Italian Cooking Class in Florence - a market to table tour
Overview
Discover the essence of Italy through our "Market to Table" cooking class. Immerse yourself in Florence's vibrant San Lorenzo food market, guided by our expert chef. Craft classic Italian dishes like bruschetta and pasta with the freshest market finds. It's a fusion of tradition and innovation, with an emphasis on rich and diverse flavors.
Sample local products and enjoy a delightful wine tasting with two glasses of fine Italian wine, elevating your meal to a new level. Receive a Graduation Certificate and a recipe booklet to recreate these delights at home. Our class offers a perfect balance of tradition and innovation, leaving a lasting impression of Tuscany's flavors.
What's Included
- Graduation Certificate
- Food and local products tasting
- Visit of the Central market of Florence (San Lorenzo food market) with our...
- Small group tour
- Booklet with recipes
- Lunch with Wine Tasting (2 glasses of wine)
- All ingredients for your lunch
- Use of apron and cooking utensils
- Cooking lesson with famous local Chefs
Meeting Location
Via Panicale
43r, 50123 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
Learn to cook like an Italian at a 5-hour market to table cooking class, and enjoy a Tuscan meal in Florence. Visit the central food market with your chef, before learning tips and techniques to make a full Italian meal that you can recreate at home.
After shopping in local market, our chef will show you how to make fresh pasta from the raw ingredients and you will have the chance to knead it yourself! You will also cook the sauce (Tomato, Ragù Bolognese or Pesto), ‘bruschetta’ as a starter, as well as a dessert!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The menu of our cooking class varies slightly according to the season but will generally include bruschetta, hand-made pasta, pasta sauce and a dessert
- Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance
- Please note that when the Central Market is closed (on Sundays and bank holidays), a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking class location will substitute a visit to the market
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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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).
- Graduation Certificate.
- Food and local products tasting.
- Visit of the Central market of Florence (San Lorenzo food market) with our.
- Small group tour.
- Booklet with recipes.
- Lunch with Wine Tasting (2 glasses of wine).
- All ingredients for your lunch.
- Use of apron and cooking utensils.
- Cooking lesson with famous local Chefs.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Italian Cooking Class in Florence - a market to table tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Italian Cooking Class in Florence – a market to table tour 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
- Graduation Certificate
- Food and local products tasting
- Visit of the Central market of Florence (San Lorenzo food market) with our...
- Small group tour
- Booklet with recipes
- Lunch with Wine Tasting (2 glasses of wine)
- All ingredients for your lunch
- Use of apron and cooking utensils
- Cooking lesson with famous local Chefs
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The menu of our cooking class varies slightly according to the season but will generally include bruschetta, hand-made pasta, pasta sauce and a dessert
- Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance
- Please note that when the Central Market is closed (on Sundays and bank holidays), a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking class location will substitute a visit to the market
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
