Top Florence Food & Drink Classes

Learn the secret to preparing pasta from scratch like a true Italian “nonna” in the heart of Florence with this hands-on pasta cooking class. Make three types of fresh pasta plus traditional sauces with guidance from your instructor as you sip unlimited Tuscan wine and connect with fellow foodies. Then cap off your lesson by sampling your creations with a celebratory meal served with even more wine.

Nothing says Italy like pizza, pasta, and gelato—but what happens when your vacation ends? Learn how to recreate these quintessential treats during this half-day culinary experience in the Tuscan countryside. Your professional Italian chef provides a fun hands-on cooking lesson that culminates in a 3-course feast of appetizers, pizza or pasta, and gelato, accompanied by wine and beer. Then, receive recipes to take home and practice your newfound skills.

This is not a “watch and copy” cooking class—it’s a chef-led, technique-first experience designed to give you results you can recreate at home. You’ll learn the small details most classes skip: how pasta dough should feel at each stage, how thin to roll it, how to seal ravioli cleanly, and how to build a tiramisu that stays silky and stable. Our chefs guide you with personal checkpoints throughout the class, keeping it hands-on, clear, and enjoyable—whether it’s your first time or you love to cook. Ingredients are fresh and local, the atmosphere is warm and refined, and dietary needs (including gluten-free options) can be accommodated. You’ll finish by sitting down to enjoy your meal together, paired with good wine—leaving Florence with real skills, not just photos.

Try your hand at some of Italy’s best-loved dishes in this small group cooking class in Florence. Guided by a local chef, learn how to make tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch. Nibble on appetizers during the workshop and finish by savoring your creations with a glass of wine. The morning session includes a visit to the city’s bustling Sant’Ambrogio food market to join your chef in sourcing ingredients for the day.

Learn how to prepare food like a local with this hands-on cooking class in Florence, revealing the art of pasta-making and tiramisu creation. Roll up your sleeves in a beloved local restaurant, then feast on your creations with included wine and coffee while chatting with your host and fellow classmates about Italian cuisine.

Pizza is an Italian staple, and different regions of Italy have their own styles for food lovers to enjoy. In this half-day small-group cooking class, visit a pizzeria in the heart of Florence to learn how to make authentic pizza from scratch, as well as some Italian gelato. Once you’ve finished cooking your creations, sit down to enjoy a meal paired with a selection of Chianti red wines.

Skip the crowded restaurants and immerse yourself in Italy’s delicious culinary traditions during this hands-on cooking class. Make your own way to the kitchen in central Florence, grab an apron, and learn how to make classic pasta dishes from scratch. Then, with your professional chef's guidance, learn how to make gelato with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Finally, sit down to enjoy your meal accompanied by unlimited wine.

Discover the secrets of Tuscan cooking during this full-day pasta and tiramisu-making class, topped off with a 4-course lunch. Learn how to prepare the two iconic dishes from scratch with your chef-instructor, then enjoy your creations with Tuscan wine and countryside views. Book the morning experience to explore Florence's local market and discover fresh seasonal ingredients before your class.

Go from total beginner to confident pasta chef in this immersive workshop near Florence’s iconic Duomo. Over a few fun-filled hours, you’ll craft authentic shapes—like pappardelle and Ravioli—while uncovering the history behind Italy’s diverse pasta traditions. From kneading to shaping, our expert chefs guide every step, ensuring you master the techniques to recreate these dishes at home. Savor your freshly made creations, take home a recipe booklette featuring the pasta shapes and sauces, and celebrate your achievement with a Pasta Mastery Certificate—a perfect souvenir of your culinary adventure in Florence.

Discover the secrets of making fresh pasta just like Italian grandmothers do during this half-day cooking class in Florence. Meet inside a medieval tower near Brunelleschi's Dome. Guided by a professional chef, master each step of the pasta-making process, including ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle, while immersing yourself in this historic setting. Everything you need for the course will be provided, culminating in a delightful meal experience paired with Tuscan wines.

We would prepare two classic dishes of the Italian tradition that every Sunday are present on the tables of every self-respecting Italian family. We will visit the Pasta Museum with an expert Guide. We will do both a historical/theoretical introduction and then move on to the practical part where you can make with your own hands two gourmet dishes that have made Italy famous in the world: Lasagne and Tiramisu!

Master the art of making fresh pasta just like Italian grandmothers did with this group cooking class. Your instructors guide you through every step, from preparing various pasta shapes to crafting delectable sauces. No need to bring anything, as all the necessary equipment and ingredients are provided. After cooking, savor your creations over fine Tuscan wine.

Experience the authentic side of Tuscan cuisine with this exclusive farmhouse cooking class. Meet your local host at their farm in the Chianti hills and enjoy a hands-on lesson to learn how to turn out fresh ravioli or “pici” pasta, beef ragu or other sauces, pizza dough, and chocolate “salami”. Relax over a homecooked meal after your lesson to enjoy the dishes you've prepared paired with local wine.

