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Cooking Classes in Tuscany

An authentic experience with a professional COOK in a friendly atmosphere

Cooking classes in Florence, Chianti and holiday rental

I have been teaching cooking classes in Florence and Tuscany now for more than 8 years. While focusing on cooking skills and recipes I truly hope that with each and every class I can share what food and cooking represents for me.

Be courageous, explore new flavors and be playful

Cooking — it’s the most fun thing ever!

A cooking class is an opportunity to discover Italian culture through its dishes, traditions, and approach to dining.

After making homemade pasta, chopping seasonal vegetables, mixing and cooking the ingredients, we’ll taste together what we’ve prepared. Without the fear of judgment, just the desire to sit at the table together and toast to the friendships born around the stove!

Taking part in my cooking class in Florence or in Chianti area will improve your cooking skills.
You will learn how to make appropriate use of each of the ingredients.
These choices are key in understanding how to nourish the human body and respect the environment in a wholesome and sustainable way.
You’ll learn which knife is the best for chopping veggies or which one to use to debone a chicken.
You’ll discover which flour makes the perfect fresh pasta or why a certain pan is right for cooking risotto.

They are minor details, but what a big difference they can make!

I will coach you to improve your skills but don’t forget to have fun while doing it.

Take my recipes and make them… “Uniquely Yours”.

How it works

Choose the formula that suits you!

The lessons are completely customizable: open class, private class and class in your home rental all over Tuscany.

Get your hands dirty

Food is made from scratch, so the lessons are completely hands on.

Pasta is a staple of the Italian cuisine and its preparation is one of the highlights of the class. We will also clean and prepare vegetables or bake a traditional dessert.

The ingredients are always sustainable, seasonal and local. 

Everybody to the table!

At the end of the lesson you will taste the food in a convivial supper accompanied with local wine.

What’s included
Local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients
Preparation of a 3 course meal
A little break with prosecco
Convivial lunch/dinner
Wine during the meal
Printed recipes
Important notes
The entire experience takes about 3 hours
Vegetarian and vegan options are available on request
It’s fundamental to inform us about any allergies or dietary restriction in order to accommodate you.

THE MOST REQUESTED DISHES

FRESH PASTA

Tagliolini with zucchini, mint and smoked cheese

Tuscan pecorino and pears ravioli

Cacio & pepe ravioli

Cavatelli with pancetta and cherry tomatoes

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (tomato sauce and mozzarella)

MAIN COURSE

Chicken alla cacciatora

Pork fillet with mushrooms and red wine

Pork loin involtini (little rolls)

Veal, eggplants and scamorza cheese

Beef stew alla fiorentina

Eggplants fritters

Cecina – chickpea flour savory cake

DESSERT

Traditional tiramisù

Almond biscotti

Fresh fruit tart

Ricotta and chocolate sponge roll

Chocolate cake with fruit salad

Indulge in an Authentic Italian Cooking Experience

Book your private cooking class now and let the essence of Italian cuisine unfold in your holiday retreat.

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TESTIMONIALS

Antonella held a fun class with great attention to detail so we fully understood the pasta making process. The class was a small group of just 4 of us so there was plenty of time for Antonella to answer any questions and give us individual attention / advice. The best part was eating all the delicious food at the end with a nice glass of wine. Special mention to Antonella’s husband for lending a helping hand and giving some nice tips about Florence. The home made limoncello was a bonus.

Scott P.Australia
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Fantastic – Real Italian cooking experience!
Easy when you know how! Thank you Antonella. Grazie mille !

Marisa H.Switzerland
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Four Pastas with Antonella
Antonella created one of our most memorable experiences for my husband, college student daughter and me. She is very knowledgeable and taught us about the ingredients and technique. More importantly, she has the wonderful warmth that has you leave with the feeling that she is a dear friend. Sharing our delicious meal of four fresh pastas was a priceless experience we highly recommend. Her husband, Ricardo, was a charming assistant. It was truly a pleasure to enjoy the kind hospitality of Antonella and Ricardo and one should not leave Florence without doing so. I only wish I had the opportunity to hire her as a personal chef.

Jessica L.U.S.A.
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Excellent
Antonella taught me everything I had wanted to know about authentic pasta making and everything was delicious. I am serious about my cooking and I had made homemade pasta before and the class helped me to refine and correct my techniques. We did four different pastas with sauces and Pestos. Her and her husband are lovely respectful people and everything was pristine and relaxed. I recommend it highly. Thank you!

Jessica L.South Africa
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