Fun and we made delicious food. I definitely would recommend and return. Chef was so fun and knowledgeable. A must do when in Florence.





In 2-hour you can prepare your favorite pasta choosing from mouth-watering ravioli of fresh ricotta and parmesan cheese or noodles accompanied by fresh pesto or tomato sauce. And why not gnocchi or risotto? Each class is limited to 12 participants – guaranteeing one-on-one interaction with your cooking instructor. In this class, you’ll learn to form and fill traditional of stuffed pasta, how to prepare the main kind of dough for filled pastas and paired with its own delectable sauce.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Express Pasta-Making Lesson with Gourmet Dinner lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $120 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 5:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is VIA ROMANA corner VIA SANTA MARIA. I ask you, please, not to use GPS but to look exclusively for the point in the corner between Via Romana and Via Santa Maria. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, IT.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infant meals not included
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Chef Vary.
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Fun and we made delicious food. I definitely would recommend and return. Chef was so fun and knowledgeable. A must do when in Florence.
We had our purse stolen with our credit cards and one phone inside shortly before our cooking class. You can see from the police report we were in the police station shortly before the class was due to start. We had to cancel our cards, disable phone, and talk with the police. We are not from Italy so it was very difficult. I tried to explain to the chef but she showed no empathy and sent me a rude message about us being late. I can’t comment on the class but if something comes up know that you will not be given any grace.
I don't tend to respond to reviews but specifically, considering what has been written, if only to give explanations to future guests I have to do so. Let's start from the fact that these customers have never contacted us, have not called and have not made us involved in anything. After more than 30 minutes of waiting, and after we have sent 2 messages without receiving any response, we decide, to be fair, to call (I would like to point out that it is not our obligation to contact the customer but, as always - our cooking school is 18 years old - we believe it is courteous to contact our guest to find out if there are any problems. The guests in question respond evasively but we can understand that they are trying to report a theft. I will just say that unfortunately I am so late that they will not be able to participate in the lesson (6 other guests had been waiting for 40 minutes now!) but I invite them, in order not to lose money, to come the next day (copy of the message also sent to the Viator platform). In response, the communication was abruptly interrupted and no one gets in touch again. The next day we receive a refund request to which I reply that the parameters did not exist (not even for Viator did the parameters exist for a refund) to refund it, it is a no show and that, moreover, it was me who I'm anxious to call. In response, I was threatened with a bad review if I didn't agree (threat made via message and therefore clearly visible). Well clearly I didn't agree, given the "fantastic review" but, I reported these guests and the threats or blackmail, if you prefer, are very unethical... thanks for those who wanted to read my version of events
This was so much fun. My husband, 25 year old daughter and I participated in this class. Irene was the best. her personality was the best. She was a great teacher. The ingredients were all fresh veggies and herb. We made 3 different pasta that lead to 3 completely different meals. AND they gave us the recipes to take home and make.
If you are looking for a hands on experience this is for you. The best cooking class I have ever taken. The chef is great. She makes it so understandable
Max of 10 people allows for an intimate cooking and dining experience. Chef Varey and her husband make an excellent team. Both are people, people. Chef Varey is a superb chef, but more than that, she is a superb instructor. She is enthusiastic, maintains control and has the innate ability to convey the detailed instructions while making it fun for everyone. The dining experience after the cooking was pure delight. Interesting how perfect strangers can connect after the shared cooking experience and enjoying a wonderful meal. Even if you don't cook you should consider doing this . It is a great evening of entertainment, fine food at a most reasonable price. Love that Chef Varey.
Chef Vary and her husband Edwardo were perfect host. There location was very easy to find. My Mom, daughter and myself ( 3 generations) attended the class along with 6 others from various places. We made ravioli, tagliatelle, and a pesto pasta We then all set down to a beautifully set table and enjoyed our meal all paired with a wonderful bottle of wine. We would highly recommend this class for excellent food, good company and lots of laughter! Thanks for a wonderful evening. They also spoke English! Ciao Ciao Angela, Patricia & Meredith
Thanks girls! Was pleasure!!!
This was my 3rd time to Italy and I must say that this was definitely one of my all time favorite experiences. My wife and I had a blast making the pasta and everything tasted AMAZING. Chef Vary and her husband made were an absolute pleasure to spend the evening with and really made this a special experience. I can't say enough good things, highly recommend this experience.
Chef Vary was incredible, she was funny and had everything set up upon arrival, it was very authentic and I learned so much from this class. I have been studying abroad here and have wanted to learn new recipes and this was perfect. Met some awesome people during this and I loved the atmosphere, new cooking techniques and I loved how it was in her apartment. 100% recommend!!
Chef vary and and her husband were the perfect hosts and tutors. Lovely warm welcome in their home. Great pasta lesson, ravioli and tagliatelle. Small group of 10, English speaking. Great experience with enough to give you confidence to carry on at home.
Chef Vary and Eduardo are the quintessential European hosts. Attentive, interested, informative, and engaging. This class was among the most memorable experiences for us in Europe; we not only learned how to different types of pasta but learned so much about the Italian culture through these professionals. An amazing time. I've been home three weeks now and make my own pasta every week thanks to Chef Vary!
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