Description
Rather than sharing your chef with a group, opt for a private cooking class that ensures you receive undivided attention. During this hands-on cultural experience in the countryside of Florence, you’ll make fresh pasta, sauce, and dessert, and benefit from the insider knowledge of a local that’s passionate about Tuscan food.
Opt for a more intimate culinary experience during a private cooking class Benefit from the undivided attention and insider knowledge of your guide Round-trip transfers mean you don’t have to worry about finding the rural venue Learn to cook Tuscan food in the home of a local
ADDITIONAL INFO
WHAT’S INCLUDED
MEETING POINT
Lungarno delle Grazie, 28, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Fabio or someone appointed by him will pick you up from a central meeting location (Lungarno delle Grazie) and drop you back to the same place after the experience is over. The cost for return transportation from the central meeting location is included in the price.
Sydney –
What an amazing evening! Fabio and Christiane were so welcoming in their home and we had so much fun learning how to make pasta and creating the rest of our meal. We loved learning about the olives they harvested and, perhaps more than anything, just spending time with them and having wonderful conversation about their experiences. We were even able to recreate the pasta meal — making our pasta from scratch! — at home a couple weeks later. We would recommend this class 1000%! It was a highlight of our two-week trek across Italy!
Tiffany –
My husband and I consider this part of our trip to Florence the absolute highlight of our honeymoon! Fabio and his lovely wife welcome you to their home to learn authentic recipes and cook together. From the moment we got there; it felt like we were having a dinner party with friends we had known forever. We drank wine, we laughed, we cooked, we ate. At one point, our dessert was cooling in their window while a rainstorm rolled through the countryside- it was surreal. The food was absolutely fantastic- like melt in your mouth good. (Fabio emails you this recipes after the experience too). The recipes were not hard to execute which made it more fun and no pressure. The ingredients were locally sourced- like olive oil from their olive trees- locally sourced. I cannot stress enough how amazing the entire experience is. We are already planning a trip back to Florence in under 2 years and I will definitely pay our new friends a visit again! 10/10, 5 stars, A+
David –
One of the best cooking classes ever! We went to Italy to visit friends & family. We went to Rome, Sorrento, Amalfi, Florence and Lucca. It was fun, crowded, and busy. But the cooking class with Fabio and his lovely wife in their home above Florence was among the most memorable. He picked us up at about 4:30 and brought us to his home in the hills. There were 4 of us. Before our trip, he was very helpful in accommodating and planning a menu that would work for us. He was easy and flexible. He had the items ready to prepare. We made homemade Pappardelle Cinghiale (one of our favorites), Chicken Cacciatore, and an Apple tart. His manner was easy and fun, and his wife kept us on time. The meal was fun to make and even better to eat. We dined Al Fresco amidst the olive grove and had a wonderful evening. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip, and I can’t wait to practice making homemade pasta. I cannot recommend Fabio enough. I am the main cook at home, and he showed me how to be more relaxed and how to have more fun cooking.
Sandy –
A wonderful evening of cooking, sipping prosecco and socializing. Fabio communicated every detail leading up to the evening, from the pre-planned meals to a special fruit tarte for our son’s birthday. Our family of four was picked up in Florence, and driven a short (30 min) trip up into the hills to Fabio’s home. While some of us made pasta, others walked with Christiane in the orchard and picked fresh fruit under the setting Tuscan sun. Every aspect of the evening was memorable. When we returned to the US, we asked our family to each list the best part of our Italy trip – the answer for all was, “our evening with Fabio and Christiane in the Florence countryside”. Thank you Fabio and Christiane for the wonderful experience, hospitality and friendship.
Jonathan –
Cooking with Fabio Is Fabulous! My wife and I completely enjoyed our cooking experience with Fabio! We left the evening feeling as if we had made new friendships over a wonderful meal. Fabio was excellent at communicating ahead of time via e-mail to discuss any special needs or desired cooking to try. He met us and transported us to his home before and after the class. We had a wonderful time and I learned how to cook octopus, something I always wanted to learn to do. Of course we also made pasta, and used locally sourced and even ingredients straight from their gardens. Everything was delicious, with plenty of time to talk and ask questions, about the cooking, and life! Fabio and his wife were very attentive and delightful to us throughout our visit. Their hospitality was extraordinary. They had considered every detail and it was wonderful. I learned some cooking techniques that were new to me, and it was a very pleasant experience. The fact that you get to do this in their countryside home is amazing. Our experience included homemade orecchiette pasta with fresh anchovies in a Sicilian style. Crispy Octopus with a vegetarian cream, and a Homemade Tiramisu. We also enjoyed an apertivo to break the ice and get know everyone. The wines with dinner were excellent accompaniments to the menu. They thought of everything and we enjoyed it all. I would most definitely go back for another class with Fabio on a future visit. Much more than a cooking class experience, it was time well spent with new friends learning, sharing, and experiencing life through food and culture.
Barbara –
A night to remember in the Countryside of Florence The evening of cooking and conversation with Fabio and Christina was definitely a trip highlight that I would higly recommend! They welcomed us into their home and together we cooked a delicious Tuscan meal. Fabio took great lengths to tailor the menu to what we wanted to cook, Parppadelle with wild boar sauce, Pollo alla Cacciatora, and Apple Tart, along with some local red wine- absolutely delicious!! We ate outside looking out onto olive trees and the beauty of the Tuscan hills and stayed for hours having great conversation- an evening in paradise with two amazing people!
Cindy –
Fabio and Kristiana are top notch hosts. From Working closely with us to develop a menu to the drive back after dessert. We enjoyed our time completely and felt like we said goodbye to new friends when the night was over. The food was interesting and enjoyable, accompanied by nice wine.
Amyjo –
What a wonderful time we had with Christine and Fabio. The food and wine was amazing with the vegetables all grown local. In addition to the delicious lunch the conversations was exceptional with their knowledge of Italy. Their home is set on top of a hill side with amazing views of the Tuscany valley. Thank you both for your hospitality it tops our trip.