Semi Private tasting and Cheese-making Class in Florence

5.0 (8 reviews) Florence, Italy
Duration1h 30m
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Small group with official cheese taster chef who will introduce you to the fantastic world of cheeses.

Learn how to make your own fresh and unique cheese from scratch! This class will give you a tour of Italy's cheese-making traditions with tastings of cheeses from the different regions from north to south.

The cheeses will be served with homemade marmalade, honey, extra virgin olive oil and authentic aged balsamic from Modena.

The class is so simple, tasty and fun that you can repeat the experience at home with friends and family!

The class will be held in the old quarter of the artisans, a few steps from Palazzo Pitti and Ponte Vecchio.

What's included

  • Wine tasting
  • Professional Cheese taster
  • Private Personal Chef
  • Hand-on Cooking Class
  • Local taxes
  • Tasting of local cheeses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

During this experience, unique in Florence, you will learn how to prepare a cheese from scratch and how to present a tasting tray full of cheeses and how to pair it with Italian wine or craft beer.
A tasty break that engulfs your long day! Far from the crowd, the summer heat or the winter rain to relax... with taste!
The time has been specifically chosen to allow you to stop for lunch while learning the art of cheese.
We will immediately start with the preparation of your cheese (You will cook, break the curd, squeeze it in the gauze and finally place your cheese in the appropriate basket.) and while waiting for the curdling we will inspect the cheese from Italy with lots of curiosities and useful information .
We will proceed with the preparation of the tray...form Apulian burrata to the creamy cheeses of the mountains, pecorino cheeses and truffles of Tuscany and Parmigiano Reggiano, to arrive at the unusual cheeses refined by expert selectors. A riot of flavor that accompanied by honey, jams and fruit will make your tray unbelievable.
Finally, you will sit down to enjoy your work and taste the best productions of Italian cheeses with excellent wine! or Italian craft beer

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

VIA ROMANA 41 RED
There are two sets of street numbers, red and black (or blue). Generally, all the red numbers are for business and merchants. Black numbers are for residences. You will often see an address for a store listed as 11 r, which means that the number 11 is painted in red, or rosso.

End point

VIA ROMANA 41 RED
There are two sets of street numbers, red and black (or blue). Generally, all the red numbers are for business and merchants. Black numbers are for residences. You will often see an address for a store listed as 11 r, which means that the number 11 is painted in red, or rosso.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
  • Upon request, the course can be made gluten-free
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Minimum numbers apply (2 pax minimum) There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • No minor of 16
  • No vegan

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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