Milan Cooking Class: Pasta and Gelato
Savor an unforgettable Italian culinary experience with a local market tour, pasta making & more!
Tasting Milan’s incredible cuisine is one thing—but truly understanding its flavors and traditions is another. With this immersive cooking experience, you’ll go beyond just eating and learn the craft behind authentic Italian dishes. Start with a stroll through Milan’s central market, meeting local vendors and selecting the freshest ingredients. Then, with a renowned chef, master homemade pasta, gelato and more in a stylish kitchen, before savoring your creations over a tasty lunch with wines.
- Meeting point in Via Giovanni Battista Sammartini
- Professional chef
- Mercato Centrale
- Local ingredients shop
- Italian full meal
- Pasta making
- Gelato
- Enjoy your meal
- Ending point
Your Milan food experience begins at a contemporary cooking school in the heart of Milan, just a short walk from the city’s vibrant central market. You’ll meet your talented local chefs who’ll be your teachers for the day, and together with a small group you’ll set off on a shopping trip to the local market. Try delicious local produce and pick up fresh ingredients for the day's class.
Once back at the cooking school, your chef will show you how to make classic dishes including two types of iconic pasta, such as tagliatelle or ravioli, seasoned with traditional sauces, and mouthwatering, authentic gelato. Then, sit down with your group to enjoy cheese, wine, and a memorable Italian lunch prepared by your own hands!
Milan Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class Description
Your 3-hour culinary experience includes:
Expert English-speaking Milanese chefs
Guided tour of Milan’s central grocery market with tastings
Hands-on Italian cooking class in a professional kitchen
All the ingredients and equipment you need for your dishes
Lunch and two glasses of local wine (or soft drinks)
Recipe booklet and graduation certificate
Maximum group size of 20
Meet Your Chef and Explore the Market
The tour begins in the heart of Milan by the info point at the famous Mercato Centrale. After a quick introduction, it’s time to go shopping! Milan’s central grocery market is one of the most important places in Milanese food culture. Home to local botteghe and vendors of wines, meats, vegetables, and more, the market is a great way to get a glimpse into local life in the city.
Enjoy insider tips as your chefs will show you how to choose the freshest local ingredients that you'll cook later in the kitchen, and you'll taste a few local favorites along the way too. For Italians, the cooking process begins not in the kitchen but at the market!
Cooking Class in a Milanese Kitchen
Once your shopping is done, you’ll return to the kitchen where your cooking class will begin. Watch closely as the chef demonstrates the intricacies of each dish and the culinary techniques that have been passed down through generations. They'll be on hand throughout to make sure your dishes turn out just perfect!
You'll create a full meal from appetizer to dessert, all made with local Milanese produce. The exact menu varies by time of year to provide the best dishes with in-season ingredients, but expect a two homemade pasta types from scratch with an authentic regional sauce, then a beautiful Italian gelato dessert.
Sit-Down Lunch your Fellow Foodies
Once you’ve created your culinary masterpieces, you'll sit down with your group to enjoy your meal along with a couple of glasses of amazing Italian wine. The bonus? We want you to be able to recreate the delicious dishes of Milan when you get home, so you'll be given your very own booklet of recipes, as well a graduation certificate to show your mastery of Milanese cookery.
What you get with this tour
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Mikaila Farrell
Such a great, fun, and educational experience. Our chef Matteo was amazing as well as the food. We learned so much about cuisine in Italy and its origins too. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting!!
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My friend and I loved this class! Everything was great and we learned so much about pizza and gelato. Our chef Matteo was very informative and had a great attitude. Overall, great activity to do for a chill night.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Just a healthy appetite and some comfortable shoes to walk around the market.
What to bring?
Just a healthy appetite and some comfortable shoes to walk around the market.
Is lunch/dinner included in the price of the tour?
Yes, the meal you cook will be enjoyed for dinner!
What if I have food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary requirements?
This tour is not suitable for celiac. Please contact us in advance so we can do our best to accommodate your needs. We will work with our tour partners to provide you with an alternative when possible.
Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?
No, this tour is operated by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Milan.
Can I bring my children to this cooking class?
Of course, kids love this Milan experience! They have to skip the wine, of course, but otherwise they can join in like everyone else.
Are drinks included in the price of the tour?
Yes, you will 2 glasses of wine, then be treated to water and soft drinks throughout the experience.
Can I still come if I don't drink alcohol?
Yes, you're welcome to come! Soft drinks are available if you don't want to drink wine.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
If you have any doubts about your mobility, please let us know beforehand, and we will do our best to pair you up with a host who has an accessible entrance and dining area.
Is there any chance my tour might be canceled?
On rare occasions if the tour is canceled, we'll inform you as soon as possible. We will work with you to reschedule your tour when possible or provide a full refund.
Does this tour include hotel pickup?
No hotel pickup is included on this tour. You’ll meet your guide at the designated meeting point.
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