Fat Tuscan
Afternoon Wine Tasting & Chef Pairing; Menu: ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United States*Special Class* SATURDAY, July 19th 2025 – Afternoon Chef Pairing & Wine Tasting; Under the Tuscan Sun – 1PM TO 3:30PM – 12 MAX. STUDENTS OBSERVATION & DEMONSTRATION CLASS – WINE TASTING – DAY DATE – FRESH COOKING – Full Lunch Spend an afternoon with our Resident Chef in this fun cooking class learning all […]
Beginning Confections: Cake Pops & Cake Truffles
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesGuest Chef Series SUNDAY, JULY 20TH 2025 – BEGINNING CONFECTIONS WITH GUEST CHEF NINA & MARK: CAKEPOPS & CAKE TRUFFLES – 1Pm TO 4PM – 12 Students Max. HANDS-ON CLASS – BEGINNING CONFECTIONARY – DECORATING/CHOCOLATE WORK – VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY Join guest chefs, Nina & Mark for a fun Sunday afternoon learning basic confectionery pastry skills […]
Guest Pastry Chef, Gislaine Rodrigues – Beginning Confections Class: The Brazilian Truffle, Brigadiero
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesGuest Chef Series Guest Pastry Chef Gislaine Rodrigues, Celebrity Cake Designer from Brazil Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - Beginning Confections, Brigadiero, The Brazilian Truffle - 11am to 1pm - 12 Students Max. Hands on & Demonstration - Beginning Confectionary Cooking Class - Decorating & Chocolate Work - Kid Friendly Join us for a fun morning with […]
Crepes & Rose’ (Dinner & Wine Tasting)
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSATURDAY, July 26th 2025 – A NIGHT OF CREPES & ROSE’S (Wine Tasting & Fresh Crepes for Dinner) – 5:30pm TO 8:30pm – 14 MAX. STUDENTS. HANDS ON CLASS - WINE TASTING - VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY - DATE NIGHT & DINNER - COUPLES COOKING - GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS *(this class has gluten free options, please indicate […]
Making Biscotti (An Fat Tuscan Original Recipe)
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSUNDAY, July 27th 2025 – MAKING BISCOTTI, ASSORTED FLAVORS – 1:30PM TO 4PM – 14 Students Max. HANDS ON CLASS – BAKING CLASS - KIDS WELCOME – VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY - *Class recipe contains Nuts In this cooking class students will learn to create an Italian favorite traditional Cookie known as Biscotti. The recipe learned will […]
Chef Dinner & Wine Pairing – Wines from the West Coast
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United States*Special Class* FRIDAY, August 1st 2025 – CHEF DINNER AND WINE PAIRING; (Wines from the West Coast) 6PM TO 9PM – 12 MAX. STUDENTS OBSERVATION & DEMONSTRATION CLASS – WINE TASTING – DATE NIGHT – FRESH COOKING Spend an evening with our Resident Chef in this fun cooking class learning all about fresh gourmet food […]
Brioche & Jam Workshop – Savory & Sweet Breads
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSATURDAY, August 2nd 2025 – Baking Class: Brioche & Jams Workshop (*Includes Lunch) – 10AM TO 2 PM – 10 STUDENTS MAX HANDS ON CLASS – VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY – TAKE HOME BREAD – KID FRIENDLY - INCLUDES LUNCH In this cooking workshop enjoy a full day with Chef Michelle working with sweet, savory Brioche Breads. […]
Date Night: Meatballs Subs (Meatballs & Marinara)
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesFRIDAY, August 8th, 2025 – Date Night Couples Cooking: Meatballs & Marinara (Meatball Subs for Dinner) – 6:00pm TO 9:00PM – 12 MAX. STUDENTS HANDS ON CLASS & CHEF DEMONSTRATION – GLUTEN-FREE FRIENDLY – COUPLES COOKING – DATE NIGHT CLASS Join us for this fun Friday night date night cooking class learning to make big, […]
Dessert: Making Cheesecake
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSATURDAY, August 9th 2025 – DESSERT: CHEESECAKE MAKING – 11am TO 1pm – 14 MAX. STUDENT SIGN UP. *Hands On Class – Kids Welcome – Take home and Bake (** Must bring an 8 or 9 inch spring form pan and a sheet pan to take cheesecake home) – Aprons Recommended Do you love making […]
