Florence Cooking Class with Wine Pairing in Mirella's Garden Home

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Enjoy a fun-filled culinary experience that comprises learning about, preparing and eating an authentic Tuscan meal with a local.

Mirella lives with her husband Stefano (her partner in life and in the kitchen!) in a small town called Antella located in the South of Florence. Meet Mirella at her home for a hands-on Italian cooking class during which you will learn to make 3-4 dishes including homemade pasta.

Mirella’s approach to cooking has been influenced by both Florentine Renaissance (Tuscan nobility) and her proud Tuscan roots. Your meal will include antipasti, pasta, a main and dessert. Mirella uses seasonal ingredients and has a different menu for every season. A sample menu might include bruschetta or vegetable tart, penne with ragù, Tuscan meatballs with seasonal vegetables and cioccolatissimo (decadent chocolate dessert). Your meal includes a glass of prosecco with the antipasto and two glasses of wine with the meal. Mirella also offers limoncello or vin santo with dessert.

Example Menu

Starter

Bruschetta with sausage and stracchino cheese

Main

Fresh pasta with ragu

Main

Meatballs with seasonal vegetables

Dessert

Cioccolatissimo, decadent chocolate dessert

What's Included

Full meal including appetizer, pasta, main course, and dessert
Local wine, prosecco, and homemade limoncello
Hands-on Tuscan pasta class in a local home kitchen
Hotel transfers

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet Mirella at her home, which is in the town of Antella, South of Florence. If you are traveling by bus: take bust #32 from Piazza San Marco near the Accademia in the centre of Florence. Antella is the final stop. From the bus stop Mirella's home is about 100 meters on foot. Walk along via Simone degli Antelli for about 50 meters, turn left and continue for about 30 meters, turn right (on the corner there is a gift shop “BB Casa”). This is via Parri - walk another 20 meters and you’ll arrive at the home.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into a private Florence cooking experience with Mirella and Stefano, a charming duo whose humor and passion for food bring Tuscan traditions to life. With roots in Florentine and Renaissance cooking, Mirella's seasonal menus honor Tuscan heritage and the lavish flavors once enjoyed by the Medici. This hands-on class invites you to prepare 3-4 dishes, such as antipasti, fresh pasta, a main, and seasonal sauces—each a must-try in Florence! Mirella shares stories of Tuscan food history while you cook and enjoy wine with the meal. Weather permitting, your culinary journey unfolds in her serene outdoor garden. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the food and culture of Florence with this warm and hospitable Florentine couple.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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