Florence · FLORENCE COOKING CLASSES
Pasta you actually roll, a ragu that took the morning, tiramisu at the end. The 15 classes below are priced and honest about how much you cook against how much you watch, and which ones start at the market.
In a medieval tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome, chef instructors such as Andrea, Victoria, Antonio, and Valentino guide you through ravioli, tortelli, pappardelle, and sauces. You cook, eat everything, and pair it with Tuscan wine or soft drinks during this lively three-hour Florence class.
“Awesome experience. Antonio was a great guide and chef!”
Leave central Florence for a hilltop Tuscan estate, where chefs such as Chris, Carmela, Davide, and Tiziano guide you through handmade pasta or wood-fired pizza, sauces, and gelato. You will eat what you make with wine or beer, then return by bus with recipes and a cooking diploma.
“This was the most fun we had in Florence. An opportunity to talk to people and make friends, if you want, or just stick with your group. We did the gelato and pizza making and both came out delicious. The chefs were hilarious. And all the wine you could want!”
Spend three hours in a Florence restaurant making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch. Hosts such as Alessandro, Amber, Clive, and Narghess guide beginners through the work, then serve your meal with wine, coffee, or limoncello.
“Our guide Amber was incredible. She was humorous and made the class super enjoyable. Would highly recommend!”
In central Florence, your chef guides you through ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle from flour to dinner inside a 13th-century tower near the Duomo. The three-hour class suits beginners, vegetarians, families, couples, and solo visitors, with Tuscan wine, soft drinks, and all equipment included.
“This was a fun and awesome experience, especially for the price! The chef was very engaging and helpful. You get put in a room with a lot of people so if you’re looking for a more intimate experience, this isn’t it, but if you’re down to have fun with other people and get to know them, then it’s great.”
Meet Luca or another Walkabout Florence guide at 9 a.m., visit Florence’s San Lorenzo market, then ride 20 minutes to a Tuscan farmhouse. With chefs such as Erika, prepare pasta, meat sauce, pork, bruschetta, and tiramisu, then eat with Chianti wine. Recipes and a cooking diploma follow.
“Noemi and Gloria were wonderful teachers. The location of the class is breathtaking. It was cozy in the room where we were making the pasta on a cold December day. We were provided recipes of what we made. The bus ride was about 20 minutes from the city center and gave us another experience traveling to the cooking location. A++++”
Meet your English-speaking chef near the Arno and learn three pasta styles in a group of up to 12. You will shape fettuccine or tagliatelle, ravioli, and tortelli, then eat your work with Tuscan wine, dessert, and printed recipes.
“very good tourist guide excellent route we learned a lot about Rome History and the families of the citu and how they infloated to history”
Spend about three hours making fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu in a Florence restaurant. Instructors such as Alessandro, Ambar, Clive, Jacob, and Katarina lead hands-on classes, followed by your meal with wine, coffee, and limoncello.
“This was an AMAZING experience, and Katarina was incredible! My husband and I are so glad we booked this! Highly, highly recommend :)”
At Towns of Italy in central Florence, a professional chef guides you through pizza dough, regional pizza traditions, and a gelato-making demonstration. You create your own pizza, sample gelato, share a meal with unlimited wine, and take home digital recipes. Family pricing cuts children’s tickets by 50 percent.
“It was a great way to learn the difference between real gelato and the mass-produced type. The instructor was nice and knew what he was doing.”
Meet a local chef in central Florence, visit Mercato Centrale for tastings and ingredients, then make bruschetta, fresh pasta, sauces, and tiramisu. The class is hands-on, vegetarian-friendly, and includes Chianti, a digital recipe booklet, and a diploma. Chef assignments vary, with Federico, Tommaso, Alice, and John often praised.
“Great cooking class with Alice! First we shopped at the Central Market in Florence and then returned to the classroom/kitchen and made pasta, ravioli and tira miso.”
Spend 11.5 hours in Tuscany with a small group of up to 30 people. Visit Castellina, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and Certaldo, then cook and eat a traditional lunch at Poggio ai Laghi. Guides such as Marco, Marta, and Emma are known for lively commentary, though the pace is full.
“Was overall a great day! Marco was very personable and informative. Would highly recommend. Perfect day”
Meet in central Florence at 4:45 pm, cross the Arno to a professional cooking school, and prepare four Italian courses with a chef and assistant. You may make pasta, gnocchi, chicken, risotto, or dessert, then eat together with wine and take home the recipes.
“Truly was a must to do while in Florence. Our 2 daughters throughly enjoyed learning how to make an authentic 3 course Italian dinner. Our chef was warm and made us feel like we were cooking in our own kitchen. Would highly recommend & would book again if we are able to return.”
Meet chefs such as Jon, Roberta, Federico, or David at Towns of Italy Cooking School for a hands-on pasta class and gelato demonstration. Premium bookings add a Central Market visit, tastings, ragù, pesto, and tiramisu.
“This class was so fun! The food was amazing! I would definitely do it again!”
In a historic palace near Ponte Vecchio, an English-speaking chef guides you through fresh egg pasta, ravioli, tortelli, and fettuccine. You cook and share your creations with Tuscan wine, dessert, and limoncello. Teachers such as Camilla, Giacomo, Sarno, and Lucrezia are known for keeping beginners involved.
“This was a fantastic experience. The whole family loved our cook who guided us and everyone was included and involved. Amazing pasta meal and an incredible experience.”
In central Florence, a Michelin-trained chef guides you through tortelli, tagliatelle, and ravioli, plus three sauces. You work by hand, learn practical kitchen tricks, then sit down to eat the meal with unlimited wine. Classes run about three hours, welcome all skill levels, and offer vegetarian choices.
“This was an amazing experience. Simona was fantastic. We had so much fun. There was 9 of us from age 20-80. We all had a great time and learned so much. The pasta we made was delicious. We made 3 types and 3 sauces. And rhe wine was also excellent. I highly recommend.”
Travel 45 minutes from Florence to a family farm in Fucecchio with guides such as Christina, Naomi, and Romina. Walk the vineyards and botanical garden, taste five organic wines with snacks, then make ravioli or tortelli and eat together at a long table.
“We had an amazing time! Our host was, I think her name was Erika, was super friendly and pleasant.”
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