Enjoy the real
Tuscan Cooking Lab
in the heart of Tuscany, where you can learn to cook the Italian way with the support of our specialized team. Choose your own experience!

From the Beginning

About us

“Cooking for someone is taking care of somebody else happiness”

How it started

Matteo - Max - Stefano.

They met in 1999 behind school desks at culinary college "Aurelio Saffi" in Florence, after graduation in 2004 they had professional experiences all over Italy and abroad.

From 2012 until 2019 they are the owners of "Touch Bistrò Toscano" restaurant as well of the cooking school The Cooking Touch, that offer private culinary experiences in which each recipe keeps the traditional Tuscan roots while reinventing the dish with “a touch” of creativity.

The philosophy is to enhance the quality of the seasonal ingredients, take care of every guest with a deep passion and consciousness that exemplifies “Cooking for someone is to grant them happiness”.

How it’s going

They started to host private cooking classes in 2012 for lunch sessions inside the professional kitchen of the restaurant.

Soon they realized that during the cooking experiences they had the opportunity to share Italian food culture with guests from all over the world: from selecting the finest local ingredients to mastering traditional recipes, they create memorable moments for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of Tuscany.

In 2018 they got a second stunning location with marvelous view of Ponte Vecchio, the family now is getting bigger as much the love for authentic Italian experience!

Choose your favourite

Location

The Cooking

LAB

This elegant and sophisticated space offers an expansive window that frames the timeless beauty of Florence. From here, you’ll enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Ponte Vecchio, just a few meters away, so close you’ll feel as though you could almost reach out and touch it!

The Cooking

APT

Located on the upper floor, this intimate and cosy space offers a charming view of the Ponte Vecchio. With a small balcony where you can immerse yourself in the wonderful atmosphere of Florence, it’s the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the city’s unique charm. The space features a beautiful marble cooking table, ideal for preparing delicious meals in Tuscan style.

The Cooking

CLUB

This venue is located in the vibrant Sant'Ambrogio district of Florence, where you can immerse yourself in the authentic local atmosphere. Enjoy the unique experience of browsing the farmers' market stalls and exploring the heart of the neighborhood, just steps away from the iconic Duomo. It’s the perfect place to experience the true essence of Florentine life, right in the historic center of the city.

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Our Services

Choose your experience

Learn how to prepare and cook real Italian and Tuscan dishes with all the recipes starting from scratch!

Private Cooking Class

The experience of learning to cook the Italian way with the support of the our specialized team. Including Shopping Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch or Dinner

Private Chef Exclusive Dinner

Your personal chef will take care of the selection of the seasonal local ingredients, cooking, cleaning serving all the guests to guarantee them a memorable experience.

Meet the

Touch Team

Matteo Giuliani

“Combining simplicity, tradition and creativity to create a sensational emotion that the guests can touch with their senses”

Max Amini

“We don’t cook food, we design experiences”

Stefano Acciai

“Life is all about priorities: ‘Cosa si mangia oggi?’”

Gloria Gallo

“Traditions are just the beginning. Sharing traditions is the way for an infinite life.”

Get the cooking Touch

Cook with us!

Alfio La Blunda

“Pasta and wine, and everything is fine!”

Filippo Bertoli

“Food is everything we are. It’s an extension of national feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, and your grandma”