ファビオとクリスティアーネによるプライベートなイタリア語家庭料理教室＆ワイン体験

This was one of our most favorite excursions! Fabio picked us up in Florence and the ride to his home had incredible views. On the way, we stopped at the market for supplies. Fabio took the opportunity to educate us on different fish and meat available in the market. At his home, he and Christiane felt like “old friends.” We laughed, cooked, talked and ate the night away. The time went really fast and was so enjoyable to be in their home cooking and learning. Fabio and I had communicated ahead of time and we were able to agree on the special dishes we were going to prepare that took my back to what my nonna would make.

Our experience with Fabio and Christina and Fre (and Peppi!) was an absolutely authentic and delicious evening! Fabio worked with us to create a menu that was agreeable by all (we had vegans in the group) as well as very tasty. Many of the other cooking classes we researched focused on either gelato, pizza, tiramisu or pasta - and nothing against those dishes, but we wanted something a little more different but still 100% Italian and Fabio delivered. Dinner was enjoyed on the patio with a gorgeous sunset and great conversation into the evening. 10/10!

+4

Fabio and his wife were amazing!! Me and my wife enjoyed our cooking experience so very much. The kindness and love they showed was above and beyond expectations

Fabio, his wife and family friend were the kind and welcoming people I have ever met. This was our third trip to Italy and cooking with Fabio was the best experience we have ever had. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Plus the food was delicious.

My family and I shared lots of experiences during our 10 days in Italy. We went to Venice, Rome, Florence, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. I can tell you without hesitation that this was my favorite event! We felt incredibly welcomed by both Fabio and Christianne, who is an absolute riot, and made the evening even more special. Fabio took into consideration my request for no fish. First we shopped together for the ingredients. I've not been inside an Italian grocery store before, so that was pretty fantastic before the cooking even started. He made sure each member (5) of our family had a task to do whether it was kneading the dough for pasta, cutting up apples, or making the pasta itself. We sat at the table together and chatted for hours! I didn't want to leave. If we are lucky enough to go back to Italy, I would for sure book this experience again, and only with Fabio and Christianne.

+5

Fabio and his wife were very fun! We had a great time going to the markets and making true Italian meals. We had some local wine which was also very special. Fabio is an excellent chef! We enjoyed their home in the hills of Tuscany away from the city. I highly recommend spending your day with them!!

An unforgettable experience! Fabio and Christiane are fabulous hosts, their home a quiet villa hidden amongst olive trees in the countryside. Fabio contacted us ahead of time to create a menu that suits any dietary needs/restrictions. Fabio helped us create pasta from scratch and turn local farm fresh ingredients into the most amazing meal, which was shared in their peaceful backyard amongst the beautiful natural backdrop. Our evening with Fabio and Christiane is a wonderful family memory…my boys were talking about recreating the recipe before we even made it home!

When we were planning our trip to Italy, I knew I wanted to get an experience learning how to cook. Our travel agent told us about the opportunity to go to Fabio’s and Christiane‘s home to take a private cooking class. We were not going to pass that up. We wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who would like to have a fun evening getting away from tourist crowds, spending some time in the countryside outside of Florence, learning to cook, having some wine, meeting some wonderful people, and enjoying some fantastic Italian hospitality. After we booked this, Fabio and I emailed back-and-forth about the menu for our evening. He let me pick what we wanted to make. When the day came, he picked us up in Florence in his car, drove us to his home, where we met Christiane and her niece Marilena, and we got ready to cook. All of the ingredients were measured out and ready for us to cook. We had decided on a menu of tagliatelle with Tuscan meat sauce, peposo, and Fabio’s apple cake. But, first, local wine and meats/cheeses outside while we chatted and got to know each other. Then, we cooked. We had such fun learning from Fabio and trying our hand at making homemade Italian dishes. And, we may have had more wine while we cooked. Christiane was serving, and we weren’t going to say no. Afterward, we all sat down at their dining room table and ate what we had cooked. I can’t fully describe how wonderful it was to spend an evening at their table, in their home, talking about life, Italy, America, and our shared love of good food and wine. Our evening with Fabio and Christiane was an absolute highlight of our time in Florence. I have no doubt that if we get back to Florence in the near future, we’ll spend another evening with them. I recommend this to anyone who wants a fantastic evening while in Florence.

+6

Fantastic - what an experience of a lifetime. The entire event start to finish was amazing! Full of great food, true Italian experience and there is not enough to write about the wonderful hosts. The ingredients, the ambiance, the laughs and the art of cooking was a dream come true. Thank you!!

Fabio & Christiane were warm, welcoming, and wonderful hosts. You felt like you were visiting long time friends. We enjoyed every minute, and in the process, we learned so much! We would highly recommend everyone to have this awesome experience.