The Fat Tuscan Cafe

The Fat Tuscan Cafe

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We are a Community Cooking School and Event Venue. Our beautiful cafe is located inside a 100 year old fully restored Historic Building.

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

04/08/2026

Only 8 spots left for our Whoopie Pie workshop next Wednesday, April 15!

Who doesn’t love a classic, southern whoopie pie?

Bring yourself or the Kiddos and enjoy a fun, hands-on pastry class. You’ll learn to mix, pipe, bake, and fill your own delicious whoopie pies, with your choice of creamy fillings to take home & share (or keep for yourself!). Ha.

Sign up here: https://fattuscan.com/event/beginning-pastries-whoopie-pies/

04/08/2026

🥧 We’ve got FOUR last-minute tickets left for our All About Pies workshop this Saturday at 10am!

Whether you’re looking to master a classic homemade pie or simply enjoy a fun, hands-on day of baking, this is your perfect chance to level up your pie game.

In this all-day workshop, you’ll learn:
• How to make a buttery, flaky pastry dough from scratch
• Delicious fillings like jams, curds & fresh fruit combinations
• Tart shaping, filling, lattice work & decorative techniques
• Baking tips for that perfect golden finish
• Plus, enjoy a light lunch and a baking techniques discussion with our Resident Chef, Michelle Gioviti!

Spots are limited!
Sign up here: https://fattuscan.com/event/all-about-pie-workshop/

Photos from The Fat Tuscan Cafe's post 04/02/2026

Tune in TONIGHT on WCJB TV20 to watch our segment about all things Fat Tuscan! Air time between 5:30-6pm🎥 We have our pens ready for autographs 😉

03/03/2026

We’ve had some last minute cancellations to our classes this week. We’ve got 2 spots open for tomorrow’s Focaccia Class and 1 spot to the Focaccia Class on Saturday morning. We also have 3 spots open for Fridays wine tasting chef dinner cooking class - Gourmet Vegetarian is the Theme.
It’s a Perfect weekend to grab some last minute openings!
Check out the website and join us.

https://fattuscan.com/events/

03/03/2026
02/19/2026

We’ve added new classes to our March, April & May schedule!
Join us for:
Date Nights
Pasta-making
Bread baking
Desserts
Specialty Wine Pairings & Chef Dinner classes
And more!
It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and enjoy the beautiful spring weather.
Can’t make those dates? Check back during the week, we’re actively adding new classes through June.
Spots are limited, so reserve yours before they fill up. You won’t want to miss what we have planned!

Chef Michelle & Fat Tuscan Staff
Www.fattuscan.com

Master Class: Pasta & Sauce - Making Fresh Pasta & Fresh Sauces - The Fat Tuscan 02/19/2026

We have had two last minute cancellations for our Master Class making Fresh Pasta and Sauces, next Saturday, February 28th from 10am-3pm.

DAY WORKSHOP!

+ Marinara / Ragu Sauce

+ Pesto / Pesto Cream Sauce

+ Making Fresh Pasta – Lasagna – Fettuccine – Bowtie

+ Bechamel Sauce & Making Lasagna

Click the link to snag your ticket!

Master Class: Pasta & Sauce - Making Fresh Pasta & Fresh Sauces - The Fat Tuscan SATURDAY, February 28th 2026 – Special Class/Master Class – Master Chef Class, Making Fresh Pasta & Fresh Sauces – 10:00AM TO 3:00PM (All Day Class) – 5 MAX. STUDENTS HANDS-ON […]

Brunch & Crepes - The Fat Tuscan 12/30/2025

We have had a last minute cancellation for two tickets for our Brunch & Crepes class this Sunday, January 4th @ 11am. Visit our page https://fattuscan.com/event/brunch-crepes-16/ to purchase!

When purchasing, please make sure to click on the specific Event Page to see ticket availability, not just our calendar schedule page.

Brunch & Crepes - The Fat Tuscan SUNDAY, January 4th 2026 – BRUNCH & CREPES – 11AM TO 2PM – 14 MAX. STUDENTS HANDS ON CLASS – VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY – KID FRIENDLY – BRUNCH – GLUTEN FREE […]

12/18/2025

🍝 We’re Hiring at The Fat Tuscan! 🇮🇹

Do you love being in the kitchen, working with fresh ingredients, and helping others have a great 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
or call and leave a message at (352) 505-5648.

Photos from The Fat Tuscan Cafe's post 10/15/2025

Wine tasting outside on a glorious Tuscan day; Cheers to you!; Sara teaching us how to make fresh ravioli. Tuscan Food & Cooking Tour 2025

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725 NE 1st Street
Gainesville, FL
32601