Florence Cooking Class in a Gorgeous Countryside Home with Maria
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!
Options
Cooking and dinner
What's included in Florence Cooking Class in a Gorgeous Countryside Home with Maria
(Subject to Option Inclusions)There are many cooking classes in Florence to choose from - but how many are in a stunning Florence countryside home with a delightful Italian couple! Maria is a recently retired architect and fun-loving host who picks you up from the heart of Florence and drives you to her beautiful home for an immersive Florentine cultural and culinary experience. Learn about the history of the city from your architect host during your 15-min drive. Join Maria in her kitchen for your private cooking class and learn Maria's grandmother's recipes for authentic Italian classics such as handmade pasta, bruschetta and tiramisu. If you'd like to add-on a market tour, Maria gives you a walking tour of San Lorenzo market. She introduces you to her favorite vendors and shows you how to pick fresh produce while explaining how these ingredients are used in Italian cooking. Maria's menu varies according to the season and what is fresh in the market. She can accommodate any dietary restrictions, from gluten free to vegetarian, so let her know if you have any specific dietary requests. Enjoy your meal with Maria and her husband over conversation and laughter at their dining table overlooking a lovely garden.
Food Menu
STARTER - Bruschetta
MAIN - Spinach and cheese stuffed ravioli or tagliatelle
Handmade stuffed pasta or cut pasta in a sauce of your choice
DESSERT - Tiramisu
STARTER - Local Italian wine
Inclusions
- Private cooking lesson and meal with your host Maria
- Round-trip transport from a central meeting location in Florence (for up to 6 guests)
- Local Italian wine
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- For your pasta, 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.
- If you are a group of 7 or more guests, Maria kindly requests that any guests beyond the first four arrange their own transportation to her home, as she can only accommodate up to 6 passengers in her car.
- Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your host 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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meet your host Maria Cristina at Forno Sale Grosso, located at the intersection of Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti and Via della Mattonaia, in the Florence city center. She will pick you up in her car and together you will drive 10km (15 minutes) to her countryside home. Here is the Google Maps link to the pick up location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3is9uyBEdp32qdFy7 Maria will drive you to her countryside house located at Via dell' Uccellatoio, 734A, Vaglia 50036 FI. After your experience, Maria will drop you off at your meeting location. Phone: +39 380 311 1219 Email: [email protected] Notes: If you have any specific dietary requirements and have not provided this information upon checkout, please contact and inform your Traveling Spoon host at least 48 hours in advance via their email or phone listed above in your voucher. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
