Craft Ravioli and Farfalle in the Heart of Florence

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Escape to the rolling hills outside Florence and experience the soul of Tuscan cooking in this 4-course cooking class, hosted through Classpop!. This intimate experience blends rustic charm, seasonal ingredients, and family recipes passed down for generations.

Menu
- First course: Seasonal crostini, either with creamy chicken liver or marinated tomatoes from the local market
- Second course: Handmade ravioli filled with Gorgonzola and walnuts
- Third course: Farfalle pasta tossed in a rich sauce of Tuscan sausage and sweet peas, plus caponatina, a sweet-and-sour medley of eggplant, peppers and zucchini with juniper
- Dessert: Classic tiramisù with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, whipped mascarpone and cocoa

As you cook, you’ll uncover regional stories, hands-on techniques, and culinary traditions that bring each dish to life. With its countryside setting and small group format, this experience offers an unforgettable journey into Tuscany’s rich flavors.

Example Menu

Starter

Chicken Liver Crostini: Crostini di Fegatini o Pomodoro Fresco (Seasonal)

With tomato, crusty bread and chicken liver

Starter

Ravioli al Gorgonzola e Noci

With Gorgonzola cheese, eggs, flour and walnuts

Main

Farfalle Salsiccia e Piselli

With peas, sausage, flour and egg

Main

Caponatina di Verdure

With eggplant, carrots, zucchini, bell peppers and juniper berries

Dessert

Tiramisù

With mascarpone cheese, eggs, sugar, coffee and ladyfingers

What's Included

Small group size for a more personal experience
Hosted in a cozy countryside kitchen near Florence
Full 4-course Tuscan menu with crostini, handmade pasta, caponatina and tiramisù
This is a BYOB event. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The venue has green shutters. The chef will be waiting for you outside the house with a sign COOKING CLASS. The venue is 35 minutes by car or cab from the city center of Florence. Please note that the venue is not accessible by public transportation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover Florence’s culinary scene with a hands-on cooking experience that will teach you the art of pasta-making in a warm, inviting setting in the city's heart. The chef, with her extensive knowledge from working in renowned Florentine restaurants, will guide you through authentic regional recipes and techniques.

Start the class by preparing crispy crostini topped with fresh tomatoes and savory chicken liver. Next, you’ll craft fresh pasta dough, shaping it into ravioli and farfalle using high-quality ingredients. You’ll pair the ravioli with a rich Gorgonzola and walnut sauce and the farfalle with a flavorful sausage and pea sauce.

The meal is rounded out with a hearty caponatina di verdure and a classic tiramisù for dessert, offering a complete and unforgettable taste of Florence.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
Supplied by Classpop!

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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