PRIVATE Tuscan Cooking Class & Wine in Maria’s Countryside Home

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PRIVATE Tuscan Cooking Class & Wine in Maria’s Countryside Home

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€260
Duration
3 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English, Italian

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Overview

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a private and immersive Tuscan cooking class in a beautiful Florence home with a lovely retired Italian couple. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your hands-on cooking class takes place in a local home kitchen where Maria teaches you 2-3 traditional Tuscan dishes. You'll learn traditional Italian cooking techniques that are easily replicated at home. After cooking, enjoy your meal together with this lovely Italian family. If you choose to add-on a market tour, Maria gives you a guided tour of San Lorenzo market, the historic food market of Florence, perfect for food lovers. This experience includes round-trip transfers (up to 6 guests) in Maria's car from downtown Florence to her beautifully designed countryside home. During your car ride, Maria regales you with stories of the city. Vegetarians and guests with dietary requests are welcome!

What's included

Round-trip transport from a central meeting location in Florence (up to 6)
Private Tuscan cooking class in a beautiful countryside home
Local Italian wine

What you will do

Stop 1
Escape the bustle of Florence and step into Maria’s beautiful countryside home for a private hands-on Tuscan cooking class. Learn to prepare traditional Italian dishes using local ingredients while discovering the flavors and traditions of Tuscan cuisine, then sit down with Maria to enjoy your homemade meal in the peaceful countryside.
Maria, a recently retired architect and fun-loving Italian home cook, picks you up from the heart of Florence and shares stories about the city’s history during the short drive. In her kitchen, learn her grandmother’s traditional recipes, from handmade pasta and bruschetta to tiramisu - all of which can be adapted for vegetarian diets. If you’d like, add a market tour where Maria guides you through San Lorenzo Market to select fresh, seasonal produce and learn how Italians cook with local ingredients. End your experience with a delicious meal and Italian wine overlooking the stunning Tuscan hills. If you are interested in a gluten-free experience, be sure to book Maria's dedicated "Private Gluten-Free Pasta Cooking Class in Florence".
Authentic cooking class in Florence perfect for a honeymooning couple or families!

Meeting point

(Up to 6 guests) Meet Maria at the entrance to Forno Sale Grosso in the Florence city center. She will pick you up in her car and drive you to the market if you choose the tour + class option or drive you to her beautiful countryside home, 15 minutes away if you choose the class only option.

End point: (Up to 6 guests) Meet Maria at the entrance to Forno Sale Grosso in the Florence city center. She will pick you up in her car and drive you to the market if you choose the tour + class option or drive you to her beautiful countryside home, 15 minutes away if you choose the class only option.

Important information

Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
For your pasta class, Maria offers a choice of sauces: Ragu, broccoli pesto, arrabbiata or butter and sage with parmesan cream. If you have a specific preference, please inform her when making your booking.
For groups of 7 and above, please make your own way to and from Maria’s home.
Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.
This experience is not suited for gluten-free diets. If you are interested in a gluten-free experience, be sure to book Maria's dedicated "Gluten-Free Pasta Class in a Gorgeous Florence Home".
Please note that markets are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
This home has a cat.