Italian Cooking Class in Milan: Fresh Pasta & Gelato Delight
Savor an Italian culinary experience with hands-on cooking, expert chefs, and unlimited wine!
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. Guided by a renowned local chef, you’ll master the art of making homemade pasta and authentic gelato, all using fresh, seasonal ingredients in a stylish Milanese kitchen. After preparing your dishes, sit down to enjoy a delicious lunch paired with unlimited wines.
- Meeting point in Via Giovanni Battista Sammartini
- Professional chef
- Hands-on experience
- Pasta making
- Gelato
- Enjoy your meal with unlimited wine
- Certificate of participation
- Ending point
Your Milan food experience begins at a contemporary cooking school in the heart of the city, just a short walk from Milan’s vibrant center. You’ll meet your talented local chefs who’ll be your teachers for the day, and together with a small group, you’ll dive into an immersive, hands-on cooking class.
Working with a small group and using only the freshest seasonal ingredients, you’ll learn how to make traditional egg pasta dough, then shape it into two classic pasta types paired with two delicious, seasonal sauces. Your chef will share insider tips so you can easily recreate everything back home. While the dough rests, you'll switch gears and discover the art of gelato-making. As your chef demonstrates how to craft this beloved Italian treat, you’ll also hear about its history, key ingredients, and how to spot the best gelaterie as you explore Italy.
To round off your culinary experience, you’ll sit down with your group to enjoy a delightful Italian lunch, complete with cheese, unlimited wine, and the delicious dishes you’ve created yourself! You'll also receive a digital recipe booklet—so you can bring a taste of Italy to your own kitchen, any time you like.
Milan Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class Description
Your 3-hour culinary experience includes:
Professional English-speaking local chefs
Hands-on Italian cooking class in a professional kitchen
All the ingredients and equipment for pasta and gelato making
Lunch with unlimited wine (or soft drinks)
Digital recipe booklet and graduation certificate
Maximum group size of 20
Meet Your Local Chef in the Heart of Milan
There’s no better way to experience Milanese cuisine than by stepping into the kitchen with a passionate local chef. Your cooking journey begins in a stylish cooking school located in the heart of Milan, where you’ll meet your friendly chef and a small group of fellow food lovers. After a warm welcome and introduction to the day’s menu, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and dive into the heart of Italian cooking.
Cooking Class in a Milanese Kitchen
Start your culinary adventure 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!
Guided by your expert chef, you’ll prepare two types of traditional fresh pasta from scratch—including delicious filled varieties like ravioli—paired with rich, seasonal sauces. You’ll also learn the secrets to making authentic Italian gelato, the perfect sweet finish to your meal. Throughout the class, your chef will share tips, techniques, and stories that bring Milan’s culinary traditions to life. With small group sizes, you’ll enjoy personal guidance and plenty of hands-on learning to perfect your skills.
Sit-Down Lunch your Fellow Foodies
Once your creations are complete, gather around the table with your group to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Savor a full Italian meal—pasta, dessert, local cheeses, and excellent wine—in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. To commemorate your experience, you’ll receive a recipe booklet so you can recreate the dishes at home, as well as a graduation certificate to celebrate your newfound culinary skills.
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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 lunch!
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. This cooking class is suitable for vegetarians!
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.