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Cook with Extra Virgin Olive Oil at the Countryside Mill near Montecatini Terme, Tuscany
Spend five unforgettable hours in a hands-on cooking class set inside a centuries-old olive press near Montecatini Terme, Tuscany, where Chef Giuseppe-an experienced teacher with international experience-guides you on a market shopping trip to select fresh ingredients, lets you sample Tuscan specialties and prosecco, and teaches you to prepare a four-course meal you’ll enjoy at the end of class; because Giuseppe is a member of the Italian Sommelier Association, he carefully sources wines from smaller producers and unusual regional varieties, so if you love wine and authentic food experiences, this is an ideal way to taste the full flavor of the region.
About this activity in Montecatini Terme
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Take a 5-hour, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Giuseppe in a centuries-old olive press in Montecatini Terme, Tuscany-shop at the local market, prepare a 4-course Tuscan meal and enjoy it with prosecco and regional wines.
- Learn from a seasoned chef-sommelier who sources small regional producers and guides you through local cheese, olive oil and honey tastings alongside a curated wine selection.
- Gain practical skills with step-by-step instruction, receive a recipe booklet written by Giuseppe and finish the experience with a certificate of achievement.
- Small-group format (maximum 14) ensures personal attention as you prepare an appetiser, two main courses and dessert, then dine on your creations with bottled water and Nespresso available.
Important Information
- Total duration is approximately 5 hours; the experience includes a market tour, hands-on cooking, tastings and a shared four-course meal.
- Minimum age is 16 and bookings require at least 6 participants; gratuities are not included in the price.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible, allows service animals, and nearby public transport makes the location easy to reach; infants and small children may remain in a pram or stroller.
- Bring your enthusiasm and appetite-regional wines, prosecco and tasting portions are provided, plus you’ll receive an apron and a printed recipe booklet to take home.
Meeting Point
Meet at the entrance to the centuries-old olive press in Montecatini Terme where the class is held. Please arrive 10 minutes early so the group can depart for the nearby market together; look for Chef Giuseppe and the Varoom signage at the kitchen entrance.
Includes
- Join a market tour and tasting that introduces you to local produce and flavours in Montecatini Terme, Tuscany.
- Take part in a hands-on cooking class that teaches regional techniques and ends with a four-course meal (appetiser, two main courses, dessert) you helped prepare.
- Celebrate your experience with a certificate of achievement to take home as a keepsake from the region.
- Enjoy prosecco alongside a tasting of local cheese, extra-virgin olive oil and honey - classic Tuscan tastes showcased here.
- Sip regional wines served with your meal; bottled water and Nespresso coffee are provided for your convenience.
- Receive a recipe booklet written by Giuseppe so you can recreate the dishes at home after your visit.
- Adults receive an EVCC apron to wear during the class and keep as a memento of your hands-on experience.
Excludes
- Gratuities are not included; you can tip at your discretion after the experience.
Other
- The venue is wheelchair accessible to support travelers with mobility needs around Montecatini Terme.
- Infants and small children can remain comfortable in a pram or stroller during the activity.
- Service animals are allowed to accompany you during the experience.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach the meeting point from across the area.
- Bookings are limited to a maximum of 14 people to maintain an intimate, hands-on atmosphere.
- Please note the minimum age is 16 years for participation in this activity.
- A minimum of 6 persons is required to confirm the booking for this Tuscan workshop.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
This experience was the best of the best! A fun and social time while learning how to cook with an amazing chef.
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Summary:
This was a wonderful experience and one of the highlights of our time in Italy. The Chef, Giuseppe Mazzocchi was first class! We were met at the train station and first went to the local farmer's market to select some of the items we would be cooking with. We then went to the Chef's incredible home in the hills that was a former Olive Press in his family. The home/kitchen and surroundings were beautiful. We made a 3 course delicious meal, far different from some of the menus that were offered by other cooking classes. We learned alot, had great company and a terrific meal. This is well worth doing on so many levels.
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Was a wonderful experience. Giuseppe was delightful. We made a fantastic meal of bruschetta
Gnudi with tomato sauce, mushroom risotto and a wonderful desert all with wine pairings. The setting was idyllic. Definitely recommend!!
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Know more about Montecatini Terme
You’ll learn in a centuries-old olive press with Chef Giuseppe, enjoy a market tour to buy fresh ingredients, taste Tuscan specialties and prosecco, and prepare a four-course meal paired with regional wines selected by an Italian Sommelier Association member.
Absolutely-cooking together in a historic olive press, sampling prosecco and regional wines, and enjoying a freshly prepared four-course Tuscan meal creates a relaxed, Romantic & Couples atmosphere in the heart of Tuscany.
Yes-this workshop-learning experience is led by an experienced chef and sommelier, includes a recipe booklet and certificate of achievement, and offers hands-on instruction that highlights Tuscan culinary traditions and wine pairings.
Yes-this immersive, 5-hour hands-on cooking class is designed for small groups (maximum per booking applies) and is ideal for Group-Friendly experiences where you can cook together, taste local olive oil and honey, and share a four-course meal at the end.
You’ll shop at a local market with Chef Giuseppe to select ingredients, sample local cheese, olive oil and honey, and learn about regional flavours that you’ll use later when preparing the four-course menu.
You’ll enjoy prosecco, curated regional wines chosen by a sommelier, bottled water and Nespresso; the class emphasizes smaller producers and unusual regional grape varieties to showcase authentic Tuscan flavours.
