If you’re spending a few days in Florence, a cooking class is an absolute must for your itinerary. Picture this: rolling up your sleeves, flour dusting your apron, as you master the art of fresh pasta, create authentic pizza, whip up creamy gelato, and explore other delightful foodie treasures.
Whether you prefer private instruction or a group setting, there’s a Florence cooking class for everyone. You'll not only learn new kitchen skills but also savour the fruits of your labour, all while sipping on a glass of local wine—a true Tuscan experience!
The variety of cooking classes in Florence is available, and we’ve handpicked some of the best. From group classes that foster a cheerful atmosphere to personal sessions that provide tailored instruction, you’re sure to find the perfect match for your culinary ambitions.
For those who want to escape the bustling city, consider a class that takes you into the picturesque Florence hills. Enjoy the beauty of nature as you learn to cook in a serene environment.
And for those with dietary restrictions, there are even gluten-free Florence cooking classes available, ensuring everyone can indulge in the rich flavours of Italian cuisine.
So, are you ready to get your hands dirty and create some Italian magic? Your taste buds are just a cooking class away from an unforgettable journey through the flavours of Florence!
You'll love taking this popular Florence pasta making class, that takes place in the heart of the city. Once you get to the workshop, you'll roll up your sleeves, and start making a bunch of fresh pasta from scratch (using only a rolling pin and pasta cutter).
You'll be preparing fettuccine with tomato sauce, ravioli and tortellini both filled with parmigiano and ricotta and tossed into butter and sage sauce. Next, you'll have a sit-down meal together, paired with Tuscan wines. You'll get a printed copies of recipes so you can recreate everything at home. 👉 Join this affordable Florence cooking class!
Must Do Experience in Florence
"My family and I decided to make this our last stop on our trip to Tuscany. It was an absolutely incredible experience. Francesca is such a passionate, beautiful soul and a pure artist at her craft. She made the experience fun, exciting and inspiring. Thank you Francesca : ) I highly recommend this experience for everyone!!! It’s a MUST!"
Private, Personal Pasta Party
"We had a private class with our teacher, Pino! We felt so fortunate to be the only ones there because the morning was very relaxed, fun and personal. Pino was patient and answered all our questions. We felt like we were cooking with a family member. We came home ready to make pasta. We even bought a pasta chitarra. We’re ready!!!!!"
On this Florence pasta class, Chef Luca Polverini welcomed you to his home. After sipping an aperitivo and nibbling coccoli, you'll be ready for cooking. During the class (that lasts for 3 hours), you'll be making fettuccine and gnocchi or stuffed pasta from scratch, as well as one of the sauces - ragù alla bolognese, tomato or mushroom sauce... In addition, you'll prepare also tiramisù. After the cooking, you'll feast on delicious meal you'll made, along Chianti wine. You'll enjoy a chat with a chef Luca and your fellow cooks! 👉 Book the place on this Florence cooking class before they're gone!
An enjoyable and delicious experience!
"This was a great “hands-on” experience for us!
Luca was very welcoming and made us feel at ease in his kitchen. My husband and I enjoy cooking together. Now we can include homemade fettuccine noodles, spinach & ricotta stuffed ravioli, and tiramisu to our list of specialties!
If you want to do something fun and different while you’re in Florence, don’t hesitate to sign up for this Cooking Lab! This is probably the most enjoyable three hours we’ve ever spent in the kitchen and the food was DELICIOUS! We would recommend this experience without hesitation."
On this Florence cooking class, you'll learn secrets of making a perfect pasta dough and shaping various pasta shapes. Choose the most convenient time for you - morning, afternoon or evening. You'll be preparing 3-4 pasta dishes, such as tortelli filled with ricotta in butter and herb sauce, tagliatelle with Tuscan ragù and ravioli with gorgonzola or porcini.
The class ends with savouring the food you've prepared, complemented by plenty of wine. 👉 Book one of the best Florence cooking classes!
Incredible Cooking Class!
