Quick Details
Adults & Children
(Age 13 & older)
€ 91
Children
(Age 4 to 12)
€ 77
Young Children
(Age 3 & younger)
Free
Florence Market & Cooking Class – “Wanna Be Italiano” Experience
Should we take a cooking class in Italy? Only at the original and most popular cooking class in Florence! Our famous local chefs will have you whipping up Italian classics in no time.
SOURCING FRESH INGREDIENTS FROM FLORENCE’S MARKET WITH A LOCAL CHEF
Learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine in the heart of Florence with one of our professional and charismatic chefs.
Begin your experience with a guided tour of the Central Market, where the chef will introduce you to fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Make a stop at the butcher to pick up top-quality meats for your meal, then stroll through vibrant stands filled with cheeses, pasta, pastries, and much more.
CRAFT A TRADITIONAL TUSCAN MEAL IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE
After sampling a variety of typical Italian delights – including olive oils, truffles, and more – return with your chef to the culinary school for a fun and interactive cooking experience.
You’ll learn to prepare classic seasonal dishes such as fresh tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce, ravioli with the freshest tomato sauce, and finish with an Italian favorite: tiramisu.
At the end, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with a locally produced Chianti wine and great company.
MAKE THE TUSCAN RECIPES AGAIN AND AGAIN BACK HOME
After you’ve prepared your meal, savor it with unlimited wine.To ensure a lasting memory of your culinary experience, you’ll be presented with a digital recipe booklet and a graduation certificate to commemorate your achievements. If your class takes place on a Sunday or public holiday when the Central Market is closed, we’ll provide an exclusive introduction and extra tastings at the cooking school to enrich your visit.
What is included
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Guided visit of the Mercato Centrale (Central Market in Florence) to choose fresh seasonal ingredients
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Tasting of local products and market specialties during the market visit
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Hands-on cooking lesson with a professional local chef
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All cooking ingredients, aprons and utensils provided
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Lunch prepared by you: fresh pasta, bruschetta, dessert — with unlimited Chianti wine (soft drinks for children)
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Digital recipe booklet and certificate of attendance for you to recreate dishes at home
Transportation
- Not included
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the location (meeting point) and contact.
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It was clear Jon had a passion for cooking. He was enthusiastic, and patient, with all of us through our tour of the Central Market and in food preparation. He shared useful information, and cooking tips, e.g., who knew garlic is not a required spice in ragout. We got a workout beating egg whites and rolling out pasta dough, all in fun, ending in a delicious finale. I highly recommend this event whether it is your first, or fiftieth time to Florence.
– November, 2025 - Verified Booking
We really enjoyed our market tour and cooking class, Alice and the other staff were friendly & professional and made it a fun, easy going environment. Our group as split into three groups of 4-6 people which was just right - felt intimate and we had great conversation (especially after a couple complimentary glasses of wine). The 5 hour class was perfect to enjoy a tasting a the market and the cooking class at a comfortable pace, and still wrapped up early enough that we had time to explore in the afternoon. Ingredients were obviously super fresh, meats were fresh from the market, and the food was delicious. Alice gave a lot of great tips on preparation but the dishes were not too complicated for beginners, strongly recommend!
– September, 2025 - Verified Booking