The Fontanaro Slow Cooking School offers a hands-on experience in crafting traditional Italian dishes. Using organic, locally sourced ingredients, learn to make fresh pasta, sauces, and desserts while embracing the slow food philosophy. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from our Tuscan venue.
- Authentic Italian Cuisine: Learn to prepare traditional Italian dishes such as handmade pasta, sauces, and desserts using fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients.
- Hands-On Cooking Experience: Enjoy a fully interactive class where expert chefs guide you step-by-step, perfect for beginners and experienced cooks alike.
- Award-Winning Olive Oil Tasting: Discover the flavors and process behind the estate’s organic olive oil, a key ingredient in Italian cooking.
| Included | Hands-On Cooking Class: Learn to prepare traditional Italian dishes such as pasta, sauces, and desserts under expert guidance.Ingredients and Tools: All organic and locally sourced ingredients, along with professional cooking equipment, are provided.Olive Oil Tasting: Experience a guided tasting of the estate’s award-winning organic olive oil. Lunch: Enjoy a multi-course meal featuring the dishes you’ve created, paired with local wines. Beverages: Wines, artisanal spirits, and Italian coffee are included to enhance your dining experience. Recipes: Receive detailed recipes to recreate the dishes at home, ensuring the experience stays with you. Scenic Location: A beautiful setting in the Umbrian countryside, just 20 minutes from our Tuscan venue. Olive farm: Visit ur olive mill! Where we produce the awarded Extra Virgin Olive oil Slow food presidium! Olio della Pace! |
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| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Participants | from 1 to 12 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Important information | Please specify your food allergies before the day of the class. |
Venue
23F6+24 Paciano PG, Italia
Offered by
Slow Cooking School: food and wine experiences in Umbria
Further information
Welcome to the Slow Cooking Class.
Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and traditions of Italian cuisine with our hands-on cooking class in the heart of Umbria.
Designed for food enthusiasts of entry levels, this experience combines authentic recipes, locally sourced ingredients, and the art of slow food to create an unforgettable culinary journey.
Start Your Day with Inspiration - The class begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and a fresh cup of Italian coffee. You’ll then explore the secrets of organic olive oil and local wines with a guided tasting session that highlights the quality and care behind these regional treasures.Master the Art of Pasta Making
At 10:30 AM, dive into the heart of Italian cooking: homemade pasta. Using organic flours sourced from local producers, you’ll learn to craft traditional dishes such as tagliatelle bolognese (featuring IGP local meat) and ravioli filled with seasonal, organic vegetables from our farm. Every step emphasizes the connection between nature and the Italian kitchen.
Savor a Delicious Lunch. By noon, your efforts will culminate in a multi-course lunch, where you’ll savor the dishes you’ve created. Each plate will be paired with perfectly selected wines to enhance the flavors.
This experience isn’t just about cooking—it’s about connecting with Italian traditions, understanding the origins of your food, and embracing a sustainable, farm-to-table philosophy.
Our menu includes classics like tiramisu, with options for gluten-free preparations, as well as innovative twists inspired by the freshest ingredients from our garden.
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a curious beginner, our Slow Cooking Class will leave you inspired, enriched, and equipped to recreate authentic Italian meals at home.
Come unleash your inner chef and experience the best of Italy’s culinary heritage.
This is more than a cooking class—it’s a celebration of flavors, culture, and the joy of sharing a meal. Book your spot today and discover the true essence of Italian slow cooking!If you like you can stay at our homes of il Fontanaro!
