Tuscan Cooking Class

Unbelievable ! It was truly like being with your Italian family preparing a meal! Sitting at the table rolling dough and having conversation . Katrina was most inviting , like we were relatives and she was sharing cooking secrets ! One of the best experiences !

The food was amazing and we were taught so much! We felt so welcomed and at ease during the whole process! Highly recommend.

So much fun!! He was so funny and easy to talk to, was so knowledgeable, and made the class such an awesome experience.

We had a great time with Katia. 3 Italians who think they can cook learned a bunch of new tricks. Learned a lot about olive oil and some Tuscan cooking tips. Great, fun time. We often do cooking classes. Really, one of the absolute best,

The home was easy to find. Katia ran the class. She was great, genuine and fun. We made fresh pasta, along with two different types of sauces. We also made bruschetta appetizers and a main dish of chicken saltimboca. Everything was delicious! She also gave lots of tips and tricks to help us with our own Italian cooking that we do at home. The conversations were also so enjoyable as she was legitimately interested in getting to know us as if we were family. We were absolutely stuffed when we left. Highly recommend.

What a lovely experience thanks to Fulvio as a very entertaining and knowledgeable instructor. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening, the great tuscan food we prepared with his guidance and the accompanying wine.

So much fun ! Katia was so warm and friendly , it just felt like hanging out at a friend’s home and learning their cooking secrets . She made everyone comfortable regardless of their comfort level with cooking . Idyllic farmhouse setting and close to San Gimignano , we did a fun spontaneous side trip there . And the meal we made was incredible , can’t wait to try to make it at home .

This was so authentic and amazing! My husband and I joined just 2 other couples to learn under Fulvio's expert tutelage (sorry if spelled wrong). He welcomed us into his beautiful 13th century home on his olive and lavender farm. We learned how to make pasta from scratch, roll it into pici, make 2 sauces, bruschetta and even chicken saltimbocca. He was a joy to talk to and learn from. We enjoyed 3 wines as we ate, and it was great getting to know the other couples from different parts of the world. Fulvio loved poking fun yet taught us so much! This was one of our best experiences on our trip to Italy and I say to everyone - DO IT!! We had a rental car and were staying inside San Gimignano, it was only an 8 minute drive, even with the wine totally manageable.

This was so authentic and amazing! My husband and I joined just 2 other couples to learn under Fulvio's expert tutelage (sorry if spelled wrong). He welcomed us into his beautiful 13th century home on his olive and lavender farm. We learned how to make pasta from scratch, roll it into pici, make 2 sauces, bruschetta and even chicken saltimbocca. He was a joy to talk to and learn from. We enjoyed 3 wines as we ate, and it was great getting to know the other couples from different parts of the world. Fulvio loved poking fun yet taught us so much! This was one of our best experiences on our trip to Italy and I say to everyone - DO IT!! We had a rental car and were staying inside San Gimignano, it was only an 8 minute drive, even with the wine totally manageable.

wonderfully knowledgeable and amusing chef! would book this again and recommend to everyone, whether you cook or not!

This cooking class was so fun, we learned so much, ate well and enjoyed. Highly recommend . We were so welcomed into their home and truly enjoyed.

Would definitely recommend this class. Very authentic and Fulvio is a wealth of cooking knowledge not just for Tuscan foods but also global cuisines.

Feels like cooking at home. Very cozy. No frills. Katya is wonderful. So much information in addition to the wonderful dishes prepared. Fun! Fun! Fun!

This experience was one of the highlights of our vacation. Katia was an engaging host that helped everyone feel comfortable. We had so much fun making a variety of food that we paired with local wines. Katia shared the recipes with us so we can make it back at home to share with friends and family too.

It is no surprise that this cooking experience has nearly 500 FIVE STAR reviews! What a wonderful experience. Katia and Fulvio were very welcoming. We 2 couples were paired with Katia, and she was an amazing host, instructor and chef. The conversation with her was so easy, it felt like we were visiting an old friend. The food we prepared was delicious and filling! I cannot rate this highly enough. On top of all of the aforementioned, it’s a lovely location in one of the prettiest areas of Tuscany- the stunning area surrounding San Gimignano! Enjoy!

If you’re looking for a cooking class, this is the one to book! The food was amazing, the class was informative, and the hosts are some of the nicest people we’ve met on our trip.

Amazing hostess….. made the cooking part a lot of fun. She was sweet, funny, and made you feel so comfortable. Farm house was clean and adorable!