"Chef Marco created an incredible and educational cooking experience! He was fun, knowledgeable, professional and a great teacher! We had such a memorable afternoon of wine, pasta making, cooking and eating! If you want to learn some authentic recipes and have a wonderful experience, this is the place to come! Thank you again Chef Marco for giving us one of our best adventures in Florence! Ciao!"
The cooking class with Antonella in Florentine Hills (lasts for 3 hours) will for sure be unforgettable memory from your trip to Florence. She meets small group (up to 6 people) in her Tuscan home and learn you how to prepare some of these dishes: vegetable flan (or focaccia or cecina), spaghetti alla chitarra, cavatelli, garganeli or stuffed pasta like ravioli, tortelloni, mezzelune (served with delicious vegetarian sauces).
Desserts you might make are crostata with semolino cream and chocolate, cantuccini or ricotta pudding with fruit sauce. To finish, you'll share the lunch together over wine with beautiful views of her garden and rolling hills. Your host Antonella is true master in cooking, as well as warm and passionate! She will even send the recipes later on! 👉 Book this vegetarian Florence cooking class!
One of the highlights of our trip!
"We had a wonderful time during our cooking class with Antonella! She and her husband Ricardo welcomed us into their home and were so gracious with their hospitality. We loved getting to learn so much about how to effectively make pasta, and it was fun being completely hands on with making the meals. Antonella was very patient and kind in her teaching style. We came out of it feeling very capable to make pasta on our own. This was a wonderful memory from our trip!"
You'll love taking Florence cooking classes with Chef Vary! During 2.5 hours, you'll learn making fresh pasta from scratch as well as cook traditional sauces. As soon as you arrive to the class, you'll agree what to cook with your chef. Some of the dishes you'll be preparing: ravioli with lemon, tagliatelle with ragù sauce, spaghetti pesto, fusilli with zucchini and lemon, spaghetti with porcini mushrooms... In the end, you'll feast on everything you've cooked along 2 glasses on wine. Note that minimum age of participants is 16 years! There is even cooking class that includes a visit to the local market! 👉 Save your spot on this fun and tasty Florence cooking class!
Pasta fun!
"Loved the class! Ingredients were fresh and in season, and we liked how different ingredients were paired with other ingredients I never would have thought to put together. Really fun to make the pasta dough too! We made ravioli, cavatelli, and fettuccine, and prepped the ingredients for the sauces. Nice dinner around an huge table to eat everything we made—and we ate it all! It was so good!
Thanks for a fun evening!!!"
This Florence cooking class is set in cooking school located inside a medieval tower from 1200s, a short walk from the Duomo. Chefs select the best seasonal vegetables and the best Tuscan products for your cooking. During the class, you'll be preparing 3 different kind of fresh pasta, such as ravioli, tortelli and pappardelle. At the same time, the chef will prepare appetizing sauces such as butter and sage, arrabbiata and old-fashioned Tuscan ragù. Finally, you'll feast everything you've prepared along Tuscan wine and unlimited soft drinks. We highly recommend this cooking class in Florence to all pasta lovers! 👉 Save your spot on this Florence pasta class!
Chef Salvatore is amazing.
"Chef Salvatore was absolutely great. Super friendly, professional and conversational. We made three different pastas (tortellini, ravioli & pappardelle) his guidance was great and everyone in the class also did great. Chef Salvatore also made a RAGÚ that smelled amazing and tasted amazing. The unlimited wine was the cherry on top for the class. We highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Florence."
This Florence cooking class will show you how to make a delicious Italian lunch from scratch. First, you'll go to the food market with your chef, pick some fresh ingredients and start preparing bruschetta, fresh pasta (tagliatelle and ravioli), sauces and tiramisù. You won't need any special tools for this - ideal for recreating the recipes at home. In the end, you'll seat down and enjoy the meal with your fellow cooks (along Chianti wine). You'll get a graduation diploma and a recipe booklet! 👉 Reserve your place on this pasta making class in Florence!
Best time cooking class!
