Chefactory The Taste Workshop Cooking School

Great class with lots of hidden tips to make good ingredients taste even better. All the food in my class was vegetarian which made it super easy to fully participate. All the instructors were kind and attentive.

Nous avons appris à faire des pâtes, de la sauce et un dessert. C'était génial !

Nous avons adoré notre cours de fabrication de pâtes. Tout était parfait, et notre chef a su captiver l'attention de chacun. À faire absolument !

Nous avons passé un excellent moment et ce cours valait vraiment son prix. Nous étions un petit groupe de 10 personnes. Nous avons tous participé à la préparation des aliments et avons même appris quelques techniques de découpe très utiles. Tous les plats étaient frais et délicieux. Nous avons également beaucoup apprécié la visite du marché. Notre chef/guide était très compétent et d'une grande aide. Merci !

Le cours est très instructif et facile à suivre. Nous n'étions qu'un petit groupe. L'ambiance est très bonne et la nourriture encore meilleure !

Nos deux chefs formateurs étaient exceptionnels : sympathiques et pleins d'humour. Ils étaient tous deux très compétents et nous ont transmis une foule d'informations avec chaleur et convivialité. Quant aux recettes, elles étaient tout simplement remarquables ! Bien meilleures que celles des cours de cuisine toscane habituels que j'ai pu suivre. Je recommande vivement cette expérience.

Nous avons adoré notre cours du 8 août. L'instructrice était très sympathique et ses explications étaient claires et faciles à suivre. Elle a rendu le cours très agréable. Nous le recommandons vivement et nous le referions sans hésiter ! J'espère que vous pourrez m'envoyer les recettes par e-mail, car nous les avons malheureusement perdues.

Nous recommandons vivement ce cours ! Nous avons appris énormément de choses, non seulement sur la fabrication des pâtes, mais aussi des notions pratiques de cuisine. Francesco était sympathique et captivant, et surtout très compétent, avec un réel désir de partager son savoir. Le groupe était restreint (5 personnes au total), ce qui nous a permis de nous sentir pleinement intégrés.

C'était instructif, amusant et même en allemand ! On était répartis en petits groupes, ce qui permettait d'apprendre tout ce qu'on voulait. Pour les végétariens comme nous, on a même eu droit à des pâtes avec une sauce sans viande. Bref, c'était génial !

Le cours était bien organisé, mais n'a pas vraiment constitué une expérience d'apprentissage enrichissante pour un cuisinier amateur passionné. Il convient si vous n'avez pas beaucoup d'expérience en cuisine italienne… mais à mon avis, il ne valait pas son prix. D'autres personnes l'ont adoré. Il avait lieu de 17h à 20h, et non à 21h comme annoncé. Casser quelques œufs et couper des légumes, ce n'est pas vraiment de la cuisine pratique ! Naomi, notre jeune instructrice, était excellente et enthousiaste…

Ce cours était absolument génial du début à la fin. La visite du marché était intéressante et bien organisée, avec de nombreuses dégustations et des informations précieuses sur les produits. Le cours en lui-même était vraiment très amusant ! Nous avons préparé quatre plats de A à Z, dont un plat de pâtes qui a été un vrai coup de cœur. Étant végétalienne, chaque plat a été adapté avec créativité pour que je puisse participer pleinement et savourer un délicieux repas à la fin. Mon partenaire a choisi le menu avec viande et l'a adoré ! Catarina, notre hôtesse, était exceptionnelle. Très sympathique et compétente, elle a rendu cette expérience inoubliable. Je recommande vivement ce cours !

Le cours était génial. La visite du marché était correcte, sans plus, mais une fois en cours, la journée a été parfaite. Le repas était excellent. L'instructrice était charmante et compétente. Cette journée était un incontournable de notre voyage à Florence.

