Exclusive vegan culinary experience
Cooking Classes Duration: From 2 to 3 hours + time for lunch or dinner
Rates
DID YOU KNOW THAT MANY RECIPES OF THE TUSCAN CUISIRE ARE VEGAN?
Experience a journey into the heart of authentic Italian and Tuscan cuisine with our Private Vegan Cooking Class that blends heritage and innovation, crafting exquisite plant-based dishes inspired by centuries-old practices.
The unique setting of Rita’s farm
Come and join us at Rita's farm, a lovely spot in the heart of Tuscany. Set in a traditional Tuscan farmhouse, our cooking classes take place in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where you can discover the local food traditions. This picturesque farm is located on a scenic hilltop in the beautiful countryside near Montefoscoli, between Pisa, Volterra and San Gimignano.
Meet your expert guide who starts with the visit to the farm and with a brief historical overview, providing you with insights into the rich origins of Tuscan cuisine.
Our vegan cooking classes
Our classes focus on simple, delicious vegan recipes inspired by the history of Tuscan cooking. In the past, people ate what they grew in their farm, and many traditional dishes were naturally vegetarian or vegan.
It’s about timeless tastes: we bring age-old recipes to life in a modern context. Wines included.
Choose 4 dishes to cook and enjoy:
Antipasti:
Panzanella: A symphony of flavors in a traditional bread and vegetable salad.
Verdure Grigliate: Grilled vegetables adorned with a parsley, garlic, and chili pepper topping, served on rustic bread.
Verdure Fritte: Crispy deep-fried vegetables that redefine indulgence.
Crostini ai Funghi caldi e Freddi: Mushroom bruschetta, two delicious versions and two types of mushrooms
Bruschetta doppia al Pomodoro: Classic tomato bruschetta in two versions: with garlic and origano and also with onion and basil
Crostone cavolo nero e fagioli: Rustic bread with Tuscan kale and cannellini beans (only in the spring and fall)
Main Courses:
Pappa al Pomodoro: Thick bread and tomato soup with basil
Minestra di Ceci alla Pisana: Chickpea soup Pisan style
Minestra di Fagioli: Traditional bean soup
Risotto o Pasta ai Funghi: Mushroom risotto, or Dried pasta like penne or spaghetti with mushroom sauce
Risotto o Pasta Zucchini e Pinoli: Zucchini and pine nut risotto, or Dried pasta like penne or spaghetti with zucchini and pine nut sauce
Risotto o Pasta agli asparagi: Asparagus risotto, or Dried pasta like penne or spaghetti with asparagus sauce
Pasta al sugo povero: Dried pasta like penne or spaghetti with the farmer's sauce
Fagioli Rifatti: Cannellini beans in a rich tomato sauce
Fagiolini in Umido: Green beans cooked in a savory vegetable stew
Desserts:
Dolce all’Olio: Olive oil cake
Biscotti alle Noci: Nut biscuits
Frittelle di Farina di Castagne: Fried chestnut flour pancakes
Let’s cook and have fun together!
This is a list of specialties that you are likely to sample as part of the program of this class. Please, note that the specialties of the menu prepared at the class may vary according to the season and the availability of the products in the day of the class.
In our cooking class we like telling you a lot about Tuscan farms and farmers' cooking traditions, introducing you to Tuscan people with their personal stories, careers and characters.
You will have one of our guides as a language assistants and coordinator with you during the whole class. Please, see below all the guides and language assistants who can be with you.
During this experience you will also meet one of our Tuscan cooks who give you the cooking class. Please, see below which cooks you are likely to encounter.
The total rate for this activity varies according to the number of people in your party.
Check rates in the table below.
exclusive vegan culinary experience at rita’s farm– RATES 2026 – |
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NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR PARTY |
TOTAL RATE |
| 2 persons | € 580 |
| 3 persons | € 650 |
| 4 persons | € 720 |
| 5 persons | € 790 |
| 6 persons | € 860 |
| 7 persons | € 930 |
| 8 persons | € 1000 |
| Extra Adult | € 70 |
| Extra Teenager (12-17 yrs) | € 60 |
| Child (4-11 yrs) | € 45 |
Rates include
- A private local chef at your disposal
- A private English-speaking guide/storyteller at your disposal (also available in German, French, and Spanish)
- A private cooking class featuring 4 dishes
- All ingredients
- Lunch or dinner following the class
- A Kitchen apron as a souvenir
- A booklet to take notes
- Unlimited wine from the farm
- All taxes
Rates do NOT include
- Transportation
- Gratuites/tips to the staff (not included, not obligatory but very much appreciated)
This activity does not present any particular physical challenges. However, if you have any accessibility needs — whether mobility-related, sensory, cognitive, or any other requirements — please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you.
LOCATION OF THE COOKING VENUE:
This cooking class takes place in the rural area of central Tuscany, among Pisa, San Gimignano and Volterra, 10 km from Selvatelle
MEET-UP LOCATION:
Unless differently specified, the meeting point with the guide is at our office in La Rosa or at an agreed meeting point
DURATION:
This program takes from 2 to 3 hours for the cooking class + time for lunch or dinner. Time for transportation not included.
AVAILABILITY:
Available all the year through, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays. Timing is flexible. After a morning class lunch is served. After an afternoon class dinner is served.
LANGUAGE:
This class is available in English, German, French, Spanish or Italian with no surcharge.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
CHILD FRIENDLY:
Ideal for children
CLOTHING:
No particular clothing required.
FOOD RESTRICTIONS:
The foods served during this cooking class might contain gluten, lactose, nuts and alcohol. If you have any food restriction, please inform our personnel during the enquiry process.
TRANSPORTATION:
This program and its rates do not include transportation and are set on a self-driving base. For further information see the box "transportation options".
The destinations reached during this activity are in the Tuscan countryside, in areas off the beaten track that cannot be reached by public transport. We highly recommend renting a car or a scooter in order to reach them. As an alternative, we can offer a valued service by chauffeured car, van or minibus. Any cost of transportation is to be added to the rates displayed on the rate table of this page.
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