"My wife and I did this cooking class with Frederico P. What an amazing time! Chef was fun, did a really informative tour of the market (with some tastings!), and then we made 3 fantastic dishes...a ravioli, a tagliatelle ragu (with the pasta we made in class), and tiramisu.
I would do this again in a heartbeat!"
Looking for a truly personal Florence cooking class? Look no further than this culinary adventure with local Francesca. She warmly welcomes you into here home, where you'll learn how to make handmade tagliatelle pasta, and other seasonal dishes. You’ll be surrounded by Tuscany's finest ingredients - think rich olive oil, fresh-picked herbs, vibrant vegetables, and, of course, a glass of local wine to enhance your experience.
Once you've rolled out your pasta and prepared your dishes you’ll sit on the lovely outdoor patio, savouring the wonderful meal you've created surrounded by the stunning Tuscan scenery. 👉 Save your place on this cooking class in Florence!
Perfect way to spend a morning in Florence!
"This was our first time making pasta, and Francesca was so lovely & made everything super easy for us to understand. We're going to buy a pasta machine as soon as we get home! Delicious food, wine & friendly Figaro - perfect morning in Florence."
Perfect Pasta
"Cooking traditional pasta dishes was probably at the top of my list of things to do in Italy. Francesca was so welcoming and an excellent host. It felt such an achievement to make and then eat the pasta in such beautifully flavoured sauces. We would definitely recommend Francesca to all our friends and family who might travel to Florence."
This 5-hour cooking adventure takes you to the Tuscan farm, near the Florence (15 minute ride). Once there, you'll snack on crunchy focaccia and drink refreshing glass of Chianti wine.
You can choose between pizza and pasta making classes (plus gelato). Pasta makers will learn how to create three kinds of fresh pasta from scratch, including sauces such as pesto, carbonara, amatriciana or cacio e pepe.
Pizza makers will knead a dough, and then select the topping ingredients from the assortment of fresh vegetables harvested from the estate gardens. Your pizza is then baked traditional-style in the wood oven. For dessert, you'll learn to make a creamy gelato that can be accompanied by toppings and sauces. In the end, you'll enjoy the meal alongside a glass of wine or beer. You'll get recipes for every dish! After a fulfilling day, relax as you'll be returned to your starting point in Florence. 👉 Book this popular Florence cooking class!
Best time ever!
"I wish I could give 7-Stars. The best team of Ado, Arla and Diziano These three made this class so much fun and such employees make successful organizations. We had so much fun making gelato 🍨 and pizza 🍕. A thanksgiving evening to remember forever. A highly recommended activity for anyone wishing to have a blast while in Florence. You will not be disappointed!"
Wonderful!!
"What a treat. I truly enjoyed this class, even attending solo, I felt totally taken care of. And learned a lot! Stunning views. Fantastic teachers. Good music. I won’t ever forget this evening. Don’t hesitate to book this class!"
Once you arrive to the cooking academy, the chef will walk you through the menu in details. Then, you'll be ready to knead, cut, bake and cook! You'll roll up your sleeves, and begins hands-on cooking, starting with making ricotta and spinach ravioli, tagliatelle and potato gnocchi, as well as three seasonal sauces, and creamy panna cotta or tiramisù in the end. After the cooking, you'll feast on fruits of your labour, paired with Tuscan wine. Each participant will receive a booklet containing all the recipes and techniques you learned in class! We're sure you'll adore this 3.5 hours Florence cooking class! 👉 Reserve your spot before they're gone!
Well spend hours, improve your cooking skills!
"It was a rainy day, perfect to spend it indoor with this class. We got plenty of time to learn and make our own pasta dishes. Our instructors were very clear and easy to follow. On the way we met many new friends and the best part is to eat the pasta you made! It was a very fun experience and you get to learn very useful techniques how to perfect your pasta making! Love the whole experience and it was so fun!"
Great family experience!
"Attended with 2 teen boy who also agreed it was well worth the experience. They run a well oiled business with multiple classes back to back. We'll have to see know if the teens use their new skills in the future."