Un des moments forts de mon séjour en Italie, sans aucun doute ! C'était génial d'être un petit groupe de six, et tout le monde était passionnant, surtout deux jeunes sœurs canadiennes déjà expertes en cuisine. La chef Katerina était super sympa et élégante. Ayant déjà participé à quelques visites guidées, j'ai apprécié qu'elle s'en tienne aux faits et réponde à mes questions sans me faire sentir comme une touriste. La partie la plus touristique était la visite du marché (le nôtre était l'un des nombreux organisés ce matin-là), mais j'ai adoré découvrir les spécialités régionales et les incontournables comme le steak florentin (et comment le cuisiner). Merci aussi au groupe pour sa patience, car, comme toute bonne maman asiatique, j'ai fait le plein de produits frais à presque tous les étals. La chef a acheté des tomates fraîches pour la bruschetta que nous préparions. Il pleuvait ce jour-là, ce qui était finalement une excellente surprise car il avait fait une chaleur torride pendant la majeure partie de mon voyage. Nous avons commencé à cuisiner sous une pluie battante – très romantique, haha ! Nous avons commencé par préparer la panna cotta qui allait servir de dessert, afin qu'elle puisse reposer au réfrigérateur. Ensuite, nous avons préparé tous les légumes : tomates et ail à macérer pour la bruschetta, tranches de poivron et d'oignon pour le pollo di modenese, purée de pommes de terre cuite mélangée à des herbes pour la farce des pâtes… N'ayant jamais fait de pâtes fraîches, j'ai adoré apprendre à les confectionner. Le chef nous a montré avec aisance comment mélanger, pétrir, étaler et découper nos feuilles de pâte avant de farcir et de sceller nos tortellini. C'était passionnant d'apprendre toutes les étapes, de la façon de hacher l'oignon comme un chef jusqu'à la manière de saisir le poulet avant de le noyer dans une tasse (!) de vinaigre balsamique et de le laisser mijoter. Nous nous sommes ensuite attablés et avons dégusté nos créations avec du vin et de nombreux éclats de rire. La cheffe nous a remis un livret de recettes et, comme je lui avais demandé comment faire des pâtes sans gluten pour mon mari qui y est intolérant, elle m'a montré comment pétrir et couper les gnocchis (que je peux faire avec de la farine sans gluten) et m'a même donné la recette ! Un grand merci ! J'ai hâte de la reproduire une fois rentrée. Une expérience florentine simple et vraiment agréable ! À recommander absolument !

Très bien organisé. Adapté à tous les niveaux de compétence en cuisine. Donné de précieux conseils. Le personnel était très compétent et accueillant, et son style d'animation était excellent. La durée et le rythme du cours étaient parfaits, permettant à chacun de rester attentif et d'apprendre, tout en posant des questions. Et bien sûr, les plats que nous avons préparés étaient délicieux. Je recommande vivement.

Ce cours offrait un parfait équilibre entre théorie, pratique et immersion culturelle. J'en suis repartie avec de nouvelles compétences culinaires, de délicieuses recettes et de merveilleux souvenirs. L'atelier était très interactif, nous permettant de participer activement à chaque étape de la fabrication des pâtes. Nous avons mélangé, pétri, étalé et façonné les pâtes à la main, une expérience à la fois ludique et instructive. Les conseils et astuces personnalisés du chef ont été précieux. Je recommande vivement ce cours à tous ceux qui souhaitent explorer la richesse des traditions italiennes en matière de fabrication de pâtes.

J'ai adoré le cours ! Le chef était très drôle et compétent, toute ma famille a passé un excellent moment. Je recommande à 100 % ! Réservation facile et chefs anglophones ! Merci Nehomi pour ce super cours et tes précieux conseils ! 💪🏻❤️❤️

Quel plaisir d'apprendre les recettes et les astuces pour un repas à quatre plats... et c'était délicieux !

Ce fut une expérience vraiment amusante et les plats que nous avons appris à préparer étaient délicieux. Je recommande ce cours à tous ceux qui visitent Florence.

Nous avons fait cet atelier pour notre dernière soirée à Florence et nous en sommes ravis ! C'était vraiment amusant, l'équipe était très agréable et notre instructrice était adorable, drôle et nous a appris plein de choses intéressantes. Nous avons préparé trois sortes de pâtes et une panna cotta en dessert. Tout était délicieux et nous avons même reçu les recettes pour les reproduire à la maison. Je recommande à 100 % !

Cours bien conçu, beaucoup de pratique, chef formateur professionnel et sympathique, emplacement facile d'accès, et en plus, un groupe de camarades de classe très agréable. C'était vraiment amusant.

