Florence Cooking Class in a Gorgeous Countryside Home with Maria

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Earliest Date Available: October 2, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Florence

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 8 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Italian

Location

Florence

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 8 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Italian

Why travelers loved this

4.9

•161 reviews

US$280.48 per guest

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Adult x2

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Earliest Date Available: October 2, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

Why book with byFood?

Japan's #1 food travel platform

Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

Earliest Date Available: October 2, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

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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!

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.
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.

Round-trip transport from a central meeting location in Florence (for up to 6 guests)

Private cooking class and meal with your host Maria

Alcoholic beverages

Local Italian wine

Looking for an authentic cooking class in Florence perfect for a honeymooning couple or families? Join your host Maria, a recently retired architect and fun-loving Italian home cook, for a private culinary experience in her stunning countryside home. Maria 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, enjoying authentic flavors, conversation, and laughter. If you are interested in a gluten-free experience, be sure to book Maria's dedicated "Private Gluten-Free Pasta Cooking Class in Florence".

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

Meeting Point

Forno Sale Grosso, Via della Mattonaia, Firenze Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT, 50122

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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.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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blaket673September 2026 • TripAdvisor

Wonderful countryside authentic cooking experience

Maria was a great host and instructor! My wife and I enjoyed our trip to the market and the wonderful cooking experience at her home, north of Florence! The pasta was so fresh and the pepper sauce we made was delicious! Our lunch in the Tuscan country side was exquisite, highly recommend!

Response from ViatorSeptember 09, 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your market visit and cooking experience with Maria, and that the fresh pasta and pepper sauce were highlights of your meal. A delicious lunch in the Tuscan countryside sounds like a truly memorable way to experience the area! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Maria. Thank you for the recommendation!

703katelynkAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Cooking class with Maria

Maria was absolutely amazing! She welcomed us into her beautiful home and taught us how to make the most delicious dishes. We really enjoyed having an evening in the countryside. This experience was one of our favorite parts of our trip!

David_HAugust 2026 • Viator

Best home cooked meal and experience

Incredible evening with Maria in her rustic home. She was so welcoming as if we were visiting a long time friend and of course the food was incredible and I can’t wait to make her recipes for our family and friends. Hands down our most enjoyable part of our time in Florence

O7526ROdonnabAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

The best part of our trip to Italy!!!

This was by far my family's favorite part of our trip to Italy! Every part of the day was great! Meeting Maria at the farmers market and touring it with her, the drive to the countryside and cooking with her was truly an unforgettable day. Our youngest son did the cooking with Maria and she was so gracious and kind. Plus, she spoke of her architecture experience with our eldest. Something for everyone! Her house is beautiful and she was the ultimate hostess! We were blown away by the entir...read more

mariasanfJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Wonderful Authentic Experience! Highly Recommended!

What a lovely authentic experience! My husband and I enjoyed this morning and afternoon excursion (approximately 6 hours) vey much. The day started with a tour of the oldest market in Florence where Maria purchased fresh food for our custom menu. We enjoyed a cappuccino and pastry while she told us about the market. The day then continued with a scenic drive back to Maria's beautiful Tuscan home. The cooking class was fun and informative. The food was delicious. Maria shared the recipes a...read more