Cooking in Tuscany has never been better
With 20 years of experience cooking in Tuscany, the Olive Press Kitchen understands the timeless excellence of the regional cuisine. This is the celebration of the region we do, every time our guests arrive at the ancient mulino kitchen to learn cooking in Tuscany and the ingredients that make it special. But we will never be fully satisfied. We are constantly redefining and elevating what it means to learn cooking in Tuscany during your time visiting Italy. Which makes 2026 so special for us, as we’re elevating our offerings to reach an even loftier standing for our guests. We have three new exciting additions to our offerings to share with you: Elevating cooking in Tuscany for 2006 Chef Giuseppe has long been more than cook, but a true enthusiast for Tuscany. He is epitome of “undiscovered Tuscany,” often off on local adventures to enjoy the culture, the history and yes, of course, the culinary delights Tuscany has to offer. This diverse and deep knowledge led Italian Life, a Lucca-based podcast and tourist consultancy to ask Chef Giuseppe to lead a week long adventure for its guests, called Tuscan Wine, Forests and Flavors from May 24-30, 2026. During this carefully curated experience designed by the Chef, participants will: Limited to just seven participants, this exciting collaboration allows for those who have first experienced learning to cook at the Olive Press Kitchen or earlier in our Lucca location to now take that love of Italian food and wine to much deeper level. Contact us to learn more! Food and wine pairings in every class The Olive Press Kitchen cooking class has always emphasized the importance of tasting great extra virgin olive oil and sampling local wines with the food we create together by hand. But in 2026, we’re adding more “undiscovered” wines to our menus and spending a bit more time explaining and teaching how to truly experience the difference of a well-made local wine. In this class experience you don’t judge a wine by its label, but its flavor, which is the only way wine should truly be enjoyed. Chef Giuseppe, as a certified sommelier and Member of the Italian Wine Sommelier Association, is a proven expert to elevate your love of wine when you come to visit the Olive Press Kitchen. New creations with local cuisine We’ve always had our favorite menu items based on the season, but local knowledge and appreciation inspires creativity. Just one example, the Olive Press Kitchen still has the stone plate long ago used to turn the regional chestnut flour into baked delights in the kitchen’s historic fireplace. Our guests may enjoy many interesting new creations based on traditional recipes and methods long trusted for cooking in Tuscany. Classes are every Thursday and Saturday and limited to 12 people. If you’re planning your trip to Tuscany, drop us a line and we can help you organize your adventure at the Olive Press Kitchen.