Florence Authentic Tuscan Cooking Experience

This tour is unique because it offers a fully immersive, hands-on culinary experience in the heart of Florence. You'll start by visiting the authentic Sant’Ambrogio Market with a professional chef to select fresh, local ingredients: just like a true Florentine. Back in a real Tuscan trattoria, you’ll learn to prepare traditional dishes like tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisù entirely from scratch. The small group format ensures personal guidance and an intimate, friendly atmosphere. Along the way, you'll hear stories about Italian food culture, enjoy Tuscan appetizers, and sit down to savor the meal you've created, paired with a glass of local wine. It’s more than a cooking class: it’s a true taste of Italian life.

Meeting Point

Cucineria La Mattonaia

Via della Mattonaia, 19R, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy

Meet your chef at Ciao Foodies Hub at La Cucineria, Via della
Mattonaia, 19/r, Florence, Italy

What's included:

• Expert local chef
• Unlimited wine
• Food and local products tasting
• Graduation certificate
• Small group tour
• Ingredients needed to prepare all the dishes
• Visit of Sant’Ambrogio market - only included in the am tour (no sundays or bank holidays)
• Use of apron and cooking utensils
• Lunch or Dinner depending on the selected departure

Not included:

• Visit to Sant'Ambrogio Market if you select the pm shifts or the Sunday and Bank Holidays shifts

What to expect:

Teatro del Sale

To all pasta lovers: this is the perfect experience for you! Join a small-group cooking class in an authentic Tuscan trattoria and learn to make tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisù from scratch. Meet in central Florence and, in the morning class (except Sundays and holidays), follow the chef to the lively Sant’Ambrogio Market to pick fresh local ingredients. Back in the kitchen, it’s aprons on! Start by preparing classic sauces like ragù and tomato, then knead the pasta dough using just eggs and flour. While the dough rests, you’ll learn to make a creamy, authentic tiramisù. After a quick break with Tuscan appetizers and stories about Italy’s rich culinary heritage, it’s time to roll out your dough and shape it into perfect tagliatelle and ricotta-filled ravioli. Once everything is cooked and ready, sit down and enjoy the meal you made, paired with house wine. A hands-on, delicious adventure into the heart of Italian cuisine: buon appetito!

Sample Menu

STARTER
Tuscan typical appetizers

MAIN
Ravioli filled with ricotta cheese

MAIN
Tagliatelle al Ragù

DESSERT
Tiramisù