Gnocchi Cooking Class in Spoleto: Make & Eat Fresh Pasta

Make gnocchi in a local kitchen and sit down to eat it the same afternoon

A hands-on gnocchi-making class in a private home near Spoleto where you learn to shape and cook potato gnocchi from scratch, then taste your dish with seasonal sauce, local wine, and homemade dessert. The class runs three hours in English or Italian. You choose lunch or dinner service when you book.

The experience

Spoleto's countryside is where this class happens: in a local cook's home rather than a commercial kitchen. You start with an aperitivo of regional Umbrian produce and a glass of local wine, then move into the hands-on work: learning the traditional technique for soft gnocchi using the red potatoes Colfiorito is known for. The instructor is a member of Cesarine, Italy's network of home cooks who teach in their own kitchens, so the setup is intimate and the pace is yours.

The three-hour session covers making the dough, shaping each piece, and cooking it properly so the gnocchi stays tender. You'll pair what you've made with a seasonal sauce prepared alongside your work. Afterward comes the meal itself: your gnocchi, the sauce, and a homemade dessert to close it out. The whole experience stays grounded in how Umbrian cooks actually cook at home, not in restaurant technique or performance.

When you book, you'll pick either lunch or dinner service, so the class fits the rhythm of your day in the region. Public transport reaches the location, though the operator can advise on the best connection from Spoleto town.

What’s included

• A glass of regional wine.
• small aperitivo with local Umbrian snacks before you start.
• hands-on instruction from a local Cesarine chef.
• your freshly made gnocchi with seasonal sauce.
• homemade dessert.

Options for this experience

2 options

Class + LunchGuide in English or Italian · 10:00

Class + DinnerGuide in English or Italian · 17:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and 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 6

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

Public transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

Is this one for you?Pick lunch service if you want the class to anchor the middle of your day in Umbria, or dinner if you'd rather cook in the late afternoon and eat as the sun sets over the countryside. Either way, the three-hour timeframe keeps the experience unhurried without consuming a full day.

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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.

Can I take the class if I've never cooked gnocchi before?

Yes, the class is built for all levels, from beginners to people who cook regularly. The instructor teaches the fundamentals of dough, shaping and cooking, so you'll leave with the skills to make gnocchi at home.

Do I get to eat what I make, or is it just a demonstration?

You eat your own gnocchi at the end of the class, plated with seasonal sauce, local wine, and a homemade dessert. The meal is part of the experience.

Is this class held in a restaurant or a private home?

It takes place in a local cook's private home in the Spoleto countryside, hosted through Cesarine, the network of Italian home cooks who teach in their own kitchens.

How do I get to the class location from Spoleto?

Public transportation options are available nearby. The operator will provide specific directions and transit details when you book.