Cooking classes in Florence
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Florence home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Florence is warmest in August at about 90°F (32°C).
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Top cooking classes in Florence
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What to eat and drink in Florence
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Bistecca alla fiorentina
- A thick T-bone steak, grilled over coals and served rare, sold by weight.
- Lampredotto
- Tripe simmered in broth and served in a bun with green sauce, from Florence's street carts.
- Schiacciata
- Tuscan flatbread with olive oil and salt, split and filled as a sandwich.
- Gelato
- Italian ice cream: denser and silkier than most, best from shops that make it daily.
- Chianti
- Tuscany's best-known red wine, from Sangiovese grapes grown between Florence and Siena.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Florence month by month
Averages for Florence, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 52 (11) | 55 (13) | 61 (16) | 68 (20) | 76 (24) | 84 (29) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 81 (27) | 71 (22) | 60 (16) | 53 (11) |
| Low °F (°C) | 36 (2) | 37 (3) | 41 (5) | 47 (8) | 53 (12) | 61 (16) | 65 (18) | 65 (19) | 59 (15) | 52 (11) | 44 (6) | 37 (3) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:03 pm | 5:44 pm | 6:20 pm | 7:58 pm | 8:33 pm | 8:59 pm | 8:55 pm | 8:20 pm | 7:26 pm | 6:32 pm | 4:50 pm | 4:38 pm |
Questions
What food is Florence known for?
Bistecca alla fiorentina: a thick T-bone steak, grilled over coals and served rare, sold by weight. Lampredotto: tripe simmered in broth and served in a bun with green sauce, from Florence's street carts. Schiacciata: tuscan flatbread with olive oil and salt, split and filled as a sandwich.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Florence?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
