Try your hand in an Italian kitchen during this hands-on pasta-making class in Florence. Use seasonal and organic ingredients to make different types of pasta with different sauces and a typical Italian dessert under the guidance of an expert instructor. Then toast your fellow chefs with some local red wine and sit down to enjoy the fruit of your labors.

Pasta cooking class in Florence with a local chef
Learn the traditional and modern arts of pasta making
Dine on your creations with wine and take home Tuscan recipes
A small group means more attention from your host

Sample Menu

Main

Fettuccine alla Norma

Main

Potato dumpling with tomato sauce

Main

Mezzelune Pasta / ricotta ravioli and spinach (winter / summer)

Dessert

panna cotta with vanilla (summer dressing/strawberries, winter/chocolate)

What's Included

Cooking masterclass led by a professional chef
Lunch or dinner with drinks (depending on the option selected)
Recipes to take home
Group Lesson max 15 pax per each professional Chef
Suitable for vegetarians (to inform in advance)

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Venezia & Via Camillo Cavour, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy
Meeting Point and Time: Mandatory to arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time At Via Venezia, on the corner with Via Cavour, sidewalk opposite to the Coffee Bar. An Assistant waits for you wearing blue clothing with Caf Tour & Gray Line Florence logos.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your cooking workshop begins in central Florence, where you join your instructor and fellow chefs. Enjoy a relaxed environment as you learn the traditional method of making pasta with a rolling pin, before mastering the modern technique by machine. Blend eggs, flour and other essential ingredients, and try your hand crafting different types of pasta and sauces, with help from your instructor as needed. To complete your culinary know-how, learn how to make an authentic Italian dessert.

Afterward, take a seat at the table for your meal and enjoy the dishes you've prepared. Sip a glass of Tuscan wine and dig in with your newfound friends. When your pasta making class concludes, your instructor leaves you with Tuscan recipes to take home.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Kids under the age of 10 not admitted
All Cooking Class Team is vaccinated for Covid-19

The cooking class will be operated by professional Chefs. The class might be divided in smaller groups, and each Chef will look after 15 participants
Please inform us in advance of food intolerances or allergies
It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the group, nor to have a refund or reschedule the course.
Severe and contact celiacs may not attend the event due to probable contamination.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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elizabeth_k

Really outstanding experience.the chefs doing the teaching were knowledgeable and good at sharing their experience. We made several delicious dishes with clear directions for making at home. I only wish I could have done it twice!!!

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Zora_M, Apr 2024

Amazing, such a must do experience! Plenty of food to make and eat! You’ll leave with plenty learned even if you’ve made pasta before. Groups are 6 to a table and very collaborative (in a good way). By the time food is served, you are eating with new found friends. The instructors are kind, helpful and so knowledgeable! 5 stars, 10/10, would recommend!

Wonderful Experience

Morgan_L, Apr 2024

Had a wonderful time. The chef was excellent, explaining and demonstrating each step. Our meal that we made was delicious.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Good afternoon from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Morgan, Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time during our Cooking Class! Our chef takes great pride in sharing their expertise and ensuring that every participant enjoys a delicious meal. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again soon for another culinary adventure! Best regards

Well worth a visit

Sandra_S, Apr 2024

What a great way to spend an evening! The chefs were friendly and entertaining and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Small groups gave chefs time with each person and eating the final product was fantastic.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Sandra, Thank you so much for sharing your delightful experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed our Handmade Italian Pasta Cooking Course in Florence. It's wonderful to know that you found the chefs to be friendly and entertaining, and that you appreciated the small group setting which allowed for personalized attention. We couldn't agree more that tasting the final product is indeed a fantastic culmination of the experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable culinary adventure in the future! Warm regards,

The best!

Cristina_B, Apr 2024

What a blast! My favorite experience of my trip to Italy. We met some wonderful people from all over the world and bonded over pasta. Our instructor was so friendly and patient.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Cristina, Thank you immensely for sharing your feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that our Handmade Italian Pasta Cooking Course was the highlight of your trip to Italy. It's heartening to know that you not only enjoyed the culinary experience but also formed connections with fellow travelers from around the globe. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another delightful culinary adventure in the future! Warm regards,

We are a family of 4 and...

Christina_H, Apr 2024

We are a family of 4 and have an 11 and 14 year old. I wasn't sure if the class was going to feel worth the time or money, but it ended up being one of our favorite things we did in Florence. We got to make 3 pasta's (water based, egg based, and potatoe based), then you get to be served your dishes and given a bottle of wine. We met awesome people from all over. You get the recipes at the end. It was really really fun.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Good afternoon from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Christina, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that our pasta making class turned out to be one of your favorite activities in Florence. It sounds like you had a wonderful time making the different types of pasta and enjoying the delicious dishes afterward. Meeting new people and receiving the recipes must have been a great addition to the experience. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you and your family back for more enjoyable activities in the future! Best regards

Fun and delicious

Lisa_k, Mar 2024

Exceptional. Very informative and so kind. The food was amazing. The spinach ravioli was delicious. Go hungry as the portions were generous

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Lisa, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our service informative and our staff kind. We're delighted that you enjoyed the food. We take pride in offering delicious dishes made with the finest ingredients. Your feedback about the generous portions is greatly appreciated. We want all our guests to leave feeling fully satisfied. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards,

Excellent! You have to do it.

Ginger_R, Jan 2024

This was a wonderful value and as a baker and someone who loves to cook we learned more than we expected to. The instructions were easy and the food delicious. I wasn’t sure about this one but it was my favorite tour that we did. I cannot wait to get home and prepare these recipes for my friends and family.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Ginger, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're glad to hear that our cooking tour exceeded your expectations. Your review represents the best reward for all the efforts and passion that we daily put in our job and we are sure that you'll soon surprise all your friends with your first home-made Italian pasta! We look forward to welcoming you back for more delightful experiences in the future. Thank you for choosing us! Our best regards

Pasta and Company!

