Extra Virgin Cooking Classes / Countryside Mill location

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Earliest Date Available: October 3, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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5 hours
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Max 8 guests
Language
English
Location
Duration
5 hours
Group size
Max 8 guests
Language
English

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 US$188.60  per guest
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Earliest Date Available: October 3, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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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
After 7 years as the #1 cooking program in Lucca, we are returning to the family roots in the countryside olive press. This is Chef Giuseppe's ancestral home. We will meet in town and enjoy the weekly market, before proceeding to the Olive Oil Mill where we will begin our preparations with hearthside cooking, a pizza oven and a charming country setting where Tuscan wildlife abounds. The mill is adjacent to a babbling brook and 12th century stone bridge just a short 10' drive from the centre of Montecatini. The train stop is 30' from either Florence or Lucca. After class explore the heritage spa town with its iconic pastry shops, original wood funicular and excellent shopping.
STARTER
Florentine Gnudi
Hand made ricotta - Swiss chard gnocchi served with a classic tuscan ragu or seasonal tomato sauce.
MAIN
Tuscan pork roast with blend of herbs and garlic, Beef Florentine peposo
Heritage Tuscan countryside dish with Mediterranean flavours
DESSERT
Florentine Trifle with Alkermes , lemon custard and sour cherries
Grandmother's special : lady fingers soaked with the liquor created at the Santa Maria Novella old Pharmacy , layered with custard and sour cherries.
Meeting Point

Via Garibaldi 62, Via Garibaldi, Montecatini-Terme Provincia di Pistoia Toscana, Italy, IT, 51016

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MERCATO COPERTO (Farmers market ) for arriving either by car or By train In Montecatini terme. Train Stop is : MONTECATINI CENTRO ( first stop in the city Montecatini terme)
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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katiecH3609UESeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
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A must-do, memorable experience

This experience was a major highlight of our trip. Learning about local, in-season ingredients and expert techniques was incredible. Not to mention the food we made together was delicious!

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raytA5334ADAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Best cooking class in Lucca, Italy

My wife and I took Giuseppe's cooking class while on our honeymoon in Lucca, Italy and this class was wonderful. I highly recommend it if you are in the area. During the class you can participate or just watch others and enjoy your vino. The old olive press building is beautiful and tucked away in the hills. An all-around great experience and Giuseppe was very entertaining and a great host. Karen and Ray

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Rebecca_BJune 2026 • Viator
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Excellent experience

Amazing experience. Delicious food. Beautiful property. Giuseppe is an excellent chef and a lovely host. We met the nicest folks and enjoyed a beautiful meal.

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betsyl487May 2026 • TripAdvisor
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An unforgettable day!

My mom were able to spend an incredible day with Chef Giuseppe attending his cooking class in April of 2026. We met Guiseppe at the local market and knew right then that we were in for a treat. He was extremely personable and shared his knowledge about the local produce and offerings and was so patient with our myriad of questions. We then went up to the mill for our class. The property and the location is truly stunning inside and out. We enjoyed wine, cheese, his farm's honey, snacks, etc...read more

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jeannettes876April 2026 • TripAdvisor
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The windmill on the salt pan is worth a climb!

We visited the mill on top of the salt pan during a tour of Bad Rothenfelde. This is definitely a MUST. During the ascent, you can admire the inside of the salt pan with the very old technology and on the roof stands a windmill, which is even covered with canvas on Fridays and weekends and turns in the wind. The view from the platform is great! 3 EUR admission are more than cheap for the preservation of such historical monuments.

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