Discover authentic Florence flavors with Chef Mat Wertlieb in a hands-on cooking class. Create iconic Italian dishes and enjoy a memorable night full of taste and culture.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No specific fitness required; moderate chef movements involved
Wildlife
History
Florence’s culinary scene dates back to the Medici era, shaping modern Italian cuisine with centuries-old recipes and techniques.
Conservation
This class encourages mindful sourcing of ingredients and supports local Italian producers, promoting sustainable culinary practices.
Kitchen on Fire
Discover authentic Florence flavors with Chef Mat Wertlieb in a hands-on cooking class. Create iconic Italian dishes and enjoy a memorable night full of taste and culture.
Kitchen on Fire is a hands-on cooking school and event producer that offers a broad calendar of culinary workshops, multi-week series, camps, and virtual classes. The school presents technique-driven, chef-led experiences ranging from single-session workshops to 12-week fundamentals courses. Classes focus on regional cuisines, baking, pastry, vegetarian and seasonal cooking — examples include Italian pasta and breads, Indian and Burmese dishes, Middle Eastern street food, Mexican and Latin specialties, and classic bistro techniques.
Chef-led offerings feature named instructors and visiting chefs, with programs such as multi-week Basics of Cooking series, themed nights like A Night in Florence and A Night in Rome, specialized workshops including ricotta and doughnuts, and seasonal pie and baking classes. Kitchen on Fire also runs teen camps, school-break day camps, and virtual workshops to reach learners at different levels and schedules.
Instruction emphasizes hands-on practice, practical skills like knife work and recipe fundamentals, and communal dining of the dishes created during class. Many classes run three hours or longer; multi-week series provide progressive skill development. In addition to in-person workshops, the organization publishes virtual classes and instructional series led by its roster of chefs.
Kitchen on Fire’s program diversity — from single-session craft workshops to immersive multi-week courses and teen camps — reflects a commitment to accessible, skill-focused culinary education. The school’s transparent class descriptions, named instructors, and recurring series offer prospective students clear expectations and opportunities to build lasting cooking skills. Class sizes vary to prioritize engagement, hands-on practice, and personalized instructor feedback for students.
Classes Listed
74
Workshops, series, camps and virtual sessions.
Featured Chefs
15+
Named and visiting instructors.
Class Lengths
1–12 weeks
From single workshops to 12-week series.
Teen Programs
9
Camps and school-break workshops.
Choose a workshop, multi-week series, or teen camp and book a chef-led session today.
Arrive early
Get settled in and choose your ingredients before the class begins.
Bring an apron
Protect your clothes while cooking and handling dough or sauces.
Ask questions
Chef Mat loves sharing culinary tips and stories, so don’t hesitate to ask.
Enjoy the moment
Savor each step and appetizer as you prepare your Florence-inspired meal.
Comfortable clothing
Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit of flour or sauce on.
Kitchen apron
Protect your clothes and stay clean during the cooking lesson.
Notepad and pen
Jot down tips and recipes to recreate at home.
Camera or smartphone
Capture your culinary masterpiece and memories.