Cooking Classes in Florence

Treat your taste buds to some of Italy's most prized culinary products with this gourmet tasting tour and dinner in Florence. Sample an array of Tuscan delicacies like truffle bruschetta, extra virgin olive oil and reserve Prosecco with a foodie guide, and  then gather around a private chef's table for a homecooked, 3-course dinner of regional specialties. Tour size is limited to eight for a more personalized, small-group experience.

Learn to prepare a full Italian meal from scratch during a 4.5-hour cooking class in Florence. Your instructor is a professional chef who takes you first on a shopping excursion to the Central Market, then leads you through the steps of preparing the multicourse meal. Includes lunch with wine, and recipes to take home.

Delight your taste buds with the perfect pairing of cheese and preserves during this half-day cooking class held in the old artisan quarter of Florence. Learn about traditional Tuscan cheese making techniques and taste different varieties, from fresh-made ricotta to aged pecorino. For a sweet accompaniment, learn how to turn fruit and sugar into jams and marmalade, and bottle your own jar to take home. Sip Italian wine during the culinary adventure, and receive a recipe book to re-create the authentic flavors back in your own kitchen.

Learn the secrets behind two of Italy's favorite foods during a half-day cooking class in the beautiful Chianti wine region. Travel from Florence through the Tuscan countryside, and settle in to a well-equipped kitchen with a small group of fellow aspiring chefs and a professional instructor. Learn how to make your own pizza, from dough to fresh toppings, and discover how creamy gelato is created. Enjoy your handmade dises along with a glass of famous Chianti wine as dusk falls across the hillsides of Tuscany.

When you think of Italian food, does a plate of steaming, savory meatballs come to mind? Learn how to make this classic comfort food with a semi-private, hands-on cooking class taught in a kitchen overlooking beautiful Boboli Gardens. With the guidance of a chef, prepare three different authentic meatball recipes and sauces, plus rich and creamy tiramisu for dessert. Sit down to enjoy your homemade meal, accompanied by rustic Chianti wine. Class size is limited to eight for a more personalized experience.

Try your hand at Italian fare with this 5-hour cooking course and market tour in Florence. Begin with a walking tour through the San Lorenzo Market, choosing fresh ingredients for your dishes. Then head back to the kitchen and learn how to prepare a 4-course Tuscan meal under the guidance of a chef. Sit to feast on your creations and take recipes home at the end of your class. The lesson will be divided into two groups, with a maximum of 16 people per chef for a more personal experience.

Taste your way through Florence on this mouthwatering food tour showcasing the city's best bites. See where locals shop and sample traditional delicacies at the historic central market. Group size is limited to ten people for a more personalized experience.

Learn to cook Tuscan specialties with a cookbook author and food journalist during this half-day class. Start the culinary experience with a market visit at Sant'Ambrogio to pick up fresh produce. During the hands-on class, hear tips and tricks for making handmade pasta. After preparing three courses, enjoy a leisurely lunch including wine.

Satisfy your craving for authentic Italian pasta while learning kitchen tricks to take home with this evening cooking class at a chef's private home in Florence. Help prepare filled and shaped pastas dishes like ravioli with ricotta, pesto tagliatelle, or Florentine gnocchi, and sit down to enjoy the homemade feast along with chef specialties and wine pairings. With only 1 hour of hands-on cooking time, the express lesson allows you to enjoy a full day of sightseeing before your memorable dinner.

Amateur bakers and dessert fans alike are guaranteed to enjoy a 2-hour gourmet cake class in Florence. Set in the home of a local chef, you enjoy a hands-on cooking experience in a relaxed atmosphere. Choose from a long list of desserts, such tiramisu, apple pie, or grandmother's cake, then learn the insider tricks to prepare the Tuscan dessert. Afterwards, enjoy your sweet creation with a complimentary cup of Italian coffee or tea.