Get ready to create Venchi’s most iconic creations with a hands-on experience that will guide you through crafting exquisite chocolate and gelato. From crafting your own personalized chocolate bar to preparing the iconic Gourmet Gelato, this workshop is a journey into flavor, aromas and indulgence.
Format: Half-day experience (1 hour 30 minutes)
Where: Florence, Italy
When: Year-round, check availability online
Language: Italian / English
Group: Maximum of 6 participants
Cost: €70 per person | €35 for children aged 8–15 (free for children under 7)
Special rates: Enjoy 20% off for groups larger than 8 people
Notes: Some preparations may contain allergens such as nuts, milk, gluten, and soy
Custom experiences: Private and tailored experiences available upon request
The Workshop
Step into a world of creativity and craftsmanship as you bring your own chocolate and gelato creations to life. Begin by crafting a personalized chocolate bar, blending your favourite chocolate with carefully selected nuts and ingredients to shape a unique expression of taste.
The experience continues with the iconic Gourmet Gelato: prepare smooth, artisanal gelato from scratch like a true gelato maker, then transform it into an elevated creation, enriching the cone with velvety spreads and delicate crunchy toppings.
Guided by expert artisans, you’ll uncover the secrets behind exceptional ingredients and techniques, enjoying tastings throughout the workshop as you create your own refined chocolate and gelato specialties, culminating in the pleasure of savoring your final creations.
The Venchi Lab
In the heart of Florence, at Lungarno Guicciardini 5/R, the Venchi Lab is an iconic experiential space that beautifully captures the spirit of the brand—where craftsmanship, creativity, and Italian excellence come together in a refined and inspiring setting.
Here, chocolate and gelato are not just tasted, but truly experienced. During the workshops, participants are invited on an immersive journey into the world of Venchi, discovering its history, its philosophy, and the exceptional quality of its ingredients. Guided by expert artisans, they delve into the art of chocolate and gelato making, exploring techniques, flavors, and the secrets behind each creation.
The experience unfolds through a curated tasting journey, where participants explore a variety of flavors, textures, and pairings, making each moment a true sensory discovery. Working side by side with the artisans, they craft their own chocolate and gelato creations, turning every step into a moment of creativity and indulgence.
At the end of the workshop, participants take home their handmade creations—apart from the ones they couldn’t resist enjoying along the way.
Venchi
Founded in 1878, Venchi has grown into a global leader in the world of chocolate, exploring it in all its forms – including gelato. With over 145 years of history, Venchi now offers more than 350 chocolate recipes and 90 gelato flavors, always expressing its Italian soul. For Venchi, it’s the ingredients that make the difference. With taste, chocolate and gelato are the result of a constant commitment to quality: an irreversible journey made of dedication and ingenuity, designed to deliver intense sensory experiences. Selecting only the finest fruits of nature, Venchi crafts clean, authentic recipes, interpreted with great creativity, always pushing the boundaries of taste and well-being a little further.
