• Cucineria La Mattonaia - Embark on an exciting journey with a guided tour of Florence’s historic Sant’Ambrogio Market (available mornings only, excluding Sundays and bank holidays), the city’s most cherished food market. Under the expert guidance of a chef, select the finest ingredients for your cooking class, learning how to choose top-quality Italian products.
  Armed with your market treasures, proceed to a welcoming kitchen and get ready to create an authentic Italian menu from scratch. Your skilled chef will lead you through the process of crafting four exquisite dishes: Lasagne with Bolognese Sauce and béchamel, Carbonara Spaghetti with eggs and bacon, Gnocchi with homemade pesto (which you’ll crush by hand!), and the iconic Sicilian Cannoli, which you can fill with your favorite toppings (ricotta, pistachio, chocolate, etc.).
  As you cook, enjoy captivating culinary stories, insider tips, and traditional techniques. Then, join fellow food enthusiasts to relish your homemade meal, complemented by fine Tuscan wine.
  Whether you’re a food enthusiast or simply seeking an authentic taste of Florence, this immersive cooking experience offers a unique and delightful adventure!

• Expert Local Chef
• Lunch or Dinner depending on the departure selected
• Water
• 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
• 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

• Fettuccine alla Carbonara - One of the most iconic dishes of Roman cuisine, made with fettucine and a creamy eggs’sauce topped with bacon
• Lasagne al Ragù (Bolognese Sauce) - One of Italy’s most beloved classic dishes prepared with meal (beed and pork) and béchamel
• 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
• Sicilian Cannoli - The iconic Italian dessert from Sicily, served with your choice of topping: ricotta, chocolate, pistachio and chopped hazelnuts

This experience truly embodies the culinary spirit of Florence: a journey that seamlessly combines tradition, hands-on creativity, and the vibrant flavors of Italy. From the lively atmosphere of Sant’Ambrogio Market, where fresh local ingredients narrate a tale of heritage, to the welcoming embrace of an Italian kitchen, where age-old techniques are brought to life, every moment is rich with authenticity.

It’s more than just cooking: it’s about feeling like a local, discovering the secrets of Italian cuisine from a skilled 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 the inner Italian chef.

Then comes the highlight: gathering around the table, enjoying the fruits of your labor with a glass of Tuscan wine, and sharing laughter with fellow food enthusiasts. It’s an immersive, delightful, and unforgettable way to experience the taste of Florence!

• Vegetarian options available
• For safety reasons, this experience is not recommended for people with celiac disease or children under six years old
• Please inform us in advance of any allergies or food intolerances, and we will do our best to accommodate you
• The menu may vary slightly depending on ingredient availability and seasonality

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.