Cooking class in Florence Fresh hand-made pasta and gelato

A hands-on journey through pasta traditions and the sweet side of Florence

Is there a sustainable way to have an unconventional meal with your family? Sure! Our cooking class introduces you to the authentic Italian gastronomic culture by teaching  you how to create a first course pasta-based dish, and showing you the best recipe of the superb Italian gelato.

MASTER THE ART OF PASTA MAKING

Ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into one of Italy’s most beloved culinary traditions? In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn how to prepare three different pasta shapes from scratch, using simple ingredients and time-honored techniques. Guided by our passionate local chef, you’ll mix flour and eggs, knead the dough to the perfect consistency, and roll it out by hand with a traditional mattarello, just like Italian nonnas have done for generations.

As the dough transforms under your hands, you’ll shape it into a variety of classic pasta forms, discovering the small tricks that make each one unique. Once ready, your fresh pasta will be paired with seasonal sauces, carefully chosen to enhance its flavor and texture.

UNVEIL THE SECRETS OF AUTHENTIC ITALIAN GELATO

No Italian culinary experience is complete without something sweet. After your pasta-making session, enjoy a tasting of authentic Italian gelato or refreshing sorbet, a true symbol of Italy’s dessert tradition.

You’ll savor carefully crafted flavors made with high-quality ingredients, discovering the difference between classic gelato and fruit-based sorbet while learning a little about the culture behind one of Italy’s most loved treats. A delicious finale to your hands-on culinary journey.

ENJOY AND CELEBRATE YOUR CULINARY ACHIEVEMENTS

Revel in the fruits of your labor as you savor the delicious dishes you’ve prepared, paired with unlimited Tuscan wine. Armed with the recipes from your cooking session, you can recreate these Italian classics at home thanks a digital recipe booklet that you will download at the end of the class. To cap off your experience, you’ll receive a Graduation Certificate, proving your newly acquired Italian cooking skills to friends and family.