Tuscan Cooking Class and San Lorenzo Food Market Tour
Learn the art of authentic Tuscan cuisine, from market stall to dining table, in one immersive small-group session.
This Tuscan cooking class in Florence combines a guided walk through the bustling San Lorenzo Food Market with a hands-on kitchen session, giving participants a genuine taste of regional culinary tradition. A qualified chef leads every step, from selecting seasonal produce at the market to plating the finished dishes in a fully equipped kitchen.
The experience opens at the San Lorenzo Food Market, one of Florence's most storied covered markets, where you browse ingredient-laden stalls and taste local products before purchasing what you will cook. This direct connection between market and kitchen is central to understanding how Tuscan cooks approach seasonality and quality.
Back in the kitchen, the group prepares a complete menu that typically spans bruschetta, several varieties of hand-made pasta with accompanying sauces, and a traditional dessert. Every dish is made using authentic Tuscan products, and the menu adapts with the season to reflect what is freshest and most representative of the region.
The meal is enjoyed together at the end of the class, accompanied by a regional wine selected to complement the food. A take-home recipe booklet ensures that everything learned during the session can be recreated at home with confidence.
Tour Highlights
Guided exploration of the historic San Lorenzo Food Market, tasting and selecting seasonal Tuscan ingredients at the stalls.
Hands-on preparation of a full Tuscan menu, from bruschetta and home-made pasta to a traditional dessert.
Guidance throughout from a qualified, experienced chef who explains techniques and the cultural context behind each dish.
A sit-down meal at the end of the class paired with an excellent Tuscan regional wine.
A take-home recipe booklet so every dish from the class can be reproduced in your own kitchen.
Small-group format that allows personal attention from the chef and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere throughout.
Itinerary
Join your fellow travelers and tour leader at the designated meeting point. From here the group makes its way together toward the San Lorenzo district.
Spend time wandering the covered market stalls, tasting seasonal products and purchasing the fresh ingredients that will form the basis of the cooking session. The chef provides context on each ingredient and its role in Tuscan cooking.
Move into the fully equipped kitchen and begin preparing the menu step by step under the chef's instruction. The class covers appetizer, pasta courses, sauces, and dessert, all made from scratch using authentic regional products.
Sit down with the group to enjoy every dish that has been prepared during the class. A carefully chosen Tuscan regional wine accompanies the meal.
Receive your take-home recipe booklet containing all the recipes covered during the session. The tour concludes at the kitchen venue.
What Is Included
Included
- Professional chef guide throughout the entire experience
- Guided visit to San Lorenzo Food Market
- All cooking ingredients purchased at the market
- Full hands-on cooking class in an equipped kitchen
- Sit-down lunch of all dishes prepared during the class
- Tuscan regional wine tasting with the meal
- Take-home recipe booklet
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal purchases at the market beyond class ingredients
- Additional beverages beyond the wine provided
- Gratuities for the chef or guide
Important Information
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Spaces in this small-group class are limited. Secure your spot today and bring an authentic Tuscan recipe tradition home with you.
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