Description
Just a brief 10 km from Florence’s heart, immersed in a genuine Tuscan experience. Delve deep into our rich culture and gastronomic traditions, truly embodying the quintessential Tuscan “la dolce vita.” Through hands-on sessions, assisted and enriched by a local chef’s expertise, you’ll craft a complete meal – from starters to desserts, including making fresh pasta from its basics and then conjuring a complementing sauce with fresh, intricate, and seasonally available ingredients .
The itinerary goes as follows: Commence at 10:00 am with a meetup at Piazzale Montelugo. From there, a private vehicle will transport you to the villa, a journey approximately 20 minutes long. By 10:30 am, you’ll be welcomed with a drink, marking the beginning of your culinary endeavor, which encompasses preparing a Tuscan starter, handcrafted pasta, a meat-based main course, accompanying side dishes, desserts, and concludes with coffee and regional wines. By 1:30 pm, anticipate a delightful lunch on the villa’s scenic terraces, in a simple and relaxing environment.
The experience wraps up with a 3:00 pm transfer from the villa back to Piazzale Montelungo, situated near Florence’s train station.
Example menu:
-Ricotta and zucchini flan with honey and parmesan,
-Tagliatelle or Gnocchi with tomato fresh and basilico,
-Pork tenderloin with plums,
-Potato soufflé,
-Tiramisù or cantuccini toscani.
ADDITIONAL INFO
WHAT’S INCLUDED
MEETING POINT
Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, Italy
Departure Point : At 10 am meeting in Piazzale Montelungo at the end of the tallest red brick building, in front of you are the white pedestrian crossings and the parking lot. I’ll wait for you under the arch of the red brick building. Piazzale Montelungo is near -Station S.M.N
CarlyMarie –
This was such a great experience! Our group had a range of cooking abilities and all enjoyed their time- everything was achievable and it all tasted delicious. Highly recommend!
Douglas –
This was a fantastic way to spend a few hours! We had so much fun learning and helping to cook lunch. And it tasted amazing! The ambience and views of the villa can’t be beat. We highly recommend this tour!
Howard –
When you combine the most gracious hostesses in Tuscany with their exceptional talent for teaching Italian cooking techniques you end up having magical culinary moments. The location is high above the bustling city of Florence with panoramic views of the rolling Tuscan countryside. The class is held in a beautiful villa and the food we prepared was accomplished out on their italianesque terrace and cooked in their petite kitchen. This is not an immersion cooking class but rather a casual food preparation and general education experience. We were chauffeured to and from the villa from Florence for a 20 minute ride. Having attended crowded classes in Rome and elsewhere in restaurants and in a chef’s apartment this was a delightful change of pace. We left Florence at 10 a.m. and returned at 5 p.m. Our artichoke soufflé was sublime; the pasta dish was unique and oh so delicious. Our chicken dish was yummy (my best term of art). We are so pleased to have selected this cooking class out of the score we considered. There were only 4 guests when we attended and it felt like a family experience.
George –
The entire experience was very pleasant and will be a great memory with us for a long time! Antonella, Paolo and Manuela did a great job setting up and explaining each dish. The view of the landscape, mountains etc. were impressive! The house was beautiful! It was like we were cooking at a friends house!
Patricia –
What a wonderful experience! We had a cooking lesson! Great food & wine! A very relaxing experience! Great way to spend time in Tuscany! Best experience on our trip!
Rhonda –
We were warmly greeted by Antonella and Paola, shown around the property (beautiful), and invited in for a coffee. Then the cooking began! Our menu consisted of a zucchini soufflé, tagliatelle and sauce, roast beef (in sauce), and biscotti…all delicious! Antonella led us with great instructions. My favorite (if I had to choose) was the candied orange and fig biscotti. They were the perfect ending to the meal, especially when dipped in the dessert wine! Another coffee topped it off before heading back into town. Thank you so much! My daughter and I enjoyed it immensely, and we hope to see you again! Give the pups a rub behind the ears for us!
Michael –
A tremendous way to create memories and share time together cooking while taking in amazing views. Antonella is a patient, kind instructor with authentic, delicious seasonal recipes. Everyone was involved, even our two young adult children. Everyone was so full by the end. Her husband Paulo picked us up in downtown Florence and made the day easy and convenient. Highly recommend, book it.