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VIP Cooking Class with Carbonara, Pesto Making, Lasagna & Cannoli

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Florence, Italy
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    Sample Menu

    Main

    Fettuccine alla Carbonara

    One of the most iconic dishes of Roman cuisine, made with fettucine and a creamy eggs'sauce topped with bacon

    Main

    Lasagne al Ragù (Bolognese Sauce)

    One of Italy’s most beloved classic dishes prepared with meal (beed and pork) and béchamel

    Main

    Gnocchi with Homemade Pesto

    Inspired by the authentic Ligurian tradition, have fun making pesto with a traditional "mortaio" (mortar). Ingredients neede: Basil, pine nuts, garlic

    Dessert

    Sicilian Cannoli

    The iconic Italian dessert from Sicily, served with your choice of topping: ricotta, chocolate, pistachio and chopped hazelnuts

    What's Included

    • Small Group Tour
    • Expert Local Chef
    • Ingredients needed to prepare all the dishes
    • Unlimited wine
    • Water
    • Visit of Sant’Ambrogio market - only included in the am tour (no sundays or bank holidays)
    • Lunch or Dinner depending ont he departure selected
    • Digital recipe booklet , so you can recreate them once you're home
    • Graduation Diploma
    • Only in English to preserve the quality of the experience
    • Meals
      Cooking Masterclass based on four iconic of Italian Tradition (Carbonara, Lasagne, Pesto and Sicilian Cannoli)
    • Pesto Making Experience
    • Visit to Sant'Ambrogio Market if you select the pm shifts or the Sunday and Bank Holidays shifts

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Cucineria La Mattonaia
      Via della Mattonaia, 19R, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy

      Meet your chef at Ciao Foodies Hub at La Cucineria, Via della Mattonaia, 19/r, Florence, Italy

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    1

    Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Vegetarian options available
    • For safety reasons, this experience is not recommended for people with celiac disease or children under six years old
    • Please inform us in advance of any allergies or food intolerances, and we will do our best to accommodate you
    • The menu may vary slightly depending on ingredient availability and seasonality
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 23 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Awesome

    Patricia_S, May 2026
    Just a great experience. Highly recommend with plenty of food, wine and company. Highly recommend, a must do.

    Great day in the life!!!!

    Jane_H, May 2026
    The presentation and instruction was the best I have seen and the tour of the market with product information was fantastic. Gui was not only a great chef but a great instructor also. FANTASTIC DAY.
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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 77 days in advance.

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