Italy / Tuscany / CortonaStep into the warmth of a Tuscan home and celebrate Christmas through the flavors, traditions, and aromas of an authentic Italian family kitchen.
Spend a welcoming and genuine moment cooking together, discovering the simple recipes and timeless traditions that make Christmas in Italy so special.
From homemade pasta to traditional festive desserts, you will cook with your own hands, learn family recipes, and share a Christmas lunch around our table.
A rustic and intimate cooking experience, immersed in the Tuscan countryside, created to make you feel right at home during Christmas.
Good to know
What's included
Not included
Languages spoken
Important notes
Available from November 21st to December 31st, 2026
1. Every experience is designed to be fully enjoyed, without worries. If you or any participant have allergies, intolerances, or follow a particular diet, please indicate this in the notes during booking — our host will be happy to adapt the menu for you.
2. The price does not include transfers from your hotel or villa to our location. We invite you to organize your transportation independently — we will be happy to provide you with the exact address and any useful directions to reach us.
3. After booking, your host will contact you personally to define all the details together — where to meet, how to reach us, and what time to begin your adventure.
Gaia’s Cooking Lab was such a fun experience and the highlight of our girl’s trip to Tuscany!! If you are looking for a private cooking lesson in the country side where you can learn in her family kitchen with Gaia, her mother, and grandmother…book this experience. Gaia communicated with me several months prior to our trip to arrange all the details. We planned the menu and she offered a wine list to go along with our meal. She truly thinks of everything. It was so fun to meet her family and all the pets on the farm…furry friends, bunnies, and chickens, all on a quaint farm. She extends gracious Italian hospitality and even serves olive oil from their olive grove. We made Tiramisu, Pesto, Ravioli, and Tagliatelle from scratch! Then we enjoyed our meal alfresco under an olive tree. Fantastic!!
Booking a cooking experience with Gaia was one of the best decisions I made while in Cortona! Being in her home, in her kitchen, laughing and chatting while cooking was like being with family and friends. The atmosphere was warm and cozy, and Gaia was a great instructor - very patient with an inexperienced cook like me. To top it off, the food was absolutely delicious. I recommend Gaia’s Cooking Lab one thousand percent!!!
Gift this experience
Adults
Optional extras
Petit Manseng & Viognier
15 € each
San Giovese
20 € each
San Giovese & Merlot
25 € each
Select a date
Free cancellation within 7 days of the experience
Full refund, excluding service fee (5%).
What a beautiful and heartwarming experience! This was my third cooking class during my Italy trip, and this was one I’ll remember forever. You feel like you’re cooking with family. Learning their recipes. Hearing their stories. Spending quality time with them. They custom tailored the menu to me, and everything I made was amazing!! We made pappa al pomodoro, bruschette with their olive oil, gnocchi and pesto, and tiramisu. Recipes I will take back home with me and look forward to making. We then had lunch in their garden and spent time with their animals. Look no further and book here! What a beautiful day and beautiful family. Grazie Mille 🩷
Participating in Gaia's Cooking Lab is so much more than just a cooking class; it is a true journey into the heart of Italian culinary tradition. Gaia shares her passion in an incredible way, making everyone feel right at home from the very first moment. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and genuinely authentic. Preparing dishes together, guided by her expertise and smile, makes the entire experience fun, educational, and truly meaningful. If you are looking for an authentic experience filled with excellent food, wonderful company, and a love for the local culture, this is the perfect place. Highly recommended both for those wanting to learn the secrets of cooking and for anyone looking to experience a special, memorable moment!
An Unforgettable Experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute highlight of our trip! This cooking class in the heart of the Tuscan countryside was a beautiful and unforgettable experience. Surrounded by lush greenery and peace, the location is simply stunning. If you love nature, you will also adore the fact that the property is full of lovely animals, which added a wonderful, rustic charm to the whole day. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with the utmost kindness. The hosts have a gift for hospitality; they made us feel incredibly welcome and right at home from start to finish. As for the food—wow! We prepared traditional recipes packed with authentic flavors. Learning the secrets behind these classic dishes was amazing, and eating what we made was even better. If you want a real, heartwarming taste of Tuscany, do not miss this experience!
An elegant aperitivo during the golden hour
