Customizable Private Traditional Cooking Class in Florence

Immerse yourself in the art of Italian cuisine with our Private Cooking Classes, a personalized and intimate experience perfect for families, friends, or small groups. Held in the heart of Florence, these exclusive sessions allow you to customize every aspect of your class, from the menu to optional wine pairings and market tours. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or seeking an unforgettable activity, this class is designed to create lasting memories.

Why Choose Our Private Cooking Classes?

• Tailored Menu Creation: Plan your menu in advance with our chefs, ensuring it reflects your preferences while benefiting from their expert guidance.
• Relaxed Atmosphere: Enjoy a stress-free culinary journey in a private, welcoming environment.
• Wine Pairing: Elevate your dishes with high-quality wines from our exclusive enoteca, the only cooking school in Florence with a wine bar.
• Children Welcome: Unlike group classes, private sessions are open to children aged 9 and above, making it a perfect family activity.
• Optional Add-Ons: Enhance your experience with a wine tasting or a guided market tour to source fresh, local ingredients.

Custom Menu Creation

• Dishes: Prepare 3–4 dishes that reflect Italy’s culinary heritage, including options from Tuscany, vegetarian, vegan, and Italian classics.
• Collaborative Process: Work with the chef to design a cohesive menu that suits everyone in the group.
• Important: The menu must be the same for all participants. Gluten-free classes can be arranged as private sessions but must remain exclusively gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination.

Suggested Menus for Your Private Class

Menu 1: Rustic Tuscan Elegance

• Antipasto: Panzanella – Traditional Tuscan bread salad with fresh vegetables and olive oil (Vegan).
• First Course: Pici all’Aglione – Hand-rolled spaghetti from Siena in a garlic and tomato sauce (Vegan).
• Second Course: Chicken Cacciatore – Slow-cooked chicken in a tomato, herb, and wine sauce (Italian classic).
• Dessert: Torta della Nonna – Creamy ricotta custard pie with pine nuts and a hint of lemon (Vegetarian).

Menu 2: Italian Celebration of Flavors

• Antipasto: Bruschette Trio – Tomato, olive tapenade, and zucchini pesto variations (Vegan).
• First Course: Tagliatelle al Ragù – Fresh pasta with traditional beef ragù from Emilia-Romagna (Italian classic).
• Second Course: Gnudi – Florentine ricotta and spinach dumplings in sage butter (Vegetarian).
• Dessert: Sorbetto al Limone – Refreshing lemon sorbet (Vegan).

Menu 3: Creative and Colorful Italian Cuisine

• Antipasto: Caprese Salad – Mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil with olive oil (Vegetarian).
• First Course: Beetroot Ravioli – Naturally colored ravioli stuffed with almond ricotta and drizzled with sage butter (Vegan).
• Second Course: Peposo alla Fiorentina – Tuscan-style slow-cooked beef stew with black pepper and red wine (Tuscan classic).
• Dessert: Ricciarelli – Soft almond cookies from Siena (Vegetarian).

Optional Market Tour

Make your experience even more special with a guided market tour, where you’ll explore Florence’s vibrant food markets, learn about local ingredients, and select fresh produce for your class.

• San Lorenzo Market: €55 per person (includes taxi to the school).
• Sant’Ambrogio Market: €55 per person (includes taxi to the school).
• Santo Spirito Market: €35 per person (walking distance).

Class Details

• • Duration: 3–4 hours, depending on the menu.
  • Group Size: Up to 12 participants.

Pricing:

• 2 participants: €600

• 3 participants: €750

• 4 participants: €220 per person

• 5 participants: €200 per person

• 6–8 participants: €190 per person

• Extras: Recipe booklets sent via email after the class.

Why Book a Private Class with Chef Vary?

Our Customizable Private Traditional Cooking Class offers the ultimate blend of relaxation, quality, and personalization. Whether it’s pairing your meal with fine wines, crafting a menu that reflects your tastes, or exploring Florence’s renowned markets, this is more than a cooking class – it’s an unforgettable celebration of Italian flavors and traditions.

Book your Customizable Private Cooking Class today and create a culinary experience that’s as unique as you are!