Cooking Classes
During our class, you will prepare fresh handmade pasta, taste local wine, and take home printed recipes along with a personalized certificate. An authentic, fun experience full of Tuscan flavors.
DiVini Incontri
Make fresh handmade pasta in the heart of Tuscany, surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards, with a stunning view of San Gimignano. A genuine and friendly experience, perfect for those who want to discover the secrets of Tuscan cooking, enjoy real flavors, and live a timeless moment.
Discover our course and book your unforgettable Tuscan experience!
Our Story
Hands in the dough — here we go!
Let’s wash our hands, put on our aprons, and gather our pans and utensils — it’s time to start cooking together.
Our cooking classes are, first and foremost, a convivial moment, meant to be enjoyed slowly and with pleasure.
Massimo and Sandra will guide you step by step, sharing not only recipes, but also their passion for food, wine, the history of the land, and the everyday traditions of life in Tuscany.
We choose fresh, genuine, local ingredients, because we believe cooking works best when a few well-combined elements retain their own identity, without unnecessary overlap. We share the simplicity of everyday dishes, Sunday meals, and the essential flavors that are part of our culture.
During the class, we also talk about wine, just as it naturally happens at the table, pairing the dishes with local wines, without formality, but with care and respect for what we are sharing.
At the end of the class, which lasts about 3 hours, we will sit down together to enjoy lunch or dinner, ending the meal with a good Italian coffee, overlooking the vineyards and the surrounding landscape.
Italian cuisine, now recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage,represents for us a healthy, genuine, and sustainable way of living tradition.
We’ve already turned on the stoves — come get your hands dirty with us.
Only the Best
Fresh Ingredients, Genuine Flavours
Tuscan Cooking Experience
a San Gimignano
What we will do together
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Preparation of fresh tomato and basil bruschetta
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Handmade egg tagliatelle
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Preparation of a seasonal Tuscan sauce
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Tiramisù, traditional spoon dessert
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Shared lunch included
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Local wines: Vernaccia di San Gimignano or Chianti Colli Senesi
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Water and coffee
Experience details
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Duration: about 3 hours
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Participants: minimum 2 people
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Language: Italian / English
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Location: San Gimignano countryside (the exact meeting point will be shared after booking)
Price
€140.00 per person (all inclusive)
Customize Your Class
Want to make the experience even more special? Customize your class by choosing from the dishes listed in our offer.
If you’re looking for something different or a fully tailored experience, contact us and we’ll create your ideal menu together with a personalized quote!
Abbinamento vini (opzionale)
If you wish, we can further enrich your experience by pairing carefully selected wines to match the dishes you’ve chosen.
Service on Request:
Would you prefer to leave everything to us?
Divini Incontri can take care of the entire preparation of the dishes and, upon request, the selection of wines for pairing, through a private chef service at your location..
A solution designed for private lunches or dinners, hosted in your home, in a villa, or at the place where you are staying, with careful attention to seasonality, local ingredients, and the convivial spirit that defines our cuisine.
Egg Pasta
Tagliatelle, Tagliolini, Pappardelle
Fresh pasta made with eggs and flour, known for its soft texture and rich flavor. Perfect with traditional sauces such as meat ragù, mushrooms, or truffle.
Egg-Free Pasta
Pici, Gnocchi
Traditional Tuscan pasta like Pici, thick and rustic, ideal for rich and hearty sauces. Soft, delicate Gnocchi, perfect with creamy sauces or simple toppings like cheese or tomato and mozzarella.
Stuffed Pasta
Ravioli (Ricotta and Spinach)
Handmade ravioli in various shapes, filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach blend, served with melted butter and sage or with more elaborate sauces that enhance the delicate flavor of the pasta.
Sauces & Toppings
Tuscan Ragù,Butter and Sage, Fresh Tomato and Basil,Carbonara, Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, Walnuts and Gorgonzola, Basil Pesto, Porcini Mushrooms, Wild Boar, and many more.
Sauces & Toppings
Tuscan Ragù, Butter and Sage, Fresh Tomato and Basil, Carbonara, Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, Walnuts and Gorgonzola, Basil Pesto, Porcini Mushrooms, Wild Boar, and many more.
