Cooking Class in Lucca's Historic Center

Sightseeing  :  Italy  :  Tuscany  :  Lucca  :  Cooking Classes

This is Lucca's only in-city cooking class, and we are unique because you can walk to the classroom from your city center hotel, no driving, no parking! Chef Giuseppe, who has done classes for many years in Florence, in the US, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, will lead you through the market purchasing and get your day started with prosecco and a sampling of Tuscan specialties. After your morning exploration and tasting, its time to roll up your sleeves and let the fun begin.

• Ready to roll up your sleeves and cook like a Tuscan?
  
  Our IN TOWN day class is a perfect way to spend part of your vacation. We are located in the historic center, no car needed. No worries about finding parking (or having that next glass of terrific Chianti). 
  
  Your day begins with a market tour to some of Lucca's specialty purveyors of local produce, gourmet foods, maybe even a local wine shop. The days menu will take us where we need to go.  Along the way you will learn about, and sample some of the regions delicacies while we do our "from the farm fresh" shopping. Then it's back to the 18th century palace, just a short walk from the shopping district. 
  
  We will don our aprons, and armed with a prosecco or a Nespresso (your choice) begin to tackle the menu. Chef Giuseppe chooses offerings relating to the seasons of Tuscany, so menus will vary by time of year, but always include one starter, a main or pasta course, a dessert, wine from the region.  (We are happy to cater to dietary restrictions when notified in advance. )  
  
  At the end of the instruction and preparation, we will sit down to an authentic  meal that may be your best meal in Tuscany!  
  
  Our spacious kitchen and prep area is fully air conditioned, and designed with both elegance and modern convenience in mind. It is a comfortable venue, also allowing you a peek inside an authentic Tuscan "palazzo" with high vaulted and chestnut beamed ceilings and marble and antique wood floors.
  
  In addition to Giuseppe's in depth class and instruction, each participant will receive a certificate of accomplishment and a custom EXTRA VIRGIN COOKING SCHOOL apron to take home. 
  
  We truly believe that this will be one of your most memorable days! There is nothing more organic and convivial than cooking with friends, and sitting down to the bounty of the Tuscan region - prepared by you!  We hope that the recipes and techniques that you experience with us will bring you memories - and good meals at home - for many years to come!
  
  Market Tour and Tasting
  Instruction and preparation of menu
  Three course Meal
  Prosecco, Red Wine, Bottled Water, Nespresso
  Heritage Recipe Booklet
  Certificate of Achievement
  Extra Virgin Lucca Custom Apron (Adults)
  
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