2.45 Hours • All Ages Welcome • Up to 12 Spots Available!
Combine a short market walk through San Frediano with a hands-on pasta and meatball class—learn 'guitar' spaghetti, slow tomato sauce, and enjoy your meal with local wine. Perfect for food lovers who want an authentic, neighborhood experience in Florence.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking and standing for 2–3 hours; most people in normal health can participate.
Wildlife
History
San Frediano is one of Oltrarno’s oldest neighborhoods, historically home to artisans and workshops that supplied Florence through the Renaissance.
Conservation
Support local vendors by buying only what you need, use reusable bags, and avoid single-use plastics to reduce waste in market areas.
Florence Food Studio
2.45 Hours • All Ages Welcome • Up to 12 Spots Available!
Florence Food Studio is a cooking school located in Firenze, Toscana that specializes in hands-on Italian culinary classes. The studio offers two primary experiences: a Pizza and Gelato Class and a Pasta Making Class, both focused on practical skills and authentic regional techniques.
The Pizza and Gelato Class pairs participants with an expert Italian chef in Florence to learn authentic pizza dough and sauce preparation alongside two gelato flavors made from fresh ingredients. Guests prepare their creations and enjoy them with wine, taking home recipes and techniques to reproduce at home.
The Pasta Making Class is a 3.5-hour, hands-on course that introduces authentic local produce and traditional pasta methods. Participants craft two different handmade pasta dishes and a dessert, then taste their work paired with local wine. The class format emphasizes step-by-step instruction, hands-on practice, and shared tasting time.
Both classes use fresh ingredients and include recipe guidance to help participants continue cooking after the session. Florence Food Studio operates in Firenze, Toscana, a region known for culinary tradition and local produce, and positions its experiences within that context. The studio’s offerings appeal to food enthusiasts seeking skill-based instruction, guided practice with experienced instruction, and a social culinary experience in Florence.
Location
Firenze, Toscana
Based in Florence, Tuscany
Pasta Class
3.5 hours
Hands-on pasta making session
Classes Offered
2
Pizza & Gelato; Pasta
Expert Instruction
Chef-led
Pizza class led by an expert Italian chef
Book a Pizza & Gelato or Pasta Making class in Firenze, Toscana — learn authentic recipes, practice hands-on, and enjoy local wine.
Wear grippy shoes
Cobblestones and uneven pavement in Oltrarno mean comfortable, supportive shoes will keep you steady during market stops and walks.
Bring a small reusable bag
Pick up olive oil, tomatoes, or a fresh baguette from market vendors and reduce single-use plastic with your own bag.
Alert dietary needs in advance
Notify the operator about allergies or dietary restrictions when booking so the chef can adjust recipes and tastings.
Reserve morning slots
Markets are liveliest in the morning and ingredients are freshest then—book early sessions to catch the best stalls.
Comfortable walking shoes
Keeps you steady on cobbles and during market walking segments.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the market walk; refill at cafés or fountains.
summer
Light jacket or layers
Studio kitchens can be cool in spring and evenings; layers adapt to changing conditions.
spring
Phone or compact camera
Capture market colors and plated dishes; good low-light shots inside the studio.