Private Cooking Class in Chianti from Florence | Tuscany

From €126 (own transport) · from €200 with van from Florence

5+

2–8 (up to 15 on request)

5.5 Hours

The short
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Can you take a private cooking class in Chianti from Florence?

Yes. Out of the Box Florence, a licensed tour operator based in Florence, runs a private home cooking class in Panzano in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine region. You cook a four-course Tuscan lunch, with handmade pasta or gnocchi, alongside Francesco, a local chef and wine lover, in his home kitchen. You choose the menu together and drink a white or red from his own selection. The day runs from 09:30 to 15:00, with pick-up at your hotel or B&B in Florence, or you can meet us directly at Francesco's home. It is private for 2 to 8 guests, children from age 5. Prices start at €126 per person without transport, or from €200 per person with our private van from Florence, VAT included.

A private class at a small-group price

Francesco's kitchen is yours alone: no strangers at the table, no shared workstations, a menu built around your group. And it costs about what you would expect to pay for a seat in a group class.

Private, from€126per person, VAT included

How the day goes

Your cooking day in Panzano in Chianti

A real home, a real local chef, only your group at the table. No big cooking school, no shared workstations.

09:30

Pick-up in Florence

We collect you at your hotel or B&B in Florence (pedestrian and ZTL limited-traffic areas excluded) and drive into the Chianti hills. Driving yourself? Meet us at Francesco's home.

Morning

Welcome to Francesco's kitchen

A rustic family home in Panzano in Chianti, where Syrah, Francesco's cocker spaniel, will keep you company all day. Francesco walks you through the menu and the ingredients of the day, including the wild herbs he forages himself and the wild capers he picks around the hills.

Late morning

Hands-on cooking

You knead, roll and shape the pasta or gnocchi yourself, then prepare the other courses with Francesco's tips.

Lunch

Lunch at the table

You sit down to the four courses you cooked, with wine from Francesco's selection. With the transport option, you are back in Florence by about 15:00.

Earn your lunch

Want to move a little before you cook? Being a private experience, we can start the day with a guided hike through the vineyards and woods around Panzano, or a bike ride on the Chianti roads, led by our licensed hiking and cycling guides. Then you sit down in Francesco's kitchen with a real appetite. Tell us when you book: we adapt route, timing and price to your group. Love walking or riding? See our Chianti wine hiking tour and Tuscany gravel bike tours.

What you cook

A typical four-course Tuscan menu

This is the usual shape of the lunch. It is your private class, so you can ask for the dishes you want or change the menu as you like, following Francesco's advice. His secret: the wild herbs he knows and forages himself, which he turns into his own aromatic mixes, and the wild capers he picks in the Chianti hills.

The wine

White or red, your choice, from Francesco's own selection. He is a passionate wine lover: no industrial supermarket wine at this table.

Why a home kitchen

Cooking school class or private home cooking class?

Both teach you to make pasta. Here is how the day feels different.

Group cooking school

Private class with Francesco

Who cooks with you

Shared class with other travellers

Only your group, 2 to 8 guests

Where

An industrial kitchen set up for groups

Inside Francesco's own home in Panzano in Chianti

Set menu, the same for everyone

Chosen and adapted with the chef

Diets

Depends on the class

Vegetarian and vegan welcome, gluten-free on request

Wine

House wine

White or red from the chef's own selection

Recipes

Depends on the class

Francesco writes down the recipes for you, if you like

What you pay for

A place at a shared table

The whole kitchen for your group, from €126 per person

Prices

Private cooking class in Chianti: prices

Private for the price of a group class: always only your group, with lunch and wine included. Minimum 2 guests. With transport, the van cost is shared, so the bigger the group, the lower the price per person.

Meet us at Francesco's home
(own transport)

€126/ person

With private van from Florence

2 guests

€430/ person

3 guests

€330/ person

4 guests

€280/ person

5 guests

€250/ person

6 guests

€230/ person

7 guests

€215/ person

Best value

8 guests

€200/ person

Prices per person, VAT included. Groups of 9 to 15 travel in two vans: ask us for a quote.

Included in the price

Private hands-on class with chef Francesco
Menu chosen and adapted with the chef
Four-course lunch you cook yourself
White or red wine from the chef's selection
Recipes written by Francesco, if you like
Private van from Florence and back (transport option)
VAT

Not included

Hike or bike ride before the class (on request)
Tips and personal extras

Questions we get

Private cooking class in Chianti: FAQ

Where does the cooking class take place?

