Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Gaiole in Chianti

About this tour

Cook three authentic Tuscan dishes in the home kitchen of a local Cesarina in Gaiole in Chianti. This four-hour private class walks you through regional recipes step-by-step, with your own workstation and full ingredient set. You'll prepare the food, then sit down to eat what you've made, paired with local Chianti wines. No experience needed—just a willingness to get your hands dirty and taste real Italian cooking as locals actually make it.

Highlights

• Cook three genuine Tuscan recipes from scratch
• Private one-on-one instruction in a Cesarina's home
• All ingredients and kitchen equipment provided
• Sit down meal with your own dishes and local wines
• Red and white Chianti tastings included
• No cooking experience required

What to expect

You'll arrive at your host's home in Gaiole and work through three classic regional recipes at your own pace. The Cesarina guides you through technique and shares the practical tricks she's learned over years of cooking. Each person gets a fully equipped workstation, so there's no crowding or waiting for turns. You'll handle the prep, cooking, and plating yourself—this isn't a demo, you're doing the work. Once everything's ready, you all eat together at the table, tasting the dishes you've made alongside a selection of local red and white wines. Expect to chat, laugh, and ask questions throughout. The whole experience runs about four hours.

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