Enjoy a private cooking class at a Florentine signora's beautiful home located in the outskirt of Florence. The house was built in the 11th century as a lookout tower. Later, it became the residence of Francesco Granacci, a successful painter in the 16th century and one of Michelangelo’s close friends, and for this reason it was named “Casa del Pittore” (Painter’s house). It’s now a gorgeous renovated stone farmer’s house on a hilltop overlooking Florence.
During your 3-hour hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to prepare a typical 4-course Tuscan meal. The menu may slightly vary depending on the season and the fresh ingredients available, and it will usually include a starter, home-made pasta from scratch, a second dish of meat (beef, pork or chicken), and a dessert.
At the end, savor the meal you prepared paired with some of the finest Tuscan wines.
Pick up at your hotel.
- Round trip transfer Florence-Bagno a Ripoli-Florence
- Private cooking class with English-speaking chef
- Dinner with wine
- Gratuities (optional)
- This is the schedule of the cooking class: Pick up in Florence at 4:30pm. Cooking class from 5pm to 8pm. Dinner from 8pm to 9:30pm. Return to Florence around 10pm.
Learn how to make authentic, Italian Pizza and Gelato – a fun cooking class for kids too!
Under the guidance of a professional pizza chef, called a Pizzaiolo, you will make your own pizza - stretch it, sauce it, bake it, slice it. The chef will teach you the key techniques in making a soft and flexible dough and the trick for a flavorful yet light tomato sauce so you can make this pizza at home!
After pizza it’s time for Gelato. The chef will explain why the gelato is the Italy's favorite dessert and will give insight to the 'gelato culture' that continues to grow. Learn the basic raw ingredients, how to select the best products available according to specific principles, development and application of natural colors, the heating and freezing techniques and how they have different effects on the ingredients.
Then enjoy a presentation and tasting of some of the flavors used in gelato making!
This activity is strongly recommended for families that wish to have children to learn about the Italian culture, an easy and fun experience that will last forever in their memory.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
An authentic culinary experience with a famous Florentine Chef!
Meet one of our famous and charismatic chefs and learn how to cook a nice Tuscan meal in the heart of Florence!
The day begins with a trip to the Central Market to go shopping with the chef, picking up the freshest ingredients for your lunch. Meet the butchers, the bakers, and the farmers selling vegetables from their gardens and learn how to distinguish the highest quality ingredients and taste local and typical products!
Next, head to the fascinating home-like professional location, just a few steps from the central market, where you’ll prepare two of Italy’s most iconic dishes like a true local. With step-by-step guidance from your Chef, you’ll craft your own Nonna’s Lasagna, making fresh pasta from scratch, layering it with slow-cooked Bolognese ragù and creamy béchamel, and assembling it all in your personal cocotte. Next, you’ll move on to dessert and create a classic Tiramisu, learning the techniques and tips to perfect its rich, layered flavor.
Finally, savor the meal you prepared yourself, served with a curated selection of Tuscan wines plus a typical dessert wine to finish on a sweet note. During lunch, your Chef will also introduce you to the fundamentals of Tuscan wine, explaining what makes it so distinctive and widely appreciated.
Please note that when the Central Market is closed (on Sundays and bank holidays) a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking class location will be offered instead.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you’ll learn to make one of Italy’s most iconic dishes—fresh pasta! Guided by professional chefs, you’ll prepare three different types of pasta entirely from scratch, using the same simple, authentic ingredients Italian families have used for generations.
Learn to knead, shape, and cut the dough, and discover how to pair each pasta with seasonal sauces inspired by local traditions and flavors.
After the work is done, sit down with your fellow food lovers to enjoy the meal you’ve created—served with a glass of Tuscan wine. To finish, indulge in a homemade Italian fruit gelato or artisanal sorbetto, crafted using traditional methods.
A delicious, memorable experience for anyone who loves food, culture, and hands-on learning. Vegetarian options are available, and please notify us in advance of any food allergies.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
