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Florence Cooking Class: Farmhouse Lunch & Market Tour
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Overview
Private Florence Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscany Farmhouse starts with a tasty tour of Florence and the beautiful countryside. If private cooking lessons are what you're after, this amazing full-day tour starts in Florence. It includes a tour of the city's ancient central market and a hands-on lesson in a typical farmhouse set in the magnificent Tuscan countryside. This is the ultimate food experience, led by a chef.
The experience includes a trip to the well-known San Lorenzo food market, where you'll meet the individuals that make Tuscan produce. You'll meet farmers selling fresh vegetables, butchers, and bakers. Locals buy here, and you can browse with them while they select cheese, olives, balsamic vinegar, fruit, and vegetables.
The class will start in a stunning Tuscan farmhouse on a private estate. This is not just a demonstration. Guided by an experienced chef, you'll cook a real four-course Tuscan dinner on your own. He will demonstrate how to prepare fresh pasta made with farm-fresh eggs, a flavorful meat sauce, and a tantalizing bruschetta made with fresh vegetables from the estate's kitchen garden. 
Highlights
Cook a Tuscan Feast: Learn to make a 4-course Tuscan meal from scratch with a professional chef.
Visit a Local Food Market: Explore Florence's San Lorenzo market and meet local farmers and artisans.
Enjoy a Farmhouse Lunch: Savor the dishes you prepared, paired with local Chianti wine, in a beautiful Tuscan setting.
Take Home Cooking Skills: Receive take-home recipes and a diploma in Italian cooking.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally had a wonderful time learning to cook in Tuscany, enjoying the market tour, cooking class, and delicious food and wine. A few minor issues were noted, but overall, the experience is highly recommended.
Customers loved learning to cook traditional Tuscan dishes in a beautiful setting.
The chef was praised for being a patient and knowledgeable instructor.
Many reviewers enjoyed the market tour and meeting local vendors.
The small group size allows for a more personal and engaging experience.
Some customers felt that the market tour was too short.
A few reviewers mentioned that the transportation could be improved.
The Journey
San Lorenzo Food Market
A bustling central market in Florence where locals shop for fresh produce, cheeses, olives, fruits, vegetables, and balsamic vinegar. It offers an authentic experience of interacting with Tuscan-born farmers, bakers, and butchers.
Tuscan Farmhouse Kitchen
A state-of-the-art kitchen located in a gorgeous Tuscan farmhouse on a private estate. Here, you will participate in a hands-on cooking class, preparing a traditional four-course Tuscan meal under the guidance of a skilled chef.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes a private tour of a traditional food market and comfortable transportation to and from Florence. Participants will learn in a stunning setting on a Tuscan estate and take home recipes along with a diploma in Italian cooking. A delicious lunch with wine is included, ensuring a fun and informative culinary lesson. Gratuities are not included.
Hot Tip
Reviewers suggest arriving hungry and ready to participate actively in the cooking process. Wear comfortable shoes for the market tour and be prepared to ask questions to the chef to get the most out of the class.
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