Afternoon Gelato and Biscotti Making Class in Florence
A hands-on Florentine kitchen experience crafting authentic Italian sweets from scratch
This gelato and biscotti making class in Florence invites participants into the world of traditional Italian confectionery inside the striking Gullo Design Kitchens at Mama Florence. Guided by experienced, English-speaking chefs, guests learn to craft two distinct gelato flavors and one style of biscotti using natural, seasonal ingredients. The fully air-conditioned setting makes for a comfortable and inspiring afternoon regardless of the season.
Florence has long been regarded as one of Italy's most important culinary cities, and gelato is among its most celebrated contributions to the world's food culture. This class goes beyond a simple demonstration, placing participants at the counter to actively measure, mix, and churn their own creamy gelato from start to finish. The focus on seasonal and natural ingredients reflects the philosophy that quality Italian sweets rely on simplicity and technique rather than artificial additives.
Biscotti, the twice-baked almond cookies with roots in Tuscany, round out the afternoon with a second skill to bring home. Once the cooking is complete, participants sit down together for a tasting session accompanied by beverages, turning the class into a shared social occasion as much as a culinary lesson. Electronic recipe cards are provided so that every technique practiced during the session can be reproduced at home.
The class is structured to welcome guests of all experience levels, from complete beginners to home cooks looking to refine their understanding of Italian pastry traditions. Families, couples, and solo travelers all find the format approachable, and the small-group environment ensures that each participant receives individual attention from the chef instructors throughout the session.
Tour Highlights
Craft two distinct gelato flavors and one traditional biscotti variety under the guidance of professional chefs in a fully equipped design kitchen.
Work exclusively with natural, seasonal ingredients that reflect authentic Florentine culinary tradition and contemporary quality standards.
Conclude the session with a relaxed seated tasting accompanied by beverages, allowing time to appreciate the results of the afternoon's work.
Receive electronic recipe cards for every item prepared, making it straightforward to recreate the same Italian treats in your own kitchen after the tour.
Learn inside air-conditioned Gullo Design Kitchens, offering a visually distinctive and physically comfortable setting throughout the afternoon class.
Benefit from direct instruction by experienced, English-speaking chef instructors who guide each step of the preparation process with hands-on support.
The class format is designed for families, couples, and solo travelers alike, requiring no prior cooking experience to participate fully.
What to Expect
Arrive at Mama Florence and meet your English-speaking chef instructors inside the Gullo Design Kitchens. The team introduces the session's ingredients, tools, and the principles behind authentic Italian gelato and biscotti.
Begin crafting two distinct gelato flavors from scratch, learning how to balance natural ingredients and manage texture and temperature. Instructors guide each step, explaining the techniques that distinguish artisan gelato from mass-produced alternatives.
Turn attention to a traditional Tuscan biscotti recipe, mixing and shaping the dough before the twice-baking process begins. Chefs explain the history and regional significance of this classic accompaniment to Italian coffee and dessert wine.
Gather around the table to sample the gelato and biscotti prepared during the class, paired with beverages provided by Mama Florence. This relaxed portion of the afternoon offers time to ask final questions and enjoy the fruits of the session.
Receive electronic copies of all recipes covered during the class before departing, complete with ingredient lists and technique notes. Participants leave with the knowledge and reference materials needed to recreate the experience independently.
What Is Included
Included
- Hands-on gelato making session producing two flavors
- Traditional biscotti preparation and baking
- All ingredients and kitchen equipment
- Seated tasting with beverages
- Electronic recipe cards for all items prepared
- Guidance from English-speaking professional chef instructors
- Use of air-conditioned Gullo Design Kitchen facilities
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities for instructors
- Additional food or drinks beyond the tasting
- Personal shopping or souvenirs
Important Information
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