Private Florence Cooking Class & Wine Tasting with Chef Antonella

About this tour

Step into Antonella's Florence kitchen for a hands-on lesson in three to four traditional Tuscan dishes, then sit down to eat what you've made alongside her family. This three-and-a-half-hour session happens in a working home kitchen where the host—a trained chef—guides you through regional cooking fundamentals. You'll start with espresso, finish with prosecco and local reds, and pick up honest knowledge about Tuscan wines from Antonella's husband, a passionate collector.

Highlights

• Cook 3-4 classic Tuscan recipes in a local family kitchen
• Dine together with Antonella and her husband after cooking
• Guided wine tasting of regional Tuscan reds and prosecco
• Learn regional wine varieties and terroir from a collector
• Welcome espresso and relaxed, informal atmosphere

What to expect

You'll arrive at Antonella's home in Florence and be greeted with espresso before moving into the kitchen. The session is practical—she demonstrates technique, then you cook under her eye, learning the logic behind each dish rather than just following steps. Expect a real conversation about ingredients, timing, and why Tuscan cooking works the way it does. After cooking, you gather at the table to eat together. Wine comes next: prosecco first (the Italian way), then a tasting of reds with commentary on how the region's soils and climate shape what's in your glass.

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