Cooking Class - A Taste of Tuscany - Orange County

What You'll Do

Go on a culinary journey to Italy and learn smart cooking techniques along the way.

In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Mary Ann, you will embark on a tour through four traditional Tuscan dishes made in the time-honored way, and discover how the Tuscan experience is perfectly in symbiosis with the land.

Seasonal, high-quality ingredients and humble rusticity is the name of the game in Tuscan gastronomy, which you will discover as you work your way through the preparation of a creamy polenta, chicken seasoned with rustic Tuscan herbs and a festive bread pudding for dessert.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 20
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours
  • Labels Baking, Beginner, Date Night, Italian

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After owning her own restaurant and catering facility where she also taught cooking classes, Chef Mary Ann found her passion for teaching others how to cook and thrive in their own home kitchens. Chef Mary Ann is now a full-time chef instructor in Florida teaching both savory and sweet classes ranging from croissants and macarons to homemade bread and pasta to the cuisines of Thailand, Mexico, France, Italy, and China.

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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Mary Ann will travel to guests within Orange County for this experience.

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What You'll Do

Go on a culinary journey to Italy and learn smart cooking techniques along the way.

In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Mary Ann, you will embark on a tour through four traditional Tuscan dishes made in the time-honored way, and discover how the Tuscan experience is perfectly in symbiosis with the land.

Seasonal, high-quality ingredients and humble rusticity is the name of the game in Tuscan gastronomy, which you will discover as you work your way through the preparation of a creamy polenta, chicken seasoned with rustic Tuscan herbs and a festive bread pudding for dessert.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 2
  • Maximum Guests 20
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2.5 hours
  • Labels Baking, Beginner, Date Night, Italian
Reviews

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Mary Ann

Vance

Vance

22 Jun 2026

Chef Mary Ann came to our house and cooked an amazing French dinner for our guests for my husband's birthday - it was a treat to have a delicious, chef-level meal provided in our home vs. going out to dinner. Chef Mary Ann was very helpful in connecting before our event to make sure she answered any questions we had about logistics, food preferences/allergies, etc., and the meal was delicious! I will absolutely use Chef Mary Ann again and would recommend her to additional guests looking for an excellent, in-home chef experience!
Marina

Marina

24 Apr 2025

I hired a private chef experience for my friend's bachelorette party. Chef Mary Ann was very nice, flexible with a last-minute change we needed, and the food was great!
Eileen

Eileen

16 Mar 2025

We had the pleasure of an amazing Sicilian dinner prepared by chef Mary Ann. Not only was the food incredible, but Mary Ann also made the entire evening so enjoyable. She was professional, friendly, and clearly passionate and knowledgeable about Sicilian cuisine. It was a true culinary experience, and we can't wait to do it again. Highly recommend!