make during the cooking class?

You make two dishes: fresh pasta (ravioli and tagliatelle or gnocchi) shaped by hand, and tiramisu. Both use simple, seasonal ingredients you can find and cook with once you return home.

Does the class include wine and food, or just the cooking instruction?

The full four-hour experience includes the cooking session plus a complete lunch featuring the dishes you prepared, with each course paired with tastings of the estate's Chianti Classico wines, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.

How many people can join one class?

Groups are small: a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 8, so the instruction stays personal and the table stays intimate.

Is this suitable if I've never cooked Italian food before?

Yes. The class teaches the essentials of fresh pasta and tiramisu without overcomplicating them, and the guide is there to walk you through each step. Children are welcome from age 5 onward.