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Tuscany Cooking Classes
Tuscan cooking is famous the world over - simple, tasty, home cooked dishes. The key to great Tuscan food is fresh, local produce, juicy tomatoes ripened under the Mediterranean sun, freshly picked basil, cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, black truffles and pecorino cheese, the list of mouthwatering ingredients is endless, not to mention the delicious ice cream.
Tuscany Cooking Classes are the perfect way master the skills needed to prepare mouthwatering Tuscan dishes. Rent a Villa in Tuscany are delighted to present a fantastic range of Tuscany Cooking Classes in collaboration with our partners, a Florence based tour operator, who specialize in culinary and wine tours.
Our partner Food and Wine experts have designed a series of Tuscan Cookery Classes to suit everyone. From those who want to have a fun morning helping prepare a tasty Tuscan Lunch to those who want to spend a week really learning the finer secrets of Tuscan cuisine from local experts and top chefs. There are also classes specializing in particular dishes such as fish, hand made pasta, desserts etc.
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GROUP LESSONS
A fun, introduction to preparing (and eating!) traditional Tuscan dishes. Menus are flexible and seasonal. Take one lesson or combine them. Classes start at 4pm on Mondays in Florence. At approx 6:30, sit down to enjoy the meal you've helped create, accompanied by fine Tuscan wines.
Price per head €45
PRIVATE LESSONS
Lessons can take place in Florence or at your villa. Barbara and Valentina, your expert, experienced chefs will teach you how to prepare traditional Tuscan dishes. Classes may be scheduled for any date with two-days advance notice. Lessons begin at 4pm. At approx 7pm, sit down to enjoy the meal you've helped create, accompanied by fine Tuscan wines.
Price starts from €48 (depending on size of group), supplement if lesson is at your villa.
VILLA DINNER SERVICE
Bring our chefs home with you and offer your family and friends a fantastic evening with traditional Tuscan dishes and the best Tuscan wines. We’ll organise it all for you and bring the ingredients and wines, all you have to do is provide the kitchen. You can choose from one of our menus, or create your own personalised menu. We’ll get there at 5pm and prepare your chosen menu. If you want, you can watch us and take notes of our recipes.The chef will also explain the origins and key features of the dishes and wines. After cooking we’ll even clear up the kitchen!
Price starts from €43 per person (depends on size of group and distance from Florence or Lucca)
DISCOVER MAREMMA
Maremma is an unspoilt, coastal region in southern Tuscany. Its cuisine is famous for its hand-made tortelli and tagliatelle, wild boar salami and excellent full bodied wines such as Morellino di Scansano. Your host for the week is called Concetta. She is the owner of a local guesthouse and will show you how to prepare many Maremma specialities. You'll also have time to explore the area and visit local wineries and enjoy the natural beauty of this undiscovered gem of an area.
Price €570 + accommodation from €40 per day (double room)
ENCHANTING ELBA
The Tuscan island of Elba is the relaxing location for this unique cookery course. Where else could you be surrounded by typical Tuscan olive groves and vineyards together with the delights of a Mediterrenean island with lovely, sandy beaches where local fishermen bring home bountiful catches each evening. Based in the small fishing port of Rio Marina, you will get the chance to actually go out with the local fishermen, before learning how to cook local fish specialities. You'll also have time to relax and explore this wonderful island.
Price €790 inc accommodation
ART AND FOOD IN FLORENCE
Accompanied by a local art historian, discover how many of the most famous historic sights of the city were closely connected with the good food and lifestyle of its inhabitants. This fascinating tour offers surprising insights into this beautiful city that most visitors never discover. The tour ends in a typical, period Florentine "palazzo", where your wine and food connoisseur host will prepare a mouthwatering, Florentine lunch.
Price from €135 per person (depending on size of group)
ZIBIBBO - INSPIRATION FROM TOP CHEF, BENEDETTA VITALI
Zibibbo is a small, charming Florentine restaurant owned and run by noted chef, author and co founder of world famous restaurant Cibreo - Benedetta Vitali. Her cooking courses are not "lessons" in the traditional sense, they are more a "full immersion" in the kitchen of a working restaurant. Benedetta has years of experience, sharing her love for food and cooking, meaning anyone from amateur to professional who wants to improve their skills in the kitchen will love this course. Menus change from day to day, mixing innovation with tradition.
Price €250 per person (max 4 students), weekly courses are also available on request
DINNER PREPARED BY TOP CHEF ARTURO DORI AND YOU!
Arturo Dori is a renowned Florentine chef with many years experience in the restaurant trade. His unique Chef Service at your villa is an experience not to be missed. After choosing from a wide range of traditional or innovative dishes, Arturo will arrive at your villa with all the ingredients and wines needed. You then have the choice of working with him to prepare the meal or if you wish, simply sit back and enjoy a glass of wine,, whilst Arturo prepares an exquisite meal to remember.
Prices from €85 dinner only, €90 inc lesson (depends on size of group)
IL MACCHERONE - TUSCAN PASSION FOR FOOD
Sabrina Somigli's lifelong passion for food started in the kitchen of her family's restaurant when she was a child. "Il Maccherone" is a small trattoria situated in the countryside, just 20 minutes from Florence. The restaurant, which has an excellent reputation aims to preserve the genuine flavours of years gone by. Sabrina uses only fresh, local ingredients to produce both traditional and innovative dishes. Cookery lessons, which take place on Monday afternoons and Tuesday mornings and afternoons, last 3 hours, before sitting down together to enjoy the food prepared.
Price from €69 per person (depending on size of group), lessons also available at your villa on request
We think you'll agree that our Tuscan Food Experts have designed a fantastic selection of Tuscany Cooking Classes, however that's not all they do! They also have a great range of Wine Tours and tasting courses, Olive Oil tasting courses, Bike Tours, Shopping Trips, City Tours and much more.
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