Florence Cooking Class with Wine Pairing in Mirella's Garden Home

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Florence, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Rather than yet another dinner out on the town, enjoy an intimate, private cooking experience in the south Florence town of Antella. The ultimate take-home souvenir, you'll learn how to make a range of Tuscan dishes in an authentic home kitchen with one-on-one guidance from your private teacher. From antipasto to dessert, each course also pairs with a complimentary glass of prosecco, wine, or liqueur.

Fresh ingredients provided to help you make a delicious seasonal menu
Free day or free evening: choose between a lunchtime or dinnertime class
Interactive family activity: children aged 11 and under join in for a discount
No paper tickets needed: downloadable mobile phone tickets provided

Sample Menu

Starter

Bruschetta with sausage and stracchino cheese

Main

Fresh pasta with ragu

Main

Meatballs with seasonal vegetables

Dessert

Cioccolatissimo, decadent chocolate dessert

What's Included

Hands-on Tuscan pasta class in a local home kitchen
Full meal including appetizer, pasta, main course, and dessert
Local wine, prosecco, and homemade limoncello

Hotel transfers

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Ferruccio Parri, 18, 50012 Antella FI, Italy
Meet Mirella at her home in Antella, about 20 minutes south of Florence, near the BB Casa gift shop. Take bus #32 from Piazza San Marco to the final stop, Antella. Walk 100m: Via Simone degli Antelli → left → right at BB Casa onto Via Parri → 20m. Bus ~€2, taxi ~€35.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Teatro Comunale Antella

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Your host can accommodate dietary needs or special requests, including vegetarian, gluten free, and lactose free options.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 32 reviews

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Road to Nowhere

Gabrielle_B, Apr 2026

My husband and I were recommended this cooking class and were very excited being that we were on our honeymoon. Initially, communication was great with the host and we seemed to have all the details ironed out. We decided to take an uber out to the location provided by Viator and expected to make it 15 minutes before our scheduled time. The location provided lead us to a dirt road with zero houses around. We continued to search for the house and tried to contact the host, where we got zero response. Both my husband and I called multiple times and it would not go through. We continued to drive around aimlessly for 15 minutes, because there was not any clear description on where we needed to go other than the location that was provided. Being that neither my husband or I spoke Italian and were nervous that we would not have a ride back to Florence, we decided to ask the uber driver to take us home. Transportation to and from the wrong location ran us $200+ usd. About one hour later, the host contacted us asking if we were going to be able to make it, where we told her our experience. They stated that they had never had an issue like this before. Shortly after, the host confirmed that the location provided on Viator was incorrect and we were then sent the correct location so we could attend the cooking class. Being that we had already spent $200+ to go to the wrong location and would need to spend an additional $200+, we would be paying the same amount of the cooking class just on transportation. This just didn’t seem feasible. We then had to make on the fly dinner plans in Florence, where places were booked and full. Finally, we asked for a refund since we were given the wrong information on where to go and it was denied. We were very disappointed being that this was an activity we had been looking forward to for our honeymoon. The cooking class and uber ride was well over a $750 adventure, not exactly how we wanted to spend the evening!

Response from Host, May 2026

Hi Gabrielle, Thank you for your review, and we’re truly sorry for how this experience unfolded - especially during such a special time on your honeymoon. We understand how frustrating and stressful it must have been to have difficulty finding the location, incur unexpected transportation costs, and ultimately miss an experience you were really looking forward to. That’s never the experience we want for our guests. We’ve looked into this carefully with your hosts, Mirella and Stefano, and reviewed the directions provided. Their home is located in Antella, just outside Florence, and has successfully welcomed over 1,200 guests over the years. That said, it’s clear that in your case, there was a breakdown in communication at a critical moment - as both you and the host attempted to reach each other by phone but were unable to connect. For future guests, Antella is about a 20-minute drive from central Florence, with taxis typically around €35 or a €2 public bus option. Mirella said that had you been able to connect in the moment, she would have gladly guided your driver or arranged to meet you to ensure you arrived without difficulty. We also understand that once you returned to Florence and had already incurred significant transportation costs, it no longer felt reasonable to attempt the journey again, even after receiving additional location details. While the location address and instructions have worked well for past guests, this experience highlighted that they may not always be sufficient in every situation. As a result, we are taking steps to improve pre-arrival communication, including ensuring hosts share their full address and a direct Google Maps link in their welcome message so guests and drivers can locate the home more easily. We’re very sorry again that this didn’t go as planned and that you missed out on what should have been a memorable part of your trip. We truly appreciate you sharing your feedback, as it helps us improve both our communication and guest experience moving forward. Warm regards, Cherry Traveling Spoon Team

Skip the large group classes and book this one! You won’t regret it!

Nick_S, Mar 2026

The cooking class experience was truly one-of-a-kind. Mirella and Stefano welcomed us into their home and treated us like a member of the family. It was special to get to know them, learn about life in Italy, all while 🧑‍🍳 by and enjoying homemade recipes. Along with the amazing hosts, the food and recipes were delicious. After helping create the dishes, we all sat down and enjoyed a delicious meal together. When I find myself back in Florence, I will definitely book again. Thank you both for an amazing experience!

What a fun experience!

Jennifer_M, Oct 2025

What a fun class! We were able to book Ubers out to her house and she helped get taxis afterwards to get us back to Florence. We made eggplant parm, fresh tagliatelle and gnocchi, sauces, and tiramisu. All amazing and paired with local or homemade wine and limoncello. Would recommend!

A lovely evening learning about Tuscan food and lifestyle

Judith_I, Sept 2023

It is so interesting that you can make such delicious food with so few ingredients that can be easily located in any food market. We enjoyed preparing the ingredients, some of which were from Mirella’s garden, and then eating the food. An absolutely lovely evening of conversation and learning from two chefs.