Florence cooking class: the perfect Florentine style steak
Highlights
Learn to cook a Florentine-style steak to absolute perfection with the help of an expert chef
Aprons on and prepare a three-course typical Tuscan dinner: bruschettas, Fiorentina steak, and cantuccini
Enjoy the tasty dinner you just cooked sipping a good glass of Tuscan wine
included with
Small group tour
Expert local chef
Cooking lesson
Use of apron and cooking utensils
Ingredients needed for your dinner
Glass of wine
Glass of vinsanto
Water
Digital booklet with recipes
excluded by
Grocery market visit if afternoon option is selected
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Essential
Information
The appetizer and dessert may vary depending on ingredient availability and seasonality
Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or intolerances, and we will do our best to accommodate you
Comfortable shoes are recommended
The Florentine steak generally weighs 1 kg. One steak is provided for every two people
For safety reasons, this experience is not recommended for children under six years old
Participants under 18 years old must always be accompanied by at least one adult. If this requirement is not met, we reserve the right to exclude the underage participant, and no refund will be given
Afternoon options, all Sunday options and bank holidays options do not include a visit to Sant'Ambrogio Market and have a total duration of 3 hours since the market is closed
Detailed Description
Welcome to an unforgettable cooking experience in the heart of Florence! Learn how to prepare the iconic Bistecca alla Fiorentina with the guidance of a professional local chef. Become a MasterSteak and wow your friends with a perfectly cooked Fiorentina after your trip!
Meet your chef in a traditional trattoria in the vibrant historic center of Florence. Born and raised in the Sant’Ambrogio neighborhood—the city’s food hub—your chef will open the doors to their kitchen and share insider tips on cooking the perfect Fiorentina steak, grilled like a true Florentine.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina is the pride of Florentine cuisine. Made from Chianina beef, it’s seasoned simply with salt and extra virgin olive oil and cooked on the grill. The meat is tender and juicy, and traditionally served rare to highlight its rich flavor. Your chef will guide you through every step of the process, teaching you the techniques to cook it to perfection.
But first, let’s start with an appetizer: nothing better than bruschetta to get your taste buds going. After a quick aperitivo, it’s time for the star of the show—Bistecca alla Fiorentina! Watch as the chef expertly tends to the steak on the grill, filling the kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma. Once it’s cooked, let it rest while you prepare side dishes to complement the main event.
A simple salad pairs perfectly, and while the grill is still hot, we’ll add some grilled vegetables. For dessert, you’ll make the famous Tuscan cantuccini, almond cookies beloved throughout the region. The chef will teach you how to bake the perfect version, and of course, you’ll dip them in vinsanto, the traditional dessert wine.
After all the hard work, it’s time to sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Savor your Fiorentina steak with a glass of excellent red wine and raise a toast with your fellow cooks. With this new skill in hand, your barbecues back home will never be the same!
