Fresh pasta class near Asti: Piedmontese & Tuscan techniques

Make three types of fresh pasta by hand in a Piedmontese kitchen with vineyard views.

A four-hour cooking class near Asti where you learn to prepare tajarin, ravioli del plin, and Tuscan pici from scratch, guided by a professional chef trained in both Piedmontese and Tuscan traditions. The class takes place in a B&B kitchen nestled in the Monferrato hills, 15 minutes from Asti, and includes two different pasta doughs, traditional hand-shaping techniques, a tasting of local wines, and a full lunch. English and Italian guides available.

The experience

What separates this class from a quick demo is the hands-on work: you make the dough, learn the specific techniques (the delicate "plin" pinch for ravioli, the hand-rolling motion for pici), and finish what you started. The chef, born in Tuscany but rooted in Piedmont, teaches both the egg-based dough used for tajarin and ravioli and the egg-free dough for pici, so you leave knowing two distinct methods. The kitchen sits in the Monferrato hills, 10 minutes from Moncalvo and 15 minutes from Asti, surrounded by vineyards. The informal, family-friendly setup means you're cooking in someone's actual B&B, not a commercial kitchen.

The class runs four hours and includes all equipment, bottled water, and a selection of local wines tasted alongside the meal you've prepared. Lunch is part of the experience. You eat what you made, seasoned according to the season and paired with the wines. The chef adapts the sauces and ingredients to what's available, so no two classes are identical. Children and infants are welcome. Those under 18 won't be served alcohol.

What’s included

• All kitchen equipment and ingredients.
• bottled water.
• a tasting of local wines.
• lunch featuring the pasta you've made.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (15 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 8

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by andrea

Is this one for you?The class asks four hours of hands-on work at the counter (rolling dough, shaping pasta by hand, and learning two different techniques), so it suits someone who wants to actually make the dishes, not watch a demonstration. If you prefer to observe or move quickly between stops, a shorter tasting or market tour would fit better.

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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 14 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I learn to make in the four hours?

You prepare three pasta dishes: tajarin with seasonal sauce, ravioli del plin filled with potato and dressed simply with olive oil, and Etruscan-style pici with a fresh herb pesto. Each one teaches a different technique and uses a different dough, so you leave with skills for multiple recipes.

Do I need cooking experience to join the class?

No. The class is designed for cooking enthusiasts, curious travelers, and anyone looking for an authentic experience. All skill levels are welcome, and the chef guides you through each step.

What's included in the price besides the instruction?

The class includes all kitchen equipment, bottled water, a tasting of local wines, and lunch. The meal you've prepared, eaten together. You don't pay extra for ingredients or tools.