The Fat Tuscan Cafe

The Fat Tuscan Cafe We are a Community Cooking School and Event Venue. Our beautiful cafe is located inside a 100 year old fully restored Historic Building.
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A quaint, intimate café nestled in the historic heart of Gainesville, offering hands-on Cooking Classes, curated Team-Building experiences, and Corporate Retreats infused with authentic Italian flair. We offer in-house catering for events such as Rehearsal Dinners, Showers, Birthdays, Anniversary's and Small Weddings. And, our year round range of Cooking Classes are fun and entertaining to attend

anytime so see our website for schedule, dates, times & themes. We also offer Corporate & Civic Group Team Building Cooking Classes & Competitions.

This Labor Day weekend, we are celebrating the vision, artistry, and passion behind every experience at The Fat Tuscan.O...
09/04/2026

This Labor Day weekend, we are celebrating the vision, artistry, and passion behind every experience at The Fat Tuscan.

Our Owner and Resident Chef, Michelle Gioviti, who inspires our community to embrace thoughtful cooking, graces every plate with creativity, and welcomes every student to our table with Italian warmth and enthusiasm.

We are grateful to you for bringing such a special place to Gainesville 🥂🇮🇹

Channeling our inner Dolly with love, compassion and kindness into our bread 💕 look at that beautiful loaf 😍
08/28/2026

Channeling our inner Dolly with love, compassion and kindness into our bread 💕 look at that beautiful loaf 😍

Exclusive new classes have dropped, along with our Holiday Schedule!Schedule Highlights: • Girl's Night Out: Pasta, Pros...
08/26/2026

Exclusive new classes have dropped, along with our Holiday Schedule!

Schedule Highlights:
• Girl's Night Out: Pasta, Prosecco & Cannoli's
• Wine Pairing & Chef Dinner: L'autunno (Autumn Flavors)
• Date Night: Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Brown Butter Sage Sauce & Pumpkin Tiramisu
• Brunch & Bouquets
• Holiday Wine Pairing & Chef Dinner

If you know the Fat Tuscan, then you know we usually close for the month of October while Chef Michelle is hosting our annual Tuscany Food & Wine Cooking Tour. However, this year, thanks to our wonderful staff, we're excited to be hosting cooking classes for the first two weeks of October!

Why not the whole month, you may wonder? More exciting stuff. Our Program Director Mary will be joining Chef Michelle for her Italy Tours, and also will be getting married while she is there! Che Bello!

We also want to wish our staff members Jess & Chef Melissa good luck as they bike Florida's Coast-to-Coast Trail, a 250-mile path across the state!

www.fattuscan.com for sign ups! We look forward to cooking with you soon!

We’re still thinking about the dessert from last night’s Wine Pairing Dinner 😍 and how tired we are from working a doubl...
08/15/2026

We’re still thinking about the dessert from last night’s Wine Pairing Dinner 😍 and how tired we are from working a double shift 😴

Grand Marnier soaked sponge cake layered with house made blackberry raspberry jam, mascarpone cream & topped with pistachios + shaved dark chocolate

We’re Hiring at The Fat Tuscan!Do you love being in the kitchen, working with fresh ingredients, and helping others have...
08/14/2026

We’re Hiring at The Fat Tuscan!

Do you love being in the kitchen, working with fresh ingredients, and helping others have a great service experience? Join our team at The Fat Tuscan in Gainesville and be part of bringing authentic Italian cooking classes to life!

We’re looking for friendly, reliable team members who enjoy food, teamwork, and great customer service. You’ll help create a fun, welcoming environment for guests as they learn how to cook delicious Italian dishes.

Position Details:
• Part-time (15–20 hours per week)
• Shifts primarily on Thursday & Friday evenings, Varying hours on Saturdays & Sundays

Interviews are starting ASAP, and we’re excited to add a great team player as we head into the busy holiday season.

Interested?
Apply through our website at www.fattuscan.com through our contact page.

Does anyone have any ideas on what today’s team building cooking class is based on our toppings bar? 👀 Hint: the sauce i...
07/30/2026

Does anyone have any ideas on what today’s team building cooking class is based on our toppings bar? 👀 Hint: the sauce isn’t cooked!

If you’ve been waiting to get into a baking or bread class, now is your chance! www.fattuscan.com to purchase!
07/24/2026

If you’ve been waiting to get into a baking or bread class, now is your chance! www.fattuscan.com to purchase!

Come join us for some cooking fun! Visit our website www.fattuscan.com to purchase!
07/22/2026

Come join us for some cooking fun! Visit our website www.fattuscan.com to purchase!

Address

725 NE 1st Street
Gainesville, FL
32601

Telephone

+13525055648

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