Pescatarian Italian Cuisine: Hands-on cookery class

Dive into the flavors of the Italian coast with our Seafood Cooking Class, a unique and authentic experience in Florence. Led by an expert chef with years of fishing experience, this class offers unparalleled insight into the world of Italian seafood cuisine. It’s the only class in Florence dedicated exclusively to seafood, making it a must for culinary enthusiasts who love fresh fish and coastal recipes.

Why This Class is Unique

• Expert Fisherman Chef: Learn from a chef who combines culinary expertise with hands-on fishing knowledge, ensuring you master the art of seafood cooking.
• Exclusive Focus on Seafood: This is the only class in Florence exclusively dedicated to Italian seafood dishes.
• Hands-On Learning: Practice essential techniques, including cleaning, filleting, and cooking fish and shellfish to perfection.
• Market Tour Option: Begin your experience with a guided market tour to select the freshest seafood and seasonal ingredients.
• Wine Pairing Experience : For evening classes, enjoy a curated wine tasting featuring labels selected to complement your seafood dishes.
• Seasonal and Local Ingredients: Prepare recipes using fresh, locally sourced fish and produce, ensuring authentic and sustainable flavors.

What You’ll Learn

• Seafood Preparation:

• How to select, clean, and fillet fish.
• Tips for preparing clams, mussels, squid, and other seafood.

• Italian Coastal Recipes:

• Create traditional dishes from regions like Tuscany, Campania, and Sicily.
• Explore pairing seafood with seasonal vegetables and herbs.

• Cooking Techniques:

• Master methods such as grilling, baking, steaming, and cooking en papillote (in parchment).

• Plating and Presentation:

• Learn to plate your dishes beautifully for an authentic Italian dining experience.

Sample Seafood Menu

• Antipasto: Marinated Anchovies with Lemon and Parsley (Campania).
• First Course:
• Spaghetti alle Vongole: Classic spaghetti with clams, garlic, and white wine (Naples).
• Vegan alternative available with seasonal vegetables and lemon zest.
• Second Course:
• Sea Bass al Cartoccio: Baked sea bass with herbs and vegetables (Tuscany).
• Alternative: Grilled calamari with lemon and rosemary.
• Dessert: Lemon Sorbet (Amalfi Coast).

Optional Add-Ons

• Market Tour:

• • San Lorenzo Market: €55 per person (includes taxi to the school).

Class Details

• Price: €140 per person (additional costs for market tour and wine tasting).
• Duration: 3.5 hours (including dining).
• Group Size: Maximum 8 participants.
• Location: Via Romana 41r, Florence.

Why This Class is Perfect for You

This Pescatarian Cooking Class is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn Italian coastal cuisine from an expert fisherman and chef, offering an authentic perspective you won’t find elsewhere in Florence. Whether you’re a seafood lover, a cooking enthusiast, or a traveler seeking unique experiences, this class delivers it all: fresh, sustainable ingredients, traditional recipes, and optional market tours and wine tastings for a fully immersive culinary adventure. Book now to experience the best of Italy’s seafood traditions in the heart of Florence!

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This class is not suitable for those with gluten-free.
The class can be available for people with dietary restrictions as Private class, please ask for more info.

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Participants must be at least 16 years old.