It was such a cool morning/afternoon. We had the best chief cook ever. It was a lot of fun, we learned a lot and we created amazing fresh Pasta. I'll come again!!! Even with kids, it's amazing. We loved the chief cook.

Enjoyed making the 3 types of noodles or pasta. The sauces were also very good.

The 4 of us had a great time. The chefs kept it rolling, and well-organized, Thanks for a fun evening. Great price for extra bottles of wine!!!

The class was a ton of fun! We had a small group of 8 people and got to know each other throughout the class. Greta was our teacher and she was great! The best part was that the food turned out delicious :) also had options for those with dietary restrictions.

This cooking class was awesome. You are in groups of 6, so if you are in a bigger group than that you will need to split into smaller groups for the cooking, but you can come back at the end to eat together. Instructions are clear and easy to follow & the dishes tasted amazing. We loved being able to take the recipes home with us at the end also. Really good value for your money! Highly recommend.

Great fun. Greta was wonderful. We were the last to leave because I had such fun with our dinner mates. I would definitely do the class again. Highly recommend!

We really enjoyed our experience, the market tour was really nice and the lesson was very well explained and super fun!! We recommend this activity!! We prepared bruschetta, pasta, turkey, and tiramisu.

We LOVED the class! Francesco and his team are super nice, friendly, and welcoming. Our children, 8 and 5 enjoyed the class a lot and my husband and I learned lots of tips to cook real Italian pizza, pasta, and gelato at home. We totally recommend it and hope to come back again someday and take other classes there. Thank you!

It was delicious

We loved the experience and have already recommended it to friends

The staff and everyone with our group was super nice. The directions clear with a little back story as well. It’s very fun for families of any size. The food turned out great and we even met some wonderful people.

This was one of the best meals we had during a 2 week trip in Italy, and we cooked it ourselves! Francesco is a wonderful and entertaining host. We are grouped 6 people to a station which was fun to interact with others. The menu was delicious and we learned so much about Tuscan cooking and cooking in general! It is truly hands on, not just you watching over the shoulder of someone. This is a must when in Florence.

Good fun class, wish I did more of the sauce cooking rather than jst chopping, but all in all I enjoyed it.

Stefano was the best instructor and the class was so much fun. It was the absolute most delicious pasta I have ever eaten!

I had a wonderful time at the cooking class, we were able to make three types of pasta and a panecotta. Everyone was involved and it was great fun, our cooking tasted great too!!

Very nice cooking class with very friendly instructors. Only "disadvantage" is that the food is that good, that you will just eat too much and go home with stomach ache ;)

I joined this family cooking class with my mother and my 7 year old daughter. We had a fantastic time and learned some very useful cooking recipes and tips! We were so inspired by the class that when we returned home to Amsterdam we immediately bought our own manual pasta machine and are now enjoying homemade fresh pasta, thanks to your class!

Great class

We had a great time with our chef. He was entertaining and helpful, and the pasta turned out great. We’ll easily be able to use the things we learned once we get home. Would definitely recommend!

Our two chefs lead us through the process of making 6 Italian specialties Pesto, eggplant ragu, panna cotta, ravioli with spinach ricotta, fettuccini and gnocchi I learned so much and even complete novices in our group enjoyed it

Francesco was a great entertainer and the class was fun too… especially for the kids

Excellent class. Teachers were nice, helpful, and patient. Food we made ended up being delicious. Wine was good too. I would have liked to had a hand at all the components of the dishes that were made, but understandable not possible as we'd end up with too much food. Nevertheless, great experience! Making the fettuccini and ravioli was fun.

We had a family cooking course with Francesco and we enjoyed it. He was a very good teacher, it was very funny and we learned many new things. Our family was very excited!!! We can really recommend the cooking course in Florence.

We loved our class. Learnt loads and everyone was so friendly. We (2adults) attended the family class - I was a little concerned we had booked a children's class with the name. But it was perfect for us and making pasta, pizza and gelato was wonderful. Can't recommend enough for food lovers.

The chefs were so lovely!--patient, knowledgeable, friendly, and encouraging. We were the only vegetarians so they substituted one of the sauces with a delicious truffle option. They created a fun, teamwork atmosphere and made everything really accessible. My partner and I can't wait to buy our own pasta press and try all the recipes at home!

