Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence
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Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence
By FlorenceTown
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When in Florence, learn to cook and shop like a local from a professional chef during this Tuscan cooking class. Walk through the Central Market with a guide who teaches you how to select the best products, and then how to make dishes such as homemade pasta and bruschetta. Dine on the fruits of your labor, accompanied by Chianti wine, making this an educational and delicious experience.
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Ages 0-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 5h
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Highlights
- Get to know Italian food in depth with a hands-on cooking class
- Guided market tour teaches you how to select the best produce
- Enjoy eating the meal you made, accompanied by Chianti wine
- Recipe booklet included, so you can re-make the dishes at home
- Central food market guided visit
- Food tastings at school
- Two glasses of Chianti wine with lunch
- Recipe booklet
- Graduation diploma
- Suitable for vegetarians! (please inform us in advance)
- Free subscription to our Food&Wine Club, to access special discounts online on wine&typical products
What's not included- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meet your chef guide and fellow food lovers in central Florence for your market tour and cooking class. Although eating at every restaurant in the city is a great way to experience Tuscan cuisine independently, understand Italian culinary history more fully when you make it with your own hands. Stroll through the Central Market to see the array of fresh produce and Florentine delicacies. Allow your chef guide to introduce you to some specialty purveyors and collect the ingredients for your meal. Know exactly what to look for at your local market when you prepare this meal back at home. At the cooking school, tie on your apron and get to work. With expert guidance, prepare a typical Italian lunch of dishes such as fresh pasta, bruschetta, sauce, and tiramisu. While you cook, sample fresh tastes of produce from the market. Sit down with your fellow travelers to feast on the meal you have prepared, accompanied by Chianti wine. Take the opportunity to ask any questions and chat with your co-chefs. Leave the experience with a diploma and recipe book to help you recreate your experience at home.
- Departure details
- Florence Cooking Classes by Florencetown, Via Panicale, 43/r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy FLORENCETOWN cooking class is located in Via Panicale 43 red(close to Central Market) Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starting time.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5049COOKING- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarian cooking classes can also be catered for, please specify when booking
- Please note that when Florence Central Market is closed (on Sundays and bank holidays), the market visit will be replaced by a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking class school
- Not suitable for Celiacs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- How much is Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence?
- Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence price starts from $108.79. Discover and book Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence on Tripadvisor
- What is the Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence cancellation policy?
- Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 5h. Discover and book Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5049COOKING
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306tessac
00Super fun experience
We attended the cooking class with our family (group of 6) (children ages 6,12, 18). We had a great time. Perfect a…
MAMM270961
00Bike ride through the best spots in Florence
Lovely experience with Martina who was super helpful and knowledgeable. Perfect day for a bike ride.
peterrE1481WE
00Great experience!
Caterina was an amazing and engaging teacher! She had good jokes and gave realistic advice from her own experiences…
DayTrip809688
00Great class with tons of fun!
This was such a great class! Really enjoyed the kitchen setting with the marble islands which made it feel like alm…
AshleyGuvCisneros
00Beautiful experience!
This was such a beautiful experience. Our tour guide did a wonderful job and was so fun to be around. We got to lea…
F5449WEjosepha
00Amazing Experience!
This class was one of our favorite experiences while visiting Florence. Caterina's market tour was very informative…
SKMango
00Not as advertised - beware
A bit hard to find. Meeting is on ground floor in a lively area and the class is on the second floor. We liked the …
562lindeb
00Good cooking class
Very nice cooking class with good instructions and general information about pizza and gelato. Friendly instructors…
mff022
00Milan- an inside view.
Great tour of Milan with Luccia. She was knowledgeable and easy going- we felt like insiders rather than tourists.
JimBornick
00Outstanding Guide and Tour
We had a great 2.5 hr walking tour of Florence. Our guide, Marta, was outstanding. She was very organized, a great …
Arewehavingfunyettt
00Nothing special
It was a fine observation on how to make gelato and instruction on how to knead dough. I’ve never done a cooking cl…
Inspire15391509134
00Pizza & Gelato making Class
Class was good. But they didn’t show us how to make pizza sauce. Pizza had too much of semolina. And gelato was ver…
Mary H
00Excellent Walking tour and The lady supper
Wonderful informative walking tour. We learned about the history of the city of Milan, the construction of the Cath…
Climber736779
00Museum was great, guide not so much...
