5-Hour Gelato Making Class

5-Hour Gelato Making Class, 5 hours, rated 4.8 across 19 traveller reviews.

Overview

The class starts at 2.30 pm in Ravenna, where a chef from Hili srl walks participants through a working gelato kitchen. The core instruction runs about an hour and a half, within a product listed at five hours overall. You begin with the raw materials: fresh dairy, seasonal fruit, and the equipment that turns them into something scoopable.

From there the session moves into technique. Temperatures, egg handling, and churning all get explained, and then participants mix a base and churn real batches. Reviewers describe making two flavours in a session, and one traveller reported making a lemon sorbet alongside a milk-based cream gelato. When the machines finish, everyone gathers for a tasting, and reviewers repeatedly call the sampling generous, including plenty of flavours beyond their own creations.

It suits families well; reviewers who brought children reported that everyone had fun. It also works for adults who simply want a deeper look at how gelato is made. Note the hands-on level: one reviewer found it more demonstration than workshop, so expectations of doing every step solo should be modest.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet the chefArrive at the meeting point in Ravenna for a 2.30 pm start with your English-speaking instructor.
2. Ingredients and equipmentThe chef introduces the key ingredients, from fresh dairy to seasonal fruit, and the equipment used in the gelato kitchen.
3. Techniques and tipsLearn the methods behind smooth, creamy gelato, including tempering eggs and the churning process.
4. Hands-on sessionParticipants help measure, mix, and churn batches under the chef's supervision, creating flavours of their own.
5. TastingSample as much gelato as you want, including your own creations and additional flavours from the workshop.
6. Wrap-upThe guided portion closes after the tasting. One reviewer also mentioned receiving a free ice cream at the company's boutique in town afterwards.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points help set expectations before booking this class.

• Getting there. Pickup is not included, so travellers make their own way to the meeting point in Ravenna. The listing gives the start time, 2.30 pm, so plan arrival accordingly.
• How hands-on. Participants measure ingredients, mix them, and run the ice cream machine together with the chef. One reviewer felt it leaned toward watching rather than doing every step alone, so expect guided participation rather than solo production.
• Tasting volume. Several reviewers mention generous sampling, including self-made gelato and sorbet plus many additional flavours. Come hungry if you want to make the most of the tasting session.
• Family friendly. Reviewers have attended with children and described it as a hit with the whole family; one parent even suggested it as a birthday treat. It works as well for adults curious about the craft.
• Language. Instruction is in English. Travellers comfortable following English explanations will have no issue.
• Booking flexibility. The listing allows free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and a reserve-now-pay-later option. This helps when travel plans are still settling.

Common issues. The main criticism comes from one reviewer who expected more independent hands-on work and found the class closer to a guided demonstration, since participants measure and mix together rather than working alone. The listing itself notes the activity is likely to sell out, which can limit last-minute availability. Beyond that, no extra fees or exclusions are listed.

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