Florence Cooking Course with Historic Local Market Visit

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Florence Cooking Course with Historic Local Market Visit

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Earliest available date: September 14, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
5 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Spanish, Italian
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Dive into Tuscan culinary magic! Shop fresh local ingredients and cook a four-course meal with expert guidance in vibrant Florence. Enjoy your creations with Tuscan wine and warm company.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Learn how to cook a typical everyday Tuscan meal, starting off by choosing the ingredients in season. Under the expert guidance of a multilingual chef, you will visit the Florence historic market, where you will select the organic ingredients that you will then use to prepare a four-course meal (starter, first course, second course and dessert) in a top class cookery school. The course will be followed by lunch with the dishes you have prepared, accompanied by a good Tuscan wine and a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Croutons with black cabbage and beans
Rustic Tuscan croutons topped with black cabbage and creamy beans
MAIN
Pappardelle with truffle
Fresh handmade pasta served with the delicate aroma of truffle
MAIN
Peposo beef stew
A traditional slow-cooked Tuscan beef stew with rich, warming flavors
DESSERT
Cantucci with Vin Santo
Classic Tuscan almond biscuits served with sweet Vin Santo wine

What You Get

Vegetarian option available on request
Guided walk through Florence’s historic food market
Intimate small-group experience, up to 15 guests
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the group, nor to have a refund or reschedule the course.
  • The cooking class will be operated by professional Chefs. The class might be divided in smaller groups, and each Chef will look after 15 participants
  • From November 1st 2024 until March 31st 2025, cooking class is available only in English
  • Severe and contact celiacs may not attend the event due to probable contamination.
  • Please inform us in advance of food intolerances or allergies
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

What You’ll Experience

Under the expert guidance of a multilingual chef, you will visit the Florence historic market, where you will select the organic ingredients that you will then use to prepare a four-course meal. On this course you can learn to cook a typical everyday Tuscan meal, starting off by choosing the ingredients in season. Under the expert guidance of a multilingual chef, you will visit the Florence historic market, where you will select the organic ingredients that you will then use to prepare a four-course meal (starter, first course, second course and dessert) in a top class cookery school. The course will be followed by lunch with the dishes you have prepared, accompanied by a good Tuscan wine and a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Piazza di San Lorenzo, Firenze Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT, 50123

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at 09:50 am - Piazza San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo Square), at the Statue located in the center of the square. Please be punctual. Our chefs will be waiting for you wearing an orange identification badge, making them easy to recognize.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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4.5
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Surpassed our expectations!!!
May 23, 2026

Chef Francesco was a wonder guide and teacher. The market was so clean and refreshing. He knew many of the vendors. At his cooking school he showed us how to make pasta, the filling for ravioli, b...read more

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We had the best time!...
May 22, 2026

We had the best time! Very interesting tour through the market with Francesco! Lots of fun with tastings! Then learning some techniques and delicious food back at his school with his wonderful chef...read more

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The day started with an...
May 08, 2026

The day started with an enjoyable market visit and product tastings. Chef Francesco was very friendly and taught us how to make delicious recipes for a Italian meal including fettuccine from scr...read more

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Amazing experience!
April 20, 2026

What a fun time time! The market was really cool. I especially loved the truffle and balsamic tasting. And later, learning things about Italian cooking that I wasn't aware off, like you only use th...read more

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It was amazing. Stefano...
March 31, 2026

It was amazing. Stefano was a great teacher. We actually were the only ones in the class so my husband and basically had a private class. The market before was fantastic with lots of good tastings....read more

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