Hands-on Pasta Making: Small Group Cooking Class In Florence

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:

• Learn to make authentic Florentine pasta from scratch;
• Prepare a delicious meal using top-notch, locally-sourced ingredients;
• Discover Italian cooking techniques that have been passed down for generations;
• Put together two delicious pasta dishes with a chef to guide you every step of the way from kneading the dough to adding the finishing touches;
• Find out the secret to achieving perfect pasta every time;
• Make a delectable Italian dessert to end on a sweet note;
• Gather around the table together for a generous helping of your culinary creations;
• Enjoy delicious Tuscan wine to accompany your meal.
  

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. Once you get inside the beautiful Florentine kitchen, 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: Start times & tastings are subject to change due to seasonal availability, individual closures, or local holidays.
This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled. The maximum number shown reflects available booking capacity on our platform and may not represent the final group size. This tour is operated with a maximum of up to 12 participants, and additional guests may join through other booking channels. However, group sizes may vary depending on the season, and the tour might not always reach full capacity.