Christmas Cooking Class in Florence Tuscany

Highlights - Why Choose Mama's Christmas Cooking Class

• Joyful festive atmosphere with holiday decorations, Christmas music, and seasonal charm

• Gorgeous and Spacious Gullo‑designed Kitchen — warm, inviting, and fully equipped

• Experienced English‑speaking chefs bring not just technique but holiday tradition

• Hands‑on cooking of a 4‑course Christmas menu, crafted especially for the season

• Wine pairings celebrating both Tuscan and Italian classics

• Learn stories and traditions behind the dishes, especially how Christmas is celebrated in Tuscany

• Sit down at the end to enjoy your holiday creations together — a warm, convivial Christmas meal

Class Description

To celebrate the festive season, we transform our kitchen into a magical Tuscan Christmas workshop. Rather than our year‑round menu, for this special edition you’ll cook classic Tuscan and Italian Christmas dishes, learning how local families celebrate the holidays through food. Expect a warm seasonal welcome, festive touches, and a menu designed specifically for Christmas.

In this class you’ll:

• Select and prepare seasonal, high quality ingredients — from local meats, vegetables, herbs, and holiday specialties

• Learn techniques adapted for festive dishes

• Make traditional Tuscan Christmas appetizers, mains, and desserts

• Understand the story behind each Christmas recipe and how these dishes became part of holiday celebrations in Tuscany

Example Dishes You Might Create (Christmas Edition)

Here are examples of what you may cook during the Christmas class (menu changes slightly by season and availability):

• Tuscan crostini with seasonal toppings — a festive twist on the classic crostini, using holiday cured meats or mushrooms

• Faraona all'Arancia (guinea fowl the traditional Christmas way)

• A Classic fresh pasta dish

• A traditional Christmas dessert 

At the end, enjoy all the dishes you’ve made, paired with fine Tuscan wines, in a cozy Christmas setting.

What’s Included in the Christmas Cooking Class

• Beautiful, warm, well‑appointed Gullo kitchen

• Hands‑on cooking with our expert chefs

• Festive, high quality, seasonal ingredients

• Use of aprons, tools, and all cooking supplies

• A 4‑course holiday menu made and then enjoyed at your table

• Prosecco or sparkling wine to start, plus carefully selected wine pairings

• Electronic recipes of the dishes you prepare

• The joy of cooking and dining in a friendly, festive group

Important Notes & Policies (Christmas Class)

• Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian or special diet versions can be accommodated with advance notice

• Allergies: Let us know in advance — cross‑contamination may not always be avoidable in a shared kitchen

• Class Size / Minimums: The class runs with a minimum number of participants; if numbers are low, you may be offered to upgrade to a private class or alternate date

• Booking: This is a seasonal, limited‑availability class. We recommend booking in advance to secure your spot

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