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K7429OHkatiegNovember 2026 • TripAdvisor
Authentic and yummy Italian cooking experience!
Gui was amazing!!! Food was incredible, vibes were fun, wine was flowing- an awesome night!
VIP Cooking Class with Carbonara, Pesto Making, Lasagna & Cannoli
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This experience captures the true essence of Florence’s culinary soul: a journey that blends tradition, hands-on creativity, and the vibrant flavors of Italy. From the lively buzz of Sant'Ambrogio Market, where fresh local ingredients tell a story of heritage, to the warmth of an Italian kitchen, where time-honored techniques come to life, every moment is infused with authenticity.
It’s not just about cooking: it’s about feeling like a local, learning the secrets of Italian cuisine from an expert chef, and embracing the joy of food as a cultural experience. The rich aromas of fresh herbs, simmering sauces, and handmade pasta fill the air, creating a sensory journey that awakens your inner Italian chef.
Then comes the best part: gathering around the table, savoring the results of your hard work with a glass of Tuscan wine, and sharing laughter with fellow food lovers. It’s an immersive, delicious, and unforgettable way to taste Florence!
Expert Local Chef
Lunch or Dinner depending ont he departure selected
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Unlimited wine
Only in English to preserve the quality of the experience
Digital recipe booklet , so you can recreate them once you're home
Pesto Making Experience
Small Group Tour
Ingredients needed to prepare all the dishes
Meals
Cooking Masterclass based on four iconic of Italian Tradition (Carbonara, Lasagne, Pesto and Sicilian Cannoli)
Graduation Diploma
Visit of Sant’Ambrogio market - only included in the am tour (no sundays or bank holidays)
Visit to Sant'Ambrogio Market if you select the pm shifts or the Sunday and Bank Holidays shifts
Your adventure begins with a guided visit to Florence’s historic Sant'Ambrogio Market (morning only except from sundays and bank holidays), the city’s most beloved food market. With your chef’s expert guidance, you’ll handpick the finest ingredients for your cooking class, learning to select top-quality Italian products.
With your market finds in hand, head to a welcoming kitchen and roll up your sleeves to prepare an authentic Italian menu from scratch. Step by step, your expert chef will guide you through the techniques behind four exquisite dishes: Lasagne with Bolognese Sauce and béchamel, Carbonara Spaghetti with eggs and bacon, Gnocchi with Home made Pesto (you'll crush it with your own hands!) and, finally the iconic Sicilian Cannoli wich you can fill with your favourite toppings (ricotta, pistachio, choccolate etc).
As you cook, enjoy fascinating culinary stories, insider tips, and traditional techniques. Then, sit down with fellow food lovers to savor your homemade meal, paired with fine Tuscan wine.
Whether you're a foodie or simply looking for an authentic taste of Florence, this immersive cooking experience promises a unique and delicious adventure!
MAIN
Fettuccine alla Carbonara
One of the most iconic dishes of Roman cuisine, made with fettucine and a creamy eggs'sauce topped with bacon
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Lasagne al Ragù (Bolognese Sauce)
One of Italy’s most beloved classic dishes prepared with meal (beed and pork) and béchamel
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Gnocchi with Homemade Pesto
Inspired by the authentic Ligurian tradition, have fun making pesto with a traditional "mortaio" (mortar). Ingredients neede: Basil, pine nuts, garlic
DESSERT
Sicilian Cannoli
The iconic Italian dessert from Sicily, served with your choice of topping: ricotta, chocolate, pistachio and chopped hazelnuts
Meeting Point
Cucineria La Mattonaia, Via della Mattonaia, Firenze Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT, 50121
Open in Google MapsMeet your chef at Ciao Foodies Hub at La Cucineria, Via della
Mattonaia, 19/r, Florence, Italy
End Point
This experience ends at the meeting point.
Free cancellation
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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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joeyu675October 2026 • TripAdvisor
Can’t recommend this experience enough!
We had a fantastic time with Alain and learned so much about the local culture and cuisine. He is very knowledgeable, funny, and gives lots of valuable insights on cooking! The market tour was the highlight for us! The meals were fresh, delicious and were relatively easy and quick to prepare. Very efficient with time. The wine was also fantastic! Would definitely recommend this experience to anyone in Florence!
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T3723QRlisarOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor
Small group cooking class
We booked this tour because it offered a wide variety of cooking experiences, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip! It was so much more than just a cooking class. We spent the day tasting our way around a local market, sampling wines and discovering local delicacies, while also learning how to prepare delicious meals that we can recreate at home. One of the most special parts was reminiscing about cooking with our grandparents and the recipes passed down through generations...read more
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janicehW1001MSOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor
Highly recommend.
Awesome. Great company, instruction, and preparation.
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K7536XYdaniellecOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor
Incredible experience!
This experience is the best! We had Leonardo as our guide/chef and he was incredible. You get taken around the local markets, see the fresh produce and understand more as to what they are & how to use them. He was so knowledgeable and willing to answer all our questions. Then the actual cooking is incredibly fun - Leonardo took us through each step with a great attitude, kept things fun and was all very hands-on for us! Was an awesome experience and looking forward to using our new recipes once ...read more
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