Small-Group Cooking Class in Castle with Optional Transfer

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4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English
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Explore Tuscan cuisine with expert chefs in a historic villa. Cook a delicious four-course meal, and enjoy a guided tour of the villa and wine cellars, with optional transfer.

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

Experience Details

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable 4 hour culinary experience at the historic Villa Pandolfini estate, on the hills over Florence. The accredited cooking school was the first of its kind and the best in the region. This is the perfect introduction to Tuscan cuisine for the aspiring foodie. Work alongside professional chefs and gain hands-on experience as you learn the secrets of Tuscan cooking, preparing a tantalising 4 course meal. Time permitting for all guests, enjoy a free guided tour of the 14th century villa and wine cellars.

What You Get

Small group hands on cooking class using only the freshest ingredients
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
4 course meal

Good To Know

  • Optional food market tour with the chef to select fresh ingredients for the class €45 per person, minimum 2 participants
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Official agency with personal liability insurance
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Maximum class size 12-14, average 6-8
  • Free parking available onsite

What You’ll Experience

09:30 – Meet our driver at our central meeting point in Florence and begin your short 20 minute ride to the Villa Pandolfini, where you will meet your chef and begin your one day class. 10:00 – Begins with highlighting the history of Tuscan cooking and presenting the day’s menu. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves for hands-on preparation of a glorious meal in one of our two authentic Tuscan kitchens. 13:00 – Enjoy the fruits of your labour – Eat the epic feast that you just created complemented by the estate’s own Chianti wine and extra virgin olive oil. 14:00 – Return to Florence or your next destination with a full stomach, and good memories.

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

Via Curtatone, Firenze Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT, 50123

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Pickup Details
We can arrange for private pick upon request
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Meeting Point

Via Livornese 334, Via Livornese, Lastra a Signa Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT, 50055

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**MEETING POINT FOR THE SHUTTLE for the classes without market: Corners of Via Curtatone & Via Amerigo Vespucci Lungarno (facing the river left hand corner ) STANDARD TIME IS 9:30 am THIS CAN CHANGE DUE TO CHEFS SCHEDULES/ MARKET ETC
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

What People Are Saying
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A culinary highlight for our trip!
June 06, 2025
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A Culinary Highlight of Our Trip! Our visit to Good Tastes of Tuscany at the beautiful Pandolfini Villa was one of the best parts of our vacation! We were a group of six — four adults, one teenage...read more

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A Florence Cooking Class Not to be Missed
May 17, 2024
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It was fantastic. We were picked up and driven to the castle where the cooking class was held. Chef Alberto met us at the door and gave us bit of history of the place and introduced us to the menu ...read more

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From Luigi. A restaurant to discover.
May 12, 2024
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Excellent typical place. Welcoming environment, good Apulian cuisine accompanied by excellent wines. Friendly and prepared staff. I recommend it for a dinner with friends. There is also a large gar...read more

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Great Diner
January 17, 2024
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The steak was tender , service was excellant. My wife is vegetarian and she enjoyed her Vegetable Soup and Eggplant Parmigiano.

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Fantastic hands on experience in Tuscany
June 26, 2023
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An absolutely amazing experience! We were fortunate to book this class at the last minute, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. With a dozen students of all ages and backgrounds in the lar...read more

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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