Description
This private cooking class is more than a lesson: it is an authentic journey into Tuscan culinary tradition, set among the peaceful hills of San Gimignano.
The experience takes place in Casalchino, an ancient rural building located along the historic Via Francigena, surrounded by the timeless beauty of the Tuscan countryside. Here, you will learn how to prepare fresh handmade pasta using simple, seasonal ingredients from the local area.
Together with your host Massimo, you will prepare traditional Tuscan recipes in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Massimo is not only a chef, but also a professional Sommelier and Maître d’Hôtel, with over thirty years of experience in high-level hospitality, gourmet restaurants, prestigious hotels and venues recognized by leading guides, including the Michelin Guide.
The experience also includes a private wine tasting, personally guided by Massimo, where you will discover local wines such as Vernaccia di San Gimignano or Chianti Colli Senesi, with authentic storytelling about the territory, the wines and the Tuscan food tradition.
During the class, you will prepare:
- Fresh tomato and basil bruschetta
- Handmade egg tagliatelle
- A seasonal traditional Tuscan sauce
- Classic tiramisù
The menu can also be customized on request. If there is something special you would like to cook or learn during the class, please let us know in the order notes when booking, and we will do our best to adapt the experience to your preferences.
After the hands-on cooking session and wine tasting, you will sit down for a convivial lunch or dinner, enjoying the dishes you have prepared paired with local wines.
This experience combines handmade pasta, private wine tasting, authentic Tuscan storytelling and professional hospitality, all in a relaxed winery setting just outside San Gimignano.
EXPERIENCE ORGANIZED BY:
WHAT’S INCLUDED
MEETING POINT
Località Casalchino, San Gimignano
BOOKING METHOD AND CANCELLATION TERMS
- Reservation required;
- On-site payment;
Maximilian –
Wir haben an Massimos Pasta-Kochkurs teilgenommen und waren begeistert. Der Tag mit Massimo war unglaublich entspannt und schön. Wir konnten viel über die Zubereitung von Pasta lernen, von der Auswahl der Zutaten bis hin zu den einzelnen Handgriffen beim Kneten, Formen und Kochen. Besonders gefallen hat uns die Verbindung zur Natur: Der Kurs fand in einer idyllischen Umgebung statt, die frische Luft und grüne Umgebung boten eine wunderbare Kulisse mit Blick auf San Gimignano. Die Zutaten kamen regional und frisch in bester Qualität auf den Tisch, wodurch das Essen wirklich authentisch schmeckte und das Verständnis für lokale Produkte vertieft wurde. Wir haben nicht nur neue Kochtechniken erlernt, sondern auch schöne Gespräche geführt und viel gelacht. Daher empfehlen wir Massimos Pasta-Kochkurs uneingeschränkt weiter – besonders für alle, die Natur, Regionalität und authentische, frisch zubereitete Pasta lieben.
Judi –
We had an amazing cooking experience with Massimo in the most beautiful setting next to an olive grove, surrounded by vineyards. We learnt to make two different types of pasta and two authentic Tuscan sauces, which we then cooked and shared for lunch together with local wine. Massimo was such a considerate host and generously shared his sommelier knowledge with us too. We would heartily recommend the experience, which was authentic and very friendly. The distinctive skyline of San Gimignano was on the horizon and we felt we had a very genuine experience, and will take home our new recipes. There were five of us in our group and it was a great experience to do with our adult children.