Wanna Be Italiano - Florence cooking class and market tour

Discover the heart of Florence with the original Italian cooking class, recognized as the best cooking class in Florence. For twenty years, we’ve been bringing the world together to cook, laugh, and feast in the true Italian spirit.

Join a small group hands-on cooking class in Florence to craft the perfect Sunday Lasagna  shaped by the spirit of the Italian Nonna, where the kitchen is a place of care, sharing, and family bonds. 
 

The original handmade lasagna experience in Italy since 2006

The heartbeat of Florence is at the Mercato Centrale, a place that sets the stage for an authentic cooking class in Florence. This is where the daily ritual

of the spesa (the grocery shop) comes to life. You’ll weave through a kaleidoscope of seasonal colors and aromas, learning the art of the "cherry-pick"—spotting the sun-ripened tomatoes and the precise cut of meat that separates a good meal from a masterpiece. Between tastings of regional delicacies, you’ll discover that Italian cuisine (now a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage) is less about complex recipes and more about the integrity of the raw materials and the passion of the producers.

Roll up your sleeves—it’s time to get messy. Back in our professional kitchen, the air is heavy with the scent of slow-simmering ragù. You aren’t just following a recipe; you are mastering the "Holy Grail" of Italian Nonna's comfort food: the Lasagna. Under the expert eye of our local chefs, you’ll feel the golden dough transform under your palms as you knead it to perfection. You'll learn the delicate architecture of layering vellutata béchamel and rich sauce, exactly as a Nonna would for a family feast.

While the lasagna bubbles into a golden crust, you’ll dive into the world of “dolci”. Discover the balance of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and cloud-like mascarpone to create a Tiramisù that defines the sweetness of an Italian childhood.

In Italy, the meal is the destination. We gather around the table as a newfound family to celebrate the fruits of your labor. Clink glasses of Chianti wine and share stories as you savor the lasagna you built from scratch. The atmosphere is festive, intimate, and undeniably authentic.

To honor your hard work, we’ll hold a lighthearted "graduation" ceremony, presenting you with an official certificate of your culinary journey. And because the best stories should be retold, we’ll send you home with our digital recipe booklet. It’s packed with the "secret touches" and nuanced techniques that will allow you to recreate the soul of Florence in your own kitchen.

Join the pioneers. Experience the 100% hands-on journey that defined the Florentine cooking scene. Master the UNESCO-recognized art of the Nonna's Sunday Lasagna in a setting that feels less like a class and more like coming home.