About this tour
Spend five hours in Maria's countryside kitchen outside Florence, starting with a market tour to hunt down seasonal ingredients. You'll learn the story behind what you're buying—where it comes from, why it matters, how to spot quality—then return to cook a menu you've chosen together. This is hands-on cooking with someone who knows her region, not a staged performance.
Highlights
- Market visit with local knowledge and seasonal produce selection
- Learn provenance and quality markers of Italian ingredients
- Cook a menu tailored to what's available and your preferences
- Work in Maria's countryside home kitchen
- Private transport included to and from venue
What to expect
Maria will guide you through a local market, explaining the history of the place and how locals shop for quality. You'll discuss which ingredients appeal to you and what you'd like to cook. Back at her countryside home, you'll prepare dishes together in a working kitchen—expect to chop, mix, cook, and taste. The menu flexes with the season and your interests, so no two classes are identical. You'll eat what you've made.
Good to know
Not suitable if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have significant cardiovascular concerns. The menu is agreed on the day based on seasonal availability and what Maria has sourced. Private transport is provided. Five hours is the full experience from market to table.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.