- Duration
- 5 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
- Sant'Ambrogio Market
Florence native Patrizia has a degree in Italian Literature from the University of Florence. She is a wine and food journalist and has published works on Whisky, Champagne, Spumante, and Vinsanto. Patrizia has taught cooking classes since 2011 and published her first Italian Cookbook in 2016 "100 Recipes from Tuscany and Emilia Romagna".
- You’re ready to roll up your sleeves and learn how to cook like a local Florentine
- A pre-planned menu and market experience sounds so boring. Here, you choose your own adventure, with the guidance of a local chef
- You’re a fan of unique, authentic experiences over check-the-box tours. Here, you'll step into a charming Florentine home to gain rare insight into the authentic Italian lifestyle through the eyes of a chef.Â
- Sant'Ambrogio Market – vibrant outdoor market
- Local chef's private home kitchen
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What You’ll Taste
- The best in-season herbs and produce
- Dishes previous guests have made:Â
- Hand-rolled pasta or gnocchi
- Hearty Florentine stew
- Locally cured meats and Italian cheeses
- Crostini neri
- Piselli alla Fiorentina
- Fagiuoli all’uccelletto
- Cantuccini
- This experience does replace a meal. You will leave with a full belly, and a full heart!
- Dietary restrictions should be shared in advance in order to adapt the dishes you’ll be making.
Additional Trip-Planning Resources
- Things that pair well with this tour:Â
- An empty belly and a comfy outfit for exploring the market.Â
- Get to know the city further with our Introduction to Florence Audio Guide
- A fully charged phone - you’ll want to snap plenty of photos of this unique experience!
Is this tour wheelchair-friendly?
- Sant'Ambrogio Market is wheelchair accessible, however, the chef's home is on the second floor and there is no elevator.
- Service dogs are allowed if you have a medical certificate proving the need.Â
Can I bring a big group of people with me for this cooking experience?
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