A Premium Pizza Making Class in Cortona’s Chef Kitchen​

A refined hands-on experience in our chef’s kitchen: enjoy a gourmet antipasto, prepare and bake pizza in multiple flavors, and finish with a delicious Italian dessert — paired with wine.​
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Hosted in Cortona’s historic center, in our dedicated chef kitchen — perfect for guests staying in town. If you’re staying in a countryside villa or nearby villages, transportation can be arranged on request.

The experience 

This is more than a pizza class — it’s a complete Tuscan dining experience designed for travelers who appreciate quality, authenticity, and a relaxed, elegant atmosphere.

In our dedicated chef kitchen in Cortona, you’ll enjoy a hands-on cooking session where the focus is on real Italian techniques and great ingredients. You’ll cook, taste, and learn in a warm and welcoming setting, then enjoy everything you prepared as a full meal with wine.
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Perfect for couples, families, and small groups of friends.

What You’ll Make: Antipasto, Gourmet Pizza & Dessert​

Your experience includes a full menu served in courses, just like a true Italian meal:
  • A curated gourmet antipasto to begin
  • Pizza in multiple flavors, exploring different toppings and styles
  • A classic Italian dessert to finish on a sweet note
Menus can vary slightly depending on the season and ingredient availability, but the experience always follows this complete structure.

Why Guests Love This Experience

  • Premium and authentic: real Italian techniques, not a staged tourist show
  • Complete and satisfying: a full meal in courses, not just one pizza
  • Hands-on and social: a fun shared experience for couples and groups
  • Easy logistics: hosted in the center of Cortona
  • Flexible: private class options available on request
  • Perfect for special moments: anniversaries, celebrations, and memorable evenings in Tuscany

What You’ll Learn

You’ll learn practical techniques you can recreate at home, including:
  • How to prepare authentic pizza dough from scratch
  • The secrets of fermentation and texture (explained in a simple way)
  • Shaping and stretching techniques
  • How to balance toppings like Italians do
  • Baking tips and timing for the best results
  • How to create pizzas in different gourmet styles
This is a true hands-on class — you won’t just watch.

What’s Included

  • All ingredients and groceries
  • Full hands-on cooking lesson with a local chef
  • Gourmet antipasto + multiple pizzas + dessert
  • Beverages and artisan beer or wine served throughout the experience
  • Aprons and table service
  • Recipes and chef tips to take home
(Dietary requirements and allergies can be accommodated in most cases with advance notice.)

Location & Transportation

This gourmet pizza making class takes place in Cortona, Tuscany, in our dedicated chef kitchen in the historic center.

If you’re staying in a countryside villa, Camucia, Val di Chiana, Lake Trasimeno area, or nearby villages, we can also arrange transportation on request.
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If you’re unsure whether your accommodation is covered, simply send us your location and we’ll confirm the best option.

Availability & Reservations 


Availability is limited, especially during peak season.

​To receive availability and a tailored quote, please send:
Number of guests
Preferred date
Dietary requirements / allergies
Where you are staying (Cortona or countryside)

We’ll confirm the best option and share all booking details.
Request availability for your preferred date