Angie’s cooking experience in Florence
Few weeks ago, driven by my curiosity, I attended a special cooking class. Angie invited a small group of selected guests to her apartment in a beautiful palazzo in the heart of Florence, to show the new experience she designed. I was surprised by the beauty of the place, how Angie welcomes and treats the guests, the quality of her recipes, the ingredients, the fun.
Piccola Cucina doesn’t feel like other services, the location itself makes participants feel at home, it’s a friend’s place. The participants help and interact with each other, no one feels left out, and then music, flowers, it’s an experience close to a private party differently from other classic pasta experiences.
Ingredients are the freshest they can be, Angie creates a seasoned menu on what’s available at the market. She stops at the flower shop first, buys ingredients and then the liquor store, where she buys wine perfectly paired to the ingredients she chooses at the moment, like a collaborative effort with the vendors.
The proof that it works is that it’s an enjoyable experience designed for 5 hours, people enjoy the environment and frequently stay longer than the time designed!
Hosted in an 18th-century Florentine palazzo, Piccola Cucina is more than just a culinary experience. It is a place that fosters relationships and where strangers become friends. Details like carefully selected colour palettes and floral arrangements are those that Angie marvels at to bring you an immaculate experience. Her warm nature and patient teaching will leave you with a fresh perspective on Italian culture and food.
Angie, what is your favourite part of the experience?
“My favourite part of the evening is when everyone is so comfortable that they are serving each other drinks and going to the kitchen to help themselves. This is really what I want people to get out of Piccola Cucina, to feel that they are at a friend’s house having a whimsical dinner party.”
About Angie
Graphic designer-turned-creative director, Angie Niebles Moss creates from one medium to another. Growing up with the dream of becoming a film director, Angie’s childhood was filled with countless hours of watching movies and behind-the-scenes footage, eventually leading to her found purpose of storytelling. As a Miami-based Colombian, Angie’s love for the simplicity of Italian Cooking is what inspired her to host monthly dinner parties with loved ones. When she moved to Florence in May 2022, this monthly tradition organically created Piccola Cucina, an immersive supper club where you will learn fresh pasta making and enjoy a delightful dinner party. Angie brings her passion for Italian vintage through the love language of food, where her childhood dream has led her to become a director of a Tuscan supper club in the enchanting city of Florence.
Don’t miss such an experience!
