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Get a true taste of Tuscany on this small-group pasta-making experience where you'll learn to whip up an authentic Italian feast at the home of a local chef.
Florence has a rich culinary tradition centred around the region’s excellent olive oil, herbs and top-quality local ingredients. Florentine cuisine offers plenty of hearty pasta dishes served in trattorias across the city, so there will be ample opportunities to sample it during your trip, but if you have ever wanted to try your hand at making fresh pasta from scratch under the watchful eye of a local chef, then this is the experience for you.
On your small-group pasta-making experience, you will:
Step inside the warm and welcoming home of a Florentine chef and discover the art of Italian cooking in the most authentic way possible, by rolling up your sleeves and making pasta from scratch. This small-group experience is a wonderful way to see, hear and taste the essence of Tuscan gastronomy in the company of a passionate local. Beginning in the heart of the artsy Oltrarno neighbourhood, famous for its aristan traditions, you’ll get your creative juices flowing with a trip to a local market to fetch the top-quality Tuscan ingredients needed for your culinary adventure, or, if the class takes place in the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a quintessential Italian aperitivo before heading to the kitchen.
Upon arrival at the chef’s home, you’ll step into the fragrant herb garden to gather some aromatic additions to your dishes. Then, with your apron tied and a glass of local wine in hand, you’ll delve into the art of pasta-making. Guided by your chef, who shares tips and traditions passed down through generations, you’ll knead, roll, and shape fresh pasta into two classic dishes, perhaps delicate ravioli finished with butter and sage, and hand-cut tagliatelle dressed with a seasonal sauce. Along the way, you’ll learn the subtle techniques that separate good pasta from unforgettable pasta. To finish, you’ll whip up a beloved Italian dessert, typically a terrific tiramisu, that perfectly complements the meal.
When the cooking is done, you’ll gather around the table family-style to enjoy the fruits of your labour. With generous pours of Tuscan wine and platters of cheese and charcuterie to complement your handmade dishes, you will savour an authentic Italian feast shared among new friends. Whether you join for lunch or dinner, taking this class lets you live, cook, and eat like a local in Florence, leaving you with memories that linger long after you’ve left Tuscany and inspiring you to bring a little bit of Italian tradition back to your own kitchen.
Please note: Itineraries, start times & tastings are subject to change due to seasonal availability, individual closures, or local holidays.
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