Tuscany: A Farmhouse Cooking Class near San Gimignano with Garden Picking, Fresh Pasta & Lunch with Wine Pairings

You’ll spend a few delicious hours at a family farm near San Gimignano, where the kitchen follows the seasons and lunch begins in the vegetable garden. With the town’s towers in the distance, you’ll discover Tuscan cooking through fresh ingredients, handmade pasta and the pleasure of sitting down together.

The Experience

Begin in the Garden

Your morning starts outdoors, gathering seasonal vegetables before heading into the farmhouse kitchen. With a chef to guide you, you’ll turn your harvest into bruschetta and prepare two varieties of fresh pasta, learning techniques you can bring home to your own table.

Stay for Lunch

When the cooking is done, you’ll sit down to enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared, accompanied by regional wines and a Tuscan dessert. This is the moment to settle into your chair, compare favourite dishes and enjoy what you’ve made together.

What Awaits

• A 3.5-hour experience, beginning at 11 am
• A small group of up to 12 guests
• Seasonal vegetable picking in the farm’s garden
• Chef-led preparation of bruschetta and two fresh pasta varieties
• A shared lunch with regional wine pairings and a Tuscan dessert
• A Tuscan recipe book to take home

Beyond the Experience

Leave a little time to explore nearby San Gimignano after lunch. Wander at your own pace, pause for a coffee or enjoy the countryside on your way back.

An Invitation

Come with an appetite and a little curiosity. From the first handful of garden produce to the last taste of lunch, you’ll discover the pleasure of making something from scratch—and take home a few new traditions to share around your own table.