Semi-Private Gluten-Free Cooking Class in Florence
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Florence, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn how to adapt the famous flavors of Italy to your gluten-free lifestyle with this hands-on cooking class in Florence. Under the guidance of a professional chef, create entirely gluten-free adaptations of classic dishes like gnocchi, ravioli, and lasagna. At the end of the lesson, sit down to enjoy your homemade meal along with wine and craft beer.
- Learn how to make gluten-free versions of classic Italian dishes
- Small group: enjoy personalized attention from your chef
- Enjoy your homemade creations with wine and craft beer
- Choose from a lunch or dinner class to fit in your schedule
Sample Menu
Main
Fresh Tagliatelle
From scratch, with natural gluten-free flours and any sauce you request
Main
RAVIOLI
From scratch, with natural gluten-free flours and any sauce and any filling you request
Main
LASAGNE
Main
GNOCCHI
incredibile gnocchi soft and creamy!
What's Included
- Cooking class
- Recipes
- Tools
- Dinner or Lunch (depending on option selected)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Not Suitable for minors under the age of 16
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Romana, 41r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
AT STORE TUSCAN TASTE FLORENCE VIA ROMANA 41 red (color of number) PLEASE KEEP IN MIND TO looking where via romana cross Via Santa Maria. ARE NOT ALLOWED MINOR of 16
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
This experience near the Boboli Gardens is tailored for small groups of ten or fewer people, providing an intimate cooking class under the supervision of a professional chef.
You have the convenient option of choosing between lunch or dinner time classes, making it easy to fit into your schedule. With flour substitutes, prepare gluten-free versions of classic Tuscan dishes such as pizza, tagliatelle, ravioli, gnocchi, and tiramisu.
After the cooking is done, sit down to enjoy your meal with wine, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Later, you can access your favorite recipes using an online cookbook and recreate your gluten-free meal.
You have the convenient option of choosing between lunch or dinner time classes, making it easy to fit into your schedule. With flour substitutes, prepare gluten-free versions of classic Tuscan dishes such as pizza, tagliatelle, ravioli, gnocchi, and tiramisu.
After the cooking is done, sit down to enjoy your meal with wine, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Later, you can access your favorite recipes using an online cookbook and recreate your gluten-free meal.
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Chef Vary
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Infant meals not included
- Children under 16 years are allowed
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour complies with all safety parameters for those with celiac symptoms
- 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
Deanne_U
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our time with Chef Vary. Not only did we consider this one of the best things we did on our trip to Italy, the finished meal was also among the best we had. Chef Vary is unmatched in her culinary expertise as well as her warm and inviting demeanor. Anyone who is fortunate enough to take a class with Chef Vary will leave utterly delighted, incredibly full, and with a memory to last a lifetime.
Reviews
5.0
based on 71 reviews
Kathleen_R, Mar 2026
Outstanding gluten-free cooking class with Chef Vary! She was fun and engaging and the food we made was exceptional!
Reno_A, Oct 2025
How do we go about getting the recipes? They were fantastic and told the recipies could be sent to the booking agent.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your review!
Regarding the recipes, we gave you our business card and asked you to send us an email, as we’re not able to send a booklet through Viator.
Do you still have it? Thank you!
Mallory_M, Oct 2025
Chef Vary made our experience very enjoyable. We made gluten free, dairy free foccacia, ravioli, gnocchi, and tagliatelle all in less than 2.5 hours. It was fun and very informative.
Deanne_U, Jul 2025
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our time with Chef Vary. Not only did we consider this one of the best things we did on our trip to Italy, the finished meal was also among the best we had. Chef Vary is unmatched in her culinary expertise as well as her warm and inviting demeanor. Anyone who is fortunate enough to take a class with Chef Vary will leave utterly delighted, incredibly full, and with a memory to last a lifetime.
cathyfsu90, May 2025
Our Gluten Free pasta class with Chef Vary was phenomenal!!! Our son is GF so we wanted him to be able to experience all of the delicious pasta here! The entire group loved every bite! If you have a GF person in your group I definitely recommend reaching out to Chef Vary!!! It was delicious, fun and we even left with the recipes!!!
Beth_C, Dec 2024
We had a wonderful time with chef Vary! We made tagliatelle, gnocchi and ravioli and it was all absolutely delicious. Highly recommend, we can’t wait to go home and make pasta with the skills we learnt.
Michele_P, Nov 2024
Had an amazing experience with our chef Irene. One member of the family has celiac disease and every effort was made to accommodate. Kitchen was very clean. Irene, our chef, sought our input to personalize the menu ingredients and explain how the dough and sauces were prepared. She was excellent. Afterwards, we all sat down and enjoyed our creations with wine.
Eric_C, Oct 2024
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!
Angelina_P, Oct 2024
What an amazing experience and cooking class we all had. Our chef Vary was knowledgeable, compassionate, and funny. The next time we all return to Florence, we will be sure to sign up with her again.
Holly_L, Oct 2024
Cooking with Chef Vary was one of the highlights of our trip. My daughter is gluten and dairy free(not by choice)! Chef Vary created three delicious dishes for us and my girl was HAPPY !!!
We had so much fun and were very sad when the class ended.
Don't miss out on his experience!
Emma_M, Sep 2024
This was easily the best expereince we did on our trip. Irene made it a wonderful expereince by explaining to us what we were doing, helping us with each step, made an effort to get to know us, and even sat with us while we waited. Chef Vary sent us the recipes afterwards and we are looking forward to making the gf pasta back at home!
