MaMa Florence- Hands-On Gluten Free Italian Cooking Class
Overview
Contrary to common belief, Italian culinary tradition boasts a treasure trove of exquisite recipes and timeless classics that gracefully sidestep the use of gluten flour. You don't need to have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance to embark on the fascinating journey of gluten-free cooking. With our professional chef in Florence as your guide, discover the well-kept secrets of crafting a delectable and entirely gluten-free Italian feast within a setting that brims with conviviality and enjoyment.
Italy's culinary landscape already features a multitude of naturally gluten-free dishes, and during your culinary adventure, our chef will shed light on the myriad advantages of incorporating gluten-free elements into your gastronomic repertoire. Whether it's for health-conscious reasons or simply a desire to explore new flavors, this experience promises to be an eye-opening and mouthwatering celebration of gluten-free Italian cuisine.
What's Included
- Dinner Lunch or dinner of dishes prepared during course
- Lunch Lunch or dinner of dishes prepared during course
- Alcoholic beverages A tasting of Prosecco and two fine Italian wines during your meal
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Professional Chef Kitchen Assistant (staff depends on number of guests) Ingredients, Recipe
Meeting Location
Viale Francesco Petrarca
12, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
MaMa Florence: Hands-On Gluten-Free 4-Course Italian Cooking Class
Craft a delicious, entirely gluten-free 4-course Tuscan meal at Florence's premier cooking school.
Highlights:
AC Kitchen: Spacious, comfortable Gullo Design kitchen.
Expert Chefs: Learn from experienced English-speaking culinary professionals.
Hands-On: Fun, memorable, interactive learning.
Wine-Paired Meal: Savor a seasonal menu with fine Italian wines.
Delicious GF Menu: GF appetizer, fresh GF pasta, main, traditional GF dessert.
Wine Education: Insights into Tuscan wine origins and pairings.
Socialize: Meet new friends, share a memorable culinary journey.
Class Description:
Explore naturally gluten-free Italian recipes. Your chef guides you in selecting natural GF ingredients, avoiding mixes, and preventing cross-contamination. Create a full Tuscan menu from scratch, mastering GF pasta.
Safe Gluten-Free Environment:
Your safety is our priority. In GF classes, we use dedicated, separate utensils (never touching flour). All ingredients are exclusively GF and stored separately. Surfaces and pots are sanitized before each class. No flour or gluten products are used during these specific classes.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No special food requirement can be accommodated without giving us notice. It is essential that you email us ahead of booking with any food allergies you may have. Should you show up without giving us notice unfortunately we may have to turn you down. In this case you are not entitled to a refund
- While we use separate tools, pots and clean all surfaces for gluten free classes, we cannot guarantee a 100% risk free cross contamination in the environment. If you are severely celiac it is essential that you understand and evaluate this risk when booking.
- Alcohol not allowed for those under 18 years of age
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-414559P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner. Lunch or dinner of dishes prepared during course.
- Lunch. Lunch or dinner of dishes prepared during course.
- Alcoholic beverages. A tasting of Prosecco and two fine Italian wines during your meal.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Professional Chef Kitchen Assistant (staff depends on number of guests) Ingredients, Recipe.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the MaMa Florence- Hands-On Gluten Free Italian Cooking Class is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No special food requirement can be accommodated without giving us notice. It is essential that you email us ahead of booking with any food allergies you may have. Should you show up without giving us notice unfortunately we may have to turn you down. In this case you are not entitled to a refund
- While we use separate tools, pots and clean all surfaces for gluten free classes, we cannot guarantee a 100% risk free cross contamination in the environment. If you are severely celiac it is essential that you understand and evaluate this risk when booking.
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for MaMa Florence- Hands-On Gluten Free Italian Cooking Class will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerLunch or dinner of dishes prepared during course
- LunchLunch or dinner of dishes prepared during course
- Alcoholic beveragesA tasting of Prosecco and two fine Italian wines during your meal
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Professional Chef Kitchen Assistant (staff depends on number of guests) Ingredients, Recipe
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No special food requirement can be accommodated without giving us notice. It is essential that you email us ahead of booking with any food allergies you may have. Should you show up without giving us notice unfortunately we may have to turn you down. In this case you are not entitled to a refund
- While we use separate tools, pots and clean all surfaces for gluten free classes, we cannot guarantee a 100% risk free cross contamination in the environment. If you are severely celiac it is essential that you understand and evaluate this risk when booking.
- Alcohol not allowed for those under 18 years of age
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
