Tuscan Cooking Class in Lucca: 4-Course Meal with Local Chef

Four hours making tordelli, roasted pork, antipasti and almond cookies with a Lucca chef

A 4-course hands-on cooking class in Lucca's historic city center where you prepare authentic Tuscan dishes (antipasti, tordelli with ragù, pork loin with pancetta, and cantuccini) under the guidance of a professional local chef, then enjoy the meal together. The class accommodates dietary needs with advance notice. Minimum age is 18 and instruction is in English.

The experience

You arrive in Lucca's walled center and spend four hours in a kitchen learning to make dishes rooted in generations of Tuscan cooking. A local chef guides you through each course hands-on: you build an antipasti trio with panzanella and crostini, shape tordelli, Lucca's signature ravioli, and coat it in a slow-simmered meat ragù unique to the region, sear a pork loin wrapped in pancetta with roasted potatoes, and finish with cantuccini, the crunchy almond biscuits traditionally dunked in vin santo. The instruction weaves in the stories behind each dish, not just the technique.

After you've cooked, you sit down to eat everything you've made. The class is small and personalized, built around what you're learning rather than a fixed group size. If you have dietary restrictions, let the chef know in advance and the menu adjusts to fit your needs. The space is wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces and areas are navigable.

What’s included

• A 4-course Tuscan menu you prepare hands-on: antipasti, tordelli, pork loin, and cantuccini.
• personalized instruction from a professional local chef.
• the meal you've cooked, eaten together in the class.
• the class takes place in Lucca's walled historic center.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 16:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

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?The class is held in Lucca's city center, so you don't need a car or a ride to get there. If you're staying in town, you walk. The chef leads the whole experience in English, and the small group size means you get real instruction, not a rushed demo.

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Top questions

What exactly do I make in this cooking class?

You prepare four courses: an antipasti trio with panzanella and crostini topped with chicken liver pâté and eggplant; tordelli, Lucca-style ravioli, served in a slow-cooked meat ragù; Tuscan pork loin seasoned with rosemary and sage, wrapped in pancetta and roasted with potatoes; and cantuccini, the traditional almond cookies. You make each dish from scratch under the chef's guidance.

Do I need cooking experience to join this class?

No. The class is designed for hands-on learning with a professional chef who teaches you the techniques as you go. You don't need prior experience. The instruction covers everything from prep to plating.

What happens after we finish cooking?

You sit down together and eat the four-course meal you've just prepared. It's part of the class experience, not something separate. You taste what you've learned to make.

Is this class in the center of Lucca, or do I need to travel to reach it?

The class takes place in Lucca's historic city center, so if you're staying in the walled town, you can walk there. If you're staying outside the center or without a car, the location is central and accessible by local transport.

Can the chef accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes. The class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs. Let the organizers know in advance and they'll tailor the menu to suit your preferences and restrictions.