Cooking classes
Cooking class in Chianti: handmade ravioli
4.9
Marzia
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Cooking class: You will learn to make 1 traditional fresh pasta recipes typical of the area in a splendid historic estate nestled among the hills of Chianti
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Nestled among the olive trees and vineyards of Chianti, Palagina is a timeless place where you can enjoy an authentic and immersive culinary experience. Under the guidance of Cesarina Marzia, you will master the art of fresh pasta, preparing authentic ravioli using high-quality ingredients and traditional techniques passed down through generations. From kneading the dough to rolling it out with a rolling pin, you will acquire the essential skills to create the perfect pasta sheet and delicious ravioli. Once ready, you’ll savor your freshly made ravioli, perfectly paired with a glass of local wine. But the experience doesn’t end there! You’ll continue your gastronomic journey with a visit to the renowned Palagina Winery, where you'll take part in a guided wine tasting.
€50.00 per guest
(€25.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €50.00
€50.00
per guest€25.00 per child
Reviews
4.9
15 reviews
- First I would like to mention that Marzia is a wonderful hostess and teacher! We created a 3 course meal: ravioli spinici, tagliatelle pomodoro, and tiramisu! Each course created came out fit for serving to our own guests. We learned the proper technique for kneading and stretching the dough for the pastas, and whipping the egg whites for the tiramisu. All this while conversing via google translate when points of clarity were needed. She will provide all the recipes for us to recreate this meal at home. All in all it was a highlight of our vacation here in Italy.
- If I could give an extra star I would! My wife an I had a wonderful time with Marzia and highly recommend her. We speak English and Marzia speaks Italian. This made the experience much more memorable and fun. We all had to concentrate more on communication with each other and it wasn't an issue. The technique we learned to make raviolis was simple and they turned out so delicious. We can't wait to make them at home during the cold winter months. Marzia is an absolutely wonderful teacher and more importantly a wonderful person and a joy to be around.
- One of the best experiences we had during our 3-week holiday in Italy. Marzia gave us a warm welcome and a very personal and passionate pasta workshop. Although the high outside temperatures, the pasta-making was so relaxing and calming. Our 2 children (age 8 and 10) loved the workshop as well and Marzia was a great teacher. The best pasta we ate! We would recommend this workshop without a doubt.
- Marzia was very kind and the entire experience was great. Definitely a highlight of our vacation.
- We instantly felt at home in Marzia's kitchen, and she was passionate about teaching us how to make ravioli. Marzia knew it was our anniversary and showed us how to make multi-colored ravioli -- using beetroot to create red dough, including cute little hearts! Everything from scratch ... we mixed the eggs, semolina flour, and oil. Then we kneaded the dough -- Marzia showed us the right technique. Once the dough sat, we rolled it out by hand with a rolling pin, cut different shapes, and folded various ravioli. We had fun and learned a lot. Thank you, Marzia! We will never forget the experience you provided!
Stan & Kathy Rimdzius - October 2025
Thomas (USA) - October 2025
Family De Ruiter - August 2025
Bogdan - August 2025
Lisa and Matt Benati - June 2025
€50.00 per guest
(€25.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €50.00
€50.00 per guest
Where
Marzia
Cesarina from 2021Location: Figline Valdarno Languages: Italian and English"My house borders the 'di bandella' nature reserve, where the animals of the forest still live. It is a house on one floor, without architectural barriers, recently renovated: modern and equipped kitchen, guest reception room, oven wood, eat-in kitchen on the veranda outside, where we have the Pratomagno massif in the background. I have a large vegetable garden, where I try to stock up on products for the winter and lots of farm animals. When the time comes I go in search of herbs spontaneous, in order to make the filling for ravioli, and I dedicate myself to mushroom picking."
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