Florença Aulas de Culinária

We had a wonderful Tuscan picturesque hilltop outdoor garden and kitchen. We were able to all participate in the food preparation making pasta. Preparing and cooking our own meal was a special treat. It was a different activity for a hot crowded and busy Florence. Thankyou

Definitely one of the highlights of my time in Italy! It was great that it was a small group of 6 of us, and everyone was so interesting, especially two young sisters from Canada who were already seasoned home chefs. Chef Katerina was cool and classy. Having been on a few tours, I enjoyed that she stuck to facts and answered questions without making me feel like a tourist. The most touristy part was the market tour (ours being one of many happening that morning) but I had a lot of fun learning about the regional specialities and must-eats like the Fiorentina steak (and how to cook it). Also thanks to the group for their patience as I did as any good Asian mama and buy up produce from almost every stall. Chef bought fresh tomatoes that were going to be in (on??) the bruschetta we were making. It was a rainy day, which was actually fantastic as it had been scorching most of my trip. We began cooking as the rain poured down - most romantic haha! We began by making the panna cotta that was going to be dessert, so that it could sit in the fridge. Then we prepped all the veg: tomatoes and garlic left to macerate for the bruschetta, slices of pepper and onion for the pollo di modenese, mashing baked potato and mixing it with herbs for the pasta filling… Having never handmade pasta, it was fun for me to learn how to make it from scratch. Chef coolly showed us how to mix, knead, roll and cut our pasta sheets before filling and sealing our tortellini. It was terrific fun learning everything from how to chop your onion like a chef, down to how to sear your chicken before drowning it in a cup (!) of balsamic vinegar and leaving it to cook. We sat around and ate our efforts with wine and many laughs. Chef handed us a booklet of recipes, and because I asked how to make gluten-free pasta for my husband who has intolerances, she showed me how to mix and cut gnocchi (which I can make with gf flour) and gave me a recipe for it! So grateful, and I can’t wait to try it out back home. All in a lowkey and thoroughly enjoyable way to experience Florence! Highly recommended!

Very well organised. Catered for all levels of cooking skill. Provided some really handy tips. Staff were very knowledgeable and welcoming and had a good style of delivery. The duration and pace of the class was perfect keeping everyone engaged whilst ensuring people had the opportunity to learn and also ask questions. And of course the food we made was delicious. Highly recommend

We thought the class was just okay. The gelato piece consisted of watching the instructor make the ice cream. A dessert that was more hands-on/interactive would have been good. The pizza was good but no discussion of making the sauce, how to cook in the oven, etc. More involvement in the gelato, baking of the pizza, and preparation of the toppings would have made this better.

Luca and Carmela were great teachers . There were hands on experiences and we learned that cooking could be fun. The food prep and timing was well coordinated. We would recommend this class to anyone. The estate was amazing despite the soggy, rainy weather.

We signed up for this class for the Handmade Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in Florence. Chef Tommaso was a great teacher. He was calm and friendly, yet clearly knew his stuff. Loved when he played Beatles music during the time we were waiting for the dough to rest! The description of the menu (Ravioli con ricotta, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, Vanilla Gelato, drinking water, red wine) was slightly altered when potato was substituted for the ricotta, but he added a recipe for pesto as a third sauce that more than made up for it. The 3 hours flew by, and we loved the timing of the class 3-6pm. We left with practical recipes and a confidence that we can hand make our own pasta and ravioli. We plan on hosting a dinner party with these recipes as we share our memories our trip to Florence. Wholeheartedly recommend this class and Chef Tommaso.

If you're looking to feel at home in middle of beautiful Tuscany while hand-kneading pasta, this is the class to take. Annamaria and Valentina are the kindest teachers you could ever ask for. They invited us into their home and let us meet their dog Muzo and cat Mia. Even though we didn't speak much Italian and they didn't speak much English, we still understood each other on a level that felt like family. Like our Italian aunts were teaching us the ways of our people (mind you, we're South Asian!). We learned how to hand knead pasta made out of semolina flour, we learned how to make fusilli by hand, and how to use a pasta machine to make tagliatelle. Once we finished that, they set up a lovely lunch for us including appetizers (or a first course) that they cooked themselves before we arrived. We begged them for the recipes because we can't live the rest of us without being able to make such deliciousness ourselves, even if it isn't as yummy as what they made. Then, Annamaria cooked our two pastas and we got to dine on what we made ourselves, with love. I'm not exaggerating, it was my favorite pasta during the whole trip! We traveled through Roma, Firenze, and Venezia, experiencing so much in such little time, and yet this class was my favorite by a long shot. It's something my friends and I will remember forever. We'll be 80 years old sitting beside each other in rocking chairs and asking, "Remember that pasta making class we took in Chianti? Remember Annamaria and Valentina? Remember Muzo?!" Thank you, Annamaria and Valentina, for one of the best experiences in our lifetime. We will always remember this, and Muzo, and Mia. But most especially, your kindness. If you're reading this, don't hesitate to take this class. You will never regret it.

If you want an authentic cooking class with the most wonderful chefs, look no further! Anna-Maria and Valentina were patient with the explanation and demonstrations, and had a wonderful spread from appetizers, to the pasta sauces for the pasta and a dessert, we made together. We made two different pasta (fusilli and tagliatelle) and they shared stories of the recipes and learning from their family growing up. Their house was warm and inviting and made us feel so welcome. This was the highlight of our time in Chianti and I couldn't recommend this cooking class more!!

We really enjoyed this class. One of my favorite things to do when visiting another country is to take a cooking class - a great way to connect to a culture and people through food. I particularly like this activity when traveling with kids. This class was one of the best I have taken anywhere. Cris, Arla, and Tiziano were a great team, filled with helpful hints for success all delivered with an appropriate amount of humor. I am confident that I will be making gelato and pizza at home and wowing my friends. The only problem is I fear I am now a pizza and gelato snob, knowing what I now know! I would highly recommend this experience to all.

This class was so fun and engaging. We were a group of 7 friends from the US and Canada. The ladies teaching the class use old family receipts and pasta machines from ancestors. A good time was had by all. I will definitely participate in this class again. Highly recommended

This was my husband and I's first cooking experience. The bus delivered us to a beautiful offsite location high above Florence. The property was brimming with fresh garden vegetables and a view that spanned miles with fruit and olive trees. The team welcomed us to a beautiful kitchen, provided humor during the instruction and then we created our masterpieces to enjoy and share with our new friends. A fun-filled evening was had by all as we drank local vino, and beer and cooked our specialties. Thank you.

Fabulous tour of the market and hands-on cooking class. Luca makes it very entertaining! He acts as more than a chef but as your personal tour guide with cooking tips, restaurant recommendations, and overall knowledge of Florence. Carmella keeps things on track and pulls in the class members to participate. The lunch is really good. And we helped make it! We highly recommend this experience.

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

Class was great. Attended with my 2 grandchildren. Suggestion: would be a good idea to give children water or fruit juice instead of coke to eat with their pizza!!

Our pizza and gelato-making class was a key activity for my husband and I and our three adult children while visiting Florence Italy. It was well-organized, informative, and a lot of fun. The pizza and gelato turned out to be delicious and we received recipes to replicate at home. Special mention to Alicia who shared some key facts about gelato and how to identify the healthier versions across Italy. She shared her favorite gelato spots in the city and just brought a visible passion and excitement to the experience.