You'll love spending your day on this 7-hour cooking adventure from Florence! This Tuscan experience combines a vibrant market visit with a hands-on cooking class, culminating in a delightful meal paired with wine.
Start your adventure by exploring Florence's bustling food market, where you'll shop for local cured meats, cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and other culinary treasures. Next, hop on a minibus and have 20-minute ride to the farmhouse in the heart of Tuscany.
Once there, roll up your sleeves and prepare an Italian feast featuring pasta, bruschetta, and Tuscan roast pork with potatoes, all while making beloved desserts like tiramisu. After your hard work, sit down to enjoy your creations, complemented by up to four glasses of quality Tuscan wine. You'll receive a cooking diploma and the recipes to take home. 👉 Grab your space on this Florence cooking class before all are gone!
This class was the BEST!!
"The most amazing experience that made our whole trip! Luca was the absolute best! We started by going to the central market to purchase the ingredients for the meal we were going to prepare. Then we took a short bus trip to the farmhouse where we prepared the meal and had such a beautiful view of Florence. The food came out incredible and we had so much fun with Luca and Carmela. I absolutely recommend this class! I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Pasta, Wine & LOVE
"Wow! I couldn’t have loved this experience more! Luca was an absolute charmer and Carmela was fantastic. Such a detailed, exciting and informative market experience. When we went to the farmhouse the party really began! We received detailed and FUN instruction. The property was so gorgeous. I left with a full heart and belly! Without a doubt one of our favorite experiences while in Italy!"
This pasta making class in Florence makes a great break from the sightseeing. Choose among many starting time, depending on your daily schedule! During three hours, you'll learn how to make fresh pasta and tiramisù, from scratch. You'll learn how to knead a perfect pasta dough and which flour to use for it. Learning how to make a delicious tiramisù is also a part of this cooking class in Florence.
At the end, you'll sit down all together to taste your creations while sipping a glass of delicious wine that pairs perfectly with your meal. You'll be treated with a coffee or a limoncello in the very end! 👉 Save your spot on this Florence cooking class!
This class was amazing!...
"This class was amazing! The teacher was very knowledgeable and made the recipes easy to follow. We got to make the tiramisu and 2 different kinds of pastas, all while drinking unlimited wine! Then at the end, you got to eat everything you made with the class. It was a great experience, I would highly recommend."
The whole family had such...
"The whole family had such a wonderful time. Kat was absolutely amazing and organized. She was kind, knowledgeable and also gave local recommendations. If you’re wanting to do a cooking class go with this one. Thank you Kat!"
Seeking a truly personal cooking experience? Take this private Florence cooking class held in a carefully selected local homes. You host will welcome you like a part of the family and teach you cooking secrets. You'll learn how to cook 2 pasta dishes and tiramisù. Once you've finished cooking, you'll eat appetizing dishes you've created. Some classes take place within the city, while others whisk you away to the picturesque countryside, where you can enjoy your meal with stunning views of the Tuscan hills. This is sure to be an unforgettable experience during your time in Florence! 👉 Book this Florence cooking class!
A magical and delicious evening!
"My family of four were hosted by Lucrezia and Christina for a private pasta-making class and the experience was magical. The setting, an old farmhouse nestled into the Tuscan vineyards that provided our wine for the evening, was breathtaking. Lucrezia was warm and welcoming, and both she and Christina were excellent instructors. We gathered our ingredients from the property’s garden and then made two types of bruschetta, a zucchini salad, two types of pasta, and tiramisu for dessert. Lucrezia and Christina kept all of us engaged, laughing and learning the whole way through. Highly recommend this experience!"
Discover how to adapt beloved Italian dishes to fit your gluten-free lifestyle in this hands-on Florence cooking class! Under the expert guidance of a professional chef, you’ll learn to create gluten-free versions of classic favorites like bruschette, tagliatelle, ravioli, pizza, gnocchi, lasagna, tiramisu, and so much more, all using high-quality gluten-free flours and other natural ingredients.
