Montecatini Alto: Cook & Taste Experience
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About this experience
An authentic journey into taste, tradition, and conviviality.
Your experience begins with a welcome drink and a meeting with the Chef, who will guide you through the stories and secrets behind two icons of Italian cuisine: Carbonara and Tiramisù.
The atmosphere will be enriched by a small appetizer platter paired with a glass of Tuscan wine, introduced through a storytelling moment that will take you across the historic winemaking areas and the excellence of the territory.
Then it’s time to put on your apron and step into the kitchen. Here, carefully selected ingredients – from guanciale and fresh eggs to mascarpone and other local products – will take center stage. The Chef will lead you step by step in preparing the traditional grandmother’s tiramisù (or, alternatively, a delightful cheesecake) and what we like to call “the best carbonara in the world.”
The experience concludes around the table, where you will taste your own creations: the carbonara paired with a glass of sparkling wine, followed by dessert accompanied by a glass of Vinsanto. Water and coffee are also included, rounding off a memorable experience of authentic Italian cuisine.
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What’s included
- Welcome drink
- Meet and greet with the chef
- Cooking class of about 1h15'
- Lunch or dinner including a bit of tuscan appetizer and tasting of a glass of red, Pasta alla Carbonara with tasting of a glass of sparkling wine and Tiramisù with Vinsanto - water and coffee included
- >>> During the winter season (from November, 1 to March, 31) a roundtrip shuttle service from your hotel in Montecatini Terme is included. We will contact you before the departure to provide the pickup time.
Not included
- Funicular roundtrip tickets
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Montecatini Terme
Take a pleasant walk from your accommodation to the Funicolare Station and ride up to Montecatini Alto — the best way to get there — , the charming medieval part of Montecatini set on top of a hill, offering a breathtaking panoramic view.
- 2
Gastronomic Experience
The experience starts with a warm welcome, a complimentary drink, and a personal meet-and-greet with the chef, who introduces the iconic Carbonara and Grandma’s Tiramisù. Then, join a hands-on cooking session of about 1h15', to prepare these traditional dishes, learning about the key ingredients and family recipes. Afterwards, enjoy a typical Tuscan appetizer and a guided tasting of local wines. Finally, savor your freshly made Carbonara paired with sparkling wine, followed by homemade dessert with a sweet glass of Vinsanto.
- 3
Montecatini Alto
Make the most of your day and enjoy a visit to the village, with its medieval charm and breathtaking views. At the end, hop on Gigio or Gigia — that’s actually the name of the funicular carriages - and in ten minutes you will be in Montecatini Terme again!
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TIPS
Book this enchanting experience, no matter where you are staying in Tuscany! The meeting point is reachable from all the cities in Tuscany, such as:
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours and 15 minutes
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start times
- 11:00 · 18:00
Know before you go
- A roundtrip shuttle service from your accommodation in Montecatini Terme will be available only during winter season (from Nov,1 to March, 31).
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Casa Gala Restaurant - Montecatini Alto
- Address
- Via Antonio Mordini 15, Montecatini Alto, 51016, IT
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 43.89592, 10.78971
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Casa Gala Restaurant - Montecatini Alto, Via Antonio Mordini 15, Montecatini Alto, 51016, IT.
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