Milan: Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class Downtown Studio

Summary

Make pizza and gelato from scratch with a local chef in milan’s lively heart

You’ll knead dough, sip local wine, laugh at your own attempts at Italian words, and craft real gelato from scratch in a bright Milan studio with a local chef guiding you every step. Expect hands-on moments, stories behind each ingredient, and that warm feeling when everyone sits down together to taste what they’ve made.

What’s the experience like?

I never thought I’d be the person who could actually toss pizza dough in the air without it landing on the floor — but here we were, right in downtown Milan, flour everywhere, laughing with strangers who felt like friends by the end. Our chef, Marco (he insisted we call him just Marco), had this way of making everyone feel like they’d been cooking for years. He showed us how to knead the dough just so — not too rough, not too soft — and honestly my hands smelled like olive oil for hours after. I didn’t mind.

While our pizzas were rising (Marco said the dough needs “a little nap”), we sipped some Diadema wine and tried olive oils that tasted way more interesting than anything I’ve ever bought back home. There was a family from London next to me; their youngest was determined to make a pineapple pizza. Marco pretended to faint dramatically — classic Italian humor — but then helped her anyway. That moment made me smile. The whole studio buzzed with people trying out phrases in Italian, getting them wrong half the time (me included), but nobody cared.

Making gelato was honestly more fun than I expected. The scent of melted chocolate mixing with cream was kind of hypnotic, and shaping my own cone turned out messier than it looked in Marco’s demo. He told us about his grandmother’s favorite flavors while we churned — hazelnut for her, always. When we finally sat down together to eat what we’d made, it felt less like a class and more like a big family meal in the middle of Milan. I still think about that first bite of warm pizza straight from the oven… maybe because mine was a weird shape but tasted perfect anyway.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Pizza and gelato making class in Milan

• Arrive at downtown Milan cooking studio
• Learn to knead pizza dough
• Prepare pizza toppings
• Bake personalized pizza
• Sip Diadema wines and taste olive oils
• Learn to make authentic gelato and cones
• Enjoy handmade pizza and gelato
• Receive Certificate of Attendance and recipe booklet

Top questions

Is this Milan cooking class suitable for kids?

Yes, it's perfect for families and children are welcome to join in making pizza and gelato.

Do I need any cooking experience for this pizza & gelato class?

No experience needed—just enthusiasm! The chef guides everyone step by step.

Are drinks included during the Milan cooking class?

Yes, unlimited wine is included for adults and soft drinks are available for children.

Can I choose to make pasta instead of pizza?

Yes, you can select the Pasta & Gelato Class option at checkout if you prefer pasta over pizza.

Is this class suitable for celiacs or gluten-free diets?

No, unfortunately this tour is not suitable for celiacs or gluten-free diets.

Where is the cooking studio located in Milan?

The cooking school is located in downtown Milan with public transportation options nearby.

Will I get recipes to take home after the class?

Yes, you'll receive a digital recipe booklet so you can recreate everything at home.

Are pets allowed on this tour?

No, pets are not permitted on this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes all ingredients and utensils needed for making pizza and gelato (or pasta if you choose), an apron to use during class, unlimited wine for adults plus soft drinks for kids, guidance from a friendly local chef in downtown Milan’s modern studio kitchen, tasting premium olive oils while your dough rests, sitting down together to enjoy your handmade creations at the end—and you’ll head home with a Certificate of Attendance as well as digital recipes so you can try it all again whenever you want.