Tuscan Cooking private lessons with dinner
In Florence or at your location.
Our chef for this program is an expert Italian cook with extensive experience. She offers an introduction to preparing-and eating-traditional dishes along with the appropriate wines. Classes may be scheduled for any date with a two-day advance notice, and are conducted in your native language. Lessons begin at 16:00. After assisting in the preparation of dishes, you sit at a table and at 18:30/19:00 you have dinner, enjoying your creations with the correct wines. We are able to arrange the lessons also in the morning beginning at 10:30am. You have lunch at 12:30/13:00.
Florence, Tuscany, Cooking classes, 1 - 8 people
The location of our private cooking lessons is in Piazza D’Azeglio 20 in Florence, a few meters from S. Croce Cathedral and the Ancient Food Market of S. Ambrogio.
Our suggested menus:
A TUSCAN DINNER FOR FRIENDS
- Pappa al pomodoro or Panzanella (depending on the season)
- Tagliata di pollo all’aceto balsamico (chicken with balsamic vinegar)
- Seasonable vegetable side dish
- Panna cotta with sauce
- Red wine Chianti Colli fiorentini
HAND-MADE PASTA
- Pasta fatta in casa: preparation of different kinds of pasta with and without eggs, cutting by hand and machine (spaghetti, taglierini, fettuccine, tagliatelle, etc.)
- Three typical Tuscan sauces: carrettiera, mushroom sauce *, and pesto
- Mousse al ciccolato
- Red or Rosè wine Chianti Colli fiorentini
A MORE COMPLEX MENU
- Mezzelune con ricotta e spinaci
- Pollo alla cacciatora (chicken hunter’s style)
- Cantuccini di Prato (traditional tuscan cookies with almonds or chocolate)
- Red wine Chianti Colli fiorentini
A TRADITIONAL FAMILY MENU
- Risotto con verdure (rise with seasonable vegetables)
- Involtini di carne (meat rolls)
- Seasonable vegetable side dish
- Tiramisù
- Red wine Chianti Colli fiorentini
SEAFOOD LOVERS’
- Polpettine di cozze (Musselsballs)
- Risotto nero alla fiorentina (Florentine “black”risotto with cuttlefish)
- Calamari con erbette e vellutata di piselli (Squid with small herbs and pea soup)
- Lemon cake
- White wine Trebbiano dei Colli fiorentini
A SOPHISTICATED MENU
- Cestini di Parmigiano con bucatini al pesto di rucola (parmesan waffel with long pasta with arugola pesto)
- Filettini di maiale ai semi di finocchio (tenderloin pork with dry fennel)
- Verza mantecata (creamy savoy cabbage)
- Pears and chocolate Tart
- Red wine Chianti Colli fiorentini
MUSHROOMS MENU’
- Crostini con funghi porcini (mushrooms on toast) *
- Risotto ai funghi (Risotto with mushrooms) *
- Arista al latte con funghi (Tenderloin pork with milk and mushrooms)
- Tiramisù
- Red wine Chianti BColli fiorentini
DELICATE MENU’
- Gnudi (naked green spheres with spinaches, ricotta and parmesan cheese)
- Crocchette di patate con cuore al basilico (Potato croquettes stuffed with basil sauce)
- Verdure di stagione (Season vegetables)
- Mousse di ricotta
- Red or Rosè wine Chianti Colli fiorentini
VEGETARIAN TUSCAN MENU
- Bruschetta with fresh tomatoes
- Gnocchi con ragu di verdure (hand made pasta with seasonable vegetables sauce)
- Involtini di verdure (Vegetables rolls)
- Pineapple Tiramisù
- Red or Rosè wine Chianti Colli fiorentini
* Subject to seasonal availability
A supplement is charged for programs at your location.
During your dinner we serve good quality Tuscan wines, one bottle of wine for every two participants is included in the price. If you want some special bottles, please, write us and let us know which are your preferred bottles. You will find them on your table with a supplement.
Teresa, USAI wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for the exceptional work you did in organizing the recent Prosecco tour: from the thoughtful itinerary to the seamless execution and warm hospitality at every stop. Your attention to detail and professionalism were evident throughout, and it truly made a lasting impression. The curated touches and quality of service exceeded all expectations and played a big part in making their trip unforgettable.