About this tour
Roll up your sleeves in Simonetta's Cortona kitchen for a five-and-a-half-hour cooking session where you'll master handmade pasta, gnocchi, and pizza from scratch. Working in small groups of up to eight, you'll learn practical techniques for substituting ingredients on the fly and building bold flavour with fresh herbs. The class culminates in sitting down together to eat everything you've just made—proper family-style, no fuss.
Highlights
- Shape ravioli and fresh pasta by hand
- Prepare pillowy gnocchi from basic ingredients
- Master pizza dough and toppings
- Pick up ingredient-swapping tricks for home cooking
- Cook alongside other participants, not alone
- Taste dishes as you work through each step
- Shared lunch of your own creations
What to expect
You'll start in Simonetta's home kitchen with a small group, each person getting hands-on with the same recipes at the same pace. There's no standing about watching a demonstration—everyone's mixing, kneading, and shaping together. She'll show you straightforward swaps (what works if you're short an ingredient) and why fresh herbs matter. You'll taste as you go, adjusting seasoning, asking questions. By midway through, the kitchen smells extraordinary. Once everything's cooked, you gather at the table with your group and eat it all.
Good to know
Groups stay small, so book early if you're particular about timing. Vegetarian options available—mention dietary needs when booking. Public transport reaches the area easily. Wear clothes you don't mind getting flour on.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.