Florence Cooking Class & Market Food Tour at .Firenze
Florence Cooking Class & Market Food Tour
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from over 400 guests, this Florence cooking class and market tour earns consistent praise for its knowledgeable guides and intimate atmosphere. Guests enjoy exploring the Central Market before crafting dishes such as homemade pizza in small, friendly groups. The chef's warm approach and genuine passion for Italian cuisine make it a memorable, worthwhile experience.
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Florence Cooking Class & Market Food Tour
This Florence cooking class combines a guided market tour with hands-on Tuscan cooking instruction. You'll start at Florence's Central Market, where a local chef leads you through selecting fresh seasonal ingredients whilst explaining their role in regional cuisine. The chef shares tips on choosing quality produce and specialty goods, setting you up for success in the kitchen.
After the market tour, you'll move to a professional kitchen to prepare a complete multi-course Tuscan meal. The class covers essential techniques like making fresh pasta from scratch, preparing traditional sauces, and cooking authentic regional recipes. You'll work alongside other participants to create a starter, fresh pasta course, main dish, and dessert under expert guidance.
The experience includes tastings of local cheeses, cured meats, and extra virgin olive oil during preparation. Your cooking session concludes with sitting down to enjoy the meal you've prepared, accompanied by unlimited Chianti wine and recipe cards to take home.
What is Included
- Guided Central Market visit with chef
- Selection and tasting of authentic ingredients
- Hands-on preparation of traditional Tuscan dishes
- Kitchen instruction and culinary tips
- Lunch with unlimited local wine
- Certificate and recipe booklet to take home
Good to Know
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your scheduled class time. The Central Market is closed on Sundays and public holidays, when alternative local tastings and cooking instruction are provided instead.
Vegetarian options are available if requested in advance. You must inform staff of any food allergies or dietary restrictions before attending to ensure proper arrangements. The venue accommodates participants with reduced mobility, but contact ahead to confirm accessibility arrangements.
While exploring Florence's culinary scene, consider complementing this cooking experience with an Florence food walking tour to discover more local specialities, or visit the Uffizi Gallery to explore the city's artistic treasures between your culinary adventures.
Why you'll love it
- Experience a culinary adventure in the heart of Florence, as you learn to cook and prepare a delicious Tuscan meal with the help of a professional chef
- Head to Central Market to pick out fresh ingredients to cook an Italian meal with the help of your chef
- Taste the typical delicacies before donning your whites to chop, blend, whisk, and whip up a sumptuous meal
- Enjoy the fruits of your labour by digging into the meal you prepared with unlimited Chianti wine
- Take home a completion certificate and a recipe booklet comprising the chef's favourite recipes for you to try your hand at.
What's included
- Visit to the city's Central Market with the chefs Tasting of local food and products All ingredients and essentials needed for the class Lunch with unlimited wine Cooking Class Attendance Certificate Digital booklet with recipes
- Hotel transfers Tips
Good to know
- Age suitability
- Suitable for all ages
- Know before you go
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your scheduled class time
Central Market is closed Sundays and public holidays; an alternative local tasting will be provided
Vegetarian options are available if requested in advance
Inform staff of any food allergies or dietary restrictions before attending
Suitable for participants with limited mobility; contact ahead for arrangements
- Visitor guidelines
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your scheduled class time
Central Market is closed Sundays and public holidays; an alternative local tasting will be provided
Vegetarian options are available if requested in advance
Inform staff of any food allergies or dietary restrictions before attending
Suitable for participants with limited mobility; contact ahead for arrangements
- Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Frequently asked
Is the class suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, vegetarian options are available upon request; please specify dietary preferences in advance.
What if I have food allergies or intolerances?
Allergy or intolerance information should be provided before the class to ensure appropriate arrangements.
What happens if the Central Market is closed?
On Sundays and public holidays, the experience includes alternative local tastings and a special introduction to Tuscan cooking.
Is the class accessible for participants with reduced mobility?
Yes, the venue is accessible for those with reduced mobility; please inform staff ahead of time to ensure proper arrangements.
Are children allowed to participate?
Contact the provider before booking to confirm the age policy for this experience.
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