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Hands-on Culinary Lessons in Florence
Looking to get your hands dirty? Consider a cooking lesson in Florence or our Craft Cocktail Making Lesson! Make pizza, pasta and more all from scratch with easy-to-follow recipes to take home. Cooking lessons in Florence are centrally located and may include a tour and shop at the market before taking ingredients back to a professional or home kitchen to transform into rustic Tuscan fare. Curious Appetite collaborates with select home cooks, 5 star rated chefs, and culinary studios to offer intimate and unforgettable seasonally-inspired, regional Italian cooking lessons in Florence.
All lessons are subject to our partner's availability and are limited to small groups. Click on the course of interest to learn more!
Market-to-Table Tuscan Cooking Class with Florentine Chef
Fresh Homemade Pasta and Gnocchi Lesson in Florence
Artisan Gelato Making Lesson in Florence
Pizza and Gelato Making Class in Florence at a Culinary Studio
Bittersweet Symphony: Negroni & Italian Cocktail Lesson in Florence
Pizza Making Lesson at a Neapolitan-Style Pizzeria in Florence
...and MORE
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Curious about where our culinary lessons are held? Since we collaborate with a unique collection of partners who are specialized in specific culinary arts (i.e. pizza to gelato makers), location varies on the lesson type. Rest assured all lessons conducted are centrally located. Florence is a tiny city- most addresses are a walk or quick taxi ride away! Exact details such as location and contact info are released upon booking- if you would like additional info, feel free to contact us!
Have questions? Consult these FAQs
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The majority of our cooking classes are located in the historic city center of Florence, exact location will depend on the cooking class format chosen, instructor available and your group size. Location varies between near the Duomo or in the Oltrarno.
Final details are provided after booking with us. Please reach out to us for more info.
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Yes! Our private Market to Table Tuscan cooking and Fresh homemade pasta making lessons held in a chef’s private home typically host up to 6 people. Should you have a larger group sizes, we’d be happy to arrange lesson at our local partner’s culinary studio in the Oltrarno neighborhood!
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Absolutely! We can tailor menus based on seasonal ingredients and your preferences. If there are specific dishes or techniques you want to learn, let us know and we’ll coordinate with the chef to see what’s feasible.
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Yes! We can accommodate most dietary needs, especially for our private cooking lessons where we have the ability to customize the menu.
Some examples:
Vegetarian-friendly options: Pizza & Gelato making lesson, Fresh homemade pasta making, Artisan Gelato making, Market to Table Tuscan cooking lesson.
For gluten-free (not celiac): Market to Table Tuscan cooking lessons, Pizza and Gelato making class, Artisan Gelato making,
For Celiacs: Private cooking class (Tuscan or Pasta Making). One of our instructors has been certified by ASL to work w/ celiacs.
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Our hands-on cooking experiences are great for families or those with small children. Biggest hits include our Pizza & Gelato making lesson and our Fresh homemade pasta making lesson which are very hands-on and enjoyed by all ages.
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Yes! Should you like to include a shop in the market, a morning start time is required. A market shop is included in our private Tuscan cooking class, we can also arrange a market shop to any of our private cooking class formats upon request, please inquire with us directly.
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Yes! We can arrange a customized experience that explores traditional bread baking, including schiacciata — reach out for details and a custom quote.
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Yes! We can create a class centered on traditional tuscan meats. Contact us for more information and pricing.
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Yes! We can create a custom class centered on traditional desserts, please inquire for more details and custom quote.
