Top Florida Food & Drink Classes

If there’s one thing you need to know about Key West, it’s that these Floridians know a thing or two about a good cocktail. Come to the popular cocktail lounge, General Horseplay, and leave knowing how to make the best cocktails possible after this cocktail making class. You’ll sip your creations as you learn how to mix up the bar’s signature drink: the Old Fashioned.

Step into a dessert lover's paradise with our Chocolate & Desserts Tasting Tour in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea! Crowned as the top Dessert Tour of 2023, our dessert adventure promises an experience of sugary bliss against the charming backdrop of this coastal haven. Join us for a curated dessert journey brought to you by Square Grouper SoFlo, your guide to the most delectable sweet spots in our town. Immerse yourself in a sugary symphony as we lead you to the sweetest establishments, where every bite is a carefully crafted delight. Indulge in a seaside dessert experience crafted by our passionate guides, connoisseurs of the local dessert scene. With personalized attention and an intimate group setting, we ensure you savor the best of cannoli, fudge, truffles, and more in the vibrant atmosphere of our beach town. This isn't just a dessert tour; it's a celebration of coastal sweetness, where every moment is as delightful as the treats we savor. Book now!

Join Square Grouper SoFlo for a happy hour experience like no other in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea! Voted as the #1 Happy Hour Food Tour for 2023, our Happy Hour Food Tour, is your passport to an evening filled with delicious bites and refreshing sips in this charming seaside town. Embark on a culinary journey curated by Square Grouper SoFlo, guiding you to the best happy hour spots in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Revel in the vibrant atmosphere as you indulge in specially crafted appetizers & mouthwatering small plates. Our expert guides, passionate about the local culinary scene, will lead you through a carefully curated itinerary, ensuring you experience the best happy hour offerings. Square Grouper SoFlo's commitment to an exceptional experience means personalized attention for all participants, creating an intimate and enjoyable group setting. Feel free to adjust the details to match your specific offerings and the unique features of Square Grouper SoFlo's Happy Hour Food Tour.

With this cooking class in Miami, you can learn how to create authentic Cuban dishes from scratch. Set in a beautiful outdoor setting, a chef guides you through the steps of how to make an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert. The best part—you get to taste everything you’ve made and take copies of your recipes home.

Experience the sights and sounds of Miami’s vibrant Little Havana neighborhood on this guided walking food tour. Explore this lively Cuban district and learn about its fascinating history and culture, with stops at some of the best family-owned and operated Cuban restaurants in the area. Sample the local cuisine, like guava pastries, chicken plantain cups, and flan ice cream, to name just a few of the delicacies offered along the way. Also, meet some of the local artists, watch skilled Cuban cigar rollers and listen to traditional Cuban music.

Travel deep into Everglades National Park on this private airboat tour and wildlife encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades on your own airboat, going deeper into the Everglades than on the typical public ride. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while looking for alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This tour includes entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park and admission to the Reptile and Glades exhibits.

Learn all about Cuban culture in Miami on this food and culture tour of Little Havana. With a guide in the lead, you'll visit important Cuban landmarks such as Cuban Memorial Park and the Bay of Pigs Museum, listening to in-depth commentary about Cuban heritage in Miami. Your guide will take you to the very best Cuban family-owned restaurants, where you can sample stewed meat and Guava pastries, among other delicacies.

Eat your way through the Latin flavors of South Beach on this food‐filled walking tour. Accompany your guide on a sensory journey to 5‐star restaurants and foodie hideaways. The tour serves the following cuisines: Peruvian, Italian, Colombian, Mediterranean, Cuban, and Spanish. Along the way, learn about the commingling of Latin American cultures that define Miami’s culture, neighborhoods, and culinary history.

Experience the vibrant culture and diverse cuisine of the bustling South Beach neighborhood of Miami on this guided small-group food tour. Led by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable local foodie guide, sample American, Cuban, European, Mediterranean and Latin American dishes at some of the most popular restaurants in South Beach. Learn about the history, culture and architecture of the trendy, quirky Art Deco District and find out why it’s one of the most popular hot spots in the world. Food tastings and beverages included.

Discover the delectable highlights of Sarasota's thriving dining scene on this small-group, dinnertime tasting tour. Meet your guide in central Sarasota, and come with an appetite: you'll visit up to five local restaurants, and will enjoy enough samples to add up to a generous meal (alcoholic drinks additional expense). As you go, soak up the convivial atmosphere, and learn more about Sarasota's unique culture and culinary offerings.

