Private Florence Cooking Class with a Humorous Local Mirella

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3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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English, Italian
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Join Mirella in her charming home for a lively cooking class in Florence. Savor Tuscan flavors while making pasta and more. Enjoy local wine and desserts in a delightful setting.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Bruschetta with sausage and stracchino cheese
MAIN
Fresh pasta with ragu
MAIN
Meatballs with seasonal vegetables
DESSERT
Cioccolatissimo, decadent chocolate dessert

What You Get

Private pasta making class
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Private Tuscan Cooking Class with your host Mirella
Hotel transfers

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Antella, Bagno a Ripoli Metropolitan City of Florence Tuscany, Italy, IT, 50012

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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 experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Delicious and worthwhile experience!
May 10, 2025
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Mirella and her husband were wonderful!! My friend and I did a morning/midday cooking class with them. We met at the market, where they bought all the fresh ingredients for the meal, and then we we...read more

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Incredible cooking immersion experience!!
April 15, 2025
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This was such an amazing experience! They (Mariel and Stefano) are absolutely lovely and being able to experience the market and their amazing garden hidden behind their house while making our own ...read more

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Recommend 100% - A Tuscan Dinner Experience
April 08, 2025
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This was one of the best things we have ever done on any vacation. Stefano and Mirella are amazing hosts with a lovely Tuscan home. They provide a real culinary treat, and guide you through the pro...read more

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Our favorite experience during our time in Tuscany!
December 26, 2024
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We loved the cooking class with Mirella and Stefano. Authentic Italian cooking experience with delicious food, drinks, and desserts! Mirella printed certificates and recipes for us to take home and...read more

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Chef for a night
December 05, 2024
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They came to our villa and cooked us the most wonderful meal! It was the perfect end to our Italy vacation. They are delightful people, kind and humorous. Would recommend them to anyone thinking...read more

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