Cozymeal lists hands-on Authentic Italian pasta-making class in Florence for Valentine’s week

Cozymeal’s Eventbrite listing for “Authentic Italian Pasta Making in Florence” surfaced with a Feb 19, 2026 date and promoted a 3-course hands-on cooking class led by “Chef Giorgio & Resident Chef.” The Eventbrite copy opens by asking, “Tired of searching ‘easy dinner ideas’ and ending up with the same old results?” and invited cooks to join a hands-on session hosted through Cozymeal.

The Cozymeal listing fleshed out the menu and skills: “Uncover the delicious secrets of Italian pasta making with a hands-on cooking class” and students are promised to “Learn to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch under the instruction of a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment.” The course description highlights technique work and sauces, noting attendees will “Master new skills in the kitchen such as rolling out pasta dough and sauteeing multiple fresh pasta sauces including cheesy pasta sauce and braised leek and truffle sauce.”

Logistics published on Cozymeal’s platform set clear participation rules. The listing states, “Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class,” and that “This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.” The Eventbrite blurb closed with a booking push: “Whether you’re planning an intimate date night, an engaging evening with friends or simply seeking to refine your culinary skills, this class offers the perfect setting. Book your spot today!”

Cozymeal’s regional pages show similar hands-on offerings from other instructors. A Naples host block lists “Chef James or Resident Chef” with “Next date: Tue, Feb 24th at 7:00PM,” and two other Naples classes - “Très Bon Sweet and Savory Croissants” and “Practical High-Heat Cooking for Beginners” - are priced at $89 with next dates on Wed, Feb 25th at 9:00AM and 4:00PM respectively. The Naples listing block also shows “29 reviews” adjacent to the instructor name; Cozymeal’s company copy touts being “Backed by more than 30,000 glowing 5-star reviews” and operating “since 2014” with a presence in “200+ cities,” and notes recognition by USA Today and Good Housekeeping.

Several gaps remain in the publicly available listings. The Eventbrite excerpt includes the headers “What’s Included:,” “What to Expect:,” and “What to Know Before You Go” but the supplied snippet omits the content beneath them, and no exact venue address, ticket price for the Florence pasta class, or full refund and capacity details were provided in the material reviewed. The Cozymeal listing imagery referenced multiple brand logos and six “Food Shot” images but did not supply venue or map details.

If you attended the Florence session with Chef Giorgio on Feb 19 or the Naples workshop on Feb 24 with Chef James, tell me which local pasta you’d recommend to fellow readers and whether you brought wine or beer to the class.