Local Product
Yes
Duration
4:0 Hours
Professional Chef
Yes
Languages
Italian and English
Why Choose Mama Florence's Cooking Class for Your Holiday in Tuscany?
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Centrally located in San Frediano, Florence’s most charming local neighborhood
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Gorgeous kitchens with private dining spaces and wine cellar
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Expert, English-speaking chefs with international experience
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Hands-on, interactive format – perfect for food lovers of all ages
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Vegetarian options and dietary needs accommodated
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Available in Florence or custom locations across Tuscany
Experience a truly unforgettable Christmas or New Year's in Florence
Whether you're visiting Italy during the winter holidays or looking to make your end-of-year vacation extra special, our hands-on festive cooking classes offer the perfect way to connect with Italian culture and celebrate the season. Festive Cooking Classes in Florence are available in December before Christmas, during Christmas Week & New Year's Eve Week. Not avaialable on Christams Day.
Join our expert chefs in a beautifully designed professional kitchen in the heart of Florence for a joyful cooking class featuring traditional Tuscan recipes with a holiday twist. From fresh handmade pasta and hearty winter soups to decadent Italian desserts, you'll prepare and enjoy a delicious seasonal meal paired with Tuscan wines.
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Christmas Holidays Daily Cooking Classes
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Special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Classes
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Small groups & private bookings available
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All classes include a full meal with wine pairings
Important notes
- Joinable cooking classes have a minimum enrollment of 3 people for course activation (except for Sundays which has a minimum enrollment of 5 people). Should the minimum not be reached for the day you have booked, we will contact you with a choice to: pay an additional fee to make the class private, change to another available date, or be fully refunded.
- If you don’t see a specific class you are interested in listed on our calendar, let us know and we will try to activate it for you on the date you want.
- Because we only use fresh, seasonal ingredients from trusted local suppliers and farms, the cooking class menu will vary depending on what is available that day.
- It is essential that you email us ahead of time with any food allergies or preferences you may have so we can accommodate them.
- If you would like to make this a private class just for you and your group, please get in touch for details.
FAQs
We recommend arriving approximately 10-15 minutes prior to class
No, you do not need to bring any tools or resources; all the materials, tools, and ingredients needed for the courses will be provided by the school and are included in the fee.
Class duration, including meal, is approximately 3.5 hours
Yes, you will be eating the dishes you prepared after about 2 hours of preparation. For the menu structure please check the class description.
It is essential that you email us ahead of time with any food allergies or preferences you may have so we can let you know if we can accommodate them. We will not be able to accommodate special dietary needs without notice on-spot because ingredients and setting are prepared in advance.
Yes, all joinable classes are suitable for kids 6 and above as long as they are under parent supervision. Pasta and Pizza classes are the most suitable.
If you are taking a private class we can accommodate also younger children but we will need to know in advance.
Recipes of all the dishes you’ve prepared emailed to you
A tasting of Prosecco and two fine Italian wines during your meal
Pictures are allowed and encouraged! Our instructors love it when you feel that a dish is camera worthy, so please click away!
Comfortable clothing and shoes (you’ll stand up while cooking). Rings and bracelets need to be removed during preparation. If you have long hair please tie it.
No previous experience is required! We encourage you to ask questions if there is something you don’t understand.