Cortona Cooking Class: Pasta & Pizza with a Local!
180
Overview
Cortona Cooking Class: This cooking experience offers food lovers and curious travelers a chance to connect with authentic Italian food and culture.
Join Giada, a local home chef, at her charming Tuscan farmhouse for a 1.5-hour hands-on cooking class featuring traditional Italian recipes passed down from her grandmothers. The class begins with a welcome drink and a short stroll around the property to admire the beautiful views of Cortona. Participants will learn to make classic dishes like fresh handmade pasta or pizza and focaccia, as well as beloved Tuscan desserts like tiramisu or crunchy cantucci. Giada guides guests through each step with clarity and shares expert tips to create an unforgettable Italian meal.
This immersive culinary journey through Tuscany is filled with local ingredients, heartfelt tradition, and authentic flavors. Learn family recipes and expert tips passed down through generations of Italian cooks.



Highlights
Make Authentic Italian Dishes: Learn to prepare handmade pasta or pizza from scratch using traditional recipes.
Enjoy a Tuscan Farmhouse Setting: Experience a cooking class in a charming local home with beautiful countryside views.
Learn Family Secrets: Discover cooking tips and tricks passed down through generations of Italian cooks.
Taste Local Flavors: Savor the authentic taste of Tuscany with fresh, local ingredients and regional recipes.
Welcome Drink Included: Start the experience with a welcome aperitif to enjoy the authentic cooking.
Wine Included: Enjoy a glass of wine while learning how to make pasta or pizza.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally adore this cooking class, highlighting Giada's expertise, the delicious food, and the charming setting. Most find it a valuable and enjoyable introduction to Tuscan cuisine.

Guests rave about Giada's warm hospitality and clear instructions.
Many loved learning to make authentic pasta and pizza from scratch.
Visitors enjoyed the beautiful views and relaxed atmosphere of the farmhouse.
The class is praised as a fun and memorable experience for all skill levels.
Some guests wished for more hands-on time during the dessert preparation.
A few visitors felt the class could be longer to cover more dishes.
The Journey
Giada's Farmhouse in Cortona
A charming Tuscan farmhouse nestled in the hills of Cortona, offering breathtaking views. This is where you'll meet Giada, your home chef, and begin your immersive cooking experience.
Cozy Home Kitchen
Giada's cozy home kitchen is the heart of the cooking class. Here, you'll learn to prepare traditional Italian dishes from scratch, guided by Giada's expertise and family recipes.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes authentic home-cooked Italian food and wine. You'll learn to make handmade pasta or pizza in a local home. This class does not include hotel pick up or drop off. You will meet at the farmhouse.
Hot Tip
Many past guests suggest arriving a few minutes early to fully enjoy the welcome drink and the scenery around the farmhouse. Be sure to ask Giada about the history of her family recipes!