Florence: Pasta & Dessert Cooking Class with Tuscan Wine

Summary

Florence pasta class with wine, real recipes and family lunch

You’ll step into a real Florentine kitchen to make fresh pasta and tiramisù with local chefs guiding you every step. Taste herbs from the garden, sip Tuscan wine as you cook, then share your creations over a relaxed family-style lunch. It’s not just about recipes — it’s about laughter, new friends, and feeling at home in Florence.

What’s the experience like?

You walk in and the kitchen smells like flour and basil. Not the fake kind — you can actually see the little garden outside where we picked the sage earlier, which I didn’t expect. Our chef, Paolo, handed me an apron that was way too big (he just shrugged and said “Italian size!”) and we all laughed before getting our hands into the dough. There’s something about kneading pasta from scratch in Florence that makes you forget you’re technically a tourist — or maybe it’s the first glass of wine they pour before you even start chopping.

I tried to roll out tagliatelle as thin as Paolo showed us but mine looked more like fat shoelaces. He grinned and told me not to worry — “It’s about love, not perfection.” The butter and sage ravioli sizzled on the stove while people chatted in a mix of English, Italian, and something in between. At one point someone spilled flour everywhere and nobody cared. The window was open so you could hear scooters buzzing down the street outside, but inside it felt calm. Warm, too — probably from the oven or maybe just all of us crowded around one table.

Making tiramisù was easier than I thought (Paolo insisted on extra espresso), though I’m still not sure if I’ll ever get it right at home. We finally sat down together for lunch — big bowls of pasta, glasses refilled without asking, stories traded across the table even if we’d only met two hours ago. It wasn’t fancy but it felt like being invited to someone’s Sunday meal. I still think about that first bite of ravioli; somehow everything tasted brighter here.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Florence pasta and dessert cooking class

• Arrive at Florentine kitchen
• Pick fresh herbs from garden
• Learn to make pasta from scratch
• Prepare ravioli and tagliatelle
• Make tiramisù or local dessert
• Enjoy unlimited Tuscan wine
• Share family-style lunch together

Top questions

Is this Florence pasta cooking class suitable for families?

Yes, families are welcome and children under 4 join free (no food included for them).

Are vegetarian or gluten-free options available?

The team does their best to accommodate dietary needs if requested at booking.

Is there unlimited Tuscan wine during the class?

Yes, unlimited servings of Tuscan wine are included throughout the experience.

How long does the Florence pasta making class last?

The class typically runs several hours including cooking and lunch time together.

Is this cooking class wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

What dishes do we make in this Florence cooking class?

You’ll prepare ravioli in butter & sage, tagliatelle with tomato & basil, plus tiramisù or another dessert.

Do I need prior cooking experience to join?

No experience is needed; local chefs guide everyone step by step.

What’s included

Your day includes a hands-on pasta-making lesson in a Florentine kitchen with all ingredients provided, unlimited Tuscan wine poured throughout the experience, fresh herbs picked from a private garden, guidance from an English-speaking chef, insider food tips for Florence, plus a generous family-style lunch where everyone shares what they’ve cooked before heading back out into the city.