The best day we had in Italy was the day spent with Veronica, in her home, making the most…read moredelicious homemade Italian classics. My husband and I were on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy with our 10 year old and 17 year old nieces, and all ages were engaged in the process. We started the day seeing Veronica in town selecting fresh ingredients for our culinary adventure. We followed her from the center of town to her home, which is breathtaking on acres and acres of olive groves and other gorgeous landscaping. We had tasty homemade pastries and then got started. We did a roast, homemade pasta with both a meat and marina sauces, focaccia, salad of pole beans, feta cheese and a champagne vinaigrette, tiramisu and lots of fun and love! She sent us home with leftovers and olive oil from the property, which is sublime! We all agree it was our favorite day of the trip, and one day I hope to return and stay on the property and take another amazing class. Veronica is so knowledgable and warm, and she can teach any age and any personality. So blessed to have found her and spent the memorable day with her.

Veronica is an incredible chef and teacher. Her cooking class was the highlight of our trip to…read moreItaly. The food was delicious but the opportunity to spend an real Tuscan afternoon is something we will treasure always. Our kids were spellbound for the whole time!

This is a 5 star experience through and through! Everything about this 1/2 day class is…read moreunbelievable. Host and cooking lead, Manuela is a gem. She is friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable but most of all knows how to take your trip to Italy to another level! She immerses you in a full on sensory experience to cooking. Smelling ingredients, touching and understanding textures, seeing the freshness of ingredients and the rich colors, and finally tasting the fruits of your labor. Mmmmm. We opted for a regional class that featured Sicilian recipes and it was fantastic! We made a four course meal. One of the freshest meals I've ever had. Our food was down right mouth watering! You must must must go here when visiting Florence for a truly rich cultural and culinary experience. Loved this day more than I can capture in a review.

OMG!! This review is long overdue!! We had the best time with Manuela and Simon. Was definitely…read moreone of the highlights of our trip!! Manuela was patient, informative, and humorous. Everything we made was explained very well, and best of all was delicious. I will forever remember this time, and look forward to utilizing the recipes back home. Highly recommend taking a class with them!!

The cooking class was a wonderful experience to share with friends…read more Davide and Domenico were pleasant, professional, and helpful. The food we prepared was delicious and fresh. Everything about that evening was memorable. I would highly recommend.

We found Chef Alessio Sedran online and loved his incredible food pictures and his social videos -…read moreyou can tell he has a true passion for cooking and uses the best local ingredients. We selected him and his team for our wedding in Tuscany in April 2018 and it couldn't have been more perfect. The process was amazing - Alessio gave us an incredible choice of food on the menus, and all were extremely gourmet options - not the standard mass-dinner selections you usually get for weddings. He let us mix and match to our taste. On the day, he and his team were excellent - they supplied not only amazing food and service, but also everything else you needed - chairs, tables, glassware, bar, apertivo - the whole thing from start to finish. His traditional cake show, where he made the wedding cake by hand in front of the guests was truly a wow moment, very memorable and great for pictures and to get the energy up after a dinner. His personality and professionalism shines through what he does, his prices are competitive and we are so happy we found him. We wouldn't have changed a thing. Thank you Alessio! The wedding pics are here: https://eppel.nl/trouwen-in-toscane-op-borgo-stomennano-mary-darren/

Getting to Opera in the Kitchen from Florence was simple and smooth, and I'm so glad we made the…read morequick trip--it was the best experience we had in Italy. The setting is an old Italian home in a vineyard with gorgeous views. It immediately felt welcoming and authentic. The host was very fun and helpful with people of all ages (young and very old). We started with a glass of Prosecco and later enjoyed Chianti wine, both of which were fantastic and family-made. The host even gave us a little history on the family wines, the ingredients we used, and the traditional Italian dishes we were preparing. It added so much depth to the experience. The food was fantastic and something that can be easily replicated. You get all the recipes at the end. You have an appetizer, pasta dish, meat dish, and then dessert. The opera singer was fantastic! I've been to many operas myself, but you will never get as great of an experience like this! Nosebleed seats at operas are usually $300, but for this experience you get to be "on stage" with the singer with fantastic wine, good company, and delicious food for much less! The singer was engaging and gave an introduction to each of the songs. It was the best part of our time in Italy, and absolutely worth the trip.