Hire a new guide... Our guide lacked knowledge and enthusiasm, it felt like she was struggling to fill the 1 1/2 h…
tracyb39
00Awesome day!
Amazing views and great chance to see the Tuscany countryside. Our guide Veronica, provided great information and w…
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Luis M
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Not enough words to describe our amazing cooking experience today with Niccolò! He was patient, thorough, and had great personality. From olive oil tasting, to picking out our fresh ingredients at the local market, it was absolutely fantastic. Us and another couple got exclusive access to an entire restaurant that they collaborate with for our cooking class. Not only did we learn from the best, but we got to indulge in a four (4) course lunch, that was spectacular. Worth every penny spent, and highly recommend it if you are a foodie and have a passion for cooking. Grazie Mille Niccolò !
Written September 22, 2022
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Bill E
Cumberland, Canada1 contribution
What a great way to learn to make some Italian dishes! Our Instructor was David, he was competent and was able to describe and demonstrate the proper technique in preparing the dishes. David was very engaging and answered everyone’s questions while making them feel right at home. Now that we’re back home we’ve tried the recipes and amazed her friends! We absolutely booked the right program. It was also nice that the majority of the people got along very well together, again by the interactions with the instructor everybody was collegial, had an awful lot of fun and learned a lot. Thanks! Ciao, Bill and Judy from Cumberland, Ontario. Canada
Written August 2, 2022
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Mia
London, UK54 contributions
Amazing time with chef Catarina! We had Some time around the florentine main market. I had been there several times but never appreciated then very local stands downstairs and which items to look out for and which stalls the locals tend to frequent.
Our daughter has a milk and soya allergy and Catarina made sure as a nine year old she was fully involved and also made her own dairy and soya free pesto!
The course was very informative as someone that makes their own pasta I do love to learn how other people make it and in all honesty I got the best tips and tricks from Catarina to make sure my pasta Ragu is as flavourful as I remember it as a child.
We made ravioli, tagliatelle as well as a lovely tiramisu. My daughter was involved in the making but she was served some amazing gelato sorbet.
This course was different to others in as we did not all make the sauce but Catarina pulled in volunteers to help make a big batch. However we all made the pasta which to be as anyways the best part.
Myself and my daughter highly recommended Catarina and this course. We are keen to do it again the next time we visit Florence. Eating food you make yourself is somewhat special and having someone like Catarina who is from the south but with long experience in Florence gives that knowledge that is not easy to find!
Thank you Catarina
Our daughter has a milk and soya allergy and Catarina made sure as a nine year old she was fully involved and also made her own dairy and soya free pesto!
The course was very informative as someone that makes their own pasta I do love to learn how other people make it and in all honesty I got the best tips and tricks from Catarina to make sure my pasta Ragu is as flavourful as I remember it as a child.
We made ravioli, tagliatelle as well as a lovely tiramisu. My daughter was involved in the making but she was served some amazing gelato sorbet.
This course was different to others in as we did not all make the sauce but Catarina pulled in volunteers to help make a big batch. However we all made the pasta which to be as anyways the best part.
Myself and my daughter highly recommended Catarina and this course. We are keen to do it again the next time we visit Florence. Eating food you make yourself is somewhat special and having someone like Catarina who is from the south but with long experience in Florence gives that knowledge that is not easy to find!
Thank you Catarina
Written February 24, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Paul
1 contribution
Aug 2022
Upon arrival we gathered in a room, not a kitchen, but a large room with two convection hotplates and two frying pans. We were met by a chef who did not introduce himself nor share any of his background. We left shortly there after for the market to buy the produce for the cooking class. The market experience was educational as we learned about different cheeses, olive oils and herbs. We then bought a handful of figs and walked back to the cooking facility.
Back at the cooking class we sat- 6 people around a square marble countertop approx. 15-20 feet away from the chef's hotplates. As a result we could not see into the pans without getting up walking forward to see. A tilted mirror above the chef would have been helpful. Although the room had air conditioning, it was barley on. A cool space would have been nice given the 34 degree day.
Our most disappointing aspect of the class was our chef. It appeared he did not want to be there, as he lacked the enthusiasm one would expect when presenting in front of a dozen people. His effort was so low we had to ask him to speak up so we could hear him. That said his knowledge of Italian food was good.
The cooking class had its moments, but overall I would suggest you choose a different class.