When the cooking is complete, take a seat and indulge in the tasty dishes you've prepared, paired with tastings of wine, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Plus, you’ll receive online access to the recipes, allowing you to recreate everything at home. This cooking experience is both fun and enjoyable! 👉 Reserve your spot on this cooking class in Florence!
Fantastic Gluten Free Pasta!
"My wife and I had a great time learning techniques to make better gluten free pasta at home. The food was fantastic and our Chef was very knowledgeable. We highly recommend this experience!"
Best Gluten Free Pasta in Italy
"Irene was amazing! She made the class so enjoyable and fun. The pasta turned out so good, it was the best gluten free pasta I’ve ever had. The rest of my friends that joined me were not gluten free but said the pasta was delicious and had a great time."
On this 3-hour Florence cooking class, you'll discover how to cook true Tuscan pasta. The classes take place in a modern and professional kitchen, under the guidance of a chef. Dishes you'll be preparing are among these: pici pasta, ravioli stuffed with potatoes (tossed into butter and cheese), pappardelle with tomatoes, pesto or meat sauce, gnudi, traditional Florentine gnocchi with ricotta and spinach... Sauces will be choosen based on your choice and season! At the end of your class, enjoy a succulent lunch that you’ve made yourself. There is also an option of combo class made of cooking and wine tasting! 👉 Book this amazing cooking class in Florence!
Amazing experience
"My wife and I travelled to Florence and she decided to book this class…and let me say, we had an amazing time! The lead chef, Roberto, was very kind and walked us through the whole process. There was even a couple that he did not know was showing up (due to booking issues) and he found a spot for them like it was no problem!
The kitchen is very large and everyone is very involved. And the pasta? Amazing of course and goes swimmingly with the red wine that’s also included. Great for families, young adults, and older folks. We had a great time and highly suggest that you go see for yourself!"
For a special cooking class in Florence choose this pasta experience! During 3-hour class, the chefs will teach you how to craft corzetti pasta, as well as two more pasta shapes, such as ravioli, tagliatelle, or gnocchi. For corzetti pasta (flat circles with decorative pattern), you'll need two-piece corzetti tool, made of round cutter and engraved stamp. If you fall in love with Corzetti pasta, you can purchase a handmade olive wood Corzetti tool from their gift shop to take home. Once the cooking is done, you'll enjoy a delicious appetizer, handmade pasta with pesto and panna cotta with seasonal fruits. This isn't just a cooking class - it's a journey through time and Italian flavours! 👉 Book this unique Florence cooking class!
What a great time
"We had such a fun time cooking delicious pasta with Louisa. She was kind, patient, and most importantly fun. We went as a family (my daughters are 21 and 17) and had a blast. We also met some wonderful new friends Don Georgia and Florida who were with us taking the class. We highly recommend this fun family experience!"
Perfecto!
"This was the best experience ever! Louisa guided us thru the pasta making class, made it fun and everything was delicious. We checked off a bucket list item and loved every minute!"
Join Francesca in her home in Florentine hills, to learn how to cook like Italian. Start with a coffee and cookies and then immerse into cooking. First you'll make pasta dough, then turn it out into perfect ravioli, cappellacci or spaghetti alla chitarra. Making potato gnocchi and various sauces will be the next step. Finally, you'll sit down to feast on the fresh dishes you've prepared together (along wines). Choose between morning and evening cooking session (that lasts for 3h 15 minutes), making it easy to fit into your schedule. 👉 Join this Florence cooking class!
Delightful, fun and educational as well!!
"So much fun! Francy is charming, attentive, proactive and has a warm and generous way about her, immediately putting everyone at ease! All four of us highly recommend this program. And her property is a delightful addition to making the event so authentic!"
Best cooking class ever!
"This was one of our favorite activities across the 2 weeks we had in Italy. Francey offers a truly amazing experience at her home. Not only did we make some amazing food but had such a fun time doing it. I couldn't recommend this enough!"
