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This is not your typical Italian cooking class. This is a chance to immerse yourself in a private cooking class with a delightful man passionate about regional Italian cuisine and share an authentic meal with a couple that has been married for 30 years and are still crazy in love!
Fabio lives on a hill in the countryside surrounded by olive trees. Fabio and Christiane (when she is home) welcome you into their colorful home with a refreshing drink. Fabio will explain how they pick olives and how olive oil is made. Next, join Fabio in his kitchen for a 2.5 hour hands-on cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta, sauce, a main and dessert. Depending on the season, you might help Fabio make tagliatelle con ragù or squid risotto with wild fennel and orange peel, and cod with leeks and purple cabbage or pork chop with almonds. For dessert, enjoy castagnaccio, chestnut flour cake, a regional favorite or panna cotta with strawberry coulis in the summer over a pot of freshly brewed coffee.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Fabio's home is about 10km from the city center. He or someone appointed by him will pick you up from a central meeting location (Via dei Renai 37, Firenze) and drop you off at the same place at the end of your experience. The cost for return transportation from the central meeting location is included in the price. Please include your WhatsApp number or local contact number in your booking so that it is easy to communicate, in case of traffic or other delays.
Fabio can accommodate vegetarian, lactose-free and gluten-free diets in his Italian cooking class, so please inform him in advance if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.
Fabio's car can only accommodate six guests. If there are more in your group, email us
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You will be picked up in a private car from a central Florence location and driven to your host Fabio’s cozy countryside home nestled in the hills just outside the city. Fabio and his partner Christiane welcome you warmly, sharing stories of Florentine life and how they harvest olives for their own oil. Begin your 2-3 hour, private, hands-on Italian cooking class by learning to make pasta from scratch using traditional machines. Fabio will then guide you through crafting a seasonal sauce—either a fresh vegetable blend or Sicilian-style sauce. Next, prepare a local dish like a pork fillet with almonds or Fabio’s favorite, baccalà con porri e cavolo viola (pan-stewed cod with leeks and purple cabbage). Enjoy your meal with local wine and finish with a seasonal dessert like winter castagnaccio (chestnut flour cake) or summer panna cotta with strawberry coulis. Enjoy each flavorful creation in this unique Tuscan culinary experience! Your immersive food experience with this lovely local couple is a Florentine treat.
starter
Seasonal welcome drink
main
First Course (Primo)
Homemade pasta with a vegetarian, meat, or fish sauce, or Gnudi (Tuscan “naked ravioli” with ricotta and spinach)
main
Main course (Secondo)
Tuscan slow-stewed beef with garlic, black pepper, and red wine or Pork fillet in almonds and aromatic herbs
dessert
Crostata with jam, Biscotti di Prato (traditional cookies), or Fabio’s apple pie
Alcoholic Beverages
Pick-up and drop-off from central Florence meeting spot
Private Cooking Class with your host Fabio
Hotel pick up and drop off
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Stay684738,22 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Great experience - Fabio and his wife were lovely and it was a great home to enjoy an authentic Florentine meal in.
716robertz,14 thg 4, 2026
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We had a great experience cooking with Fabio and his wife. We prepared from scratch locally sourced food and then shared the food together. I learned some new cooking , the conversation was engaging, and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this experience!
895nadinez,13 thg 4, 2026
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Fabio and Christiane were fabulous hosts. We truly enjoyed preparing a meal together with fresh or locally sourced ingredients. The meal was delicious and the conversation was engaging. I would highly recommend this experience.
Dream752983,29 thg 1, 2026
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Instead of simply learning to make pasta in a large class setting in the city, we desired something more customized, private, and authentic. Fabio and Christiane exceeded every expectation and delivered an experience we will never forget. Fabio customized our dinner (fish) with ease and yes we learned to make pasta. But this wasn't a class - this was an invitation into their home to share backgrounds, stories, experiences while cooking food. We also shared some wine but most importantly created memories that will last with us forever. There were 4 of us plus Fabio and Christiane which was the perfect size to fit the space. Meeting locations, menu creation, and overall communication was excellent. We promise to return to pick olives with Fabio and Christiane sometime soon.
roycer150,22 thg 10, 2025
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The cooking Experience with Fabio and Christiane was wonderful. We had a great time and learned a lot about cooking traditional Italian foods. The view from the country side was amazing and the wine was delicious. This was definitely the highlight of our vacation in Italy!


thomascN9039OM,22 thg 10, 2025
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This experience was one of the highlights of our trip. Fabio and Christiana welcomed us into their home and shared their culinary expertise as we cooked and ate a delicious midday meal together. We appreciated him contacting us in advance to discuss the menu options. A truly enjoyable experience from beginning to end.


X8502RIcharlottep,15 thg 10, 2025
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If you’re visiting Florence this experience is a must do. It will be your best dinner experience of the Tuscany region. You will learn , taste, and most of all have fun. You both made us feel welcoming in your beautiful warm home. Thank you for being one of my highlights of Florence.
laurielH9796KP,8 thg 10, 2025
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We took this cooking class as four friends looking for a taste of Italian cooking and life outside of the tourist areas of Florence. Our experience began when Fabio picked us up and drove up into the hills outside of Florence. The winding roads along old stone walls into the olive groves gave the first indication we were about to experience something very special. Fabio and his wife, Christiane, were wonderful, warm hosts. After a welcome appetizer and some sparkling wine in their garden, we proceeded into their inviting home for hands on lessons in making tiramisu and traditional cod dish and handmade tortelli stuffed with fish and cheese. As the sun set and the day cooled, the hills around the house were alight with reds and pinks. Magical. Fabio was a patient teacher and fabulous cook. The results were delicious. Over dinner and local wine we had stimulating discussions about life. This was a precious and one of a kind experience we'll never forget. Grazie Mille, Fabio and Christiane!!!
richard14036658,3 thg 10, 2025
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My wife and I had a wonderful experience with Fabo and Christiane in late September. Before the class Fabio and I corresponded about the menu for the afternoon. It was all tasty – crostini with cheese and anchovies, stuffed zucchini flowers, gnudi, Baccalà mantecato and Cantucci di Prato. They have a stylish home in a beautiful setting in the country (where we were able to pick fresh chanterelles). All ingredients and wines were local. An added bonus: an engaging conversation with this cultured and well-traveled couple.




Rhonda R,28 thg 9, 2025
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We had a wonderful afternoon/evening with Fabio and Christiane. We were picked up right on time and driven to their beautiful countryside home. We had a few lite bites and good conversation. Next was a very informative cooking experience complete with detailed instruction on each part of the meal. Fabio let us participate in many aspects of the meal preparation. We learned a lot and were lucky enough to consume everything we made and it was delicious. We highly recommend this cooking experience.




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