We had an amazing evening with Maria Cristina. Maria picked us up at the Sant’Ambrogio market in Florence and whisked us away to her beautiful Tuscan villa which is rich with history. We opted for the cooking experience with Maria Cristina through Traveling Spoon. Maria has renovated the entire home, sticking to the historic design throughout. We enjoyed every moment with Maria, who is a true renaissance woman with numerous varied talents. The delicious meal we prepared was made with the freshest ingredients. I need to be gluten free so Maria took every precaution to make sure everything was gluten free or avoided cross contamination. The best part was how much fun we had getting to know Maria. We all had many laughs and stories to share. Maria even packed up leftovers for us to enjoy at our Airbnb. We are still talking about how amazing this experience was. I highly recommend Maria Cristina for a true local culinary experience in Tuscany.
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Personal Chef Mirella | Cooking Class in your Florence Villa
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $236 / person
- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Traveling Spoon
- Meeting point
- Please include your location when making your booking online. Your host will meet you at your villa, she is able to drive to any venue within an 50 km radius of Florence.If the villa is located outside the 50km radius, you will charged extra.
Description
Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in the comfort of your own residence in Tuscany! This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Mirella, your warm and wonderful personal chef, learned to cook from her grandmother (nonna), a highly skilled top chef. Mirella decided to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and received an education in culinary skills. She has been cooking ever since and is an expert in the history of Florentine cuisine from the Renaissance period! The aim of Mirella’s cooking class is to share her knowledge about food, its preparation and its Florentine and Tuscan history. Mirella prefers conducting a hands-on class, where you will learn how to make 3-4 Tuscan dishes such as various bruschette or antipasto, a pasta, a main, pasta sauces and other seasonal recipes. Mirella is happy to accommodate special dietary needs such as gluten or lactose intolerance, vegetarian or vegan.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 17
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $236
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $120
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:10 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Home cooked meal
Private cooking lesson in your Tuscan villa with Mirella
Local wine
On days he's available, Mirella's husband Stefano, equally passionate about food, co-hosts with her.
If you choose the "Dinner only" option, this will not include a cooking class
Not included
Please note if the villa is located outside the 50km radius of Florence, you will charged extra
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1 reviews
How it compares in Florence
- Starting price $236 is close to the typical $252 for tours of similar length in Florence
Excurgo comparison of 3,220 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please note if the villa is located outside the 50km radius of Florence, you will charged extra. Please include the location of the villa at the time of booking, so Mirella knows if she can accept it or not.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Personal Chef Mirella | Cooking Class in your Florence Villa take?
Personal Chef Mirella | Cooking Class in your Florence Villa lasts about 4 hours.
How much does Personal Chef Mirella | Cooking Class in your Florence Villa cost?
Prices start at $236 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Personal Chef Mirella | Cooking Class in your Florence Villa run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
How much does Personal Chef Mirella | Cooking Class in your Florence Villa cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $120, adults from $236. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Personal Chef Mirella | Cooking Class in your Florence Villa for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please include your location when making your booking online. Your host will meet you at your villa, she is able to drive to any venue within an 50 km radius of Florence. If the villa is located outside the 50km radius, you will charged extra. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Personal Chef Mirella | Cooking Class in your Florence Villa offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Personal Chef Mirella | Cooking Class in your Florence Villa worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Traveling Spoon.
Reviews(1)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5
Highlight of our trip to Florence
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