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The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience

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Offered in: English
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French, Italian

Overview

I have a real passion for quality food and I am impatient to share it with new people. Cooking and eating all together is such a good experience that I don't want to keep it just for me!

I'm realy enthusiastic for the genuine italian cuisine since childhood and I look forward to meet new "lovers" every day!

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Dinner lunch or dinner depending on the time of the day
  • Lunch lunch or dinner depending on the time of the day

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Via Pasquale Villari
    19, 50136 Firenze FI, Italy

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    End point

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    What To Expect

    A full immersion in a real tuscan kitchen. We will start from the best ingredients and together we will discover how to prepare home made pasta, appetizers, and desserts from the best local tradition.

    After a welcome drink and appetizer we will start prepearing our lunch or dinner together.
    You will learn how to make home made pasta and of course we cannot miss a traditional cake, what about tiramisù?

    Once the meal is ready we will taste our creations together accompanied by some good local chianti wine.

    Feel free to take some time after lunch to discuss about what we made, suggestion and tips for your holiday in tuscany or just for some relax.

    Sample Menu

    Starter

    Coccoli Prosciutto e stracchino

    the typical Florentine appetizer. Fried pizza dough served with Tuscan ham and stracchino cheese

    Main

    fettuccine, potato gnocchi/stuffed pasta

    2 different types of pasta accompanied with ragu bolognaise sauce, fresh cherry tomatoes, mushrooms or other seasonal sauces

    Dessert

    Tiramisu

    the most typical and famous Italian sweet dessert

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • !!! please specify if you prefer 10am or 5pm!!!

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Cooking Lab – Authentic Food Experience?

    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

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-205621P1

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    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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    • Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
    • Dinner. lunch or dinner depending on the time of the day.
    • Lunch. lunch or dinner depending on the time of the day.
    • Snacks. welcome breakfast or aperitif.
    • Alcoholic beverages. aperol spritz, chianti classico wine and more.
    • all the cooking equipment.
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    • Lunchlunch or dinner depending on the time of the day
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    • Public transportation options are available nearby
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