Florence: Cooking Class a Market to Table Tour
6 hours
From 09:00
Group 1+
English
6 hours
09:00
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What you'll do
Get to grips with Italian cuisine during this 6-hour market-to-table cooking experience. Meet your chef at 9 AM and explore the bustling Mercato Centrale, also known as San Lorenzo food market, in the heart of Florence. After touring the market and selecting fresh ingredients, you’ll experience a hands-on cooking class where you’ll make classic Italian recipes. The activity concludes with sampling local wine and fresh produce before you enjoy the delicious dishes you’ve crafted during the session.
Highlights
- Market Visit: Navigate Florence's San Lorenzo food market accompanied by an expert local chef
- Hands-on Cooking Class: Learn to prepare classic Italian dishes using the freshest market ingredients
- Local Produce and Wine Tasting: Taste local products and sample two glasses of fine Italian wine
- Tuscan Dining: Sit down to enjoy the delicious dishes you've made during the class
Itinerary
- 1Start Time: 9 AM
- 2Duration: Approximately 6 hours
- 3Group Size: 2 to 15 guests
- 4Meeting Point: Via Panicale, Florence
- 5San Lorenzo Market Tour: Stroll to San Lorenzo market and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Your expert chef will guide you through the market and choose the freshest ingredients for your cooking class
- 6Italian Cooking Class: Learn to craft classic Italian dishes using fresh market produce. You'll prepare fresh pasta from scratch using raw ingredients and knead it yourself, as well as create your choice of sauce (tomato, ragù Bolognese, or pesto)
- 7Wine and Local Produce Tasting: Sample two glasses of fine Italian wine paired perfectly with local produce
- 8Tuscan Dining: Enjoy the dishes you've prepared as you sit down to savour homemade bruschetta, flavour-filled pasta, and a delectable dessert
- 9End Time: 3 PM
What's Included
- Visit to the Central Market of Florence accompanied by your expert chef guide
- Hands-on Italian cooking class
- Fresh ingredients and cooking equipment
- Food and wine tasting
- A delicious lunch featuring the dishes you've prepared
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Personal expenses
- Unfortunately, this activity cannot accommodate wheelchair users
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
- In Via Panicale 43r, Firenze, Toscana, 50123. Close to Florence Central Market
- Kindly reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your departure time
Notes
Important Information
- The tour class rain or shine
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking
- The activity will commence promptly at 9 AM. All participants must arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances
- Foods and wines tasted may vary based on season, day of the week, and group size
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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