Cooking Class in a Professional Restaurant Kitchen

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Location

Massa-Carrara

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Italian

Location

Massa-Carrara

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Italian

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•6 reviews

US$214.19 per guest

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Join Chef Barbara in her restaurant kitchen. Here you will learn how to prepare handmade pasta accompanied by authentic Italian sauce, in addition to a classic main course and a decadent dessert. Every part of the meal is made with locally sourced ingredients, for a true taste of Tuscany. Of course, once all the cooking is done, you will get to enjoy your wonderful creation! The cooking class will be held in a professional restaurant kitchen with a professional Chef. The lessons are all “hands-on” so expect to work, play and taste together! Bring home the genuine flavor of Tuscany. Join us in preparing traditional family recipes, share the passion for cooking and the value of the conviviality of a good meal. After the class, seat yourself to a table to enjoy the lunch or dinner you’ve just made. This is a very fun activity that accommodates from family groups to corporate team-building activities.

Bottled water

Recipe Book

Apron

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

In my cooking class, you will prepare a traditional Tuscan menu. The cooking class will be held in my restaurant kitchen, which is immersed in the Tuscan town and a splendid view of Tirreno sea. During this rustic cooking lesson, you will go through a brief history of Tuscan and Italian cuisine to experience traditional Tuscan cuisine first-hand in a few hours. The lessons are all “hands-on” so expect to work, play and taste together! After the class, seat yourself to a table to enjoy the lunch or dinner you’ve just made. This is a very fun activity that accommodates from family groups to corporate team-building activities. The total experience lasts about 3 hours. Cooking Class including: - Apron - Recipes book - Tasting of the food including room service - Wine not included that you can choose separately in our wine list With your course fee, you will receive complete hands-on training under the guide of Chef Barbara and you are involved in every aspect of preparing a typical Tuscan meal. In short, a great job and great fun!

MAIN

PICI all'aglione

That is the name of local incredibly and delicious hand made pasta served with garlic, oil and tomato sauce

MAIN

LASAGNA/TORTELLI/TAGLIATELLA/

Paste and spread the dough and to cut it. You will also learn to prepare various sauces with meat and first-of-the season vegetables.

DESSERT

CANTUCCINI

CANTUCCI is classic cookie recipe from Tuscany served with sweet vin santo wine is a must. If you love cookies you can't miss this recipe!

STARTER

FOCACCIA/PIZZA/SCHIACCETTE

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe you can make at home soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden with that signature olive oil richness and crisp top.

Meeting Point

La Filanda, Via Marsala, Manciano Provincia di Grosseto Toscana, Italy, IT, 58014

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Go to the street Marsala number 8, you will find the entrance to the " LA FILANDA"restaurant, go up the stairs and you will find the kitchen where you will find Chef Barbara!

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Getaway494111July 2026 • TripAdvisor

Chef Barbara is amazing!!! Exceptional food!

We could not have had a better time with Chef Barbara and her husband! She is an exceptional chef and so much fun to cook with! It was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy! Her kitchen was beautiful and the food was outstanding!! We loved having a private cooking experience! The ingredients were so fresh and every bite was mouthwatering! Chef Barbara had us laughing the whole time and we learned so much! The wine pairings selected by her husband were perfect! I love that we got to keep ou...read more

Response from ViatorJuly 08, 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review. You are a fantastic group :* I will hope to see you again. Chef Barbara 😉

Dale_SJune 2026 • Viator

A must-do cooking and dining experience.

We did this with our 4 kids and we all enjoyed the experience. Chef Barbara and her family were kind and gracious. The restaurant is beautiful and the pasta was delicious.

donnaksbensonOctober 2025 • TripAdvisor

Creating fabulous food with Chef Barbara

What a fabulous experience cooking with Chef Barbara. From the moment we.entered her beautiful restaurant in the mountain town of Manciano to our last bite of Tiramisu, we were laughing and learning and eating and enjoying ourselves! We cooked the following: 1. Foccacio and cheese tray 2. Gnocchi with tomato sauce 3. Spinach and ricotta cheese ravioli 4. Tagliatelle with tomato sauce 5. Pappardella with mushrooms 6. Tiramisu All so delicious - best Italian food we.have ever eaten! Barbara ma...read more

Voyager398480April 2024 • TripAdvisor

Best!

Chef Barb was amazing. ! We all had a great time and our food turned out delicious. It has been our favorite thing we have done in Tuscany !!

Response from ViatorJuly 28, 2024

Thank you for this amazing review.. I will hope see you again! Chef Barbara

Andrea_DMarch 2024 • Viator

Fabulous Experience!

Barbara is a fabulous instructor! She shares stories, a sense of humor and cooking tips and encourages you to roll up your sleeves and try her cooking techniques yourself! A cooking class with Barbara feels like you just stepped into her home kitchen full of wonderful Italian hospitality!