Market & cooking experience in the Heart of Florence

It is the perfect experience for food lovers, curious travelers eager to discover real Italian cuisine, and for those who wish to experience Florence like a local—connecting with places and habits that are part of the city’s everyday life.

This is not just about cooking, but about understanding the value of food, seasonality, and simplicity—core principles of Tuscan culinary tradition. With a total duration of approximately five hours, the experience takes place entirely in Florence and begins with a guided visit to one of the city’s most beautiful and characteristic local markets. Among colorful stalls, intense aromas, and the lively voices of vendors, you will learn how Italians shop for their daily meals, choosing fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Your guide will help you navigate the market’s excellences, explaining how to recognize quality products and why seasonality is essential in Italian cooking. After this lively and enjoyable market experience, the activity continues with a hands-on cooking class led by a professional chef, in a welcoming and informal setting. Using the ingredients just purchased, you will prepare four traditional Tuscan dishes that represent the heart of local cuisine: an appetizer, a handmade pasta dish with sauce, a main course with meat and vegetables, a traditional dessert. The cooking class is practical, engaging, and designed to be accessible to everyone.

The chef will guide you step by step, sharing techniques, timing, and culinary secrets to create genuine, flavorful dishes. Water and wine are included during the class, enhancing the convivial atmosphere and making the experience even more enjoyable. At the end of the class comes the most anticipated moment: the final tasting. You will all sit down together at the table to enjoy the dishes you have prepared with your own hands, sharing the results of your work in a relaxed and friendly environment. This is a true moment of conviviality, where food becomes an opportunity for connection, exchange, and personal satisfaction.