Private Italian Culinary Class in a Tuscan Villa near Cortona

US$ 195 per person

5.00 (4)

Starting time

4PM

Duration

5 hours

Min. participants

2 Participants

Language

English, spanish

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About

In this private class, we will be using only the finest, high-quality ingredients, many of which are homemade. The olive oil for cooking comes from olives harvested from our own trees, ensuring a rich and authentic flavor. The vegetables are freshly picked from our garden, guaranteeing you the freshest produce. Together, we will prepare delicious meals and savor every dish we create during the lesson.

Beyond cooking, you'll also have the opportunity to taste our extra virgin olive oil, crafted using traditional methods passed down through generations. This tasting experience will give you an appreciation for the artistry behind our oil.

To round out the experience, we'll sample both red and white wines from our family farm throughout the day, pairing them with the dishes we prepare. You'll get a full taste of local flavors, with everything grown and produced right here on our land.

Schedule

4:00 PM: Class begins with an aperitif
4:30 PM: Preparation of the ragù sauce
5:30 PM: Begin making pasta
6:30 PM: Start preparing tiramisù
7:00 PM: Olive oil and wine tasting accompanied by bruschetta
8:00 PM: Enjoy the meal you created.
9:00 PM: End of the experience.

Included Highlights

Crafting Handmade Pasta Experience

Experienced Chef Guidance

Flavors from Local Ingredients

Italian Tiramisu Creation

Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Experience

Scenic Tuscan Countryside

Warm and Inviting Atmosphere

Additional Information

Confirmation

Book now and receive your confirmation instantly. Please present your booking reference number at the cooking school.

Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity

Traveler Reviews

Verified 5.00 4 reviews

"Wonderful culinary experience"

We participated in a class of 7 to improve our skills at making ragu, pasta and tiramisu. It was a fantastic way to spend an evening. Lots of homemade wine and olive oil, beautiful home setting and Chef Dandy was a very patient and skilled teacher. A very social evening and it was fun to meet interesting people from different places. I feel a lot more confident tackling homemade pasta and tiramisu in the future. Thanks to Chef Dandy and his mother for a wonderful experience! Highly recommended.

"A great course to introduce people to Italian people, wine and cooking."

Dandy and Otilia are two lovely people who will take time to get you through every step of the course. Dandy also makes his own wine and olive oil, which are of course provided and the taste is wonderful. The villa is beautiful with a great view towards the valley. We were with a group of seven and had the best fun and learnt a lot. “Mezzaluna” and “piano piano” are words to remember! Overall a very good course, tasty food, lovely and warm people and a very nice amount of wine!

"Thankful!"

This was by far one of the most lovely experiences we had in Italy with my wife, looking to immerse in Italian culture with an Italian family. This lovely couple open his house to share a real culinary experience and at the same time become friends. The experience is priceless and Highly recommended, you wont regret it. Thank you , we will be back. Cesar & Damaris

"Enjoyed the generous hospitality and highly recommend this experience."

My husband and I took a cooking class (just the two of us) taught by Dèdalo and his wife Otilia in their home. My Italian is so-so but my husband only speaks English but communication wasn’t a problem; Dèdalo and Otilia speak English well. We were made to feel very welcome. The class (lasting about four hours) consisted of two kinds of bruschetta that Dèdalo had made (he shared the recipes with us), a ragù that he made with us, fresh pasta that Otilia made with us, and ended with tiramisù that we made with her. Water, caffè, and wine were freely offered. My husband and I then ate our meal on their terrace that had a beautiful view. The family was just lovely. Dèdalo’s parents were there pitching in, as were their young daughter and her cousin. It was a peek into Italian family life capped off with a delicious meal. We thoroughly enjoyed their generous hospitality and would highly recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys cooking.

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