Private Italian & Mediterranean Home Cooking Class in Orlando

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Earliest Date Available: October 24, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Florida

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Language

English

Location

Florida

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 12 guests

Language

English

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•7 reviews

US$243.25 per guest

Guest

Adult x1

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Earliest Date Available: October 24, 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

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This experience stands out for its personal touch and focus on traditional, family recipes, giving you an authentic taste of Italian or Mediterranean cuisine in an inviting, private setting. Led by David in his spacious Orlando kitchen, you’ll prepare three delicious dishes from scratch, gaining hands-on experience and valuable cooking techniques. The class offers a fully customized menu based on the season and your dietary preferences, ensuring a unique and memorable meal. Conclude the experience by sharing the dishes you’ve crafted together, with a wine pairing for the perfect finishing touch.

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Please feel free to let David know your dietary requests, if any, when making your booking. David can accommodate vegetarians.
If you request to make lasagne or a dish that requires an extruded pasta such as bucatini, then your pasta won't be handmade.
This house has a sweet dog but David is happy to put her in another room during your experience.

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Private Italian or Mediterranean cooking class with your host David

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Step into the warm, inviting kitchen of David, a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef who grew up in an Italian-American family where cooking was a cherished tradition. Inspired by Sunday feasts at his great grandmother’s home, David brings his family’s recipes and culinary heritage to life in this hands-on Orlando cooking class. Over two hours, you’ll prepare a three-course Italian or Mediterranean meal entirely from scratch—starting with an appetizer or salad, followed by handmade pasta with sauce, and a rich entrée. Your experience finishes with a delightful dessert, crafted in advance by David to complement your meal. David’s engaging stories and passion for Italian cuisine make every guest feel like family, blending culinary techniques with tales of tradition. With seasonal, customizable menus and a wine pairing, this class offers a delicious break from the theme park scene, letting you experience Orlando from a local’s perspective. Perfect for food lovers seeking an authentic and memorable experience!

STARTER

Fresh salad with homemade vinaigrette

MAIN

Pappardelle pasta in a Bolognese sauce

MAIN

Chicken piccata with artichokes

DESSERT

Tiramisu

Meeting Point

181 Zachary Wade St, Zachary Wade Street, Orange County Florida, United States, US, 34787

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Meet your host at his home in Winter Garden, 30 min north of the Disney and Universal Parks. Exact address can be found in the "Before you Go" section of your ticket upon booking confirmation.

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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WdfrtyApril 2026 • TripAdvisor

David Linn with Travelingspoon should be your choice for your personal cooking experience.

My wife and I found Travelingspoon by accident. We were just about to book another cooking class when we started to read their reviews. We were so glad that we did! After passing on that particular class, we found Travelingspoon through further scrolling through the offerings for cooking classes. The reviews (David’s) were all top level. I wasn’t sure if we would be sharing the class/experience with others, but after a quick phone call, we were assured it would only be my wife and I. The o...read more

dominicpolicicchioJanuary 2026 • TripAdvisor

Authentic, Practical Cooking Class with an Awesome Host

David is a great host! My wife and I visited David’s home for private cooking class for our 3 year anniversary. My wife loves to cook and I’m trying to learn more so we thought this would be a fun experience. David sent us a sample menu prior to the visit and ensured to ask about any food preferences or allergies. David showed us how to make handmade pasta which was what we were looking forward to the most! He shared his experience and offered tips throughout the process which was exactly what w...read more

S2684ZPannarJanuary 2026 • TripAdvisor

10/10 experience!

My fiancé and I had a wonderful experience with David! We felt very involved in the preparation of the food, but he stepped in if we needed some help. Everything tasted absolutely amazing. He was very knowledgeable and great to talk to.

Luis_CDecember 2025 • Viator

Do it! You'll enoy it.

It was both relaxing and instructive. Food was 11 out of 10. Great stories on recipes history made it even more enjoyable.

Victoria_KJune 2025 • Viator

Outstanding!!!

Excellent experience!!! Great Chief with tons of experience. We learned a great deal!!! Very inviting experience!