Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Local Home

Florence cooking class with pasta tiramisu and aperitivo in a real home

You’ll roll fresh pasta by hand, laugh over prosecco with your Cesarina host, and layer up classic tiramisu in a sunny Florence kitchen. Expect flour-dusted hands and new friends around the table—plus plenty of tips you’ll want to try at home. It’s not just about food; it’s about feeling part of someone’s story for an afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hands-on pasta and tiramisu class

• Meet Cesarina in local home
• Enjoy Italian Aperitivo
• Learn to roll fresh pasta
• Make two pasta recipes
• Prepare classic tiramisu
• Enjoy meal together

The Experience

“You’ll need to use your whole arm—like this!” That’s what Francesca said, grinning as she pressed my hand into the dough. I’d never tried rolling ‘sfoglia’ before, but somehow her kitchen in Florence made it feel less intimidating. The smell of flour mixed with something citrusy—I think from her soap—drifted around while we all took turns kneading. There were only seven of us, which felt just right for swapping stories (and laughing when someone’s tagliatelle came out more like shoelaces).

Our Cesarina host kept tossing little tips our way—how to pinch ravioli so they don’t burst, why you should always let the eggs warm up first for tiramisu. She poured us prosecco (with these salty little crackers I can’t pronounce), and honestly, that first sip hit different after wrestling with dough. The main keyword here is “Florence cooking class,” but it didn’t feel like any class I’ve taken before; it was more like being at a friend’s house where everyone’s welcome to make mistakes.

I still remember the silence when we dusted cocoa on the tiramisu—everyone just watching that last step like it was magic. Then suddenly there was chatter again, forks clinking, wine being passed around. We ate what we made at Francesca’s big table, windows open to the street below (somebody’s dog barked every ten minutes). I didn’t expect to feel so at home so far from my own kitchen. If you’re looking for a day trip or even just a few hours in Florence that feels real, this is it.

What’s included

Your day includes hands-on lessons making two fresh pasta dishes and tiramisu in a local Florentine home with your Cesarina host. Enjoy an Italian aperitivo with prosecco and nibbles, plus wine, coffee, water throughout—and finish by sharing everything you cooked together at the table before heading out into Florence again.

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Cesarine: Cooking Class

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Top questions

How long does the Florence cooking class last?

The full experience lasts about 3 hours; there is also a 2-hour express ravioli class option.

Is this cooking class held in a local home?

Yes, the class takes place in a carefully selected local home with a Cesarina host.

What recipes will I learn during the class?

You’ll learn two types of fresh pasta from scratch and how to make classic tiramisu.

Are drinks included during the cooking class?

Yes, beverages such as water, wine, coffee, and an Italian aperitivo are included.

Is lunch included after cooking?

You’ll enjoy tasting both pasta dishes and tiramisu together after preparing them.

How many people are in each group?

The small-group classes have a maximum of 12 people per session.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the meeting point.

Who are the Cesarine hosts?

Cesarine are experienced Italian home cooks who welcome guests into their homes for immersive culinary experiences.