Tuscan Cooking Class in Lucca

Convictus is a hands-on Tuscan cooking class in Lucca, Italy, held inside a restored 16th-century convent with a walled garden, within the historic city walls. Classes cost €140 per person and last about 4 hours.

Cooking classes in Lucca

Inside Lucca's historic walls, Convictus is a restored 16th-century former convent with a hidden walled garden. Here you don't just watch — you cook. With a local chef you'll prepare a complete Tuscan menu by hand, from starter to fresh pasta to dessert, then sit down in the garden and enjoy everything you've made, paired with local wines. You'll go home with new recipes and a lunch you won't forget.

"More than a cooking class — we cooked a full Tuscan meal and ate it in the garden of a 500-year-old convent."

What you'll cook

A complete four-course Tuscan menu, hands-on alongside a local chef:

• Starter — a seasonal Tuscan antipasto.
• Handmade fresh pasta — pulled and shaped by hand.
• Traditional main — a classic of the Lucca countryside.
• Dessert — a simple Tuscan finish.

Price and what's included

• Hands-on 4-hour class with a local chef
• Four-course Tuscan menu (starter, fresh pasta, main, dessert)
• The full meal you prepared, served in the walled garden
• Local wines, water and coffee
• Printed recipe booklet to take home
• Small group, maximum 12 guests

Confirmed from 6 guests. Private classes available for smaller groups on request. 30% deposit secures your date; balance due at the end.

Where it's held

Convictus, Via della Zecca 41, 55100 Lucca (LU), Italy — inside the historic walls of Lucca, Tuscany, a few minutes from the Cathedral and the Walls promenade. The class takes place in a professional kitchen inside a 16th-century former convent, and the meal is served in the convent's walled garden.

How to book

Send a request via the booking form with your preferred date, group size and language. We reply within 24 hours with confirmation and deposit instructions. You can also email convictus.info@gmail.com or call +39 0583 396999.

FAQ

How much does a cooking class in Lucca cost at Convictus?

€140 per person, all-inclusive: the 4-hour class, a four-course Tuscan menu, the meal served in the garden, local wine, and a recipe booklet.

Where is the cooking class held?

At Convictus, a restored 16th-century convent in Via della Zecca 41, inside the historic walls of Lucca, Tuscany.

What will I cook?

A complete Tuscan menu with a local chef: a starter, handmade fresh pasta, a traditional main, and a dessert.

How long is the class?

About 4 hours, including the sit-down meal in the garden.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes, it's hands-on and suitable for all skill levels, no experience needed.

Do you cater for vegetarians or dietary requirements?

Yes, with advance notice.

What languages is the class in?

Italian and English.

How do I book?

Through the booking form on this page; the class is confirmed from 6 guests, private classes available for smaller groups.

Last updated: 2026-05-29