From market to table: Cooking class in Florence
Private cooking class with tasting in the heart of Florence
Get to know the most authentic Florence and learn the secrets of its dishes and cuisine, taking a journey through exquisite millenary traditions. Stroll among the stalls and colorful kiosks of the historic San Lorenzo market, discovering the best seasonal products. Then put on your apron and try your hand at a cooking class in the heart of San Frediano, the most prestigious neighborhood in Florence, together with chef Vieri Simoni. Learn anecdotes and secrets, get your hands dirty and test your skills in the kitchen, in a riot of aromas, colors and flavors typical of Italian cuisine.
experience details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Language: Italian, English, Spanish
- Availability: every day, all year round
- Type: private tour
- Participants: minimum 1, maximum 8
- Difficulty: easy
- Cancellation: as reported in the general conditions section
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Private professional chef - Private cooking lesson - Visit to the San Lorenzo gastronomic market - Modern and fully equipped kitchen available - Apron and all necessary kitchen utensils - Ingredients - Lunch with paired wine tasting (2 glasses of wine), example of proposed menu: • Starter: Cauliflower flan with pecorino fondue • First course: Handmade potato gnocchi and ragù • Main course: Meat rolls stuffed with black cabbage and cheese • Side dish: Caramelized onions • Dessert: Cream of mascarpone cheese • Wine pairing: Vernaccia Toscana Docg Bolgheri doc
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Anything not specified in the “What's included” section
your visit to Florence
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Departure point: Florence, Piazza San Lorenzo, in front of the Medici Chapels
Departure time: 10:00; show up 15 minutes before departure
Arrival point: Florence, San Frediano district