Cooking Class near Florence in Chianti with Olive Oil Tasting Experience
Hosted and Guided by Villa Monteoriolo
Impruneta
Chianti Colli Fiorentini.
10:00 or 16:00
Start times may vary by season.
4 hours
Including the estate visit, olive oil tasting, cooking class, and meal.
Private experience
Reserved for your group only, up to 12 participants.
Free cancellation
Free cancellation up to 3 weeks before the experience.
English and Italian
Available in both languages.
Historic family villa
Hosted inside a private historic Tuscan villa.
Olive oil tasting
Taste the estate’s extra virgin olive oil and discover local tradition.
Hands on cooking class
Prepare ravioli and tagliatelle by hand with seasonal sauces.
Frescoed hall dining
Enjoy your meal in the villa’s frescoed hall
Family friendly
Suitable for couples, families, and private groups. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
After booking, you will receive an email with access to the chat for any questions or updates.
What you'll do
Meet at the villa
Discover the estate
Taste the olive oil
Make fresh pasta
Enjoy the Meal
About this experience
Cooking class with olive oil tasting in a historic family villa
Looking for a cooking class near Florence, this private experience takes place in a historic Tuscan estate near Florence, where olive oil tradition, local hospitality, and handmade cooking come together in a more personal setting.
Your experience begins with a guided visit through the villa and its historic spaces, including the gardens, chapel, winery, and orciaia, before the olive oil tasting introduces the estate’s extra virgin olive oil and the family traditions behind it.
During the hands on class, you will prepare ravioli and tagliatelle from scratch with seasonal sauces, guided step by step in a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes the experience enjoyable for couples, families, and small private groups.
After cooking, sit down in the frescoed hall to enjoy the meal prepared together, followed by dessert and drinks.
Experience details
Included
Private experience for up to 12
Reserved for your group only.
Guided estate visit
Visit the villa, gardens, chapel, winery, and orciaia.
Olive oil tasting
Taste the estate’s extra virgin olive oil.
Hands on cooking class
Prepare two homemade fresh pastas from scratch.
Meal with dessert and drinks
Enjoy your meal with dessert, water, soft drinks, and wines.
Not included
Transfer to and from the villa
Available on request.
Important notes
Arrive Early
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow for check-in and instructions.
Dietary Needs
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free options can be accommodated with advance notice. Dietary needs can be shared during booking.
Celiac Policy
This experience is not suitable for guests with celiac disease.
Children Policy
Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Accessibility
The experience is not wheelchair accessible, and service animals are not allowed.
Free Cancellation
The experience is fully refundable up to 3 weeks before the experience date.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a chianti cooking class with olive oil tasting private?
Yes. This is a private experience designed only for your group, with a maximum of 12 participants.
What happens during this private cooking class in chianti?
You tour the estate, enjoy a family olive oil tasting, prepare fresh pasta by hand, and then sit down for the meal in the frescoed hall.
Is this chianti cooking class suitable for families?
Yes. This is a family-friendly experience, and children can join when accompanied by an adult.
Is there an option without the olive oil tasting?
Yes. There is an alternative with the same host set in a historic villa estate, focused only on the cooking class without the olive oil tasting → Chianti Pasta Making Class with Villa Tour
What do we make during the class?
Guests prepare two homemade fresh pastas by hand: ravioli and tagliatelle, served with seasonal sauces.
Do we eat the food we prepare?
Yes. You enjoy the dishes prepared during the class, followed by dessert and drinks. The live page says this may be lunch or dinner.
Are drinks included?
Yes. Water, soft drinks, Chianti, and Chianti Classico wines are included, and the welcome antipasto is served with white wine or rosé.
Is transfer from Florence included?
No. Transfer is not included in the standard experience, although the page says taxis are available and private transfer can be added at extra cost.
How far is the villa from Florence?
The estate is about 30 minutes from Florence by car.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free requirements can be accommodated if requested in advance, but the experience is not suitable for guests with celiac disease.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel free of charge up to 3 weeks before the experience.