Alicia_V, Sep 2024
Amazing class!!! Chef Vary is so knowledgeable and gave us so many tips to prepare a delicious 3 course meal. Class size is small we had 3 couples in our class. Was great so everyone could learn and ask questions. Food was outstanding!!! Can’t wait to make our own pasta at home!
KyleRose_D, Sep 2024
Learning how to make exceptionally delicious gluten-free food in Italy was an incredible experience! Chef was funny, interesting, and so knowledgeable about food, flavors, and gluten-free cooking!
We came in and were asked to look at the food on the marble table. If we didn’t like something, we said so and it wouldn’t be used in our cooking.
We made pasta of different colors and sizes, as well as the sauces for them all! We made linguine, ravioli, and pumpkin gnocchi! We also made 3 sauces: one with fresh cherry tomatoes , one with caramelized figs, and one that was pesto!
It was all hands on cooking and learning! After everything was made, we had about 45 minutes to eat everything that we had made and drink all the water and wine that we wanted! Words cannot describe how amazingly delicious everything was!
We went in July 2024 during a heat wave! The entire kitchen was air-conditioned! We were so happy, comfortable and thrilled to be learning how to make such food!
For the cost that we paid, we learned how to make 6 different things, and also learned the basics of gluten-free cooking. We laughed, we leaned and we ate the best meal that we had in all of Italy! Worth every cent!
Filippa_K, Jul 2024
Great family experience and learned so much! The food was delicious and authentic. Even my teenage son loved it! It was well worth the cost as a once in a lifetime type of experience!
Brandee_L, Jul 2024
Chef Vary is the ultimate professional who clearly understands the importance of preventing cross-contamination and treating gluten intolerance and celiac disease with the utmost care. On top of that, the flavor was not lacking—no one would ever know this food was gluten-free. We enjoyed our class and her hospitality. I would definitely take another class with Chef Vary. I'm already planning to return to Florence just to attend more classes with her.
SAm_G, Jul 2024
We were really looking forward to this experience and were shocked when we realised we’d paid in USD not AUD.
It’s an expensive 2 hour cooking class and unfortunately we found chef vary quite condescending and offensive. It might be her manner and some people might like that but we certainly didn’t. She even said don’t use Italian words as we laugh at you.
Kirstie_J, Jul 2024
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.
Noelle_D, Jun 2024
Chef Vary was an amazing instructor! We learned so much about making 3 different kinds of gluten free pasta and she was so great at explaining it all. It’s nice too that you’re in such a small group to be able to try all the different techniques. The food was amazing and we’re so excited to make it at home!
Samantha_M, Jun 2024
This was THE BEST experience! From the moment we got there everyone was so nice and welcoming! Irene was incredible! Food was insanely good. You shouldn’t miss out on this 11/10 experience!!
Dillon_K, Jun 2024
We had the best time with Vari! She was amazing and kind as she taught us many great lessons and tips for cooking at home. Plus it was GLUTEN FREE! My wife is a celiac and this cooking class was one of her favorite memories from our trip. Vari adapted recipes to whatever preferences the group had and we made delicious tagliatelle, mashed potato raviolis, and gnocchis with pesto! They also have a great wine shop and give you a wine to sip as they clean to room to prep for dinner. Would recommend to any celiac, or person looking to learn great Italian cooking in Florence!
phyllis_f, Jun 2024
This was our favorite experience in Italy! We had so much fun with chef Vary. She is a typical Italian chef! We made the best meal and had a wonderful time. We ate, cooked and learned new recipes. Highly recommend!
LeighAnn_B, Jun 2024
We absolutely loved our cooking class with Chef Vary!! We learned so much from her and our food was delicious. She made the class fun for everyone. Can’t wait to try the recipes at home
Jill_G, May 2024
We had a wonderful time making gluten free pasta. I look forward to taking the knowledge home and making the recipes for my daughter.
Chef Vary had developed the recipe which were delicious. My husband who eats gluten thought the dishes that were gluten free were fabulous too.
I would highly recommend doing this class with Chef Vary.
Lilly_C, May 2024
Amazing cooking class with Chef Vary!!! All of the gluten free pasta was out of this world and so much fun to make!!
Christy_L, May 2024
This was the most amazing class EVER!!! If you have celiac disease this is a must do on your Florence list. She is warm and welcoming. She is funny and such an amazing cook. No worries about CC.
Noreen_D, Mar 2024
Our instructor, Vary, was fabulous! We made three different gluten-free pasta variations - all with fresh vegetables, spices and meat. Vary made the night enjoyable and taught cooking technique as well. We all enjoyed the delicious food we prepared afterwards. We have already recommended her to people.
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Sarah_S, Nov 2023
We had the most amazing time in our class!!! Chef Vary was absolutely amazing and a wonderful teacher. We made the most amazing gluten free pasta I have ever had and I cannot wait to make these recipes at home!
Tammy_H, Nov 2023
Amazing experience! I can’t wait to cook everything we made in the class for family when we get home.
Jianna_H, Oct 2023
Chef Vary was a fabulous teacher. We made 3 incredible pasta all bursting with flavor. A great experience!
Donny_D, Aug 2023
Awesome experience, amazing food and atmosphere! Chef Vary made the experience so fun and enjoyable. Also teaches how you can remake all of the dishes when you return home! 10/10
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