Small Group: Wanna Be Italiano – Cooking Class and Market Tour in Florence
Step into Florence’s culinary traditions with this immersive hands-on experience. The day begins at the lively Sant’Ambrogio market in Florence, where a chef guides guests through colorful stalls brimming with seasonal produce, cheeses, cured meats, and fragrant herbs. Along the way, they’ll enjoy tastings of authentic specialties and learn how to select the perfect ingredients.
At the cooking school, roll up the sleeves to prepare two Italian classics. From making fresh pasta sheets to layering lasagna with slow-cooked ragù and creamy béchamel, each step reflects the flavors of Tuscany. The class continues with a lesson on crafting tiramisu, revealing tips to perfect its rich layers.
Afterward, the group gathers for a leisurely meal of their creations, paired with Tuscan wines and a sweet dessert wine. Each guest receives a digital recipe booklet, ensuring the flavors of Florence can be recreated back home.
Duration:
Approximately 5 hours
Start Time:
9am
Inclusions:
Guided visit to Sant'Ambrogio market in Florence with our chefs, tasting of typical seasonal products during the market experience, hands-on cooking class led by a professional chef, preparation of your own Nonna's Lasagna, made from scratch with fresh pasta, slow-cooked bolognese ragù, and creamy béchamel, tiramisu-making session, use of all cooking tools and ingredients, full meal with your own lasagna and tiramisù accompanied by a curated selection of Tuscan wines, 1 dessert wine, and digital recipe booklet to recreate the dishes at home.
Exclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel, gratuities
Meeting point:
Largo Pietro Annigoni, 9A – 50122 Firenze.
Ending point:
Same as meeting location.
Not Suitable For:
We regret to inform you that this class is not suitable for Celiacs
Important Information:
Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance.
Suitable for vegetarians (please inform us in advance). Market visit is not included on Sunday and bank holidays.
Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
Group size maximum 16 pax
This tour operates daily.
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