Florentine Steak Cooking Class with Professional Chef, Florence
Master the "bistecca alla Fiorentina" in an immersive culinary lesson, and enjoy your perfectly grilled steak with wine and sides.
Overview
Highlights
- Learn to grill authentic bistecca alla Fiorentina with a local chef
- Prepare a full Tuscan meal, including bruschetta, sides, and cantuccini
- Discover time-honored cooking techniques and work with local ingredients
- Enjoy a shared meal paired with regional wine in a convivial setting
- Bring home your new skills to recreate a Florentine feast in your own kitchen
Know before you go
3h
6 years old & up
Private
17 oz. of meat per person
What you'll do
Your experience begins in Florence's historic center, where you'll meet your local chef, a Florentine native, and step inside an atmospheric ristorante to begin the cooking fun.
Starting with a classic appetizer, you'll prepare fresh bruschetta and learn how simple, high-quality ingredients come together in traditional Italian cooking. Then turn your attention to the star of the experience: bistecca alla Fiorentina. Your chef will guide you through selecting, seasoning (only salt and extra-virgin olive oil), and grilling this prized 35 oz. (1 kg) cut of Tuscan Chianina beef, sharing techniques to achieve its signature raw tenderness and juicy flavor. While the steak rests, you'll prepare complementary side dishes, such as a fresh salad and grilled vegetables.
With the main course underway, shift to dessert and learn how to make cantuccini, Tuscany's beloved almond biscotti. Your chef will walk you through the process step by step, from mixing the dough to baking the cookies to perfection. Once ready, you'll pair them with a glass of Vin Santo, the region's traditional dessert wine.
Finally, you'll sit down to enjoy the meal you've prepared, made all the more memorable with good company and a glass of wine. Savor each course alongside a glass of local wine, sharing stories and toasting to your new culinary skills. By the end of the evening, you'll leave with the confidence to recreate a true Florentine feast at home.
Start times
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Daily10:00 am, 5:00 pm
What's included
- Personal chef
- 17.5 oz. (500 g) steak lunch/dinner
- Unlimited wine
- Digital copy of recipe
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