My husband and I had a wonderful time. Katia was an amazing host and teacher. The food we prepared was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend signing up for her class.

Best cooking class ever. Some of the best good I have ever eaten, with one of the nicest, most intersting poeple I have ever met. It was completley worth the price. We were there for abotu 2 hours, 1h30 cooking, and 30 minutes eating. Cute atmosphere in the hills of Tuscany, and felt very welcoming. We had the class to ourselves, and were a group of 5. The man we cooked with, Fluvio, was a very nice man, fluent english, amazing cook and very helpful.

This was “perfecto!!” My grandkids and I love to cook. We learned new techniques while having a blast with our host. We would recommend this class to anyone of any age and any experience. Please come see us in New York! Mary Gibbons

We came to celebrate our daughter’s 21st Birthday and she requested a cooking lesson in Tuscan region. I wanted something authentic and near San Gimigano. Katia was very sweet and very educational m. We cooked two types of pasta with great conversations. She was very knowledgeable and made us feel so welcoming. Her uncle was also very kind man. The wholes experience was magical the food amazing true Italian cousins. I would recommend this experience for anyone that enjoys those moments of cooking along with laughters and great conversations. We shall return to visit Katia and her uncle. Thank you both from the Torres family from Miami. ❤️

Katia was a delight. The authentic Tuscan menu was perfect all around- both the selection and the outcome ! Would highly recommend

We hade the most amazing experience! Katia and Fulvio were really accomodating in regards to allergies! No problem at all having a gluten-free and nut-free cooking class. And they answered quickly to our messages even before we booked the class. The cooking class was very fun and full of learning about the Italian culture! Katia was an amazing host and helped 4 very shy and introverted Norwegians talk the whole class! 10/10 would recommend!

Katia was an incredible host. She is so knowledgeable, personable, and makes everyone feel welcome. The dishes we prepared were versatile, simple, and delicious. It was well worth the cost and communication was excellent. The class started at 5pm and I didn’t leave until almost 10pm. Once we cooked and ate, we were able to linger and chat with other guests and the hosts.

The experience was amazing, we went with the kids and they really enjoyed Too. I didn’t get the recipe may be because I made a mistake on my email, but I will love to have it

Katia was a fabulous host, super welcoming, friendly and talkative. We made pasta from scratch with delicious sauces, amongst other lovely dishes that you can make again at home. It was a fun way to spend a few hours and the food and wine were delicious to enjoy together at the end!

Thank you so much for a wonderful morning. We cooked and ate the most delicious authentic Italian food, had some lovely wine but best of all was Katia! Her explanations and conversation made the experience 10/10!!!! What a great way to spend a few hours in the most beautiful part of the world!

Five stars for this Cooking Class offered by Il Vicario San Gimignano!! Owners Fulvia and Katia have opened their home for a most authentic experience preparing Tuscan dishes. In her own kitchen, Katia guided us in making pasta (without any fancy machines!) , a couple of delicious sauces, and a serving of saltimbocca. She provided us with lots of information about the food and its cultural history. Katia was also most encouraging of two youngsters (age 9 and 11) taking full part in food preparation. At the end, "buon appetito"...a feast of our own making!

We had a fantastic experience with Katia at Il Vicario. She was so engaging with my 11 year old, so funny and taught us delicious simple recipes that we can cook together at home as a family. Thank you for an amazing experience!

This was an amazing experience! We learned how to cook antipasti, 2 different pasta dishes, and a main course! Fulvio and Katia had a lovely set up. Fulvio was kind and patient and explained how to make the dishes from where we are from in the world so that we would be able to make them again. Would highly recommend! The entire experience was lovely from start to finish!

A great experience to do with the family. Our children are 18 and 19. My daughter is a coeliac and they accommodated her needs so well. We learnt so much about Tuscan cooking and Katia was brilliant. We look forward to our next trip and visit.

So much fun to learn how to use farm to table ingredients to make delicious home cooked meals

We absolutely loved our cooking class and Fulvio is a wonderful teacher and truly a great time! Everything we made was delicious and they did not hold back on serving lots of wine. Too much for me to handle, but I’m sure others would love it. Very grateful for our time at their home and we even took back a nice bottle of olive oil with us. Fantastic experience all around!

We had an amazing experience as a family of 6 (all adults) learning how to cook the authentic Italian way! Fulvio was a great host and teacher! He was funny, hospitable, knowledgeable and can also speak in English. We learned how to make pasta from scratch, sauce from locally grown ingredients, etc.. I highly recommend this experience, as it was one of the top highlights of our European tour!

