Small Group Cooking class and market food tour in Florence

Discover the original Italian cooking class in Florence! For over twenty years, travelers have gathered around our kitchen tables to cook, laugh, and taste their way through real Italian tradition. It’s the kind of experience you’ll talk about long after you’re back home. If you’re looking for more than just a class - if you want a true Italian food experience in Florence - this is where it begins.

If you’re looking for Florence at its most authentic, it begins in the vibrant food market and comes to life in our kitchen. Join our professional chefs for a hands-on journey from the colorful stalls of a historic food market in Florence to a joyful toast around the table.

Perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers, this cooking class in Florence brings people together in the most genuine — and truly Italian — way. Roll up your sleeves, taste as you go, and immerse yourself in the heart of Italian cooking, where recipes tell stories, meals turn into celebrations, and traditions have made Italian cuisine one of the most celebrated in the world — recently recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

AMeet the Heart of Florence at the Food Market

The vibrant pulse of Florence beats strongest at the historic Central Market, where the daily ritual of the Italian “spesa” unfolds. Wander through a sea of colors and aromas as you learn how to spot the freshest seasonal ingredients that make our cuisine world-famous. Chat with the butcher about the perfect cut of meat. Ask the greengrocer how to choose the sweetest tomatoes. As you move between the stalls with your small group, enjoy authentic tastings of regional specialties. Here, you’ll discover that the secret behind UNESCO-recognized Italian cuisine isn’t just the recipe — it’s the quality of the ingredients and the passion of the people who produce them. This is your energetic, sensory introduction to the flavors you’re about to transform in the kitchen.

Cook the Legend: Nonna’s Sunday Lasagna

Roll up your sleeves and get your hands deliciously messy. Back in our kitchen, the scent of slow-simmering ragù fills the air, and the atmosphere feels just like an Italian home on Sunday. You’re not just preparing a meal — you’re mastering the icons of tradition: Nonna’s legendary Sunday Lasagna and authentic tiramisù. With a 100% hands-on approach, our expert chefs guide you step by step, sharing secrets passed down through generations. Knead the dough. Layer silky béchamel. Build your lasagna just like Nonna would. Then, while it bakes to golden perfection, dive into dessert — dipping ladyfingers into rich espresso and whipping mascarpone into a light, velvety cream. Under the guidance of our chefs, simple ingredients become something extraordinary — a dish rooted in family, tradition, and the culinary heritage that made Italy famous worldwide.

Join the Family Table: Wine, Laughter, and Tradition

Just like a Sunday at Nonna’s, everything comes together around the table. Sit down with your small group and enjoy the meal you created from scratch. Glasses of Chianti clink. Stories flow. The room fills with warmth and laughter. Savor your handmade lasagna, perfectly paired with selected Chianti wine. Indulge in the cocoa-dusted tiramisù you crafted yourself. Then celebrate with a fun “graduation” toast and receive your official certificate — a keepsake you’ll want to frame. And when you head home, the story keeps going. You’ll receive our digital recipe booklet so you can recreate the dishes whenever the craving hits — not just the steps, but the little touches that make them truly Italian. Join us — the pioneers who launched Florence’s first cooking class over 20 years ago — for a 100% hands-on journey into the heart of Italian tradition. Master Nonna’s authentic Sunday Lasagna in a convivial small group where every detail feels like home.