Central Market Tour with 4 Course Lunch Cooking Class in Florence

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 experience and have already recommended it to friends

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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!