Katia was warm, friendly and accommodated us even though we were a little early! She taught us how to make delicious simple food and we can’t wait to try and re-create it at home! Everything was absolutely delicious and our family loved.!

This was a highlight of our trip to Tuscany! We are a family who loves to cook and we still learned so much from the class about the simplicity but flavorful Tuscan cuisine. Fulvio had so much knowledge and was great with our kids (age 9 & 12), and we really enjoyed the meal and experience!

We highly recommend. Be ready to learn something and to take turns cooking. The wine was delicious also.

Very beautiful setting in the Tuscan countryside. Class was in a Tuscan farmhouse. Cassia the instructor was very warm and friendly and made you feel at home. We learned how to make pasta and other traditional Italia dishes.

We not only had a blast and laughed our heads off, but we also learned a lot. Our hosts Katia and Fulvio were absolutely delightful. Fulvio led our cooking class, and as beginners, his framework was perfecto: provide simple, accessible recipes while sharing easy, memorable tricks in the kitchen that make a big impact on the dishes being prepared. Highly recommended!

A fantastic way to spend an evening in Tuscany. We enjoyed learning how to make pasta, pasta sauce, bruschetta and chicken saltimbocca. All paired with wine what more could you want. Our host, Katya was so incredibly friendly. We loved it!

A fantastic cooking class and genuine Tuscan cooking. With just two of us, Fulvio made us welcome and made sure we were hands on. He shared his knowledge and his humor! The food was nothing short of amazing despite its simplicity, and each course paired with a beautiful wine. Highly recommended.

What an amazing experience! We enjoyed every minute of learning, bantering and connecting. Fulvio is a fantastic host! He made us feel welcome and explained all of the process so simply. I have a renewed appreciation for simple food, good wine and great company. Great food do not have to take hours to prepare! This was an exceptional experience!!

Our host, Fulvio, created a beautiful experience for our entire family! (ages 7 to 70). We learned how to take a few basic ingredients and create a delicious family feast of handmade pasta, 2 sauces, and bruschetta accompanied by wine and cheese. We can’t wait to share our new skills with family and friends back home.

My husband and friends had a wonderful experience with the host. She was AMAZING! I would highly recommend.

It was fun, educational, and delicious!!!! Katia was amazing. She made pasta making simple- used ingredients we can all find, and made this experience one of our favorites during our trip to Italy.

This was the most fun I've had cooking! Katia was an absolute delight! She showed us how to make simple pasta (quite easy!) and explained how regular Italians normally eat. We made bruschetta from fresh ingredients, two delicious pasta dishes (first course) and a protein second course (I think it was chicken?). Each was made with very few ingredients but extremely yummy! Katia also let us know what we are doing wrong in our regular cooking of pasta dishes at home 😜. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn about Italian culture through eating.

Fulvio made our visit an extremely special and memorable one. He is a pleasure to spend the day with and truly a master chef. His knowledge of the best ingredients and how to maximize flavor showed in what was ultimately the best meal of our 2-week trip. Both pasta dishes and sauces that we made, he made very straight-forward and provided clear instructions - so much so that I'm looking forward to trying them out at home. I'm extremely far from an expert chef - but for one day, I felt like one. Getting away from the busy city for a day was also a welcome respite for the family and there isn't a much more beautiful setting than offered here.

Katia was exceedingly generous with her knowledge and passion for cooking ‘Italian style food from Tuscany’ . We had such a great evening learning lots of great tips and eating such delicious food. Now we have to replicate the meal for our family when we return home! We highly recommend this cooking class. We loved everything about our experience: the view from the kitchen window, the wines, their extra virgin olive oil, learning to make pasta and use simple ingredients to balance the flavours of each dish and celebrate the ingredients. Best of all was our host Katia. Thank you!

This cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy! The food was absolutely delicious, and we learned how to prepare authentic Italian dishes in a fun, hands-on environment. What made this experience especially memorable was how welcoming and accommodating the instructors were with our toddlers. They were patient, engaging, and made sure the children felt included, which allowed the adults to fully enjoy the class as well. The atmosphere was relaxed, family-friendly, and never rushed. The ingredients were fresh, the recipes were easy to follow, and the meal we shared at the end was fantastic. If you’re traveling with young children and looking for an authentic Italian experience that the whole family can enjoy, we highly recommend this cooking class!