In Panzano in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine region, in the family home of our local chef Francesco.

Is it a private class?

Yes, and at a small-group price: from €126 per person, only your group, from 2 to 8 guests. Groups of 9 to 15 are possible with two vans, on request.

What will we cook?

Usually an antipasto, handmade pasta or gnocchi, a secondo or a second type of pasta, and a dessert. You can ask for specific dishes or change the menu, following Francesco's advice.

What time does it start and end?

From 09:30 to 15:00, with pick-up at your hotel or B&B in Florence (pedestrian and ZTL limited-traffic areas excluded).

Can we get there on our own?

Yes. Choose the option without transport and meet us directly at Francesco's home: €126 per person, minimum 2 guests.

How much does the cooking class cost?

€126 per person without transport. With our private van from Florence, from €430 per person for 2 guests down to €200 per person for 8 guests. VAT included.

Is wine included?

Yes. You choose white or red from Francesco's own selection, never industrial supermarket wine.

Can you cater for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free diets?

Vegetarians and vegans are very welcome. Gluten-free is possible on request, but it is a home kitchen and cross-contamination cannot be ruled out.

Are there pets in the house?

Yes, Syrah, Francesco's friendly cocker spaniel, who joins you during the day. If you have allergies or would rather not have a dog around, just tell us when you book.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, from age 5. Kids love making pasta.

Do we get the recipes?

Yes, if you like. Francesco writes down the recipes for you, so you can cook the same dishes at home.

Do we need cooking experience?

No. Francesco guides you step by step, whether it is your first time or you already cook at home.

Can we add a hike or a bike ride?

Yes. Being a private experience, we can start the day with a guided hike or a bike ride around Panzano, led by our licensed guides, before the class. Route, timing and price depend on your group: ask us when you book.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel or change at least 15 days before the experience for a full refund, minus the 10% booking management fee. Between 14 and 8 days before, you receive 50% back, minus the same fee. After that, no refund is issued, and no-shows are charged the full price. Fees charged by booking platforms are non-refundable. Full details in our Terms of Booking.

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Included

Private home cooking class
Hands-On Experience
4 courses with wine
Private Expert chef
Choose your menu with the chef
Lunch ( you eat your creation)
Wine
Transportation from and back to Florence (ask for it)

Not Included

Departure

Location

CHIANTI CLASSICO or Close by your hotel or BnB. Except restriced limited areas or pedestrian areas

9:30

Departure Time

15:00

Return Time

Departure Time

9:30

Return Time

15:00

Your Experience

A private cooking class in a real Tuscan home

This experience is for travellers who want a quiet, intimate table just for their group.

Francesco, a local chef and passionate wine lover, welcomes you into his rustic family home in Panzano in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine region.

You choose what to cook. Tell us what you’d like to make, and Francesco shapes the menu around your wishes and the season.

Want to earn your lunch? We can start the day with a hike or a bike ride in the Chianti hills before you step into the kitchen.

A Truly Unique Experience:

Immerse yourself in the warmth of Italian hospitality and learn the art of authentic home cooking, in a quiet, idyllic setting.

From your hotel in Florence, we drive you into the Tuscan countryside to meet Francesco in his home, where you’ll feel right at home.

An authentic location in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine region, for a four-course, hands-on cooking experience during your stay in Florence.

A classic Tuscan experience, made more exclusive and intimate because it’s private, just for your group.

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Private Cooking Class in Chianti from Florence | Tuscany

From €126 (own transport) · from €200 with van from Florence

5+

2–8 (up to 15 on request)

5.5 Hours

Can you take a private cooking class in Chianti from Florence?

Your cooking day in Panzano in Chianti

Pick-up in Florence

Welcome to Francesco's kitchen

Hands-on cooking

Lunch at the table

A typical four-course Tuscan menu

Antipasto

Handmade pasta or gnocchi

Secondo, or a second type of pasta

Dolce

Cooking school class or private home cooking class?

Private cooking class in Chianti: prices

Included in the price

Not included

Private cooking class in Chianti: FAQ

Where does the cooking class take place?

Is it a private class?

What will we cook?

What time does it start and end?

Can we get there on our own?

How much does the cooking class cost?

Is wine included?

Can you cater for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free diets?

Are there pets in the house?

Is it suitable for children?

Do we get the recipes?

Do we need cooking experience?

Can we add a hike or a bike ride?

What is the cancellation policy?

Included

Not Included

Departure

9:30

15:00

9:30

15:00

Your Experience

A Truly Unique Experience:

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