VIP Cooking Class with Carbonara, Pesto Making, Lasagna & Cannoli
Overview
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!
What's Included
- Meals Cooking Masterclass based on four iconic of Italian Tradition (Carbonara, Lasagne, Pesto and Sicilian Cannoli)
- Expert Local Chef
- Lunch or Dinner depending ont he 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
- 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
Meeting Location
Via della Mattonaia
19R, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-6367P171
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Meals. Cooking Masterclass based on four iconic of Italian Tradition (Carbonara, Lasagne, Pesto and Sicilian Cannoli).
- Expert Local Chef.
- Lunch or Dinner depending ont he 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.
- 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.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the VIP Cooking Class with Carbonara, Pesto Making, Lasagna & Cannoli is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for VIP Cooking Class with Carbonara, Pesto Making, Lasagna & Cannoli will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- MealsCooking Masterclass based on four iconic of Italian Tradition (Carbonara, Lasagne, Pesto and Sicilian Cannoli)
- Expert Local Chef
- Lunch or Dinner depending ont he 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
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
