Italian Pizza & Focaccia Class: Make & Eat with Locals

You knead the dough, shape it, bake it, and eat it the same afternoon.

A hands-on pizza and focaccia class in Italy where you learn to work with a 7-year-old sourdough starter, make tiramisu from a family recipe, and eat all three courses with curated Piemonte wines included. The class runs 3 hours and welcomes children from age 6. Dietary restrictions are accommodated with advance notice.

The experience

The class starts with an aperitivo, then moves straight into the dough. You'll work with the family's 7-year-old Lievito Madre sourdough starter (the same one they've been feeding for years) learning how to knead, shape and proof pizza and focaccia. The starter creates the soft, airy interior and crispy crust that makes the difference between homemade bread and the rest. You'll see how different fillings work, taste the technique as you go, and pull your own pieces out of the oven.

After the pizza and focaccia, you make tiramisu using the family's grandmother's recipe: fresh farm eggs, mascarpone, coffee. It's the same method they've used for generations, and you take home a piece of the sourdough starter so you can keep baking after you leave. The wines are organic and carefully chosen from Piemonte (Nebbiolo, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc), and regional Swiss bottles, all included with the meal. Everything you make, you eat. There are no hidden charges for the food or drinks.

The class is hands-on, so come ready to work. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs are handled if you mention them when you book. Children from age 6 can join, and the space is wheelchair accessible with public transport nearby.

What’s included

• Aperitivo and curated organic wines from Piemonte.
• homemade pizza and focaccia made with the family's 7-year-old sourdough starter.
• tiramisu using a family recipe.
• a piece of the sourdough starter to take home.
• all food and wine consumed during the 3-hour class.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and FridayDeparts at 18:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

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.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Italian Cooking and Dining Experience

Is this one for you?The guide teaches in five languages, so you can follow the techniques and stories in whichever language you speak most comfortably. Children from age 6 can join and work alongside the adults.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

Can I take home the sourdough starter after the class?

Yes. Each participant receives a piece of the 7-year-old Lievito Madre starter, so you can bake bread, pizza and pastries at home after the experience.

Are the wines included in the price?

Yes. Organic wines from Piemonte and regional Swiss wines are included throughout the class and dinner. No extra charge for drinks during the experience.

How much time do we actually spend cooking versus eating?

The 3-hour class mixes both: you work through the pizza and focaccia, then make tiramisu, and eat all three courses with wine and aperitivo included in the same afternoon.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions like gluten-free or vegan?

Yes. The family accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs. Let them know when you book so they can prepare the right ingredients and recipes for you.