WHY

“Always remember that a great chef does not exist without a farmer, who deeply knows and respects the land” Carlo Petrini, founder of the International Slow Food Movement

You will begin your culinary experience at the sources, having the unique opportunity to learn directly from experienced producers about the origin and the value of raw ingredients. You will then move into the kitchen, where local chefs will teach you how to best use and combine them in order to create fabulous “farm to table” recipes. Are you ready to create “hands-on” your perfect Tuscan dinner? Join us on this experience!

WHO & WHERE

During the week you will be guided by our wonderful team and friends here in Chianti, who will introduce you to the most magical aspects of Tuscan culture. During the week you will be introduced to passionate and talented local chefs, who will share with you the main Tuscan recipes. From homemade bread and pizza to the best ravioli, from learning how to shop at the market to how to cook the best Bistecca alla Fiorentina, not missing walks in the main Tuscan villages and towns and once in a lifetime culinary and cultural experiences.
Look forward to having you at home with us!

WHEN

March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – Christmas/New Years Holidays

WHAT

The Program: an overview*

• 7 nights accommodation in a beautiful farmhouse in the Chianti Classico region with stunning views and pool
• Daily breakfast
• Daily healthy, local homemade meals
• Pick up/drop off from Florence and ground transportation
• Guide service by qualified expert local guides
• Seven culinary workshops, each with a different theme and with a different chef
• Sunset “aperitivo” at our favourite wine bar
• Pizza – night
• Bread & Pizza workshop with Beppe the baker
• Strictly-Tuscan dinner at our favourite trattoria in Chianti
• Homemade Tuscan dinners
• Visit to family owned and panoramic wineries with homemade lunches and sample of the wines
• Visit to a historical Chianti Classico wine producer with tasting
• Fresh pasta cooking class at pecorino cheese farm
• Market experience and Tuscan cooking class with Chef Giuseppina
• Four Course Cooking Class with Slow Food chef Stefania
• Four Course Cooking Class at Medieval Monastery and Historical Winery
• Afternoon Four Course Cooking Class and Sunset dinner with Live Opera concert
• Visit to a family owned organic olive farm with introduction to EVOO and olive oil themed lunch
• Visit to a wood turning workshop
• Tour of San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Siena, Montalcino, Val D’Orcia, Badia a Passignano
• Visit to beautiful local villages in Chianti

*Shorter programs (3+ nights) are also available. Upon request we can create a customized itinerary tailored to your specific interests and requests, please inquiry for more information.