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/

There are no words to describe how incredible Chef Laura is. We spent a month with her and each…read moredinner was something absolutely divine and new to us. At first, I thought we would choose our menus (as she offered and suggested) but as the first couple dinners passed, each one better than the previous, we just decided to let her choose. I really would suggest that; it allows you to 'step out of the box' and allow the creative to be creative. There were a variety of types of eaters in our crew and everyone was taken aback by how delicious, hearty (yet refined) and satisfying her meals were. She is very kind natured and even allowed our children to "assist" her at times. We can't wait to see her again. Honestly, if you are considering hiring a personal chef, look no further. I would also note that her prices are very competitive so let that not be a concern. 100 stars!!

From the owner: Il Mezzo Pane is a private chef service, customers can choose from our services, informal or…read moreelegant dinners, brunch and cooking classes... You will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfasts, lunches or dinners directly at your home or in the villa where you are staying, or in any location you desire. Contact me and pick the menu you like most!

AMAZING!!!! Would give this 10 stars if we could!!…read more My wife & I thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Mirella and Stefano. It started with the both of them taking us on a tour of the Sant'Ambrogio food market, where they told us fascinating details about the market and vendors. This is where they picked up the ingredients for the menu we were to cook a bit later in the day. This market tour was a fascinating & entertaining way to start the experience! After the market, they drove us to their BEAUTIFUL home and gave us a tour of their home & lovely garden. This was such a thrill and further immersed us with Italian authenticity. We then got to cooking, during which my wife and I could not stop smiling. It started with two different forms of bruschetta, both of which turned out DELICIOUS. Then, we made handmade tagliatelle pasta with Tuscan ragu. WOW, just wow. The next thing we prepared for the menu was chicken cacciatore. Sooooo wonderful, tender, and flavorful. Finally, we prepared homemade tiramisu. It was every bit as tasty & amazing as it sounds! Throughout the food prepping and cooking, Mirella & Stefano gave us the perfect combination of talking us through it, assisting hands-on if needed, and informing us about the fascinating history behind each dish. The time passed so quickly, as we were having the time of our lives! When it came time to eat, Stefano served us each course. The food all came out INCREDIBLE and it was amongst the best meals we had throughout our entire week in Florence! Stefano & Mirella's kindness and courtesy made us feel like we were family. This was our first full day in Italy (our first experience in all of Europe, in fact!) and we can't stop talking about this experience. We get so welcomed & appreciated by Stefano and Mirella. We would highly recommend this experience to just about anybody, regardless of culinary interest. For all of the fascinating things you'll learn about Tuscan food & history, you'll also feel like you just had an amazing get-together with new friends! Thank you, Stefano & Mirella. The next time we make it out to Florence, we will absolutely sign up for another class. Oh, and one more thing: Mirella handed us a printout of our entire menu, with detailed instructions of how to prepare each item! We've already recreated the bruschetta with Tuscan bread, sausage & stracchino cheese - DELICIOUS!!! Grazie mille, James & Christa

From the owner: We like to cook for our guests while telling anecdotes, also historical facts, about the food and…read moretheir preparation, such as to enrich the memory of the experience for our guest once they return home. These experiences are a very important means for us to meet new people and share moments that can become unique for both. Our menus are varied, however linked to tradition, seasonality and taste. We offer experiences (services) divided into three possibilities: 1) - market tour + cooking lesson + lunch 2) -cooking lesson + lunch or dinner 3) -only lunch or dinner

Studied abroad this past summer and had the honor of taking a class from Chef Mauro! He is truly…read moregifted in bringing people together to enjoy an authentic homemade meal. The views from his place were spectacular and made us feel at home despite us just meeting the chef. We learned new techniques and perspectives in the short hours we were there. Our class learned to make bolognese, ravioli, and a fruit tart pie which is bar far one of the best meals we had in the month we spent there. We had difficulty trying to get to chefs place as it was a dirt road incline but he was so kind and drove our whole class up! Made the experience more intimate and fun! The will forever be a core memory and one of my favorite days in Italy that I will cherish forever!

Absolutely loved every minute of our cooking experience…read more Mauro is an amazing teacher , chief and host. We learned a lot, had the one of the best meals we've ever had and topped off by great other guests with us. If we were ever in the area again, I would love to do this again. We have traveled a lot and my husband and and I said it is one of most favorite , rewarding experiences. We loved it so much that We even ordered a pasta making machine. Just got ba k from trip and was so excited to see it had arrived we. And it brings back memories of our amazing experience.

We had a great time. I recommend this cooking class. It was booked by our travel agent.read more

We had an absolutely delightful experience cooking with Lella and her staff at her Scuola di…read moreCucina! My new husband and I were honeymooning in Italy, and being the foodies that we are, we wanted to try our hands at preparing some of our own Tuscan cuisine. We found Lella through our travel agent and loved every second of our time in her kitchen. We enjoyed a private cooking experience - just us, Lella, Guilia (her assistant) and Angela, our translator. We prepared 5 courses of delicious, authentic Italian food: soup, pasta, meat, side dish and dessert. The soup course was a deliciously simple pappa al pomodoro, a bread and tomato soup with basil, garlic and olive oil. The pasta course was a handmade (by us!) pici pasta with a cheese and black pepper sauce. The side dish was an artichoke souffle made with fresh baby artichokes. We grilled up a delicious veal chop for the meat course, served with baby arugula and a balsamic vinegrette. Finally, we made our own cantuccini, a delicious almond cookie with a delicate orange flavor. Every single dish was very well explained and full of fresh, local ingredients - not to mention incredibly delicious! We've already made the pappa al pomodoro and the cantuccini at home and they turned out ALMOST as good as they did with Lella. As wonderful as the food was, we were most smitten with Lella and her wonderful team. They were all absolutely fantastic, very attentive and happy to have us in their kitchen. We enjoyed a wonderful meal together when the class was over, talking and learning about each other and our favorite foods, recipes and ingredients. The team even took the time to write down some favorite things to do in Tuscany so we could experience a real, local Tuscan experience without the typical tourist traps. As we were preparing to leave, Lella bagged up the rest of the cantuccini for us to enjoy throughout the rest of our trip and at home - and enjoy, we did! Both my husband and I would highly, highly recommend any kind of cooking class you can take with Lella. If you're looking to experience a REAL Tuscan cooking lesson in the heart of Sienna, this is it! Be warned: the school is a little bit tricky to find. Park near the stadium, just outside the Sienna city walls, and call beforehand to ask for specific directions to the school.