Fresh Pasta Class in Montepulciano: Make 3 Regional Recipes

Roll, shape and taste pappardelle, pici and gnudi at a Cesarina's kitchen table

A three-hour pasta-making class at a local cook's home in Montepulciano where you learn three regional recipes, cook them yourself at a fully equipped workstation, and then eat everything you've made with local wine. The class is taught in English or Italian by a Cesarina host (one of Italy's oldest network of home cooks), and includes water, wine and espresso. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

The experience

You'll work at your own station in the Cesarina's kitchen, learning the hand techniques for three pasta dishes that have been passed down through generations. The recipes change based on the season and the host's family traditions, but typically include pappardelle, pici or gnudi: each one shaped differently and each one requiring a different feel for the dough. Your host walks you through the tricks: how much water the flour needs, when the dough is ready to rest, how to roll it thin enough to see your hand through it. You're not watching a demonstration. You're doing the work yourself, with ingredients and tools already laid out.

After you've finished cooking, you sit down at the family table to eat everything you've prepared. The pasta is served with local wines chosen to match what you've made, along with water and espresso to finish. This is where the class becomes a meal. You taste the difference between what you made and what you expected, and the host shares stories about how her family has cooked these dishes for decades. The whole experience runs three hours.

Cesarine hosts are reviewed for their authentic culinary traditions and their ability to teach. The class is shared, so you'll be cooking alongside other travelers, though each person has their own workstation and their own ingredients to work with. Morning and afternoon classes are both available. Pick the time that fits the rest of your day in Montepulciano.

What’s included

• Three regional pasta recipes that you make yourself.
• water, local wines and espresso.
• a fully equipped workstation with utensils and ingredients.
• instruction from a Cesarina host reviewed for authentic culinary traditions.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Italian10:00

Guide in English or Italian17:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 17:00

Book up to10h before

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

GroupUp to 10

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.

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Good to know

Pets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Morning and afternoon departures let you fit the class around the rest of your time in Montepulciano. Book the slot that leaves room for exploring the town or visiting a winery before or after.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

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

What three pasta dishes will I learn to make?

The recipes vary by season and host, but typically include pappardelle, pici, gnudi or gnocchi. Your Cesarina will teach you the hand techniques for whichever three she's chosen for that day, and you'll make each one from scratch at your own workstation.

Do I need cooking experience to take this class?

No. The class is designed for anyone who wants to learn, and your host teaches the fundamentals: how to mix the dough, how to tell when it's ready, how to shape each pasta by hand. You work at your own pace with guidance.

What happens after I finish cooking?

You sit down at the family table and eat everything you've made. The pasta is served with a selection of local wines, water and espresso. This is part of the three-hour experience, so you're not rushed through the meal.

Is this class private or shared with other people?

It's a shared class, so you'll cook alongside other travelers. Each person has their own fully equipped workstation, utensils and ingredients, so you're working independently even though you're in the same kitchen.