Meatball Party (Meatballs, Marinara & Meatball Subs)
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSUNDAY, August 10th, 2025 – Meatballs, Marinara & Meatball Subs – 1:00pm TO 3:30PM – 14 MAX. STUDENTS HANDS ON CLASS & CHEF DEMONSTRATION – GLUTEN-FREE FRIENDLY – KIDS WELCOME - Includes a lunch of Meatball Subs Join us for this afternoon cooking class learning to make big, juicy balls. In this interactive cooking class […]
Date Night – Pesto, Pasta & Cream
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesTHURSDAY, August 14th, 2025– PASTA, PESTO & CREAM & Bruschetta Appetizer – 6PM TO 9PM – 14 MAX. STUDENTS HANDS ON CLASS – VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY – DATE NIGHT/COUPLES COOKING – KID FRIENDLY Come out and enjoy a fun night learning to make fresh pasta from scratch with your choice of flavoring. This class is perfect […]
Baking Workshop: Working with Butter (Biscuits, Shortbreads & Rustic Tarts, includes brunch)
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSATURDAY, August 16th 2025 – Baking Workshop: Working with Butter (Biscuits – Shortbreads - Rustic Tarts) – 10am to 2:00pm – 10 Students Max. Hands On Class – Baking – Kids 12 and up welcome – Vegetarian Friendly - *Brunch Included Join us on a fun Saturday and spend the day with Chef Michelle learning […]
Dessert: Making Tiramisu with Guest Chef Mary Thomas
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSUNDAY, August 17th, 2025 – Tiramisu Class; Learn to Create this Classic Italian Dessert – 1pm TO 3pm – 12 STUDENTS MAX. (Kids are welcome) HANDS-ON – DESSERT CLASS – KID FRIENDLY – GUEST CHEF –*BRING A 9x9 INCH DEEP DISH* (Glass or Ceramic) Join us to learn the Fat Tuscan Original Recipe for the […]
Couples Cooking Class: Fettuccine & Meatballs Dinner
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesFRIDAY, August 22nd, 2025 – Date Night Couples Cooking: Fettuccine & Meatballs Dinner – 6:00pm TO 9:00PM – 12 MAX. STUDENTS HANDS ON CLASS & CHEF DEMONSTRATION – COUPLES COOKING – DATE NIGHT CLASS Join us for this fun Friday night date night cooking class learning to make big, juicy balls and fresh pasta. In […]
Workshop: Olive Oil Breads Workshop (Making Pizza & Focaccia, Pizza Lunch Included)
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSATURDAY, August 23rd 2025 – Olive Oil Breads Workshop – Making Pizza & Focaccia – 10am to 2:00pm – 10 Students Max. HANDS ON CLASS - Beginning Level breads – Kids 12 and up welcome – *Lunch included – Vegetarian Friendly Join us on a fun Saturday and spend the day with Chef Michelle learning […]
Farm-to-Table Fundraiser, Wine Pairing Chef Dinner with The Giving Garden
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United States*Special Fundraiser Cooking Class & Chef Dinner – FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH 2025 – Farm to Table Wine Pairing and Chef Dinner – Theme: End of Summer with the Giving Garden – 6:00PM – 8:30PM – 18 STUDENTS MAX OBSERVATION & DEMONSTRATION COOKING CLASS – WINE PAIRING CHEF DINNER – LOCALLY SOURCED – FARM-TO-TABLE - FRESH […]
Date Night: Bruschetta & Ravioli
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesTHURSDAY, September 4th, 2025 – Date Night – Pasta & Appetizer: Bruschetta & Ravioli – 6PM TO 9PM – 12 MAX. STUDENTS Hands On Class – Vegetarian Friendly – Kid Friendly – Couples Cooking or Great Date Night Activity Enjoy an evening learning to form and make fresh Ravioli from scratch. In this fun & […]
Chef Dinner & Wine Pairing: All Roads Lead to Rome
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United States*Special Class* FRIDAY, September 5th, 2025 – CHEF DINNER AND WINE PAIRING; All Roads Lead to Rome (Pairing – Italian Wines) 6pm TO 9pm – 12 MAX. STUDENTS OBSERVATION & DEMONSTRATION CLASS – WINE TASTING – DATE NIGHT – FRESH COOKING Spend an evening with our Resident Chef in this fun cooking class learning all […]
No Knead Bread & Appetizers Workshop