A must do when in Florence. Super friendly team and the cooking experience was informative and fun. Very much enjoyed every moment of it and the finished product was delicious. Would definitely recommend to others.

The class was very organized and the facility was very clean. The recipes were easy to follow. The instructor did a great job showing us what to do and made sure to spend time with each group. Eating all the food we made at the end of the class was amazing - we look forward to making more of the pasta when we go home.

We had a wonderful time, lots of fun and very good food. Easy explanation, perfect timing and very good recipes. We would definitely recommend the class. We were a little bit sad that we couldn’t take the leftovers - so maybe encourage the participants of the class taking their Tupperware, so that they can enjoy the meal again ;)

very friendly and fluent chef

My husband and four children (ages 8-14), and I loved our class with Stefano! We learned to make pizza, pasta, sauce, gelato, and sorbetto. Stefano was a wonderfully engaging teacher, and we all learned a lot. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy for sure!

The chef was knowledgeable and interesting. Food was great We learnt some techniques and experienced local cooking and cuisine.

The cooking class fulfilled our expectations and maybe even beyond that. Stefano (the chef) introduced us to making fresh pasta (the Italian way), he learned us nice tricks, explained it in an easy way (and in excellent English!) and we felt like we could ask anything to master our cooking skills to impress people at home! We highly recommend this cooking class!

Had an amazing time with Francesco and Stefano, they were very engaging and kept the whole family entertained, and the food turned out to be a fantastic meal. The whole family loved it and have great memories!

great class. Chef was fantastic in engaging all of us in the cooking. Was incredibly impressed they were able to accommodate everyone's dietary needs. Learned a lot and food was amazing!

Francesco was great, very friendly and knowledgeable! We learned a lot and cooked delicious dishes! Highly recommended, great value too!

Our family of 4 had a great time making pasta pizza and tiramisu. Walter, our instructor, was amazing and we can’t wait to try the recipes at home.

So much fun and easy to follow instructions. Cooking is so fun now with these new skills.

What a great class! We had such a nice time preparing the dishes and interacting with a great group of participants. Chef Luca was lovely and very knowledgeable. The best part was eating the food we prepared and sharing it with new friends over bottles of Chianti!

The class was fun, the instruction was good and the food was great.

Lots of laughs and interaction.

The class was so much fun! The teachers were very helpful, kind, and funny. Great activity while visiting Florence!

The whole class was a lot of fun and very informative! Walter our teacher was amazing! And the food we made was so good!

Really enjoyed how she explained the ingredients to use and why. Learned several new things today!

Walter was awesome. Great food, great instructions, highly recommend!

This was a great class for someone new to cooking for all ages. We made a delicious meal and received tips from the chef along the way. You work in groups on the same station, rather than prepare your own dishes individually, which was different than what I expected. Overall a good experience!

My wife and I enjoyed learning how to make pizza, pasta, and gelato by hand! The class was fun and informative, and it also went by at a moderate/relaxed pace- not too fast and not too slow. We definitely left wanting to do something like this again, and now we want to see if we can try this at home! It is great that they give you the recipes at the end of the class.

We all had a blast and surprisingly made some pretty tasty food. We highly recommend it for a fun few hours.

Made a variety of dishes (tiramisu for dessert was amazing) and then got to eat a large amount of food coupled with a decent amount of wine. Had a lovely evening making new friends.

The class was great! I booked this the morning of and I was nervous at first because it was so last minute but it was the best desision ever! The food was delicious, and the instructor was very knowledgeable and friendly. I’ve never taken a cooking class before and it was exactly how I pictured it to be! There were many people at our table (7 people including myslef) but our instructor made sure everyone took turns and got to participate. Very hands on which I loved. We also got a cook book to go home with!

The class was big in size which i thought wasnt going to be a great experience but with the awesome teachers, they really showed an awesome experience, it was very involved, myself and my wife had a great time. It was also great to meet the other students. Highly recommend this course

It was a lovely course to do especially to really get a feel of pasta making but the class size is very big. This meant some of the class is dictated by the mass - some of ours had to suddenly leave so our class finished in a rush so you couldn’t fully absorb the entire cooking process and the meal was served in a rush. Albeit that wasn’t the fault of the staff completely and they’re all very friendly and knowledgable and spoke multiple languages clearly making it fun as well!

