MaMa Florence- Tuscan Cooking Class in Florence

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Florence, Italy

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5+ bookings last month.

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Don’t just stick with restaurants during your trip to Florence—enjoy a more immersive way to experience Tuscan cuisine with this hands-on, small-group cooking class. Learn from your chef guide how to prepare a range of classic regional dishes, including options like ravioli or tortelli, meatballs, cacciatore, and beyond. As you go, discover insider tips and techniques for perfecting each dish; then, sit down to savor your 3-course meal with wine.

This small-group cooking class, capped at 15, ensures hands-on guidance
Walk away with new skills and recipes you can recreate at home
Enjoy a prosecco tasting, plus two glasses of fine Italian wine
This Florence cooking class is great for visiting food lovers

Sample Menu

Starter

Chef's Special Seasonal Salad

Main

Fresh filled Ravioli or Tortelli with seasonal sauce

Main

Hunter Chicken/ MaMa's Meatballs/ Chickpea torte, roasted eggplant and veggies

Main

OR - Fresh egg tagliatelle with seasonal sauce

Dessert

MaMa's tiramisu

What's Included

Dinner

Lunch or dinner of dishes prepared during course
Lunch

Lunch or dinner of dishes prepared during course
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages

A tasting of Prosecco and two fine Italian wines during your meal
professional chef Kitchen assistant (staff depends on nr of guests) Ingredients, Recipes

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Mama Florence Cooking Classes & Events
Viale Francesco Petrarca, 12, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy
Starting time (Doors open only 5 minutes before starting time)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Alcohol not allowed for those under 18 years of age
No special food requirement can be accommodated without giving us notice. It is essential that you email us ahead of booking with any food allergies you may have. Should you show up without giving us notice unfortunately we may have to turn you down. In this case you are not entitled to a refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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

5.0

based on 61 reviews

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Fun and yummy!!

Danita_D, Jul 2026

This experience was excellent and I recommend for anyone! The staff was fun, friendly and accommodating. Everyone participated and the food was yummy!! It moved along very well time wise and was well worth the price!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your great review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great time with us. Our team of experienced professional chefs works hard to ensure that every guest feels involved, whether they're an experienced home cook or trying an Italian recipe for the very first time. We believe the best cooking classes combine authentic Italian culinary expertise, carefully selected ingredients, genuine hospitality, and a relaxed atmosphere where everyone can learn, laugh, and enjoy an unforgettable meal together. We're especially pleased to hear you found the experience well organized and good value. Thank you for recommending Mama Florence—we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another authentic Italian cooking experience on your next visit to Florence! 🇮🇹🍝✨

The experience was the...

Katie_M, Jun 2026

The experience was the highlight of our trip! The venue brought a home style vibe, the staff was like family, and the food was delicious! As a multi-generational family, the cooking experience was exceptional for all of us. Anna was an amazing chef and teacher. We will book another experience when we visit again!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for this beautiful review! We're especially touched that the experience worked so well for your whole multi-generational family. A warm, home-family-like atmosphere, while still enjoying a truly hands-on cooking experience, has always been at the heart of the original Mama Florence experience. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Anna. We're also delighted that you enjoyed the food—we care deeply about quality local products, seasonal vegetables, artisanal cheeses, and authentic Tuscan flavors. As we say "Better meals, better moments". We would be thrilled to welcome you back for another Mama Florence experience on your next visit to Florence! Warmly, Laura & the Mama Florence Team

We highly recommend him.🥰

Tom_N, Nov 2025

Chef was caring and patient with questions. Spoke English and gave advise. His kitchen was very professional and clean.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed cooking with our chef and felt comfortable asking questions. We take pride in our professional, clean kitchens, so it’s great to hear you noticed. Hope to welcome you back to Mama Florence soon!

Must do!

Stacie_L, Sep 2025

The most amazing experience! The dishes~superb! I would definitely do this again & highly recommend.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience and loved the dishes. It means a lot to us to know you'd come back and recommend us— Grazie! We’d love to welcome you again anytime. Until then, happy cooking!

Amazing and fun cooking class

Sue_K, Jun 2024

Great class, wonderful instructors, delicious food. I would highly recommend this class. My husband, daughters and I had a great time. The kitchen was beautiful as was the garden. I would book this class again if I returned to Florence.