US$ 149 per person

Time

Adults
US$ 149

Children (Ages 4-12)
US$ 125 -16%

Total US$ 149

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Learn Authentic Tuscan Cooking in a Family Kitchen with Centuries-Old Recipes & Local Wine

US$ 149 per person

5.00 23 reviews

Starting times

9:30am • 5pm

Duration

4 hours

Group Size

2–2 guests

Language

English

Instant booking confirmation

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

Discounted rates for children

Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly

What Guests Love

Warm, knowledgeable host
Authentic Tuscan kitchen setting
Hands‑on pasta and sauce making
Personal recipe gifts and goodie bags

Based on recent verified reviews

Guests say the host creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere in a beautiful, sun‑lit Tuscan kitchen, guiding guests through hands‑on pasta and sauce preparation using family‑passed recipes. The experience feels authentic, offering cultural stories and insights while remaining well organized and beginner‑friendly. Participants leave with new cooking skills, a deeper appreciation of local food culture, and personal gifts such as handwritten recipes and goodie bags, making it a trip highlight.

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What to Expect

Welcome to my traditional Tuscan cooking class among centuries-old olive trees and vineyards. My kitchen is big, with a spacious, and fully equipped table. Everyone will have their own personal working station. You'll learn how to prepare three traditional Tuscan dishes hailing from the region between Florence and Arezzo. All recipes are more than 100-years-old and have been passed down my family through the generations.

After cooking, we'll sit down to enjoy the dishes prepared together with a glass of local wine, cantuccini biscuits and Vinsanto. If there are any leftovers, you can take it with you! You'll also bring home new knowledge of local life and an understanding of our culture, as well as my recipes and an exclusive hand-made gift.

This is not just a cooking class: this is a journey that we'll make together through my roots, and local food and traditions.

Vegetarians and families with children are welcome.

Meet Your Host

Francesca

My name’s Francesca, CEO, and founder of “The 12 Italy” project for saving local recipes through the time: mum, a passionate cook, and an authentic food lover. The cooking classes for my guests are not just a recipe to bring home: is anew the concept of getting-together explaining and experiencing the real Tuscan & Italian taste and flavors of the traditions. I was born and raised in the heart of Tuscany and I still live here in my family country home at the edge of Chianti with 2 sons, 2 dogs, and 2 cats. I spent my childhood around the fire helping cooking my grand helping my father in the family’s vegetable garden and growing up along with all of the flavors of all that is typically Tuscan My grandmothers taught me to cook genuinely, not to waste anything in the kitchen, respect the seasons and make dishes that delight the palate and refresh the spirit. The emotions that re-appears cooking, happily shared with my guests, give an unforgettable and lasting beautiful memory of Tuscany! My home in the past was a Farm shed for agricultural tools, part of it was used by my father to dry grapes for making Vinsanto and the actual kitchen was a shelter for the night for chickens and pigeons. During the renovation, I chose that part of the house to be used as a kitchen as I always felt there beautiful energy and extreme brightness. At that time, cooking classes were not in my mind, but I am extremely grateful for being able now to welcome my guests and make them feel at home even in a faraway country. You are welcome in my Tuscan Home ❤ Ciao ! Francesca

You can choose 2 dishes from the below menu. Please inform me about any allergies or if you're vegan/vegetarian. No gluten-free options available.

Main Dish

Panzanella (Tuscan tomato & bread salad)
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Pici all'aglione
Orecchiette
Ravioli with ricotta and spinach
Tuscan appetizers and seasonal bruschetta
Tagliatelle ragù
Fagioli all'uccelletto
Tagliatelle with Amatriciana sauce OR Carbonara sauce OR Calabrese sauce OR Cacio e Pepe sauce
Home made pizza
Home madeTiramisù

Drinks

Water, wine and coffee , tea

Schedule

Morning Session:

9:30 am: Welcoming session at my house
10:00 pm: Start cooking
12:30 pm: Enjoy the meal together
1:30 pm: Time to say goodbye

Evening Session:

5:00 pm: Welcoming session at my house
5:30 pm: Start cooking
8:00 pm: Enjoy the meal together
9:00 pm: Time to say goodbye

Meeting Point

Coordinates will be sent after the booking.
Pick-up service is available on request from the nearest train station with a taxi in the area. Price is not included in the class price

* The exact address will be shared in your booking confirmation.

Included Highlights

All food and drinks included

Ancient tuscan recipes

Hands-on cooking class

Souvenir

Traditional Tuscan

Vegetarian

Additional Information

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Free Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.

Guest Reviews

5 /5

5.00

Based on 23 verified reviews

Erica • Family

Mar 2026

Everyday Italian Family Experience

Nothing better than cooking your own homemade Italian meal with the help of Francesca’s family recipes!

Jeffrey • Family

Mar 2026

Warm Family Cooking Evening

We loved doing this cooking class as a family! Francesca was welcoming to her home and walked us through how to make the pasta and even had a little station set up for our 1 and 3 year olds. Very enjoyable and warm evening!

Linda • Friends

Apr 2025

Authentic Tuscan Countryside Experience

Francesca is a very welcoming and kind host and her home is beautiful. This was a wonderful and authentic experience to do in the Tuscan countryside

Sandra

Oct 2024

The best!

Our host and teacher, Francesca was outstanding. A wonderful combination of warm and welcoming, plus knowledgeable and competent. We were celebrating the birthdays of 2 of our family members and Francesca made a special effort to honor them. Everything was organized and ready to go; so well that our cooking time felt just as easy as if we were cooking in the kitchen with a dear friend. We learned to make 2 delicious pasta dishes. We made our own pasta and sauces while happily exchanging family food and cooking stories. At the end, Francesca gave us a lovely gift of the recipes for the lunch we made. We can’t wait to pass on the traditional recipes with our friends and family at home! Thanks to Francesca for a memorable day!

Viktoria

Sep 2024

An authentic experience into Tuscans world of food

We enjoyed Francesca’s class a lot. It was so much fun learning to make homemade Pici with zucchini sauce, but even more her grandmothers chicken recipe! I already made it for my fiancé back at home! It sooo delicious! Francesca is an incredible and remarkable person who is very worldly yet authentic and true to her culture! It was a wonderful evening full of laughter, learning and great story telling. Just wonderful!

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