Milan: Pizza Cooking Class & Tiramisù with Wine Tasting

Summary

Pizza making in Milan with tiramisù dessert and Italian wine

You’ll roll up your sleeves in Milan for a hands-on pizza cooking class led by a local chef. Craft your own chocolate tiramisù from scratch, try out classic Neapolitan-style dough techniques, and enjoy a guided Italian wine tasting with lunch. Expect laughter, floury hands, and new friends around the table — plus tips you’ll actually use back home.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the flour dust on my hands — not something I expected to care about, but there it was. Our chef, Marta, grinned at my lopsided dough and said, “It’s got character.” The kitchen smelled like rising yeast and fresh tomatoes. There were six of us around the table, sleeves rolled up, everyone kind of nervous at first but loosening up after Marta poured the first glass of red (she called it “liquid courage”). I tried to pronounce ‘tiramisù’ properly; Marta laughed — apparently my accent is hopeless.

We started with dessert — chocolate tiramisù. Layering mascarpone felt oddly calming, almost meditative. The cocoa powder went everywhere (my shirt included). Someone asked about real Italian pizza versus what you get outside Italy, and Marta explained how Neapolitan dough needs patience. She showed us how to stretch it without tearing — my attempt looked more like a map of Sardinia than a circle, but she just winked and said it’d taste better for the effort. The pizza oven gave off this dry heat that made me think of summer afternoons.

Lunch was just us around the table eating what we’d made — our pizzas loaded with toppings we chose ourselves (I went heavy on artichokes). The wine tasting part was honestly more fun than formal; Marta told stories about her grandfather’s vineyard between pours. We swapped restaurant tips and she scribbled down the names of her favorite markets in Milan for us to try later. I still think about that first bite of warm tiramisù — somehow richer because I made it myself. If you’re looking for a pizza cooking class in Milan that feels real and a little messy (in a good way), this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hands-on pizza and tiramisù class

• Prepare chocolate tiramisù dessert
• Learn to make pizza dough and sauce
• Bake authentic Neapolitan pizza
• Enjoy guided Italian wine tasting
• Savor the dishes you created

Top questions

Is this pizza cooking class in Milan suitable for vegetarians or vegans?

Yes, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are always available during the class.

What dishes do you make during the Milan cooking class?

You’ll make Neapolitan-style pizza with your choice of toppings and chocolate tiramisù from scratch.

Does the pizza class include wine tasting?

Yes, there’s a guided wine tasting featuring top-quality Italian red and white wines included.

Are drinks other than wine provided during the class?

Yes, soft drinks and bottled water are also included alongside prosecco and wine.

Is everything needed for cooking provided at the class?

Yes, all aprons, pans, pots, ingredients—everything you need—is included.

Can infants or small children join this Milan cooking experience?

Infants can attend; they may sit on an adult’s lap or ride in a stroller or pram during the activity.

Is public transportation available near the cooking class location?

Yes, there are public transportation options nearby for easy access to the venue.

What’s included

Your day includes all ingredients for making pizza and tiramisù from scratch, aprons and cookware ready at your station, soft drinks plus bottled water throughout the experience, guided tastings of local prosecco and red wines if you’re over 18—and best of all: you eat everything you prepare together before heading out into Milan again.