Cooking Classes · LUCCA COOKING CLASSES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 lucca cooking classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you book.
Spend four hours at Antonietta and Piero’s farmhouse near Lucca, making fresh pasta and tomato sauce with garden produce. The small English-language class includes bruschetta, cold cuts, cheese, dessert, local wine, coffee, and homemade limoncello, with hands-on help throughout.
“The activity is fun and well delivered. The family are so welcoming and make the activity rememberable.”
Start at Piazza dell’Anfiteatro at 10 a.m. with a guided walk through Lucca and local markets, then cook in a private home with Monica or Silvia. You’ll make a classic Lucchese dish, eat with regional wine, and leave with an apron and souvenir bag.
“If you love Italian food and culture and want to experience local hospitality, this is for you. My wife and I really enjoyed our time with Monica and her family who were so hospitable and made us feel very welcome in their home. Monica is very knowledgeable and passionate about showcasing good quality local products and sharing her knowledge, she was brilliant with our group and made us all feel very relaxed from start to finish. We really enjoyed it!”
Travel 15 to 20 minutes from Lucca to a family farmhouse, where Giacomo, Helena, or Dario guides you through handmade pasta, fresh sauces, and several pasta shapes. Enjoy farm products, wine, dessert, and a meal with your private group before taking home recipes and useful tips.
“location...teacher was patient and showed and lead us making the pasta. our time ended with an amazing meal outside on the hillside. wonderful experience.”
At Cremeria Opera in Lucca, Giuliana, Giulia, Julie, or Juliette may guide you through fresh pasta, ragù, and tiramisu in a working gelato and pastry kitchen. The 2.5-hour class includes an aperitivo or local wine, hands-on cooking, and a shared meal.
“We loved every thing about this class. They invited us into their commercial kitchen where they make gelato and the most amazing desserts. First we made tiramisu and put it in the fridge to cool. Then Giuliani instructed us to make egg pasta. It was all hands on! We cooked it, then she mixed it with butter and Parmesan. So simple and yet so delicious!!”
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