Lucca
5.0
(11 reviews)

Chef Paolo or Resident Chef

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Chef Paolo or Resident Chef
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Born in a Tuscan bakery, it may have been inevitable that Chef Paolo was destined for a storied culinary career. Inspired by his mother, Chef Paolo gained expertise around the world before opening his cooking school in the heart of Lucca in 1992. With a focus on “cucina Italiana,” Chef Paolo teaches quick, simple recipes made with quality ingredients, welcoming cooking enthusiasts with humor, hospitality and fun.
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Paolo or Resident Chef

Lucca Cooking Class: Traditional Pizza and Focaccia in Lucca Lucca Cooking Class: Traditional Pizza and Focaccia in Lucca 2 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Traditional Pizza and Focaccia in Lucca 3 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Traditional Pizza and Focaccia in Lucca 4 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Traditional Pizza and Focaccia in Lucca 5 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Traditional Pizza and Focaccia in Lucca 6 slide
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Traditional Pizza and Focaccia in Lucca

€ 115
Cooking Class
€ 115
Craft authentic Italian pizzas, focaccia and regional loaves with breadmaking tips from an expert chef. Live your pizza-making dreams while visiting Italy with an interactive cooking class in Lucca. Chef Paolo will have you tossing pizzas like a pro in this hands-on lesson in Italian breadmaking. Drawing from...
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Chef Paolo or Resident Chef
5.0
11 Reviews
Lucca
Next Date: Sun, Apr 6th at 10:00AM & other times
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Lucca Cooking Class: Authentic Italian Pasta in Lucca Lucca Cooking Class: Authentic Italian Pasta in Lucca 2 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Authentic Italian Pasta in Lucca 3 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Authentic Italian Pasta in Lucca 4 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Authentic Italian Pasta in Lucca 5 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Authentic Italian Pasta in Lucca 6 slide
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Authentic Italian Pasta in Lucca

€ 129
Cooking Class
€ 129
Learn to prepare colorful fresh pasta using regional ingredients and time-honored techniques. Explore traditional pasta-making in Italy with an immersive cooking class in Lucca. Chef Paolo showcases the possibilities of pasta in this five-hour lesson for all skill levels. Starting with the basics, the esteemed chef...
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Chef Paolo or Resident Chef
5.0
11 Reviews
Lucca
Next Date: Sun, Apr 6th at 10:00AM & other times
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Lucca Cooking Class: Upscale Italian Dishes in Lucca Lucca Cooking Class: Upscale Italian Dishes in Lucca 2 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Upscale Italian Dishes in Lucca 3 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Upscale Italian Dishes in Lucca 4 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Upscale Italian Dishes in Lucca 5 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Upscale Italian Dishes in Lucca 6 slide
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Upscale Italian Dishes in Lucca

€ 115
Cooking Class
€ 115
Discover Italy’s epicurean delights from creamy risotto to veal scaloppine. Demystify gourmet Italian fare with a hands-on cooking class in Lucca. If you’ve ever been intimidated by making risotto or perplexed by carpaccio, Chef Paolo’s class is for you. The esteemed local chef shares tips learned over...
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Chef Paolo or Resident Chef
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Lucca
Next Date: Sun, Apr 6th at 10:00AM & other times
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Lucca Cooking Class: Authentic Tuscan Cuisine Specialties in Lucca Lucca Cooking Class: Authentic Tuscan Cuisine Specialties in Lucca 2 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Authentic Tuscan Cuisine Specialties in Lucca 3 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Authentic Tuscan Cuisine Specialties in Lucca 4 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Authentic Tuscan Cuisine Specialties in Lucca 5 slide Lucca Cooking Class: Authentic Tuscan Cuisine Specialties in Lucca 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
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Authentic Tuscan Cuisine Specialties in Lucca

€ 115
Cooking Class
€ 115
Learn to prepare traditional Tuscan dishes with guidance from an esteemed local chef. Discover authentic Tuscan cuisine with an immersive cooking class in Lucca. Across four courses, Chef Paolo shares generational recipes from Tuscany, blending local tradition with decades of kitchen experience. Your...
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Chef Paolo or Resident Chef
5.0
11 Reviews
Lucca
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David

David

02/27/25
We had a couple of rainy days in Lucca, and I happened upon Chef Paolo's cooking studio while walking around the old town. He graciously added me to his morning class for the next day. What a wonderful experience it was, with a focus on Italian sauces and antipasti dishes. I had so much fun I booked in for the following three days, and my partner joined us on the last day. Chef Paolo is a natural teacher and mixes lessons with humour and hands-on training to make the experience very enjoyable. I came away with a renewed appreciation for Italian cooking and will be making many of the dishes I learned on my return home. Thank you, Chef Paolo and your team, for the fun learning experience. Your passion for what you do shows!
02/27/25
Lynn G

Lynn G

02/26/25
The class was excellent. I have taken numerous cooking classes and this was one of the best. The chef is passionate about what he does. It was the right amount of hands on and instruction. I picked up numerous tips even though I had cooked similar dishes myself. The food that we cooked was excellent. The pace was great as cooked part then ate it, then cooked more and sat down to a feast. The school is in great location as within Lucca walled city. Thank you Chef Paolo for a great experience.
02/26/25
Tony

Tony

02/25/25
Chef Paolo was awesome. We had the best time and the food was great and plentiful. Hands on cooking with some great tips. Grazie Chef Paolo.
02/25/25