Can anyone recommend a 1 day cooking class in Florence for 4 experienced cooks? RS suggests Paola Migiolrini but she has responded with a set menu for next May. That makes me nervous! How about either Giglio Cooking or Florence Cooking Classes' "Wanna be Italiano" class? Thanks!
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Florence
362 posts
There are literally hundreds of people doing this now in Florence - and many unfortunately are amateurs and unlicensed in the trade, etc. Make sure you go with someone reputable in the end. I know price is the major price driver for most people nowadays, but you do get what you pay for. I can make a personal recommendation - you could contact them directly and see if they could offer something to you specifically - which is the Cordon Bleu school in Florence: http://cordonbleu-it.com/
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Fredericton
130 posts
We did a class with Melanie through Spice Lab, and loved it! She is a well known chef. We did the class in an olive grove in Tuscany, starting in the central market. There are a few options, and its a maximum of 4 people.
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Carbondale, IL, USA
1201 posts
I have no personal experience but Judy Witts Francini at Divina Cucina gets very good reviews and has been doing classes for a long time. http://www.divinacucina.com/index.html# She is also active over on www.slowtrav.com
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Florence
362 posts
I have met Melanie and Judy also has a legendary reputation. Both of these are good suggestions also.