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Accademia Europea Di Firenze:
Accademia Europea di Firenze is an Italian language, culture, art and music school situated right in the heart of historic Florence in Tuscany, Italy. We also offer Italian cooking courses and wine appreciation courses that allow you to make genuine Italian dishes and develop a vast knowledge of wine-making. Internships in top Florence restaurants are also available for professional chefs or those who wish to gain a deeper knowledge of Italian culinary arts. 

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Our high standard of teaching makes us the fastest-growing school in Florence in recent years while still retaining our fun and pleasant atmosphere. Our main objective is to offer high quality courses in every subject we teach, through fully qualified and highly trained instructors.

Italian Cooking Courses in Florence:

- Italian Cuisine:
Our Italian Cuisine course is designed for professionals in this sector, as well as for all lovers of good food. The lessons are offered by one of the best chefs in the Tuscan region. Students will prepare a complete menu in every class with a first course, second course and desserts. This cooking course is designed to immerse you in Florence’s culture and lifestyle and teach you how to make genuine Italian dishes covering all the basic Italian cooking techniques, from pasta to meats, from wines to desserts.  

Special attention will be given to the regional cuisine of Tuscany, as well as to choosing menus that are appropriate for each season and occasion.

- Italian Cuisine + Wine Appreciation:
The Italian Cuisine + Wine Appreciation course is recommended for chefs who desire to help their clients choose wines appropriate for enhancing the flavors of foods offered on the menu. A wine expert will teach students the secrets of wine tasting, as well as technical language describing the unique characteristics of various wines.

Visits to wineries and wine cellars will also be arranged throughout the course. A part of the course is dedicated to the analysis of wine production, from characteristics of the soil to types of fermentation and bottling techniques.

- Italian Cuisine + Internship:
In the Italian Cuisine + Internship course, students will not only attend cooking lessons but will also have the opportunity to do an internship in one of the best restaurants in Florence. This course is fundamental for professionals and for those who desire to delve deeper into Italian Cuisine. In this course, students will work side-by-side with real Italian chefs.

- Italian Cuisine + Wine Appreciation + Internship:
To acquire a thorough knowledge of Italian Cuisine, Accademia Europea di Firenze offers students the opportunity to participate in its complete course in Cooking and Wine Appreciation. This course takes place with a restaurant internship where students will be guided in a relevant understanding of the Italian culinary business.

Why should you do a cookery course in Italy?
Italian cuisine is the essence of the Mediterranean Diet and is considered to be one of the most traditional and healthiest cuisines in the world. According to the latest research, following a Mediterranean diet for only three months can reduce the risk of heart disease by 15%. The recipes have become an important tradition in the Italian life-style and are reflected in Italy's many different cultures, as well as in the history of the country.