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Private and authentic cooking class experience with family

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Book a private and fun experience with our Florentine family to prepare handmade pasta. We will use products from our garden and, if not available, at 0 km. We will prepare traditional recipes together! If weather permits we will eat in our beautiful garden!
(Sometimes it is possible that some requests overlap, we will contact you and ask for your agreement to allow the activity to be carried out in a small group).

Thanks to the partnership with the Correnti ODV Association, for each Cooking Class, €1 will be donated to support the community of orphaned children of Malelea in Lesotho. Garden Cooking Class puts its heart into it.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Vegetarian and Vegan options provided

    Meeting Location

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    Via della Chiesa
    109, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Join our family in the heart of the Oltrarno in the name of a cooking class and tasting experience based on typical products!
    You will enter a Florentine house where you will start the processing of homemade pasta following simple recipes using products from our garden, if available, or seasonal and km0. We will taste the fruit of our work tasting wine and tasting local products and our high quality extra virgin olive oil that you can buy if you want to bring with you the flavors of our home. If you want to learn how to make Spritz!

    Our exclusive garden will frame the day!

    Example menu (sauces and pasta type may change according to fresh seasonal products):

    Appetizer : Fettunta or Bruschetta or cheese
    First courses: Tagliatelle or ravioli or lasagna
    Dessert : cantuccini/mousse/ice cream/fresh seasonal fruit
    Drinks included

    The experience can be customized to suit vegetarian and wandering options. Please let us know when you book even in case of allergies.

    All instruments are included!
    In case of rain it will not be possible to stay in the garden.
    Min. 3 persons.
    Possible to customize.

    Sample Menu

    Main

    tagliatelle/ravioli/lasagna with tomato sauce/pesto/ragout/pumpkin

    Starter

    Bruschetta with home-produced oil/Tuscan crostini/pinzimonio

    Dessert

    seasonal fruit salad/cantuccini with vin santo/ice cream and coffee

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private and authentic cooking class experience with family?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

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    Activity code: C-404785P1

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