Homemade Gelato Class

Homemade Gelato Class, 2 hours, rated 4.9 across 175 traveller reviews.

Overview

This two-hour class in central Verona puts you in a working kitchen with an Italian chef, and by the end of it you will have made gelato yourself rather than just eaten it. The session covers both gelato and sorbetto, walking through how each is traditionally prepared. Everything you need is provided: ingredients, an apron to wear during class, and a recipe book to take home. At the end there is a tasting of what the group has produced.

The class runs with a maximum of 12 travellers. Several reviewers mention unusual toppings and condiments to try with the gelato, including olive oil and balsamic, which one traveller said was fantastic. Others highlight how much there was to taste at the end of the session.

One reviewer described it as a great experience for kids, and it runs rain or shine. Underage participants must come with an adult, and anyone with a food intolerance or allergy should tell the operator in advance.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet the chefMeet on Via Teatro Ristori 7 in central Verona, in front of the theater. The chef waits there holding a yellow sign.
2. Get set upPut on an apron and get started with the ingredients, all provided as part of the class.
3. Gelato and sorbetto lessonLearn from the chef how gelato and sorbetto are traditionally prepared, working through the process as a group.
4. Hands-on makingPrepare gelato yourself, with the chef guiding each stage of the process.
5. TastingTaste the gelato and sorbetto the group has made, with a range of toppings and condiments to experiment with.
6. Take home recipesReceive a recipe book so the techniques can be repeated at home. The class ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before booking, based on the listing and on what past participants have said.

• Come hungry. There is plenty to taste at the end, with gelato plus a spread of toppings and condiments to experiment with.
• Group size. The class caps at 12 travellers.
• Good with kids. One reviewer said the host was great with three young kids from one family, and others described the class as engaging for children. Underage participants must be accompanied by an adult.
• Weather-proof option. The listing notes that full refunds are not guaranteed for severe storms or extreme unforeseen events, with each case examined individually.
• Meeting point. The meeting point is Via Teatro Ristori 7, in front of the theater, where the chef waits with a yellow sign. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The location is near public transportation.
• Tell them about allergies. The listing asks that any food intolerance or allergy be reported in advance. Ingredients are provided as part of the class, so the kitchen needs to know ahead of time.

Common issues. The class is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing notes that parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility. It requires a minimum of two participants and can be cancelled if that minimum is not met, in which case a different date, a different experience, or a full refund is offered. Full refunds are only available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

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