Escape to the Florida Everglades for this airboat adventure and wildlife encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while looking for wildlife like alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds. This guided tour includes entrance to Sawgrass Recreation Park and an admission ticket to the animal exhibit and a guided airboat tour.

Immerse yourself in the rhythms, flavors, and culture of Little Havana on a walking tour of the historic neighborhood that’s led by a local guide. Stroll through a bustling farmer’s market, watch expert cigar rollers at work, taste the finest Cuban coffee, then finish the morning with a lunch of classic Cuban cuisine. As you walk through Little Havana, learn the history and back stories that keep the neighborhood vibrant, from public artwork to the game-playing regulars at Domino Park.

Infuse your soul with Latin music and dancing in this amazing night out on South Beach's world-famous Ocean Drive. Learn to dance salsa and bachata upstairs in the Mojito Room complete with bronze palm trees and expert localhost and dance instructor. Set the dance floor on fire to the rhythm of a live band with spectacular cabaret shows and performers all around. Enjoy a break in between lessons to nibble on tasty snacks and sip a mojito before heading back on the dance floor.

Escape to the wilderness of the Florida Everglades from Orlando on this airboat adventure. This exciting nature tour includes admission to the Wild Florida Airboats and Wildlife Park— with over 200 different animals like lemurs, sloths, zebras, watusi cattle, bobcats and more. Choose from two airboat durations and upgrade to the half-day tour and enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch at the Chomp House Grill, plus an alligator souvenir.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local Tampa home with your host, Eric. Eric has been a home cook with over 40 years’ experience - cooking started out as a necessity and over the years became a huge source of joy. He is a firm believer in preparing his meals with lots of love and care as everyone deserves great food and drink - it is good for the soul! You will be welcomed with a smile into Eric and Nancy’s beautiful, warm and spacious home, which is 30-45 mins away from Clearwater, St Petersburg and Disney in Florida. Join Eric in his open home kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make 2 dishes from scratch, depending on the menu you choose. After cooking, join the couple to share the meal that you helped prepare. • Cooking lesson and meal in a local home • Introduction to a new culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Eric can accommodate all special dietary needs, however, you need to inform him in advance, while booking the experience online

Part distillery tour, part science class, you’ll make your own gin in this informative class with a local. Taste different types of gin and learn about the distillation process. Then choose botanicals to make your own gin flavor—after a 90-minute distillation process, bottle and label your custom gin to take with you.

Create lollipops in the most festive place in town. Wonderful and unique picture opportunities along with a unique candy making experience. Watch sugar transform from from granulated sugar to hot candy that is pulled and molded to become hand-pulled lollipops. All guests shape their lollipops. Get creative with fun shapes. Taste delicious candy hot off the candy table.

Discover why the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven attracted movie stars to the area before the first theme parks were built. This narrated pontoon boat tour cruises you through the Chain of Lakes to some historic sites. Along with a history lesson of the area, you might see birds, otters, alligators, and other animals in their natural habitat. You’ll also have the choice to stop at one of five different restaurants on the water.

Indian food fans—this one’s for you. Visit a tiki hut by a pool in Miami for an atmospheric Indian cooking lesson. Find out the secrets and health benefits of Indian herbs and spices, then learn how to make 5–6 fine-dining recipes. Prepare food using organic ingredients, get plenty of top Indian cooking tips, and at the end of the class, feast on the tasty dishes you’ve prepared.

The art of chocolate tempering is not something many people can say they've tried! This class leaves the machines behind and YOU work with the chocolate. Guests will get to experience a tempering demonstration and learn about different types of chocolate Guests will then head to our second floor to pick out the most delicious mix of candies and chocolates to decorate their own pizzas. No pizza is complete without cheese so drizzle some white chocolate on top to finish it off!

Our expert candy makers will teach you how to make a candy and each guests will leave with chocolates/candies to take home. We will also demo how to make the specialty cocktail you will enjoy during the class.

Join us for an after-hours, pedal-kayak tour in Sarasota Bay. Explore unique wildlife only found in the subtropical waters of Florida. We will spend about 2 hours on the water and stop at several sandbars or beaches where we can enjoy refreshments provided by local breweries while the sun begins to set. Guests for this tour must be 21+

Get to know Greek cuisine hands-on with this traditional cooking class with a professional chef. You’ll meet at Chef George’s personal home to cook an authentic Greek meal. He’ll share his family recipes with you that have been passed down for generations. You’ll sip on alcoholic beverages while you cook then dine on your home-cooked meal consisting of two starters, the main dish, and a dessert with Greek coffee to end the experience.