Pasta Cooking class in the countryside

About this tour

Learn to roll, shape and cook pasta the way Italian nonnas taught their grandchildren, in a countryside kitchen near Florence. This 6.5-hour class keeps groups small—just 12 people maximum—so you'll get proper attention from hosts who've grown up making pasta at home. You'll work with fresh eggs from their land, taste their olive oil and local wines, then sit down to eat what you've made. Transport from Florence is included, as are all ingredients and a full lunch.

Highlights

• Small group pasta-making with family recipes
• Fresh eggs and produce straight from their garden
• Taste house-made extra virgin olive oil
• Two local wines and traditional snacks included
• 20 minutes from Florence, countryside setting
• Recipes emailed to you after the class
• Private transport both ways

What to expect

You'll arrive at a working countryside home outside Florence where the instructors will walk you through making pasta from scratch—no experience needed. Expect hands-on time rolling dough, cutting shapes and learning the tricks that make a difference. The pace is relaxed; this isn't factory efficiency, it's how families do it on a Sunday. Midway through you'll taste their olive oil and nibble on local snacks with wine. By lunchtime, you'll have made several pasta dishes that you'll then sit down and eat together as a group.

Good to know

Wear clothes you don't mind getting flour on. The class runs 6.5 hours including lunch, so bring water and come ready to be hands-on. Private transport from Florence is included in the price. All ingredients are provided—just bring your appetite and willingness to learn.