Cooking Class: A Rustic Tuscan Feast in Lucca
Chef Paolo will teach you traditional recipes from Lucca to create a four-course feast in this cooking class.
The meal begins with a selection of antipasti. Combine toasted bread with tomatoes and dressing to make a refreshing panzanella, a Tuscan bread salad. Make crispy crostini topped with savory chicken liver and caper pâté and an earthy eggplant topping. Next, move to the pasta course and make homemade pasta dough. Roll out the dough and form tordelli stuffed with a vegetable filling. As the pasta boils, cook up a savory meat sauce to pair with it. For the meat course, make a tender pork loin seasoned with aromatic rosemary and sage and served with roasted potatoes. Finish the class with biscotti di prato, a famous Italian biscotti for a sweet dessert.
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Antipasti
Panzanella
Crostini ai Fegatini
Crostini alle Melanzane
With Tuscan bread salad, toasted bread with chicken liver & capers pâté and toasted bread with eggplant topping
Pasta Course
Tordelli con Ragù di Carne alla Lucchese
With vegetable ravioli pasta and meat sauce
Meat Course
Arista di Maiale alla Toscana & Patate Arrosto
With pork loin with pancetta, rosemary, sage and roasted potatoes
Dolce
“Cantuccini” Biscotti di Prato
With the famous Italian biscotti
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 15
- Event Duration 4 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsGroup, Pasta Making, Fun, Italian, Baking
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Outside Reviews for Chef Paolo
Silvia
29 Jan 2025
Chef Paolo Monti’s cooking class in Lucca is an unforgettable experience for anyone passionate about learning authentic Italian cuisine. His is approachable, engaging, and full of humor, making the class enjoyable for cooks of all levels. The setting is warm and inviting, providing a great atmosphere!
Event location:
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Born in a Tuscan bakery, Chef Paolo seemed destined for a remarkable culinary journey. Inspired by his mother, he honed his skills across the globe before establishing his cooking school in the heart of Lucca in 1992. Specializing in cucina Italiana, Chef Paolo shares his passion through quick, simple recipes made with high-quality ingredients, creating a warm and engaging atmosphere filled with humor, hospitality and fun.
