Cooking Lesson in Florence: from the Market to the Table

5.0 (8 reviews) Florence, Italy
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

This experience combines Florence’s culinary heritage with a hands-on cooking journey led by a professional Chef. Begin with a guided visit to the Central Market, sampling seasonal Tuscan products before stepping into an intimate kitchen setting. Learn authentic techniques to prepare classic dishes such as fresh lasagna with Bolognese ragù and béchamel, and traditional tiramisu. The experience is enhanced with Tuscan wine pairings, expert culinary insights, and a focus on regional food culture. It concludes with a digital recipe booklet, allowing you to recreate true Florentine flavors at home.

Options

Winter Cooking Class
Summer Cooking Class

What's included

  • Preparation of traditional homemade lasagna with Bolognese ragù and béchamel
  • Hands-on cooking class led by a professional Chef
  • Creation of classic Italian tiramisu from scratch
  • Complete meal featuring your prepared dishes, served with Tuscan wine pairing
  • Guided walking tour of Florence’s Central Market with our expert Chefs
  • Use of all necessary ingredients and professional kitchen equipment
  • Guided tasting of seasonal Tuscan products during the market visit
  • Digital recipe booklet with authentic recipes and chef tips to recreate the experience at home
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Experience Florence like a local on this immersive cooking adventure. Start with a guided tour of the Central Market, where you’ll discover seasonal produce, artisanal cheeses, and cured meats while enjoying curated tastings that highlight Tuscan flavors. Then move into a refined kitchen setting for a hands-on cooking class led by a professional Chef. Prepare iconic Italian dishes including fresh lasagna with rich Bolognese ragù and silky béchamel, followed by a classic tiramisu. End the experience by enjoying your creations paired with Tuscan wines, in a warm and elegant atmosphere, before taking home a digital recipe booklet to recreate the experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet our guide at Via Panicale, 43/r, 50123 Firenze, close to Florence Central Marke

End point

Meet our guide at Via Panicale, 43/r, 50123 Firenze, close to Florence Central Marke

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • • Please let us know in advance any special needs or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accommodate them.
  • • Children / teens under 18 y.o. must always be accompanied by at least one adult. If this requirement is not met, we reserve the right to exclude the under age partecipant and no refund will be due.
  • Guests are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time as tours will start at the exact scheduled time. No delays are tolerated and will not entitle any refund, not even a partial one.
  • • Vegetarians and/or those suffering from intolerance and/or allergies are more than welcome: vegetarian and other alternative recipes are available and included (advance notice is appreciated )

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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