Make fresh Italian pasta with three sauces and enjoy all your creations with unlimited Tuscan wine in Florence.

Voted "BEST" Cooking Class in Florence 2025 - 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THIS IS NOT A QUIET, BORING TOURIST CLASS. Here you’ll cook, laugh, SING, maybe dance, and make fresh pasta from scratch in Florence! ❌No fake “Italian chefs” ❌No huge 40–60 people groups ❌No rushed factory-style experience ❌No cheap watered-down wine ❌No tourist trap. 3 EXPERIENCES : ☀️"MORNING CLASS" : Perfect for friends, families & parties! - Taste 2 Italian wines (red + white) - Eco-friendly/compostable materials Make fresh pasta from scratch. Enjoy it in OUR LAB - Simple, authentic, social atmosphere ☀️"AFTERNOON CLASS" : The AUTHENTIC classic pasta class! - Fun & social cooking experience in Florence - Fresh pasta from scratch - Enjoy it in FANCY Restaurant - Taste 2 Italian wines - Eco-friendly experience ☀️"EVENING CLASS" : The MOST entertaining cooking class in Florence! - Cook, SING, laugh & dance with Giulio : Italy’s Celebrity Chef/Showman. - Forget boring lessons : this is a REAL Italian party! - Dinner in an EXCLUSIVE restaurant

Join Francesca in her Florentine home to learn how to make traditional Italian dishes with this private hands-on cooking class. Discover the secrets to turning out authentic, hand-rolled pasta and gnocchi with a variety of sauces while enjoying insights about the city’s culture and cuisine from your local host and instructor. Top off your experience by sitting down to feast on the fresh dishes you've prepared together.

Discover the secrets of Italian cuisine in the heart of Florence with this hands-on cooking class into a private home . Roll up your sleeves and learn how to prepare three authentic fresh pasta dishes—fettuccine, ravioli, and tagliatelle—plus the beloved tiramisu dessert. Guided by a friendly local chef, you’ll master the techniques of cutting, rolling, and shaping pasta while picking up insider tips you can use back home,Your experience begins with a welcome glass of prosecco or a soft drink before diving into the cooking session. After preparing your dishes, sit down in a warm and sociable atmosphere to enjoy your handmade creations, paired with limoncello and bottled water.With small groups capped at just 13 participants, this is an intimate and fun way to learn, eat, and connect with Italian culinary traditions. Sample Menu: Starter: Prosecco or soft drink Main Dishes: Fettuccine with your choice of sauce, Ravioli, Tagliatelle with seasonal flavors Dessert: Homemade tiramisu

Cooking traditional Italian dishes takes on a new meaning in this hands-on pasta and tiramisu class set within a stunning historic Florentine palace. Guided by an expert chef, learn to craft silky tagliatelle, fluffy gnocchi, and rich potato ravioli from scratch, all while surrounded by exquisite frescoes and centuries of history. After creating these culinary delights, savor your meal with unlimited Tuscan wine in a communal dining experience, where the joy of cooking is matched only by the pleasure of sharing it with new friends.

Learn about Florentine cuisine's history and its distinct flavor profiles with this cookery class. Including a market visit to collect ingredients, this offers a more immersive experience than dining out alone. See how locals shop at the Central Market to select fresh ingredients, discovering produce you might otherwise miss. Then learn to make Tuscan favorites like focaccia and fresh cheese, homemade pasta, and tiramisu. Afterwards, enjoy your meal paired with unlimited Chianti wine.

Discover the many delights of Tuscany’s wine country on this small-group tasting tour from Florence. Travel along beautiful hillside roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 top-rated wineries in the famed Chianti Classico region, tour the cellars and learn how wine is produced using traditional methods. Taste different wines, along with olive oil and Tuscan specialties like fresh cheeses and bruschetta. Group size is limited to twenty-five participants for a more personalized experience.

Use great quality ingredients under the supervision of the head of personnel to make two different kinds of pasta and tiramisu during this small-group cooking class. Flavor your pasta with fresh truffle and 24-month aged parmesan, and taste Tuscan wine to go with your meal. Get home from your vacation with not just fond memories, but new cooking skills to wow your friends and family.

Learn to cook authentic Italian recipes firsthand with this interactive, hands-on cooking class in Florence, set in a traditional restaurant a few minutes from the Duomo. Your professional chef guide will teach you how to make fresh pasta, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch, sharing the rich cultural stories behind each dish. Enjoy a full meal with accompanying wine and take home recipe packs to recreate the experience at home.

Immerse yourself in Tuscan cuisine on this foodie-focused cookery class and wine tour experience. Swap Florence's hustle and bustle for rolling hills and ancient olive trees, as you learn how to make pasta, sauces, and gelato. Then, try local flavors as you sample Chianti wine and cheese tasting at a nearby winery. Return home with new recipes, cooking techniques, and Italian wine recommendations.