We had so much fun with Lucrezia and Maurizio in our home in California. We invited friends to our…read morehome for a cooking class and live opera and they did not disappoint. The food was delicious. Lucrezia miraculously supervised with grace and charm as we prepared 4 different dishes simultaneously. Then she served one course at a time, beautifully plated, while we relaxed and enjoyed with our friends. Maurizio entertained us with his soul moving voice between courses. The whole event was spectacular. They made it so easy for us. They brought everything from the wine to the cocoa powder to coat the tiramisu. We look forward to doing this again next time they are in California.

This was an amazing experience! All of the chefs were friendly, kind, patient, funny and…read morepersonable. Chef Roberto and crew were wonderful with our special needs son - ensuring a welcoming, safe environment and that he had a great time. Learning to make these dishes was fun! They made it easy to follow and understand. The food was delicious and we look forward to using the recipes. Thank you so much :)

We went here for a Corporate event and this was one of the best times we've had in Florence…read more Cooking on vacation doesn't sound like it would be a "Must Do", but believe me, it was! The Mama Florence Team were spectacular (knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely helpful). They taught us step by step how to make an awesome meal! Even if you've never even boiled water, you will be able to do this class! From beginner to expert, they've got your back. I love this place and will definitely come back next time we visit Florence! Great job team!

I definitely recommend this. It was something fun to do with our big group. The instructor was…read morefunny. Honestly it was some of the best pasta we had the whole trip. They also give you the recipes to take home with you which I loved!

We did a class here that our travel agent had booked during our trip back in May. It was such a…read moregreat experience. We had a lot of fun. It was a great group of people and an awesome instructor! After all your hard work you sit down and share some wine and food with the rest of the class. Very enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend you make this part of your trip.

We had an absolutely incredible experience at this pasta class just outside of Florence. Everything…read morewas so well organized from start to finish, and the entire experience was the perfect mix of fun, humor, and hands-on learning. The location itself was beautiful, especially dining outside under the stunning wisteria vine-covered table. It truly felt like something out of a movie. Not only was the class informative and interactive, but it was also beyond worth the value. Honestly, it ended up being our favorite experience during our time in Italy. We would recommend this class to absolutely anyone visiting Tuscany!

I am so happy that this was the cooking class I settled on going to during my trip to Italy!!…read more Lorenzo and Luca are just the absolute best hosts you could possibly ask for. We started the day by meeting Lorenzo at the train station in Florence where we boarded a train and went just two stops away. At the train station, Luca met us and we split the group up - taking their car and van back to their beautiful restored farm house in the hills. Here we started the class with Luca learning how to make tiramisu with sweet Italian dessert wine and biscotti with almonds. This was the first task so it had plenty of time to work it's magic. From here, we moved into the dining room where Lorenzo showed us how to make pasta dough from scratch. This was where the well timed dance of alternating between Lorenzo and Luca unfolded. The way they bounce off each other while keeping the class flowing, focused, and very FUN with such ease was amazing. Over the course of the day - we cooked, we shared snacks and laughs and plenty of wine, and eventually an amazing meal in the most beautiful setting - on what turned out to be a beautiful spring day. If I get back to Florence - I would definitely take another class with them. Heck - I wish I could spend a whole month here! If you are looking to take a cooking class while in Italy - take this one!! You won't regret it!

Lorna was incredible. First of all, she was super accommodating to our group and came to us at our…read moreAirbnb in Lucca. She gave us a bunch of options of things to learn. We have small children 2.5 years old, 9 and 10 and she worked with them in such a caring way. She brought all the things we needed for an incredible dinner. We made pasta, panzanella, artichoke bake, and meatballs as well as mascarpone snow with chocolate sauce. We laughed and had a blast. Would 1000% reccomend!

Cooking with Lorna was an amazing experience. It is my first time in Tuscany, and I wanted to taste…read moreas many Tuscan dishes/ flavors as possible. So she came up with awesome tasting menu. Everything she instructed me to make came out absolutely delicious . I'm so happy to have met her and learned from her. Thank you.

