Cooking Class
Cook like an Italian
Our cooking classes are tailored on our guests’ wishes.
Our chef explains how to cook the classical Italian recipes or the local recipes used in every day life in our families.
All participants will be working on the various dishes, also peeling potatoes! He will talk about ingredients and will explain his tricks to make excellent dishes. He prefers to use seasonal vegetables and fruits, so that tastes are natural and food is healthier. Arcetri’s chef speaks fluent English and is also en experienced wine conosseur.
Contact us to find out more about this experience or to book a private class with our chef.
OUR CLASSES
Seasonal and Basic Dishes
Learn how to make classic Italian dishes that are enjoyed seasonally using the freshest ingredients. No preservatives, no added sugar, only very simple and natural ingredients from the vegetable garden or from one of the farmer’s markets in town and… Tuscan olive oil, of course.
Preparing and enjoying even a simple pasta with a fresh tomatoes sauce can become an amazing experience in a very short time and with only a little guidance. Learn our easiest dishes and get totally independent cooking for yourself and for your friends,
A Glimpse Into Medici’s Cuisine
Learn how to cook some Medici’s recipes, using vegetables, venison, pork, rough grains bread together with Tuscan herbs and ancient natural fruits.
This will be a unique experience, so different. Of course centuries ago they would cook on the stove or on the kitchen hearth…
Wine pairing
Good food needs to be accompanied by a proper and balanced wine choice.
Red with meat and white with fish? No, it’s not that simple! Start your exciting journey into the world of Tuscan wines with our expert sommelier. You will understand why the flavor of a dish stands out if matched with the right wine (and the other way around).
Our expert can explain about wine types and wine process, while tasting his best preferred glasses with you. Little by little you’ll also manage much better choosing your wines at the restaurant.
Making Fresh Pasta
Our pasta class is a nice and enjoyable time, different from many pasta classes here in Florence, because we only organize it for small groups and we take our time to learn and improve our manual abilities. This class lasts about 3-3,5 hours.
We speak about the ingredients, we make pasta together: ravioli, tagliolini and other types. We prepare the stuffing for the ravioli. When all our pasta is ready, we’ll cook it for you and you’ll enjoy the result of your efforts, together with some good wine.