Paul
Back at the cooking class we sat- 6 people around a square marble countertop approx. 15-20 feet away from the chef's hotplates. As a result we could not see into the pans without getting up walking forward to see. A tilted mirror above the chef would have been helpful. Although the room had air conditioning, it was barley on. A cool space would have been nice given the 34 degree day.
Our most disappointing aspect of the class was our chef. It appeared he did not want to be there, as he lacked the enthusiasm one would expect when presenting in front of a dozen people. His effort was so low we had to ask him to speak up so we could hear him. That said his knowledge of Italian food was good.
The cooking class had its moments, but overall I would suggest you choose a different class.
Paul
Written August 15, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
FLORENCETOWN
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your precious feedback, which we value very much. I am truly sorry to hear that the experience didn't fully meet your expectations. Since we value our guests and their opinion very much, we will take good note of your opinion about this experience and positively apply it, in order to improve our services.
Hope we'll have the chance, in the future, to have you again on one of our experiences, and change your mind about the quality of our services.
In the meantime we remain at your disposal.
Kindest regards,
Laura Cimino
Booking Office Manager
Written October 27, 2022
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GrahamandSarah
Ormskirk, UK77 contributions
Feb 2023
I booked this as a Valentine treat for my wife and I. So many great elements to the experience from the market trip and tasting to the actual kitchen element. Our instructor David was a great host, very patient with a great sense of humour. Real asset to the business.
We took away some great tips from the visit. Great to mix with other classmates from around the world. Great value for money and the whole experience including eating lunch and drinking copious amounts of wine lasted until 2:30pm. We left slightly light headed with big smiles on our faces. If you have the time during your visit you must come!
We took away some great tips from the visit. Great to mix with other classmates from around the world. Great value for money and the whole experience including eating lunch and drinking copious amounts of wine lasted until 2:30pm. We left slightly light headed with big smiles on our faces. If you have the time during your visit you must come!
Written February 17, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Alex Anderson
Horndean, UK8 contributions
Give yourself plenty of time to find the street and the building where this is taking place. There are house numbers on the buildings and there is a sign for the cooking school on the gate.
The kitchen and cooking area is very clean, bright and well laid out to give everyone space to prepare their dishes and see John demonstrate everything easily. John is a good host, he is very knowledgeable and patient, taking time to show each stage and guide you through it.
There were single people, couples and families there doing this experience together. It is fun to do and walking around the market was very informative. John took us to taste truffle products and also cheeses, explaining how he would use them and in what dishes. We went back to the market later and bought some of the items we tasted.
The preparation of the dishes is easy to follow, everyone gets their own utensils and ingredients to help construct each dish. John runs it a nice easy pace and never gets ahead of himself and waits for everyone to be at the same point before he moves on.
The food you prepare is really tasty and you sit down at the end and eat it along with a few glasses of wine. This is definitely something I’d do again, it is great for a group of friends or a family to do. He ran an afternoon class for gelato and pizza which we would do if we visit Florence again.
The kitchen and cooking area is very clean, bright and well laid out to give everyone space to prepare their dishes and see John demonstrate everything easily. John is a good host, he is very knowledgeable and patient, taking time to show each stage and guide you through it.
There were single people, couples and families there doing this experience together. It is fun to do and walking around the market was very informative. John took us to taste truffle products and also cheeses, explaining how he would use them and in what dishes. We went back to the market later and bought some of the items we tasted.
The preparation of the dishes is easy to follow, everyone gets their own utensils and ingredients to help construct each dish. John runs it a nice easy pace and never gets ahead of himself and waits for everyone to be at the same point before he moves on.
The food you prepare is really tasty and you sit down at the end and eat it along with a few glasses of wine. This is definitely something I’d do again, it is great for a group of friends or a family to do. He ran an afternoon class for gelato and pizza which we would do if we visit Florence again.
Written August 8, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Jim L
Centennial, CO18 contributions
Chef Catarina was personable, entertaining, professional and very passionate with explaining to us the nuances of Italian cooking and how to cook the Italian way. Our cooking session was Wednesday Oct 20, 2021 and started with a visit to the food market where we learned about pasta, meat, fish, cheese, vegetables and the vendors were very helpful explaining to us the differences in the food. They were so helpful,we returned today and made some purchases that we are bringing back to the USA.
