Toscaanse kookcursus - Traditioneel pastamenu

We had a fantastic time at our cooking class with Giacomo and Cristina. Giacomo has such a great passion and knowledge about food - how important it is to use the best quality ingredients possible and how every little detail matters when you want to prepare the perfect dish. We would highly recommend one of his classes and we may go back for the big menu 😋

This cooking class was a highlight of our trip - we so enjoyed learning about the intricacies of making pasta and Tiramisu - it is a true art! Chef Giacomo is also a sommelier so we were able to enjoy the best wines with each dish - perfecto! This will be one of our favorite memories of Tuscany!!

We had such a wonderful experience with Giacomo and Cristiana! The cooking class was informative, so much fun, and filled with so much passion for Italian food and tradition. You could really feel how much they love sharing their family traditions and recipes with others while welcoming us into their home. We learned so much, laughed a lot, and had an unforgettable experience. The food was delicious, you can really tell quality ingredients go a long way. They will also take photos during class so you do not have to worry about capturing the memory and send them to you afterwards. We would absolutely recommend this class to anyone looking for a truly authentic and personal Italian experience and memories to last a lifetime!

Great experience, host shared lot of valuable infos about traditional Italian kitchen and wines. All ingredients were organic, which improves the quality and taste of the food.

This was absolutely one of the highlights of our trip! Giacomo & Cristiana invited us to share their family history in the kitchen to learn how to make some traditional Tuscan dishes. The attention to detail about the quality of ingredients and hygiene involved made it really memorable, and we came away having learnt so much! The tasting afterwards was wonderful - I really could not recommend this experience enough!

We had a fantastic time and learned a lot! Giacomo shared family recipes and his vast cooking and wine knowledge. Very detailed class including instructions on how to choose proper ingredients, how to prepare them, how to cook them and present a finished dish. Also a great discussion on wine and how to pair selections with each dish. This is a working farm so Giacomo’s knowledge of foods and wines goes all the way back to the soil that provides them. A beautiful location. The intimate hands on instruction is excellent and everyone is friendly and helpful. Each step is fully explained, then demonstrated, and then each person performs the task with supervision and encouragement to create their own meal that is enjoyed at end of the class in a beautiful setting. Recipes and pictures are included. We are looking forward to using what we have learned at our next family gathering! We highly recommend it as an essential part of a visit to the Tuscany area. It really made our time here complete. As a side note we also recommend a visit to the town of Montepulciano. This was our favorite town in the area with very friendly people and a long rich history.

Excellent experience to share with the family! Giacomo explained each of the cooking steps perfectly, gave us some very good tips, and at the end of the class, he prepared a delicious meal for us and gave us wines that paired perfectly with each dish. 100% recommended!

If you are looking for an authentic Tuscan cooking experience, we cannot recommend Giacomo enough. When searching for a cooking class, we were hoping to find something beyond simply learning a few recipes. We wanted to understand how Tuscan families cook using traditional ingredients, techniques, and generations of knowledge. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that preserving this authenticity is incredibly important to Giacomo. He shared wonderful stories about how he learned many of his techniques from his grandmother, which made the experience feel truly personal and meaningful. Throughout the class, Giacomo did much more than teach us how to prepare each dish. He shared his knowledge about selecting quality ingredients, explained the reasoning behind different cooking methods, and provided insight into the history and traditions behind the recipes. I left feeling that I had gained a much deeper appreciation for Tuscan cuisine rather than just a set of instructions to follow. It was evident how passionate Giacomo is about his craft and how much he values family. His wife assisted with the class, and their children even stopped by to say hello, adding to the genuine and welcoming atmosphere. One of the most special parts of the experience was knowing that we were supporting a family-run business and being welcomed into their home, rather than attending a more commercial cooking experience. Giacomo went above and beyond to make our time memorable. He thoughtfully captured photos of our family throughout the class and promptly shared them with us afterward via WhatsApp. He also emailed us the recipes so we could recreate the dishes at home. After dessert, he kindly invited us to relax and enjoy the beautiful views from their family property while he finished cleaning the kitchen. The food itself was exceptional. We were amazed by the generous amount of food provided, and each dish was thoughtfully paired with a wine that complemented the flavours perfectly. This experience was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Tuscany. Giacomo created something that was not only educational, but also deeply authentic, personal, and memorable. We are incredibly grateful for the time we spent with him and would recommend this experience to anyone. Five stars!

What a fantastic experience! This cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip. Our chef was a true professional with high standards and a passion for teaching. He expected everyone to pay close attention and follow along carefully. As the class went on, his warm and funny personality really came through. We laughed together, learned so much about authentic Italian cooking, and had an incredible time. The meal he prepared with the pasta we created was absolutely delicious, and the wines paired with each course made the experience even more special. If you’re looking for a hands-on class with a talented chef who genuinely wants you to learn, not just cook, this is the one. We left with wonderful memories, new skills, and recipes we’ll actually use at home.

My husband and I just took a cooking class with Giacomo at his family farm estate and it was wonderful. Giacomo is very passionate about his culture, family history of cooking, and sharing tips and knowledge with others. It was a thorough class learning about the specificity of ingredients and steps to make delicious and homemade pasta dishes and dessert. We made traditional Tuscan dishes including tagliatelle, pici, and tiramisu. We ate all three as well as a traditional bruschetta assortment prepared by Giacomo. Each dish was paired with a specific wine from the region that Giacomo chose. It was all SO good! Thank you to Giacomo and his wife Cristiana, for opening up your home to teach and share delicious meals with others!