Florence Cooking Classes

If you are a foodie, or love food, or love to eat, or like people, and want to have fun, take this class. It is well worth the time. The market tour will fill you up for breakfast, and the pasta and tiramisu will fill you up for lunch. Then you will need a long walk to get rid of all the calories. The tastings at the market were excellent, and informative. We all learned a lot and had a fun time. The market is really something to see in Florence - the Central Market. If you don't take the tour...go see the market. It's fantastico!....but, the tour with the market and the cooking class was so much fun and personalized that it was great. The chefs were personable, funny, and entertaining. They played this music that was like the Italian Chipmunks...it was really funny....but so cute and charming. We had one of the best times and would definitely recommend this if you have the time, it was a lot of fun! We got all the recipes and now we can re-create all of those great memories at home as well. Thank you Florence Italy!

Doing what: Small-Group Italian Cooking Class in Florence

This class was a definite highlight of Florence. The market experience was wonderful and the recipes were absolutely phenomenal. We learned a lot about cooking and Italian culture from Giuseppe and Andreas who were very fun and upbeat teachers.

Doing what: Small-Group Italian Cooking Class in Florence

The cooking class was so much fun! The trip to the market was very informative and the food tasting was delicious. The cooking instructor was very personable and a great teacher. All the food turned out amazing and I really felt like I learned a lot. It was the highlight of my time in Florence.

Doing what: Small-Group Italian Cooking Class in Florence

I have always loved to cook, but I have always had a soft spot in my kitchen for Italian food! After I visited the market, I had a full appreciation for Italians and the love they put into growing their food. The class was so informative and the guide gave us tips to use that day and for the years to come. It was the highlight of my trip to Florence!

Doing what: Florence Cooking Course and Local Market Visit

We just returned from the 9 Day Heart of Italy Tour. While in Florence my daughter and I took advantage of the Cooking Class. Chef Giovanni made this day one of our 3 favorite things we did on our entire vacation. From the market to the dining table we loved the entire experience and the people we shared the table with for our 5 hour adventure could not have been nicer. We have the recipes and are eager to try making our own dinner back home. Thank you for a very memorable Mother/Daughter experience!

Doing what: Small-Group Italian Cooking Class in Florence

This was great. Giovanni was most warm personable and knowledgeable. My boys and I had a wonderful time and learned a fair amount about the Tuscan food. This is not a high end class, but was a serious course none the less. The crew knows their stuff, the cooking school was a small intimate space but everyone had room to work. The meal we made was delicious (and gave my boys some ideas for what to do on a date, they said). Their place is air conditioned, a real plus in July. And we got cookbooks in the end. These guys really communicate their enthusiasm and love for the food. A great change of pace from the art hunting and much welcomed by my teens (kids of all ages were there, and Giovanni was made a personal connection with everyone in our group). The market visit before hand was wonderful as well. Highly recommended as a memorable and fun family or couples experience. Note, this is a "slow food" experience and it stretched out, wonderfully, across most of the day. We did get to a museum at 4, but it felt like a great and memorable use of a day in Florence. Highly recommended.

Doing what: Small-Group Italian Cooking Class in Florence

Really fun class. Food was delicious and the people in our group were lots of laughs. We had 5 people at our station, with varying degrees of cooking experience. We all kept busy trying the different tasks (by far, the toughest was flipping the crepes ... so you can tell the tasks were easy). We had as much wine as we wanted when we had our dinner. The wine was house red, but it was decent and matched the food. Some of the instructions we were given verbally did not make it into the written recipes, so notes are required if you plan to make the recipes at home. We were allowed to take photos throughout the class and almost overwhelmed our instructor when all of us wanted the same photo! He ended up taking the same photo 4 times. We will probably attend a different class at this cooking school the next time we visit Florence and would recommend it to anyone who wants a fun and different evening.

Doing what: Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence

What a great day we spent in this cooking class. From the trip to the market, the purchase of ingredients, food preparation, cooking, eating and drinking wine it was a great experience. My wife and I came away with a very good understanding of selection of ingredients for Italian cooking and the importance of "slow food" in getting the most out of your meals. The staff were outstanding, all with strong English language skills and willing to help and answer all questions. This is a great way to spend a day in Florence, and you will come away with great ideas, recipes, and having had an excellent meal.

Doing what: Small-Group Italian Cooking Class in Florence

What a great way to spend a day in Florence! I couldn't recommend this class more. I already have a friend who is booking her class for a fall trip to Italy. The walk to the market and the special tastings of extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars and cheeses was fun and informative. The day only got better when the hands on cooking fun began. I was amazed at how easy it is to prepare such great food. From tiramisu to homemade pasta (ravioli and tagliatelle) to an amazing bolognese sauce, we ended our day with a feast created by our own hands. The food was absolutely amazing! If you are looking for something a little different to do while in Florence, this is definitely a great choice. - Helen D., Maple Grove, MN

Doing what: Small-Group Italian Cooking Class in Florence

I so wanted to take a cooking class during my trip to Florence -- this one was perfect! Chef Giovanni was engaging and fun, the food we prepared and the wine we drank were delicious! My daughter and I attended together and there were people of all ages in the class.

I would definitely recommend this program -- and REALLY wish I had scheduled the pizza and gelato class as well!

This will remain a highlight of my Florence vacation! Thank you Giovanni and everyone in the class who made it so fun!

Doing what: Small-Group Italian Cooking Class in Florence

The cooking class was awesome. Lot's of fun and a great way to spend our last day in Florence. Giovanni was great, informative, and patient. His assistant was great too. My daughter and I loved it and recommend it highly.

Doing what: Small-Group Italian Cooking Class in Florence

This was excellent and so much fun, our contact in Florence was a wonderful lady and very helpful and the class itself is something we'll never forget. Our teachers were patient, entertaining and informative, they made learning how to cook enjoyable and we're looking forward to trying out some of the recipes on our friends. Eating the food afterwards gave us a good chance to learn more about our classmates and the opportunity to try food we might never have ordered at a restaurant. Thank you, this class was one of the highlights of our trip.

Doing what: Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence

All I can say is, "Alessandro, you were great!" My wife and I did this cooking class with our teen sons. They were timid at first but with Alessandro's great personality and encouragement they quickly got into the cooking mode. Our food was fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and fell in love with Florence. We look forward to returning again and to taking some more cooking classes! The boys have already made the Tiramasu!

Doing what: Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence

My 16 year old daughter and I took the cooking class. This was one of our true highlights of whole trip to Europe. Our day started out by walking to a nearby market where we learned about the different types of Olive Oil and Balsmic Vinegars. As we walked through the market, Chef Giovanni answered all of our questions and carefullly choose the items for our meal.
When we arrived at the cooking school, Chef Giovanni handed us a cookbook to take note as he explained in detail how to prepare each course. The class was interactive and everyone participated in creating each item.
Chef Giovanni was sensitive to diet needs and we made two main dishes, one with meat and one with vegetables.
I highly recoommend this experience for everyone visiting Florence!
Thank You Chef Giovanni

Doing what: Small-Group Italian Cooking Class in Florence

Unfortunately being a public holiday the markets were closed so we just had the cooking course part of the day. The course was excellent. The chefs were a lot of fun, and we learnt a lot of new things. After making our 6 dishes, we sat down to eat it all with a glass of wine in a lovely restaurant underneath the cooking class. It was a great day, and a nice respite from the tourist crowds in Florence.

Doing what: Florence Cooking Course and Local Market Visit