Gnocchi & Fresh Pasta Making Class with Mama Florence

The Joy of Handcrafting Gnocchi and fresh Pasta in Florence

Join us at Mama Florence Cooking School for a delightful culinary adventure where you will master the art of making two beloved Italian dishes: Gnocchi and other fresh pasta such as tagliatelle, ravioli, corzetti, cavatelli or tortelli. Nestled in the heart of Florence, our class offers a warm, authentic setting to learn, cook, and indulge in your pasta creations.

What Are Gnocchi? Are gnocchi a type of Pasta?

Gnocchi are small Italian dumplings typically made from potatoes, flour, and eggs. They are soft, pillowy, and can be served with a variety of sauces. Gnocchi are often grouped with pasta due to their preparation and usage in similar dishes, but technically they are not pasta. They are Italian dumplings typically made from potatoes, flour, and sometimes eggs. Unlike traditional pasta made from wheat flour and water or eggs, gnocchi's primary ingredient is potato, giving them a distinct texture and flavor.

Learning Gnocchi Mastery with your Chef in Florence

Dive into this grup class and socialize with other participants while mastering the art of making perfect gnocchi from scratch. You'll learn the importance of choosing the right potatoes, achieving the ideal dough consistency, and mastering the techniques to ensure your gnocchi are light, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Additional Pasta Techniques

Expand your pasta-making skills by crafting other shapes like ravioli, tortelli, corzetti or other pastas. Gain hands-on experience in rolling, cutting, and filling dough, and understand how to handle different types of pasta for various traditional Italian dishes.

Sauce Preparation

Discover the secrets to preparing classic Italian sauces. Learn to make burro e salvia, a simple yet flavorful butter and sage sauce; ragù, a hearty meat sauce; and pomodorini freschi, a fresh cherry tomato sauce. Understand how to perfectly pair these sauces with your pasta creations.

Culinary Skills

Enhance your culinary expertise by using high-quality, local ingredients. Engage in a hands-on learning experience with expert guidance, ensuring you master each step of the pasta and sauce preparation process.

An opportunity to meet new friends from around the globe

At Mama Florence, sharing around the table embodies the spirit of friendship, love, and creating lasting memories with people from around the globe. This philosophy reflects the essence of the real person behind Mama Florence, who is the soul of the place. The culinary experiences here are designed to connect individuals from different places and cultures through delicious food, heartfelt conversations, and cultural exchanges. Each meal is an opportunity to bond, celebrate togetherness, and build a sense of community, making every dining experience a cherished memory.

Sit down and ejoy your 4-course meal

After crafting delectable homemade gnocchi under the guidance of our expert chefs, sit down with your newly made friends to savor the culinary creations from the group class. This tasting meal will include:

• A seasonal  appetizer
• Freshly made gnocchi dishes
• A filled Pasta
• Two sauces for your gnocchi and pasta
• A delicious dessert

Each dish is perfectly paired with three fine wines: a bubbly, a white, and a red, enhancing the flavors and providing a truly social and immersive dining experience. Enjoy socializing and having fun with fellow food enthusiasts as you share this memorable meal and celebrate your newfound skills.

• Gorgeous, Spacious Air-Conditioned Gullo Kitchen: Enjoy cooking in our beautifully designed, comfortable kitchen.
• Hands-On Cooking Class: Learn from experienced and engaging professional chefs.
• High Quality, locally Sourced, Sustainable Ingredients: Use the finest ingredients for your dishes.
• Use of Aprons and Tools: Aprons and tools are provided (apron purchasable on-site at an extra cost).
• Preparation of a 4-Course Menu:
  • Appetizer
  • Fresh gnocchi
  • Filled fresh pasta
  • Two sauces to accompany the gnocchi and pasta
  • Dessert
• Full Meal of Prepared Dishes: Enjoy your creations with seated table service.
• Prosecco to Start Your Meal: Begin your dining experience with a glass of Prosecco.
• Wine Pairings:
  • Fine Italian white wine to pair with your appetizer or first course
  • Fine Italian red wine to pair with your second course
• E-Recipes: Receive electronic recipes of all the dishes you've prepared, sent to your inbox.
• Class Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours, including the meal.
• VAT Tax: Included in the price.

• Shared Kitchen and Tools: Our kitchen and tools are shared by participants. Cross-contamination is possible. Classes are NOT suitable for individuals with SEVERE or life-threatening allergies. Please prioritize safety before enrolling.
• Dietary Requirements:
  • Vegetarian Options: Can be easily accommodated.
  • Other Dietary Needs: For vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free requirements, please inquire prior to booking.
• Minimum Enrollment:
  • General: A minimum enrollment of 3 people is required for course activation.
  • Sundays: A minimum enrollment of 5 people is required.
  • Options if Minimum Not Met: If the minimum is not reached, you will have the option to:
    • Pay an additional fee to reach minimum
    • Make the class private
    • Change to another available date
    • Receive a full refund
• Special Requests: If a specific class is not listed on our calendar, let us know and we will try to activate it for your desired date.
• Seasonal Ingredients: We use fresh, seasonal ingredients from trusted local suppliers and farms. The cooking class menu will vary depending on what is available that day.
• Allergies and Preferences: It is essential to email us ahead of time with any food allergies or preferences so we can verify if we can accommodate them.
• Private Classes: If you would like to make this a private class for you and your group, please get in touch for details.