Artisan Gelato Making Lesson in Florence
Escape the crowds and learn how to make gelato with award-winning maestri! Florence has several centuries of gelato making history and this lesson will provide a comprehensive scoop on Florence's love affair with gelato as well as making artisan flavors from scratch. This lesson is a fun activity for traveling families to the gelato obsessive, learning from local chefs how to make various types of this legendary Italian frozen dessert: cream-based or fior di latte gelato, chocolate or nut-based (hazelnut or pistachio) and a seasonal fruit sorbet. You will make everything 100% from scratch and see that quality gelato is easier than pie! This lesson is a suitable activity for children and for gelato enthusiasts of all ages. You will leave with heightened appreciation for artisan gelato, know how to distinguish the good from the industrial and all while having heaps of fun (and gelato!)
p.s. Did you know we offer a walking food tour dedicated entirely to gelato? Check it out our Artisan Gelato Tour of Florence!
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• Make gelato with Florentine gelato maestri and chefs
• Whip up min. 2 types of gelato (your choice!) plus a dessert such as Italian cookies or Florentine gelato cake
• Recipes to make Florentine gelato at home
• Small-group lesson at a culinary studio setting with a Florentine chef
• Learn how gelato is made from scratch
• Making artisanal gelato of highest quality raw ingredients
• Sample freshly churned gelato
• Discover the history of gelato in Florence dating back over 500 years!
• Become a gelato critic in under 2 hoursDuration: 1.5 hours
Inclusions: Please see note below on inclusions. All gelato tastings, entrance to the gelato laboratory and lesson on gelato making, recipes in English, and knowledgable gelato chef teacher.
*NOTE REGARDING INCLUSIONS: Our gelato making lessons are private and are held either at a working gelato laboratory or a culinary studio setting with a Florentine chef- based on availability and when you request to book.
The gelato laboratory will include 3 flavors. The culinary studio will make 2 flavors and one dessert (i.e. biscotti or Florentine zuccotto gelato spongecake.)
Alternative options: In case the gelato making lesson isn’t available, consider our Artisan Gelato Tour of Florence or a Pizza & Gelato Making at a Culinary Studio
Please note that this lesson can be extended to 3 hours for more flavors, styles (i.e. custards, milk-alternative/vegan gelati, etc) for an additional supplement, inquire for more details.
This activity is perfect for families who are traveling and has been recommended by Lonely Planet!
* Generic recipes with options for flavor modifications will be provided granted you have a gelato machine, even a small home appliance will be suitable.Not included: Travel insurance, transport, additional time/flavors and trip cancellation insurance.
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PRIVATE LESSON RATES: Depends on group size, 1-2 adults = $225 pp 3-4 adults= $165 pp 5-6 adults = $135 pp (Children under 12 pay $30 discount per ticket, min. 2 adult ticket purchase required.)
Please inquire via “request info” below if you have a group of 6 or more and have special requests for a custom quote
Start time: Afternoon 2:00pm or 3:00pm (start time is flexible at a higher rate, please inquire for quote).
Days: Monday-Sunday (based on availability/first come first serve)
*Please note all pricing is in USD$