This day out was a great find. Francesco was lovely and easy to talk to, and made the day so much more enjoyable. The Market was great to visit and the cooking class great. Would recommend for anyone.

We had a wonderful experience

Luca was a great teacher. I enjoyed meeting all the other students

The class was great. The instructors were knowledgeable and personable.

The other participants didn’t show so we ended up with a personal class just us and the chef! Gave a tour of the Florence market which is massive and so cool, has a lot to show so it was nice to have explanations. Also did multiple tastings throughout the tour and were able to stop to buy products. Then the class was so fun, we made a 4 course meal and it was delicious. The recipes weren’t insanely difficult either so definitely things we could make at home on our own. Also got the recipes to bring home with us. Would definitely recommend!

Luca was a great teacher... He made the class fun and interesting. We met some lovely people in the class and made some delicious food. Then had a lovely dinner at the end with some delicious wine! Would definitely recommend this class!

Great experience! Enjoyed the market visit & tastings. Class was fun & educational & the food was delicious!

So Fun!! Great experience, knowledgeable instructor, and a great way to explore a little of Florence's city and culture. Going to the market was a great in addition to cooking the four course Italian meal. Walter our instructor was also excellent!

My daughter and I were lucky to have our class taught by Walter. We had a wonderful time preparing a four course meal, and had so much fun in the process. A highlight of our stay in Florence!

Amazing and insightful. We were able to make four pasta dishes from scratch. For all my life, I have only eaten packed pasta noodles, but thanks to this interactive and hands on class, I was able to kneed my own dough, mixed the ingredients and make my first ever pasta. The staff were accommodating, they were also funny. There were only 4 of us during the class, which also made it intimate yet interactive. We also had wine tasting and the chef taught us the right wine if paired with specific pasta. The kitchen was clean and organized. At the end of the class, they gave us the recipes to share back home.

Walter was our teacher and did a great job. There was lots to learn and lots to eat. We enjoyed red wine with our filling meal. I would do this again.

Walter was excellent! We had a wonderful night, learned a lot, and ate a delicious meal with wine. We couldn’t ask for anything more!

The food was fantastic. This is one cooking class from which we will actually try the recipes possibly again and again. Walter was patient, talented and easy to learn from. I will and have already recommended the school to friends and acquaintances.

We had a couple of lovely hours learning to cook the dishes. I am actually quite a good cook and yet I learnt a couple of new things :-) Our chef was really good with a child who was in the class; a natural with kids. Totally recommend this!

Cookly class was just brilliant! Adela was superb, fun, knowledgeable, and great with kids. Highly recommend.

Walter was very nice and did a great job. And so did his fellow employee there.

Very informative, great directions from chef, delicious food. Loved it

Really enjoyed our cooking class! There were only 5 of us meaning the chef could give everyone more attention. All the personnel were very welcoming and kind, answered all our questions and gave lots of useful tips like how to use the knife more efficiently, separate eggs, etc. And of course, we learned a couple of new exciting local recipes. Recommend to everyone for spending a beautiful evening here!

The class was great. Ours in total was from 5:15 to about 9 pm. We cooked pizza, pasta, focaccia, a basic tomato basil sauce, Ragu alla bolognese and tiramisu for desert. Our two teachers were great and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend for those in Florence!

Very nice cooking class. the chef and the others was very good at explaining and included everyone. Good plain homemade food. No extravagance

While we booked the family class last min (group of 4 women!) it was excellent and had such a good time - was almost better as we did things we could easily master at home. The teachers were excellent and the food was amazing. Highly recommended

Excellent class and delicious food. Adella did an excellent job!

i would recommend to friends.

My family (husband, 18 and 17 year old girls, and myself) loved this cooking class. It was a great way to experience Florence! The food was excellent, and the teacher was very informative and a lot of fun! We thoroughly enjoyed our authentic Italian dinner!