This cooking class takes place in enoteca, close to the Arno River (easy to reach from anywhere in Rome). On the class, you'll be guided by gastronome and sommelier Gabriele in learning how to made three pasta dishes: tortelli stuffed with potatoes in butter and sage, potato gnocchi with fresh tomato and tagliatelle with seasonal sauce. You'll be making also a homemade tiramisù! In the end, you'll enjoy eating tasty meal you've prepared, along some wine. Book a private class for your family! 👉 Join this popular Florence cooking class!
Hand on, fun, delicious!
"Gabrielle was a wonderful chef and host! We enjoyed every minute of our cooking class! It was hands on with excellent instructiions and tips and lots of humor woven in! The tiramisu and pastas all turned out with amazing tastes and texture! You won’t be disappointed if you take this class! Grazie Mille!"
Great Afternoon in Florence!
"What a fabulous way to spend an afternoon! Gabriel was so much fun and informative.
We made gnocchi, pasta and tiramisu.
After the chef in back cooked and serve this great meal.
Included was a glass of wine.
Had no issues accommodating one of us that does not eat red meat."
This cooking class that lasts 4 hours, take you to the Tuscan countryside. You host Cristina will be waiting for you close to Sant'Ambrogio market, where you'll shop together for the freshest ingredients. Next, you'll drive together to her home in the countryside (20 minutes away).
This Tuscan cooking class includes lots of cooking. First you'll prepare bruschette with fresh tomatoes, basil, onion and cappers (you'll serve them along organic bread and a platter of typical Tuscan salami and cheeses). Next, you'll be making one kind of pasta (ravioli, tagliatelle or lasagne) and sauces (ragù, cheese or fresh sea food). You won't skip the sweets, as you'll be making a homemade tiramisù. Once everything is prepared, you'll have a delicious feast on the terrace of Cristina's house. 👉 Book this fabulous cooking class in Florence!
Amazing ravioli, tiramisu and hostess
"Christina was a fabulous hostess for our cooking class experience. She picked us up near the market in Florence and after a very pleasant ride we arrived at our beautifully restored country home. She shared some local history and much about herself all in near perfect English.
Upon arrival she quickly went to work organizing and preparing the dough from scratch for the ravioli which we then let rest while we switched to preparing the tiramisu. Once that was prepared she whipped up some fresh typical bruschetta and a meat & cheese board. We each took turns delicately soaking the lady fingers in a delicious local mocha coffee. We each then took turns creating the pasta for our ravioli. This tour is interactive if you want it to be and instructional if that is what you’re after. The meal was absolutely stunning. Every bit of the meal had a purpose and flowed with the next. The wine was also local and a perfect pairing for our tastes.
The four of us agree that we would absolutely recommend this 3-4 hour cooking class in Christina’s lovely home!"
Joint this 2.5-hour vegan cooking class in Florence, on which you'll learn how to make traditional plant-based Tuscan pasta dishes. Some of them are spaghetti with fresh tomatoes, Sicilian pesto with dried tomatoes, pasta alla norma with aubergines... Add to that soft potato gnocchi made with the best organic vegetables and heavenly ravioli with pumpkin, bursting with flavours (only the finest organic flours will be used for pasta). The experience begins with bruschette and an aperitivo to set the perfect mood. Work alongside the chef to prepare 3 vegan pasta dishes and, once the cooking is done, sit back and enjoy your creations with wines or other beverages. 👉 Take this vegan Florence pasta class!
Delicious pasta
"The class was great! The ingredients and process were simple and can easily be replicated at home. Giulio was an amazing instructor. He gave clear instructions and his friendly demeanor made us feel at ease. I would definitely take a class here again the next time I’m in Florence!!
A wonderful and memorable experience
"Roberto was an excellent host and teacher who created a playful yet informative experience for us all!!! It was definitely one of our highlights of our trip to Italy and would do it again if ever in Florence in the future!!! You won't regret the experience and the memories you'll make doing this class along with the amazing, and I mean absolutely amazing, food you'll get to eat!!!"