Local Product
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Duration
3:30 Hours

Professional Chef
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Languages
Italian and English

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Wood Burning Oven Pizza Making Cooking class at MaMa Florence

Discover the Art of Authentic Wood-Fired Pizza in the Florentine Hills

Unleash your inner pizzaiolo and experience the magic of crafting perfect pizza in a traditional wood-fired oven, nestled amidst the breathtaking Florentine Hills.

Join us for an unforgettable hands-on cooking class where you'll learn the secrets behind creating authentic Neapolitan-style pizza from scratch. This immersive experience will transport you to the heart of Italian culinary tradition, offering a unique blend of learning, fun, and delicious food.

What awaits you:

• Scenic Setting: Escape the bustling city and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Florentine Hills. Our picturesque location provides the perfect backdrop for a truly authentic Italian experience.
• Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced pizzaiolos who will guide you through every step of the pizza-making process, from kneading the perfect dough to mastering the art of the wood-fired oven.
• Hands-on Experience: Get your hands floury as you knead, stretch, and top your own pizzas with fresh, local ingredients. We'll provide all the necessary equipment and guidance.
• Fresh, Local Ingredients: Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Tuscany with high-quality, seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and markets. Think ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, creamy mozzarella, and flavorful cured meats.
• Wood-Fired Perfection: Experience the unique taste and texture of pizza cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven. Witness the transformation of simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces.
• Wine Pairing: Complement your culinary creations with a selection of regional wines, carefully chosen to enhance the flavors of your pizzas.
• Relax and Enjoy: After all your hard work, savor the fruits of your labor as you enjoy your freshly baked pizzas in a convivial atmosphere, surrounded by the stunning Tuscan landscape.
• Memorable Experience: Take home not just delicious memories, but also the knowledge and skills to recreate authentic wood-fired pizza in your own kitchen.

What You'll Learn In Your Pizza Class

What You'll Learn in your Private Pizza & Gelato Making Class

In this hands-on class, your English-speaking chef will guide you through the traditions of Italian pizza making, emphasizing fresh, high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, you'll explore:

Some Classic Italian Pizzas you may make during your private cooking class:

• Margherita: Tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
• Marinara: Tomato, garlic, oregano, and olive oil.
• Quattro Stagioni: Pizza with four sections, each with different toppings.
• Capricciosa: Tomato, mozzarella, artichokes, ham, mushrooms, and olives.
• Diavola: Spicy pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and salami.
• Napoli: Traditional pizza with tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, and capers.
• Romana: Thin-crust pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and oregano.
• Prosciutto e funghi: Traditional pizza with tomato, mozzarella, Prosciutto Cotto and mushrooms.

Feel the tradition as you prepare authentic pizzass. This class will deepen your understanding of traditional pizza recipes and provide new approaches to using simple but effective ingredients for the most flavorful outcomes at home.

Technical Skills You'll Master

In addition to learning about the rich traditions of Italian pizza, you'll master several technical skills:

• Dough Preparation: Create perfect pizza dough from scratch.
• Topping Selection: Choose and prepare the best toppings for various pizzas.
• Sauce Making: Perfect the consistency and flavor balance of traditional pizza sauces.
• Baking Techniques: Learn the importance of cooking times and temperatures for home ovens.
• Plating Techniques: Present your pizzas beautifully and professionally.

These skills will enhance your cooking experience and enable you to recreate authentic Italian flavors in your own kitchen.

Socialize and Savor Crafted Dishes: Enjoy a Pizzas made together.

Strengthen Bonds and deepen connections with familiar faces.

At Mama Florence, sharing around the table embodies the spirit of friendship, love, and creating lasting memories with family and friends. This philosophy reflects the essence of the real person behind Mama Florence, who is the soul of the place. The culinary experiences here are designed to connect individuals through delicious food and heartfelt conversations. Each meal is an opportunity to bond, celebrate togetherness, and build cherished memories.

Seated 3-course Pizza Meal:

Sit around the table and savour the creations made hands-on with your chef.

• Classic appetiser such as crostini, salumi & cheeses
• Pizza with preferred toppings
• Delcious Italian Gelato

Wine Pairings: Three fine wines (bubbly, white, red) to enhance flavors and the social dining experience. 
Enjoy this memorable meal and celebrate togetherness with your fellow food enthusiasts.

What's included in the Pizza Class

Private Cooking Experience

• Cook in Exclusive Kitchens: Work in a beautiful kitchen with real wood fired pizza oven
• Hands-On Cooking Class: Learn from experienced, engaging professional chefs.
• Premium Ingredients: Use the finest, locally sourced ingredients.
• Aprons and Tools Provided: Aprons available for purchase on-site.
• Preparation of Menu:
  • Classic appetiser such as crostini, salumi, cheeses
  • Pizza
  • Classic Italian Gelato
• Seated table service: Enjoy your creations while we pamper you.
• Wine Pairings:
  • Prosecco to Start: Begin with a glass of Prosecco.
  • Fine Italian White Wine or beer: Paired with the appetizer.
  • Fine Italian Red Wine or beer: Paired with the Pizza.
• E-Recipes: Electronic recipes sent to your inbox.
• Class Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours, including the meal.
• 22% VAT Tax: Included in the price.

Important Notes:

Allergies and Cross contamination

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

Other Dietary needs

• Vegetarian Options: Can be easily accommodated.
• Other Dietary Needs: Vegan, or dairy-free requirements, please inquire prior to booking.
• Gluten-free for celiacs: only a Gluten Free cooking class for all participants is suitable for guests with celiac desease
• Gluten-free intolernace: If cross contamination is not an issue then different participants can make different doughs.

Special requests

• Special Requests: If a specific class is not listed on our calendar, let us know and we will try to activate it for your desired date.
• Seasonal Ingredients: We use fresh, seasonal ingredients from trusted local suppliers and farms. The cooking class menu will vary depending on what is available.
• Allergies and Preferences: It is essential to email us ahead of time with any food allergies or preferences so we can verify if we can accommodate them.

Transport

• Private driver or taxi will be scheduled to collect you from MaMa Florence cooking school: Viale Francesco Petrarca, 12, 50124 Firenze FI and return you to the same location.