The cooking class started with us making bolognese sauce which simmered for hours, and a tomato sauce. As those cooked,we made and later ate the best tiramisu we have ever tried. Topping the cooking class was making the pasta from scratch, ravioli and Tellagalie pasta. We cooked the pasta and then prepared lunch. Lunch was magnificent with red wine and natural authentic flavors of Italian cuisine. The recipes we received will be reused at home attempting to repeat an unforgettable cooking class.
Chef Cataranj explanation of the way to cook “Italian” and our tasty lunch made this a 5 out of 5. This cooking class is a must for anyone who wants to see how to prepare and cook a meal starting with the Florence food market.
The cooking class started with us making bolognese sauce which simmered for hours, and a tomato sauce. As those cooked,we made and later ate the best tiramisu we have ever tried. Topping the cooking class was making the pasta from scratch, ravioli and Tellagalie pasta. We cooked the pasta and then prepared lunch. Lunch was magnificent with red wine and natural authentic flavors of Italian cuisine. The recipes we received will be reused at home attempting to repeat an unforgettable cooking class.
Chef Cataranj explanation of the way to cook “Italian” and our tasty lunch made this a 5 out of 5. This cooking class is a must for anyone who wants to see how to prepare and cook a meal starting with the Florence food market.
Written October 21, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Tr
10 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
My husband and i booked The cooking class and absolutely loved it. Both chefs were knowledgeable, friendly and funny. They went at a nice pace slow enough for everyone to understand while not being at a standstill, perfect speed. We went to the market our favorite was the pernini market stand, we tasted a bunch of cheeses and fresh figs. When we got back we watched one of the chefs prepare two sauces all while explaining what he was doing and welcoming anyone up to stir and look in on what he was doing. We then made tiramisu, pasta and ravioli. Then got to eat our creations. We really enjoyed our experience and my husband who likes to cook learned a few important lessons. Thanks so much guys.
Written August 27, 2022
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Rebecca Beatty
12 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
This was a fantastic experience. Very fun and enjoyable. Our chef, Chef Katarina was so knowledgeable and very engaging. My husband is a tremendous chef and he had a great time and learned some things too. We really appreciated the market tour and information on how to purchase the best products at a reasonable cost. Would highly recommend doing this!
Written July 1, 2022
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yukon-scott43
North Vancouver, Canada7 contributions
Niccolo was our chef. He taught us how to make a traditional Bolognese ragu which was simply outstanding. The best I have ever tasted. Then ravioli and Tiramisu. Wonderful service and family experience. Highly recommend this!
Written July 15, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hello, we are celebrating my husbands 60th birthday in Florence with full day availability on
August 13, 14 and 15, 2020. We are bringing our 4 adult children and want to enjoy a cooking experience.
We have nut and seafood allergies for 2 in our party, looking to see if you have experiences available for our group. Thank you Mary C
Alwayztravel
Los Angeles, CA51 contributions
No nuts or seafood was involved in the cooking class. Basic flour, eggs, beef, cheese... things like that... A lot of fun... You won't regret it. As a matter of fact... in our class there was a Muslim couple and a vegetarian girl and they worked things out for them. They do ask at the beginning if any allergies or restrictions. it was awesome.
- D -
San Francisco, CA10 contributions
What time does this class end? The description only tells us it begins at 9 am.
Alwayztravel
Los Angeles, CA51 contributions
I believe it's about 5 1/2 hours long.
geolrob
Newbury, UK5 contributions
Can you make gluten free pasta
Alwayztravel
Los Angeles, CA51 contributions
I am not sure about that... I am sorry... but I think you can contact viator and they will be able to get in touch with the company, who hosts this tour and get that information for you.
can you make gluten free pasta
Alwayztravel
Los Angeles, CA51 contributions
I am not sure about that... I am sorry... but I think you can contact viator and they will be able to get in touch with the company, who hosts this tour and get that information for you.
can you make gluten free pasta
TartuMindy
Littleton, Colorado116 contributions
Yes! But contact them ahead of time so they make sure to have gf flour available. Or bring your own if you have one you like. When I was there, they had gf flour for me to use, and another woman brought her own gf flour and they were just fine letting her use it.
What will we be cooking? I don’t eat red meat or pork so the menu is important.
Alwayztravel
Los Angeles, CA51 contributions
No pork... ground beef... and they do accommodate vegetarians... we also had a Muslim couple... natural ingredients used... flour, eggs, cheese, ground beef, garlic, basil.. thinks like that... and you are free to ask any questions and let the host know what you can or can not eat... They are pretty good with it.