So much fun , very friendly and informative . Thankyou x

We had a cooking class with Francesco, who was absolutely the best. The cooking class was small and intimate, my family of four plus one other person. We started the day going to the market (about a 10 min walk from the actual cooking class location), and learned about the different markets, vendors and fresh products from Francesco. We threw some tough questions at him as both my mother and I are long time cooks, and he answered all with ease. The trip to the market did not feel staged or touristy at all. While at the market Francesco asked us what we wanted to eat and, on the fly, created a menu based on what looked good and what we wanted. We then went back to the cooking school and had an excellent time learning not only recipe techniques but also actual cooking techniques, some of which were even new to my mom who has been cooking Italian food for 50+ years. I will never peel garlic the same way again! At first, the men were concerned there wouldn't be enough food, but there was SO MUCH FOOD that some of us couldn't finish it and all of it was ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. I would definitely recommend this class for anyone who is either a beginner or experienced home cook. If you're looking for a personalized, intimate class with your group while traveling, I would definitely recommend. Francesco is insanely talented and also laid back, making the experience seamless! In comparison to the cooking class at Mercato Centrale, this is by far much better due to the intimacy and authentic nature.

Great lesson lead by Francesco. Certainly recommend for families.

Francesco was such a attentive instructor. He took his time to explain the why behind so many of the steps in the cooking course. Such as why salt the water, why use unsalted butter, why always is nutmeg in pasta filling, why slice instead of chop a vegetable, and many more. He was patient, encouraging, funny, and even helped me with my Italian pronounciations.

Francesco and his team were fantastic tonight. Francesco is a true chef, knows everything about cooking, food and chemistry, and is funny to boot! The four course meal was unique with foods that can be made at home with an exciting twist. Would happily recommend to anyone. Thank you!

Cooking with Francesco was fun and I learned a lot! Francesco and his team were very professional and the 4 course meal we made was delicious. I did this class with my mom (mother-daughter Italy trip) and we had a great time with the group (and I usually hate cooking).

Francesca was so professional and yet down to earth, funny and personable. The information he shared was really good. The experience was hands on, fun and the time flew by. We had such a good time and the only disappointing thing about it was that we only did one.

Learned how to make a vegetable flan, ravioli, beef dish, and panna cotta! We explored the local market to get our ingredients before cooking. Loved our instructor and had a blast!

Class was a lot of fun and very instructive

This was the perfect activity in Florence! We loved the cooking class and wine pairing!

We loved our “class” with Adella. (We were the only people so we had a 1:1 session.) The recipes were delicious and easy enough to make at home. I’d definitely recommend this class to anyone looking for something different for dinner!

Our instructor was great. Knife technique, pasta making, three sauces, delicious and informative. Very good!

My mother and I enjoyed this class so much! We had tons of fun while learning authentic Italian sauces with a few french side dishes. I wouldnt even question or hesitate to take this class! It’s a must and an abosolte treat!

Francesco is great! The food was delicious, I learned a bunch of new kitchen techniques, and the whole atmosphere was fantastic. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a unique experience in Florence!

The class was well run. The food we prepared was amazing and flavourful. We enjoyed this class.

I recommend this class. Lots to learn. Lots of hands on. The flavour of the food at the end was amazing. Well organised and friendly. Thank you Ben.

We chose this class because of the low price and the reputed fun family atmosphere - it certainly delivered! Chef Walter was enthusiastic and engaging, and careful to accommodate the mix of ages. My mother and I were joined in class by 3 families with children ranging in age from 14 months to 9 years. The kids meant that knife skills practice was curtailed, but overall added an element of fun to the class. Pasta making was definitely the highlight, though all was delicious (who knew tiramisu could be so easy?). Overall I would definitely recommend this class.

The class was very informative yet fun. Chef Walter & his assistant were great.

Its all about the people, and the instructor was just loads of fun, and very knowledgeable in his profession which he takes pride in, shares his knowledge but makes it a whole load of fun

Such a great experience that brought people together from all over the 🌎

Francesco was so much fun! My husband and I had a fabulous time. We booked this class online the night before the class and had no idea what to expect. We were a little confused on where we were actually supposed to go, so a little more signage and crystal clear direction would have been helpful for those of us who are directionally challenged. However, once we got there we had a blast. Francesco was funny and taught us so much that we would have never known had we not taken a cooking class. It was honestly the perfect thing for us to do while we were in Florence and ended up being a rainy night so it worked well that we had an indoor activity for the night. The food we made was amazing and we learned how to make our own pasta (super easy btw) and learned all kinds of tips and tricks to make cooking amazing Italian meals even easier. Do not hesitate to book this experience. You will have a great time.