ICONS OF ITALY: SIGNATURE COOKING EXPERIENCE WITH CARBONARA, PESTO MAKING, LASAGNA & SICILIAN CANNOLI
Your experience begins with a guided exploration of the historic Sant’Ambrogio Market (available only with the morning departure, except on Sundays and public holidays), one of Florence’s most authentic and cherished culinary markets. Stroll among colourful stalls brimming with fresh seasonal produce, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and traditional local delicacies. Accompanied by your chef, discover how to choose the finest ingredients like a true Italian food enthusiast.
Highlights
- .Get to know Italian culinary tradition in an exclusive semi private cooking class in the heart of Florence .Aprons on and prepare a three-course Italian menù with the help of our expert local chef .Learn to cook 3 different kind of pasta: Lasagne with Bolognese Sauce, Spaghetti with the world famous Roman Carbonara and have fun making Pesto sauce! .Experience the joy of preparing a Sicilian Cannolo and fill it with your favourite ingredients (ricotta, chocolate, pistachio) .Enjoy the rewards of your hard work alongside our selection of fine wines .Receive a digital recipe booklet and diploma after the lesson
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The Price Includes
- .Small Group Tour .Expert Local Chef .Cooking Masterclass based on four iconic Italian dishes (Carbonara, Lasagne, Pesto and Sicilian Cannoli) Pesto Making Experience .Ingredients needed to prepare all the dishes .Use of apron and cooking utensils .Unlimited wine .Water .Visit of Sant'Ambrogio grocery market with a professional chef (only included in the morning departure apart from Sundays and Bank holidays) .Food and local products tasting .Lunch or Dinner depending on the departure selected .Graduation Diploma .Digital recipe booklet, so you can recreate them once you're home .Only in English to preserve the quality of the experience
About This Experience
After the market visit, it’s time to start cooking! You’ll head to a welcoming kitchen where you’ll prepare some of the most iconic dishes of traditional Italian cuisine, all made completely from scratch under the guidance of an expert chef.
During the class, you will learn how to prepare:
. Fettuccine alla Carbonara, a timeless symbol of Roman cuisine
. Lasagne al Ragù, one of Italy’s most beloved classic dishes
. Gnocchi with Homemade Pesto, inspired by the authentic Ligurian tradition
. Sicilian Cannoli, filled to your taste with ricotta, pistachio, chocolate, and more
Step by step, your chef will share traditional techniques, culinary stories, and insider tips that have made these recipes famous around the world. Knead, shape, and cook like a real Italian chef.
Once the cooking is complete, sit down and enjoy the delicious meal you’ve created, paired with a glass of fine Tuscan wine. A warm, convivial dining experience full of flavor and tradition.
Whether you’re a passionate foodie or simply looking for an unforgettable taste of Florence, this cooking class offers an authentic journey through Italy’s most iconic flavors.
Aprons on — let’s cook, taste, and enjoy together!
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10:00 AM, 05:00 PM / Florence
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