Focaccia Masterclass in Chianti: Cook Tuscan Flatbread

Shape and bake Tuscan flatbread the way locals have for generations

A hands-on focaccia masterclass in Greve in Chianti where you learn to prepare schiacciata toscana dough from scratch, add toppings, and bake it in a local cook's home kitchen. The class runs three hours and includes tasting your finished focaccia with a glass of regional wine and a small appetizer. A live guide teaches in English or Italian.

The experience

Schiacciata toscana (the Tuscan flatbread that sits on every table in Chianti) starts with dough you'll mix and knead yourself under the guidance of a local expert cook. You'll learn the authentic recipe handed down through generations, shape the dough, layer on your choice of toppings, and slide it into the oven. While it bakes, you'll sip an aperitivo and talk through the food traditions that define this region, getting a sense of how this simple bread fits into the everyday rhythm of Tuscan life.

Once your focaccia comes out golden, you taste it warm, paired with a glass of Chianti wine and a regional appetizer. The class happens in a home kitchen, not a restaurant or a cooking school: the kind of space where the cook has actually made this bread dozens of times. That's the difference Cesarine, Italy's network of home cooks, brings to the experience: you're learning from someone who cooks this way because it's how they eat, not because it's their job description.

What’s included

• Hands-on focaccia masterclass with a local expert cook.
• a glass of regional wine.
• tasting of your homemade schiacciata toscana and a regional appetizer.
• insights into Chianti's food culture and culinary traditions.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish 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 9 days ago

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Three hours is enough to learn the dough, shape it, bake it and taste it without rushing, leaving the rest of your day free for exploring Greve or the surrounding Chianti countryside. Public transportation is nearby if you don't have a car.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly is schiacciata toscana and how is it different from regular focaccia?

Schiacciata toscana is the Tuscan flatbread: a thinner, crispier version than Italian focaccia, traditionally made with just flour, water, salt and olive oil, though toppings vary by season and preference. The masterclass teaches you the authentic local recipe and technique that gives it its characteristic texture.

Do I need cooking experience to join this focaccia class?

No prior experience is required. The class is hands-on instruction from a skilled local cook who walks you through each step, from mixing the dough to shaping and topping it, so beginners learn alongside anyone else.

What happens during the three hours, and is there downtime while the bread bakes?

You'll spend the first part mixing, kneading and shaping the dough, then add your toppings and get it into the oven. While it bakes, you'll enjoy an aperitivo and learn about Chianti's food culture and traditions from your host. Once it's ready, you taste your focaccia with wine and a regional appetizer to finish.

Is the class held in a restaurant or a dedicated cooking school?

The class takes place in a local home kitchen in Greve in Chianti, hosted by a home cook from the Cesarine network. It's an intimate, authentic setting where you learn the way the cook actually prepares this bread for their own table.

Is wine included, and what else do I get to eat?

Yes, a glass of regional Chianti wine is included with your tasting. You also get a small regional appetizer alongside your freshly baked focaccia, plus insights into local food traditions throughout the class.