Bruschette
Slices of crunchy Tuscan bread topped with fresh, genuine ingredients. From the classic tomato, extra virgin olive oil, and basil bruschetta to variations with mushrooms, truffle, or local cheeses. Perfect as a starter or paired with a glass of Tuscan wine.
Florentine-style T-bone steak
The Bistecca alla Fiorentina is a true symbol of Tuscan tradition — a premium cut of beef, grilled over an open flame to keep the inside tender and juicy. Served rare and simply seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and coarse salt to enhance the pure flavor of the meat.
Mixed Grill
A selection of mixed grilled meats, slowly cooked over open coals to enhance the flavors and keep the meat tender and juicy. Perfect for those who love authentic, rustic tastes, served with traditional sides like fagioli al fiasco or a fresh salad.
Main Courses
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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce: Delicious meatballs slowly cooked in a rich tomato and spice sauce.
- Chicken Scaloppine with Cheese and Ham: Pan-seared chicken slices topped with a creamy cheese and ham sauce.
- Salsicce all’uccelletto: A Tuscan classic featuring sausages braised with cannellini beans and tomato.
- Peposo: An ancient Tuscan recipe made with beef slowly stewed with black pepper, red wine, and garlic.
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Beef Bites with Onions: Tender beef chunks stewed with sweet onions — perfect for those who enjoy rich, comforting flavors.
Dessert
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Tiramisu: The classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, and a dusting of cocoa powder. A perfect sweet ending to any meal.
- Panna Cotta: A delicate, silky dessert flavored with vanilla and served with fruit or chocolate sauces.
- Cantuccini and Vin Santo: A traditional Tuscan pairing. Crunchy almond biscuits enjoyed dipped in Vin Santo for an authentic and timeless taste experience.
Bread Making
The art of Tuscan breadmaking with homemade loaves, focaccia, and fragrant flatbreads. Prepared with high-quality flours and natural leavening, perfect to accompany cured meats, cheeses, and other traditional specialties of the region. Made using sourdough starters and ancient grain flours.
Pizza
Dough slowly leavened and oven-baked to achieve a crispy crust and soft interior. Topped with fresh, genuine ingredients — from the classic Margherita (tomato, basil, and mozzarella) and Marinara (tomato, garlic, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil) to more creative combinations with seasonal vegetables, artisanal cheeses, and local cured meats.
Private Chef – Service on request
The preparations and dishes presented on this page represent an example of the cuisine we offer and can become the basis for a private chef service, independent from the cooking classes.
Divini Incontri offers the possibility to organize private lunches or dinners at your location, taking care of the entire preparation of the dishes and, upon request, the selection of wines for pairing.
The menu is created together, starting from seasonality, local products, and your personal tastes, to create an authentic, convivial moment, carefully curated yet informal, to be enjoyed in your home, in a villa, or at the place where you are staying.
A service designed for those who wish to enjoy time at the table, share the pleasure of Tuscan cuisine and hospitality, and leave the care of every detail to us.
Information and quotes
For the private chef service, every proposal starts from a direct conversation.
Tell us about the setting, the number of guests, and the menu idea you have in mind: together we will create a tailor-made solution, based on the season and local products.
What They Say About Us
Divertente e Istruttivo
Lezione pratica e ben organizzata. Ho imparato a fare la pasta fresca da zero e il risultato è stato sorprendente! Un’esperienza da consigliare.
Francesca e Filippo – Milano
Esperienza Autentica
Non mi aspettavo che imparare a cucinare potesse essere così divertente. Ottima atmosfera e persone fantastiche. Tornerò sicuramente!
Laura e Mirco – Verona
Un Tuffo nella Cucina Toscana
Preparare piatti tradizionali con ingredienti freschi è stato meraviglioso. Abbiamo fatto le tagliatelle con zucchine e zafferano, buonissime! Gli insegnanti sono stati pazienti e pieni di consigli preziosi.
Roberta e Marco – Roma
Cucina e Convivialità
Una lezione rilassante e coinvolgente. Abbiamo cucinato, Pici all’aglione e mangiato tutti insieme. Perfetto per chi vuole imparare divertendosi.
Andrea e Monica – Senigallia
An Authentic Tuscan Experience
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.
Judi – England
Class Schedule:
From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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