Pasta • Pizza & Gelato • Tuscan Cooking Class
Cooking Class in the Heart of the Oltrarno
An authentic experience combining nature, cooking and conviviality, just 10 minutes from the Duomo.
Orto San Frediano is an exclusive space in the heart of the Oltrarno, created through the restoration of a historic plant nursery dating back to 1946.
Surrounded by olive trees and aromatic herbs, we offer private, tailor-made cooking experiences, using ingredients picked directly from our garden.
After the class, we dine together and enjoy the dishes we have prepared, surrounded by the greenery and tranquillity of the garden.
OUR COOKING CLASSES
Starting from
165,00€
PASTA CLASS
An authentic experience to discover the art of handmade pasta, using fresh, seasonal ingredients from our garden and recipes passed down through Tuscan tradition.
Includes: appetizer, two types of handmade pasta, and dessert.
PIZZA & GELATO CLASS
From flour to oven: discover how to make authentic Italian pizza and perfect artisan gelato. A fun, sociable experience suitable for everyone, including children, who can take part in every stage of the preparation.
Includes: dough preparation, seasonal toppings, oven baking, and artisan gelato making.
TUSCAN COOKING CLASS
A full immersion in traditional Tuscan cuisine, from rustic country dishes to beloved family classics, always prepared with fresh ingredients from our garden. After the class, everyone sits down together to enjoy and share the dishes they have prepared.
Includes: appetizer, first course, main course, and dessert.
All experiences take place in the beautiful setting of Orto San Frediano – Via Pisana 78, Florence, in the Oltrarno district.
A 3,500-square-metre secret garden where the city meets the countryside, surrounded by olive trees, aromatic herbs and a fully equipped kitchen.
We use seasonal ingredients picked directly from our garden and products from small local producers.
Zero waste, zero single-use plastic, maximum flavour.
Cooking Classes in Florence
A TRUE FLORENTINE EXPERIENCE
Orto’s chefs will immerse you in an authentic Florentine experience, blending the history behind each dish with a touch of typical Tuscan humour.
- Duration: 3 to 4 hours
- Participants: from 2 up to 40 people
- Available languages: Italian, English, Spanish
- Suitable for everyone: adults and children of all ages can actively participate
- Allergies and intolerances: gluten-free options and customised menus available upon request
- After the class: guests enjoy dinner with the dishes prepared during the course
- Recipe booklet: at the end of the cooking class, participants receive the complete recipe booklet for the dishes actually prepared by email
- Price: starting from €165.00, VAT included
Private experiences with a dedicated chef
MORE THAN JUST COOKING CLASSES IN FLORENCE
The classes are led by professionals specialising in Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine, with a simple, friendly and authentic approach.
But our services go beyond the cooking class:
- Customised experiences for team-building activities and corporate events
- Shopping tours through local neighbourhood stores
- Private pick-up service
- Wine and extra virgin olive oil tastings
Pasta • Pizza & Gelato • Tuscan Cooking Class
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FAQ
The duration varies depending on the experience you choose:
- The “Pasta Class” and the “Pizza & Gelato Class” last approximately 3.5 hours.
- The “Tuscan Cooking Class” lasts approximately 4 hours, offering a full immersion in Tuscan cuisine.
Please keep in mind that the experience takes about half a day: it is designed to be enjoyed at a relaxed pace, giving you time to learn, cook and savour every moment.
Yes, the price shown is per person.
This means that each participant pays their own fee, which includes the use of the kitchen and equipment, all ingredients, the final dinner and the digital recipe booklet.
Absolutely: at the end of the cooking class, everyone will sit down together to enjoy the dishes prepared during the experience.
You will also receive the complete recipe booklet by email, so you can recreate the experience at home.
Yes, the experience is suitable for everyone, and both adults and children of all ages can actively take part.
So, whether you are bringing children or joining as a family, this cooking class is an excellent choice. Please let us know in advance so we can make the experience fun and engaging for younger participants as well.
Yes, photos are allowed, provided that you respect the other participants and the setting. Please mention your request in the booking form.
Comfortable clothing is recommended. We provide everything you need, including aprons and utensils.
There is no need to dress formally: the most important thing is to feel comfortable so you can actively take part in the class without restrictions.
CONTACTS
Via Pisana 78, 50143, Firenze
info@ortosanfrediano.com
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