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesGUEST CHEF - Barbara Kirkhart-Palmer SATURDAY, September 6th, 2025 – No Knead Bread & Appetizers Workshop, (Break Making, Bruschetta & Whipped Ricotta Crostini) – 10:30am to 2:30pm – 8 Students Max. Hands On Class – Beginner Level Cooking class – Vegetarian Friendly Join Chef Barbara & Chef Michelle for a fun Saturday afternoon learning an […]
Meatballs & Marinara
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSUNDAY, September 7th, 2025 – Meatballs & Marinara – 2:00pm TO 4:30PM – 12 MAX. STUDENTS HANDS ON CLASS & CHEF DEMONSTRATION – GLUTEN-FREE FRIENDLY – TAKE HOME MEAL – KID FRIENDLY – Join us for this fun Sunday afternoon class learning to make big, juicy balls. In this interactive cooking class students will learn […]
Soup & Scones Workshop – Butternut Squash and Fall Flavors
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesWEDNESDAY, September 10th, 2025 – 10am TO 2pm – 10 STUDENTS MAX HANDS-ON CLASS – BAKING CLASS – VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY – KID FRIENDLY Get ready for autumn in this fun cooking class workshop where students will learn prepare scones from scratch. Alongside the scones will be a silky, flavorful butternut squash soup prepared from scratch […]
Meatballs & Marinara – Guest Chef Mary Thomas
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSUNDAY, September 21st, 2025 – Meatballs & Marinara – 2:00pm TO 4:30PM – 12 MAX. STUDENTS HANDS ON CLASS & CHEF DEMONSTRATION – GLUTEN-FREE FRIENDLY – TAKE HOME MEAL – KID FRIENDLY - GUEST CHEF Join us for this fun Sunday afternoon class learning to make big, juicy balls. In this interactive cooking class students […]
Dessert: Making Tiramisu with Guest Chef Mary Thomas
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSATURDAY, September 27th, 2025 – Tiramisu Class; Learn to Create this Classic Italian Dessert – 4pm TO 6pm – 12 STUDENTS MAX. (Kids are welcome) HANDS-ON – DESSERT CLASS – KID FRIENDLY – GUEST CHEF –*BRING A 9×9 INCH DEEP DISH* (Glass or Ceramic) Join us to learn the Fat Tuscan Original Recipe for the […]
2025 Tuscany Food & Cooking Tour with Chef Michelle
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United States2025 Tuscany Food & Cooking Tour Two Dates to Choose From 1st Tour: Sunday, October 12th to Sunday October 19th 2nd Tour: October 26th to Sunday November 2nd 2025 Tuscan Food & Cooking Tour – Dear Students the Fat Tuscan travels to Italy every year in the month of October for a Food, Wine and […]
All About Pie – Full Day Workshop
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSATURDAY, November 22nd, 2025 – All About Pie Workshop – 10am to 2:00pm – 10 Students Max. Hands On Class – Intermediate Level Cooking class – Kids 12 and up welcome – *Baking Pan included – Vegetarian Friendly - Includes a light lunch during class. Join us on a fun Saturday and spend the day […]
Dessert: Making Cheesecake
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesSUNDAY, November 23rd, 2025 – DESSERT: CHEESECAKE MAKING – 11am TO 1pm – 14 MAX. STUDENT SIGN UP *Hands On Class – Kids Welcome – Take home and Bake (** Must bring an 8 or 9 inch spring form pan and a sheet pan to take cheesecake home) – Aprons Recommended Do you love making […]
Dessert: All About Pies
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesMONDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, 2025 – ALL ABOUT PIES – 5:30 to 7:30pm – 12 Students Max. Hands on Class – Kid Friendly – Baking – Vegetarian Friendly *Please bring a 8 or 9 inch glass or ceramic pie dish. Join us the Monday before the Thanksgiving holiday and learn to make the perfect Pie! This class […]
Lasagna & Sauce – Take Home Full Pan
Fat Tuscan 725 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 2025 – Pasta & Sauce: MAKING LASAGNA (Take Home Full Lasagna Feeds 6 – 8) – 5:30pm to 8pm – 14 STUDENTS MAX HANDS ON CLASS – VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY – TAKE HOME AND BAKE OR FREEZE Join us this Tuesday before Thanksgiving and learn to make Lasagna, or Pasta al Forno as […]