Such a great place for us very soon after arrival. Food was great and diverse menu options…read more.. assuming you like Italian you are in Italy so... Service was prompt and comfortable in English or Italian for speakers. They suggested great items. We sat in like a back area garden- charming. And they had a large TV set up to watch the Azuuri lose miserably to Spain. Fortunately the disappointment among the staff did not hurt the service or food!

Had such an amazing time here! I was a solo traveler and I was made to feel so welcome. Had the…read morechicken in a mustard and asparagus sauce that was so delicious but the whole menu looked tempting. Actually had dinner here twice. Wish I could go back again and again to try some more dishes. One of the staff a tall gentleman was just so great at his job and made it such a memorable dinner. I don't know his name but wish I could have thanked him. Hope you enjoy your future snowboarding travels to California.

Working with Daniela and her team at The Tuscan Wedding was truly one of the best decisions we made…read morefor our wedding at Vignamaggio this past September. From our very first call, we knew Daniela was the planner for us. Her warmth, professionalism, and deep understanding of what we wanted immediately stood out. As an event planner myself, I had a clear vision for our wedding but simply didn't have the time to manage all the details. Daniela understood that right away--she respected how we work, our time commitments, and the level of involvement we could realistically give. She took the time to truly get to know both me and my husband, and she helped bring our shared vision to life in the most thoughtful way. She understood us so well that my husband eventually stopped joining many of the calls, fully confident that between Daniela and me, his vision was always represented. Our weekly calls quickly became the highlight of my week--and I genuinely miss them now! Daniela was incredibly organized and thorough, always making sure we stayed on track while still keeping the process enjoyable and stress-free. But what meant the most was how much she cared beyond just the logistics. Over time, she got to know me so well that she could sense when I was feeling stressed or overwhelmed. She would always pause to check in and help me think beyond the wedding itself, which meant more than she probably realizes. When the wedding day arrived, it truly felt like a fairytale. Daniela and her team executed everything flawlessly. Every detail, every transition, every decision throughout the day was seamless. They brought everything we envisioned to life in a way that exceeded even our highest expectations. We've received countless comments from guests saying it was the best wedding they've ever attended. Daniela and her team are truly one of a kind. If you are planning a wedding in Tuscany, I cannot recommend them enough. Having them by your side will make the entire process not only smooth and successful, but genuinely joyful.

A flawless, magical, and completely stress-free destination wedding... all thanks to The Tuscan…read moreWedding! Katia and her extraordinary team made our fairytale come to life and gave us the wedding of our dreams. Partnering with Katia and her team was easily *the* best decision we made. We planned our wedding in Tuscany from the US with over 70 guests traveling from abroad, and somehow, Katia made the entire process feel effortless, organized, and genuinely fun. From our very first call, Katia immediately understood our vision. Within days, she found the perfect venues that captured exactly what we had described: timeless, romantic, and authentically Tuscan. She guided us through every step with patience, creativity, and impeccable taste. Her communication was always clear and prompt, even with the time difference!, and every vendor she recommended was outstanding. Whenever we needed more options, Katia quickly came back with thoughtful, curated choices that matched our style perfectly. We had just 11 months to plan, yet Katia and her team managed every detail beautifully! From décor and design to transportation and timing. As a first-time bride, I leaned heavily on their expertise, and they exceeded every expectation. I really didn't know how much detail goes into planning a wedding, especially a destination one. When the wedding weekend finally arrived, I felt zero stress. Everything was flawlessly executed. The flow of the day, the timing, the layout... EVERY. SINGLE. detail was seamless. Katia's vision and attention to detail transformed our venue into something straight out of a dream. Every guest was in awe of the atmosphere, the beauty, and how effortlessly everything unfolded. Our friends and family are still talking about how it was the most stunning, perfectly organized wedding they've ever attended. Katia and her team didn't just plan our dream wedding; they created an unforgettable experience filled with heart, beauty, and joy. I can't thank Katia enough for their professionalism, kindness, and incredible eye for detail; we will forever be grateful to her and The Tuscan Wedding for turning our dream into reality. If you're getting married in Italy, look no further. They are truly the best of the best!!