Taste of Tuscany: Market-to-Table Cooking Class in Florence

What You Will Experience

Start your Tuscan culinary journey at Florence’s iconic San Lorenzo Market, where a local guide will help you select fresh ingredients for your class. Then, head to a nearby kitchen to cook alongside a skilled Florentine chef. Together, you'll prepare traditional appetizers, homemade pasta, and classic Italian desserts. Afterward, sit down to enjoy your creations with local wine—and take home a recipe booklet to relive the experience anytime.

Highlights

• Discover Florence’s San Lorenzo Market
  Kick off your experience with a guided stroll through the bustling San Lorenzo Market—the heart of Florentine food culture. Surrounded by stalls of local meats, cheeses, produce, and wines, you’ll learn how Italians shop daily for the freshest ingredients. Your chef-instructor will guide you through ingredient selection and share insights into traditional Tuscan shopping habits. Expect to taste a few regional specialties along the way!
• Hands-On Cooking Class in a Tuscan Kitchen
  After the market visit, head to a nearby, fully-equipped kitchen to begin your cooking journey. With step-by-step guidance from your expert chef, you’ll learn how to prepare a full Italian meal—from a classic antipasto to fresh handmade pasta and a traditional dessert. The menu varies seasonally to ensure only the freshest, in-season ingredients are used.
• Enjoy a Homemade Tuscan Lunch with Wine
  Once everything is ready, sit down with your group to enjoy the fruits of your labor—paired perfectly with local Tuscan wine. It’s the ultimate reward after a fun and flavorful class.
• Take the Experience Home
  You’ll receive a recipe booklet so you can recreate your Tuscan meal back home and impress friends and family with your new skills.

What’s Included