Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy a hands-on cooking experience with this 5-hour class in a centuries old olive press. Join Chef Giuseppe - a veteran of cooking classes in Italy, the US, Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico - for a shopping trip at the market to purchase ingredients. Sample some Tuscan specialties and prosecco. Prepare a 4-course meal, which you'll eat at the end of class.
As Giuseppe is a member of the Italian Sommelier Association, great care is taken to source and feature smaller producers and unusual varieties from the region. If you are passionate about wine, participating in a cooking class with a chef who is also a sommelier, is a great way to experience all the flavours of the region!
Market Tour and Tasting
Certificate of Achievement
Hands-on cooking class
Four course Meal (Appetiser, Two Main courses, Dessert)
Prosecco and local cheese, olive oil and honey tasting
Recipe booklet written by Giuseppe
Regional wines, bottled water, Nespresso
EVCC Apron (Adults)
Gratuities
Departure Point
51016 Montecatini Terme, Province of Pistoia, Italy
Meeting point is the train station in MONTECATINI CENTRO for either arriving by train or by car.
Return Details
51016 Montecatini Terme, Province of Pistoia, Italy
Meeting point is the train station in MONTECATINI CENTRO for either arriving by train or by car.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
A maximum of 14 people per booking
Minimum age is 16 years
Minimum 6 persons.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Gayle022
27 Oct 2024
Wonderful class and Giuseppe is the most charming of hosts. He teaches a fun and educational class in a beautiful country home.
Tim F
18 Oct 2024
We loved every minute of this exceptional cooking experience with Giuseppe. From shopping at a charming Farmer’s Market to his incredibly beautiful kitchen and home, this class was a highlight of our two weeks in Tuscany. We could not be more enthusiastic about recommending the Extra Virgin Cooking Class by Giuseppe!
826marlas
06 Oct 2024
Experiencing Giuseppe’s Extra Virgin cooking class was one of the top highlights to our 3 weeks in Italy. He met us at the train station at 9. There were 9 in our group. After introductions were made we made our way to the market to buy some additional vegetables to add to our meal. Then we visited a wonderful fresh pasta market a short distance from the market. Then we were taxied to Giuseppe’s Villa. This was a nice addition to the main event our Italian cooking class. Giuseppe’s villa is a beautiful venue to experience the joy of cooking. Giuseppe was a wonderful instructor and shared some rich stories about his family, the different wines and regions of Italy. Our meal was fabulous and Giuseppe had everything well planned and kept the fun moving throughout the day. We loved this cooking class and would sign up again.
This tour in
Italy
is organized by
Extra Virgin Lucca
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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