Semi Private tasting and Cheese-making Class in Florence

Florence, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy a more in-depth culinary experience in Florence than you would get just going out to eat, all thanks to this small-group cheesemaking class and tasting session. Led by your cook host, learn about traditional Tuscan cheesemaking techniques, and make your very own cheese, step by step. Your experience also includes a tasting of different Tuscan cheese varieties, from fresh-made ricotta to aged pecorino, plus wine or craft beer to accompany.

This small-group class ensures hands-on guidance and support
Make your very own cheese, and walk away with new culinary knowledge
Enjoy a tutored cheese tasting with drinks to enhance the experience
Learn insider tips and tricks from your chef instructor

What's Included

Hand-on Cooking Class
Private Personal Chef
Professional Cheese taster
Tasting of local cheeses
Local taxes
Wine tasting

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tuscan Taste
Via Romana 41r Rosso, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
VIA ROMANA 41 RED There are two sets of street numbers, red and black (or blue). Generally, all the red numbers are for business and merchants. Black numbers are for residences. You will often see an address for a store listed as 11 r, which means that the number 11 is painted in red, or rosso.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.2:30 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Upon request, the course can be made gluten-free
Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum numbers apply (2 pax minimum) There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Dress code is smart casual
No minor of 16
No vegan
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Karen_C

Our Chef was amazing! The class was informative and entertaining. It was a great hands on experience.

Reviews

5.0

based on 8 reviews

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Fantastic

Robert_J, Jun 2024

Chef Vary is an amazing teacher The wine guy was a great resource as well. A cool place. Loved it The cheese making was fun and the cheese sampling was even better

Great Experience

Karen_C, Sep 2023

Our Chef was amazing! The class was informative and entertaining. It was a great hands on experience.

We loved it!

Hannah_A, Jul 2023

If I could give more stars I would. Thank you for having us as your beautiful authentic kitchen. We loved your class, the depth of knowledge and the fun delivery of the content.

Delight but be careful parking!

Elizabeth_M, Mar 2022

Chef Vary was a delight. I would caution anyone that travelers are not permitted to drive in and park in Florence. Parking is for residents only and we found out the hard way. Taxi or walk in, but not ideal for those with rented cars.

Outstanding, fun experience

Leonard_H, Aug 2018

We have a wonderful time and delicious food in this Private Cheese-making Class in Florence. Although called "cheese-making," the experience included so much more (gnocci, focaccia, herbs,and (of course) wine. Chef Vary is wonderful and she taught us a lot. Our 13-year old grandson loved it --and the cheese!

Chef Vary and her husband were...

Dale_H, Aug 2018

Chef Vary and her husband were absolutely wonderful. Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It was my favorite during our stay in Italy and I think my family would agree with me. It was hands on and the food we prepared was delicious. I am anxious to receive Chef Vary's recipes so that I can try cheesemaking at home.

What a fantastic tour! Not only...

Janice F, Nov 2016

What a fantastic tour! Not only were we able to make fresh cheeses and butter, but they were incorporated into a lovely meal created just for us. While things were cooking we were able to sample a variety of cheeses from the Tuscany region as well as sample several fresh, delicious and unique marmalades and delicious wines. Chef Vary was a delightful host full of wonderful food and cooking tips as well as tips on how to continue eating well during your stay in Florence. I can honestly say that this has been one of our best tours ever. I have two tips for the tour. First, the location is easy to find using Google Maps, but make sure that you use the correct address as two were given in our instructions, the first was a meeting point where you can go should you arrive early, the second is the actual venue. Secondly, come ready to taste and eat. Everything is delicious so you will want to try everything google maps

Chef Vary and Eduardo were wonderful...

Rachel H, Apr 2016

Chef Vary and Eduardo were wonderful hosts. We made and tasted our way through the morning, punctuated by great conversation, history and information. We did way more than the description, from cheese, to jam, to risotto to tiramisu and, of course, since it is Italy - the wine! This was a gustatory experience that had us wondering whether we could walk home! We would absolutely do this again, recommend without reservation and enthusiastically to all, and hope we can repeat the experience with our friends when Vary and Eduardo travel to the US!