Lynne_E, Nov 2023

Greta and tge entire staff were fantastic. Greta was our chef and she explained each step, gave hints on how to cook at home the same meals, time line, everything from a "pinch" of salt. I love to cook and truly enjoyed this class and sharing our meal. Bravo!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Lynne, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful review with us at Caf Tour & Travel. It's fantastic to hear about your wonderful cooking experience. We're delighted that you had such a great time and that you were able to share a delicious meal. "Bravo" to you for your culinary adventure, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you again in the future! Kind regards from Florence

Tip Top Chef School.

Frances_M, Oct 2023

Excellent class. The chef was very clear and provided such useful tips. Enjoyed the people in the class as well which made it even a better experience. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Francesca, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience in our class and found our chef's instructions clear and the tips useful. It's great to know that you also enjoyed the company of your fellow participants, which enhanced your overall experience. We truly appreciate your high recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Warm regards

Possibly too beginner friendly, be aware

Clint_T, Oct 2023

Please be aware before you book, this is a very beginner friendly course, if you’ve ever even tried to make your own pasta dough, you may not learn much. We were a little disappointed overall, the food quality was just okay, and we were expecting a more in depth class from the description, but we mostly just watched and learned as a table rather than as individuals. The class was around three hours, but most of the time was waiting for the chefs or waiting for the food. Had we been a little more aware of what the class would entail, we might have not attended. But if you’re a cooking beginner, and you like a rather large group setting, this is the class for you.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Clint, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We regret to hear you were disappointed with our Cooking Class experience. Our goal is to provide all our customers with a memorable experience and, based on the feedback we usually receive, most of the time we are able to do that. Our cooking course is designed to be beginner-friendly, and it's perfect for those who are new to making handmade pasta. We aim to provide a welcoming environment for individuals looking to start their culinary journey. We're sorry to hear that you spent a significant amount of time waiting during the class. Your comments are extremely valuable to us, and we will strive to address this issue, streamlining the process to ensure a more engaging and hands-on experience for all participants. Once again, thank you for sharing your feedback. We hope you might consider giving our class another chance in the future. Best Regards

Awesome tour

Marianne_S, Sep 2023

Sebastian was great. We made 2 types of pasta. He shared lots of tips like the proper way to cut and use garlic. We had had some wine as well. This tour was super fun and a great deal as well. There was a lot of food too!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your positive review! We're glad to hear that you had a fantastic experience with Sebastian. It sounds like you had a wonderful time learning to make pasta and enjoying some delicious wine. We aim to provide both fun and value for our guests, and we're glad to know that you found it to be a great deal. We hope to see you again soon! Warm regards

Must do!

Misty_C, Sep 2023

So much fun! I’m not a chef by any means but the recipes were easy, tasty and very doable at home. The class was very organized and moved at a fast pace. The resulting dinner was fantastic! Probably one of our favorite things we did on our trip.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Misty, thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with our Pasta cooking course! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time and that it was one of your favorite activities during your trip. Our aim is to make Italian cooking accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their culinary expertise. We're also glad to hear that the class was well-organized and kept a lively pace, ensuring that you got the most out of the experience. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation. Hoping you can come back soon in Florence and enjoy one of our other activities! Kind regards

Everything was great!

Rachael_D, Aug 2023

Delicious food, excellent teachers, and a fun time over all! We made gnocchi with ragu, spinach and ricotta ravioli with sage butter, fettucine with tomato sauce, and panna cotta. I can't eat pork products so they gave me a sorbet instead of panna cotta for dessert with no problem. There was also wine served with dinner.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing with us your experience, We are so glad you enjoyed our Hand-made Pasta cooking course! We are very pleased that the experience has met your expectations and needs. Hoping to welcome you soon again in another of our activities, Best Regards

A very structured and organized lesson

Ruben_W, Aug 2023

I have learned a lot of handy tricks by people who obviously love their job! A lot of thanks to the chefs!

My daughters loved this...

Lynn_M, Aug 2023

My daughters loved this class. They got to learn to make several items and later eat them.... and got the recipes. They are already talking about making some of the dishes again. Recommend

Great fun at pasta making

Anne_M, Jul 2023

With 6 children ages 8-19 and three adults, we had a blast making three kinds of pasta and dessert. It was delicious; i learned some cooking tips; everyone could get involved. A fun evening with our chef Francesco.

Great - would have been nice to not have been split up

Elena_N, Jul 2023

Very fun - just make sure that if you want to cook as a family and not get split up to get into the rooms with the tables as quickly as possible. They only put 7 to a table so if you are a party of 5 and other people are parties of 5 and they get their before you then you will be split up.

Cooking class experience

Alejandra_G, Jul 2023

The cooking class was well organized and the chefs did an amazing job modeling first and then giving us the opportunity to do it ourselves. We left with the recipe. Had an amazing time:)

Good group cooking

Rebecca_B, Jul 2023

We had a very nice time at this cooking class. While it was larger than other ones we’ve done, the chef had us at tables of six, which meant we were able to participate in all parts of the prep process. Our chef would explain the steps before we would go off and work independently. They took our finish pastas to be cooked. We then sat down at a table and the food was brought to us. It would’ve been nice to have been part of the cooking process as well. The food was quite good, and I think we will actually make some of the recipes when we get home.

Wish I could go again!

elizabeth_k, Jul 2023

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