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Florence Cooking Class - Making Gelato & Authentic Pizza
Ever wanted to do in Florence a pizza and gelato class? At this cooking class, you’ll learn how to make pizza and gelato in an unforgettable family activity. Over 18s can try wine too!
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A joyful cooking experience filled with flavor, craft, and Florentine warmth
This pizza-making class offers an exceptional way to spend a delightful afternoon in Florence with your family. Under the guidance of an expert pizza chef, you'll master the art of pizza making and then move on to crafting delicious gelato—perfectly covering both your main course and dessert!
Experience Authentic Italian Pizza Making
Pizza is an iconic symbol of Italian cuisine, and this class brings you the authentic taste of Italy. During this session, you’ll be introduced to a professional pizzaiolo who will teach you how to create the perfect pizza dough—soft, stretchy, and ideal for baking. You'll pick up invaluable tips and techniques that you can replicate in your own kitchen.
Savor the Ultimate Pizza Experience
As you collaborate with the pizzaiolo, you'll discover how to stretch, sauce, bake, and cut your pizza to perfection. While your pizza dough rests, you’ll witness a demonstration by our skilled chef on how to prepare a rich, creamy gelato. Discover how to make the classic of Italian gelato, all from our engaging chef.
Create Lasting Memories and Take Home Your Recipes
Once your gelato is ready, you’ll learn how to prepare the waffle cone batter and cook it to perfection. Enjoy your freshly baked pizza and homemade gelato, and take home a digital recipe booklet so you can impress your family and friends with your newfound culinary skills. This class is a fun and memorable way to immerse yourself in Italian culture while enjoying quality time with your loved ones.
Italian flavors, shared moments
Enjoy the pleasure of creating, tasting, and sitting together in a warm Florentine atmosphere.
Meet the pizzaiolo
Learn from a local professional who turns technique into an easy, engaging experience.
Sit down and enjoy
Share the meal you created in a relaxed atmosphere with wine for adults and soft drinks for children.
Hands in the dough
Shape your own pizza and enjoy the satisfying ritual of Italian cooking in Florence.
Itinerary
The meeting point is in our Cooking School in the heart of Florence, via Panicale 43r, close to the Central Market.
Welcome to the Pizza Lab: Step into a welcoming space in Florence and meet your professional pizzaiolo, who will introduce you to the traditions of authentic Italian pizza-making.
Hands in the Dough: Prepare your own pizza from scratch in a relaxed and family-friendly setting, learning simple techniques and enjoying the creative side of Italian cuisine.
Pizza and Good Company: Sit down to enjoy the pizza you have made, paired with unlimited wine for adults and soft drinks for children, in a convivial atmosphere inspired by true Italian hospitality.
The Sweet Finale: Continue with a delicious gelato-making moment and discover one of Italy’s most iconic desserts through a fun and easy hands-on experience.
A Taste of Florence to Take Home: At the end of the class, receive a digital recipe booklet so you can recreate these flavors and share them with family and friends back home.
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Great family activity!
We had an incredible experience at the pizza and gelato- making class. It was fun, informative and the food we made was delicious. The instructors wer ...
esperienza TOP
Victoria e Jon sono stati bravissimi, hanno spiegato mantenendo alta la concentrazione e coinvolgendo tutti in una bellissima lezione interattiva, mol ...
Amazing experience!
It was a lovely activity for all the family to do there were 7 adults, and 4 kids (9,7,3 &2). The guides really made the experience and their passion ...
Super sehenswert
Wir haben Pizza selber gemacht und guten Wein bekommen Gelato haben wir auch gemacht. Alles hat sehr Spaß gemacht ...
Fantastic authentic experience
Fantastic experience! Roberta and Matteo were wonderful teaching chefs, they explained everything clearly, had a great sense of humour and a lot of pa ...
Amazing experience
Excellent experience! It's perfect for those who love Italian food. The cooks Lisa and Roberts are kind and humourous. They explained everything in de ...
Bellisimo
Excellent experience. Wonderful instructor. ...
Wonderful, Wonderful!
This was my favorite Italian Experience! I loved our instructor chef. She was fantastic! She was American so we understood everything. ...
Fun family experience
Amazing family day out, loved every part, Lisa made the experience truly fun and engaging for the whole family. We were a mix of adults and kids down ...
Really fun
Lisa was really nice and helpful when making the pizza and gelato ...
Florence pizza and gelato making class
We had Lisa as our chef/teacher. She was so fun. She explained everything clearly and gave us lots of information about pizza and gelato and the best ...
Fantastic Pizza & Gelato Making Class with Lisa!
We had an absolutely wonderful time at this pizza and gelato making class, thanks to our instructor Lisa. She was fun, lighthearted, and clearly a tea ...
Lisa is molto Bene!
We had an excellent time with Lisa and her pizza making class. Highly recommend and so much fun! ...
If you would like to learn something to take back home, this is your chance!
This was such an incredible experience, we are an Italian based family with a pizza oven in our backyard, but we literally never use it. This evening ...
Great cooking class!
John and Andrea were great teachers for this class!! We did so much of the cooking and preparing of the pizza dough! Way more hands on than any cook ...
Bellisimo
Andrei was awesome! He was patient with the two young ones in the class, but made sure to work with everyone. He was full of information and made the ...
Family fun making Pizza and Gelato!
Andrea was fantastic! Make the class fun and entertaining! ...
Amazing pizza and people!
Awesome time with the chefs and other participants! We met such fun people and learned a lot about how to cook. As well as making really really grea ...
Great fun!
Matteo and Federico were super chefs and teachers. They were also very good with the teenagers we brought! ...
Family-friendly evening activity
My family of four spent the early evening making pizza and gelato. Everything was timely, and I learned more than I thought I would. We had everythi ...
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FAQ
What is included in this pizza and gelato class in Florence?
The experience includes the cooking lesson with local chefs, guidance from a professional pizzaiolo, ingredients, use of apron and utensils, the meal, unlimited wine for adults, soft drinks for children, a graduation certificate, and a digital recipe booklet. A complimentary Florence Walking Tour is also provided after booking through a code sent by email.
Where is the meeting point in Florence?
The meeting point is at Via Panicale 43r, at the Cooking School near the Central Market of Florence.
How long does the experience last?
The class lasts approximately 3 hours.
Is it a private or shared experience?
This is a shared small-group experience, with a maximum of 20 participants. A private upgrade is also available.
How many people join the class?
The group is limited to up to 20 participants, creating a social but still well-guided atmosphere.
How do I get there?
Guests are expected to reach the Cooking School independently. No transfer service is included.
Is this experience suitable for children?
Yes, it is family-friendly. Children and teens under 18 are welcome when accompanied by at least one adult.
Do I need cooking experience?
No previous experience is required. The class is designed to be easy, hands-on, and enjoyable even for beginners.
Are skip-the-line tickets included?
No. This is a cooking class, so no skip-the-line entry tickets are involved.
Is the experience accessible?
Guests with special needs or impaired mobility are asked to inform the provider in advance so arrangements can be evaluated as best as possible.
Is there a dress code?
No specific dress code is indicated.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Food intolerances or allergies should be communicated in advance. The experience is not suitable for guests with celiac disease.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before departure. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time, as well as no-shows, are fully charged.
Does the class run in bad weather?
Yes, the experience runs rain or shine.
Will I receive the recipes after the class?
Yes, a digital recipe booklet is included so you can recreate the dishes at home.
How does the complimentary Florence Walking Tour work?
After booking, guests receive a confirmation email with a code to reserve the complimentary walking tour, subject to availability.
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