San Gimignano Cooking Class & Wine Tasting: 4-Course Menu

Make four Tuscan dishes in a vineyard kitchen, then eat what you cooked.

A hands-on cooking class at a vineyard estate in San Gimignano where you prepare a full 4-course Tuscan menu (pappa al pomodoro, lasagna, chicken cacciatora and tiramisu), then sit down to eat it alongside tastings of estate wines, olive oils and balsamic vinegar. The class runs about two hours and is hosted in English by a live guide. Minimum age is 18. Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.

The experience

If you land in San Gimignano with a free afternoon and no plan yet, this class fills it with something you'll actually remember. You work in a charming kitchen at a local vineyard estate, surrounded by olive trees and vines, learning four dishes that matter in Tuscan cooking, not shortcuts, not showpieces, but the food people make at home. The menu moves from pappa al pomodoro, a rustic tomato and bread soup, through lasagna layered the way a grandmother would make it, then chicken cacciatora braised in red wine, and finally tiramisu built from espresso-soaked biscuits and mascarpone. You're not watching a demo. You're making each one.

The class pairs the food with tastings of wines, olive oils and balsamic vinegar from the estate itself, not a separate tasting you squeeze in, but the flavors that belong with what you've just cooked. When the four courses are done, you sit down and eat them. The whole thing takes about two hours, which means you're back in town by late afternoon if you want to walk the towers or find a place for an aperitivo. A live guide in English walks you through the recipes and the stories behind them, and if you have dietary restrictions, the estate will work with you in advance to adjust the menu.

What’s included

• The full 4-course Tuscan menu you cook: pappa al pomodoro, lasagna, chicken cacciatora and tiramisu.
• wine, olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings from the estate.
• all ingredients and kitchen equipment.
• instruction from a live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 17:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

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 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

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcome

Operated by Cozymeal Cooking Classes

Is this one for you?Two hours is long enough to cook and eat four courses without rushing, but short enough to leave the rest of your afternoon free: useful if you're splitting the day between the class and exploring San Gimignano's towers and streets.

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Top questions

What if I've never cooked before? Will I be able to keep up?

The class is designed as hands-on instruction, not a performance, so the guide teaches each step as you go. You're working with family recipes passed down through generations, which means the techniques are straightforward and built to work in a home kitchen, not a professional one.

Do I make the whole meal myself, or is it a group effort?

You cook the dishes yourself with guidance from the live instructor. The estate sets up the kitchen and provides all ingredients and equipment, so you're focused on the cooking, not the prep work.

What wines are included in the tasting?

The tasting features wines from the estate itself, paired with the courses as you finish them. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar from the vineyard are also included, so you taste the flavors that belong with the food you've made.

Is transportation to the estate included, or do I need to arrange my own?

Transportation to the vineyard estate is not included in the class price. You'll need to arrange your own way there, though the estate can provide directions and accessibility information if you need it.

Can the class accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies?

Yes. The estate is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs. Let them know in advance what you need, and they'll tailor the menu and recipes to suit your preferences and restrictions.