First Taste of Tuscany-Intro to Tuscan Cuisine

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The experience in a nutshell

Type of the event

Cooking classes, Italian

Maximum guests

75 guests

Time of the event

10:00 AM (4.5 hours)

Drinks & Beverages

Red Wine, White Wine

A word about the experience

Enjoy a one day hands-on cooking lesson with our Italian chefs introducing you to authentic Tuscan recipes.

Discover step by step how to make a satisfying full Italian menu, from the antipasto appetizer to dessert, including the art of making pasta fresca! Learn to cook pasta such as tagliatelle or pici in this fun hands-on pasta making adventure. After you prepare your pasta, the chef will help you to a prepare tempting sauce to accompany it such as fresh basil pesto, Ragout of wild mushrooms, sweet onion meat, duck ragout and an array of other sauces.

The second course is a meat or fish dish with a vegetable contorno , then the tuscan dessert!

There is also an Optional Additional Market visit with the chefs for €45 per person (minimum 2 persons to hold the market visit). Recipes vary according to the season and we utilize only the freshest ingredients available for this Tuscan experience. The best part is the conclusion, which indulges in the success of your creations.

09:30 – Meet our driver at our central meeting point in Florence and begin your short 20 minute ride to the Villa Pandolfini, where you will meet your chef and begin your one day class.
10:00 – Begins with highlighting the history of Tuscan cooking and presenting the day’s menu. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves for hands-on preparation of a glorious meal in one of our two authentic Tuscan kitchens.
13:00 – Enjoy the fruits of your labour – Eat the epic feast that you just created complemented by the estate’s own Chianti wine and extra virgin olive oil.
14:00 – Return to Florence or your next destination with a full stomach, a Tuscan recipe book and memories to share with your family and friends

Cancellation Policy

You will not be eligible for a refund if you cancel your booking.

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