Local Product
Yes

Duration
4 Hours

Professional Chef
Yes

Languages
Italian and English

Evaluation

4,95 Average Rating

As you most likely know, Tuscan cuisine is world famous. But did you know that its most important dishes are from the Cucina Povera, literally the poor or peasant kitchen? This important culinary tradition comes from the Tuscan history of sharecropping farmers that lived in the hills and valleys of Tuscany using their very limited resources to create the most nutritious and filling foods possible. Born out of the necessity to utilize everything, items like old bread or vegetable and meat scraps were repurposed into delicious dishes such as ribollita and panzanella.

Discover the rich culinary heritage of Tuscany and learn how to cook classic regional dishes with a hands-on cooking course in Florence. Immerse yourself in the world of Tuscan cooking, using fresh, seasonal ingredients and traditional recipes passed down through generations.

Our experienced chef will guide you through each step of the cooking process, from selecting the best ingredients at the local market to creating a multi-course meal in our professional kitchen. Along the way, you will learn about the history and cultural significance of Tuscan cuisine, as well as techniques and tips for perfecting each dish.

At the end of the day, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, savoring the flavors of traditional Tuscan dishes.

Class description

During this hands-on cooking class your English-speaking chef will introduce you to the wonderful Tuscan culinary traditions. Taking inspiration from the wide range of possibilities, this course focuses on well-known and well-loved recipes within the Tuscan repertoire. Learn the importance of fresh, high-quality, locally sourced ingredients when cooking and creating dishes from scratch. Feel the presence of generations of Tuscans as you prepare typical, authentic dishes using ages old culinary techniques rural Tuscans have perfected over centuries. Our focus in this class is to teach you how to make rustic recipes such as ribollita, pappa al pomodoro, pork, gnudi, and other dishes that are the heart and soul of traditional Tuscan cuisine. You will finish the class with a better understanding of Tuscany’s traditional menu and a new approach to using simple but effective and genuine ingredients with the most flavorful outcome when you are back in your home kitchen.

Important notes

Our kitchen and tools are shared by participants. Cross-contamination is possible. Classes are NOT suitable for individuals with SEVERE or life-threatening allergies. Please prioritize safety before enrolling.

Vegetarian options can be accommodated easily. For other common dietary requirements (vegan, gluten free, diary free) please make sure to ask prior booking.

Joinable cooking classes have a minimum enrollment of 3 people for course activation (except for Sundays which has a minimum enrollment of 5 people). Should the minimum not be reached for the day you have booked, we will contact you with a choice to: pay an additional fee to make the class private, change to another available date, or be fully refunded.
If you don’t see a specific class you are interested in listed on our calendar, let us know and we will try to activate it for you on the date you want.
Because we only use fresh, seasonal ingredients from trusted local suppliers and farms, the cooking class menu will vary depending on what is available that day.
It is essential that you email us ahead of time with any food allergies or preferences you may have so we can accommodate them

FAQs

We recommend arriving approximately 10-15 minutes prior to class

No, you do not need to bring any tools or resources; all the materials, tools, and ingredients needed for the courses will be provided by the school and are included in the fee.

Class duration, including meal, is approximately 3.5 hours

Yes, you will be eating the dishes you prepared after about 2 hours of preparation. For the menu structure please check the class description.

It is essential that you email us ahead of time with any food allergies or preferences you may have so we can let you know if we can accommodate them. We will not be able to accommodate special dietary needs without notice on-spot because ingredients and setting are prepared in advance.

Yes, all joinable classes are suitable for kids 6 and above as long as they are under parent supervision. Pasta and Pizza classes are the most suitable. If you are taking a private class we can accommodate also younger children but we will need to know in advance.

Recipes of all the dishes you’ve prepared emailed to you

A tasting of Prosecco and two fine Italian wines during your meal

Pictures are allowed and encouraged! Our instructors love it when you feel that a dish is camera worthy, so please click away!

Please read our cancellation policies. To cancel please write to [email protected]

Comfortable clothing and shoes (you’ll stand up while cooking). Rings and bracelets need to be removed during preparation. If you have long hair please tie it.

No previous experience is required! We encourage you to ask questions if there is something you don’t understand.

Tuscan Traditional Cooking Course

4,95 Average Rating

Dates

Adults

Children (4-12 Y.O.)

Fri 26th May 2023

A beautiful experience discovering the market in Florence and a fun cooking class where I finally learned how to make pasta! The chef was very helpful! Highly recommended!

Giulia, 25 anni
Italia

A wonderful experience discovering the Florence market and a fun cooking class where I finally learned how to make pasta! Very helpful chef! Highly recommended!

Michael, 55 anni
London