Kelas Memasak Tuscany

We loved our cooking class with Nonna Chiana. She doesn't speak hardly any English to Giulia was there to translate and both Giulia and Nonna Chiana were great! I learned a lot of things that I didn't know that I can take with me into other cooking as well! And the food we had was delightful. We got lucky with a fun group of Canadians and another American couple and had a blast! I want to do it again! <3

Absolutely the highlight of our trip to Tuscany! My husband and I loved the one on one cooking instruction and authentic recipes and atmosphere of the class. We learned so much and got to eat our homemade pasta after the class over a nice dinner with our host and her husband. It was hands down the best meal that we had during our time in Italy. Would highly recommend this class for amazing food and a wonderful Tuscan experience.

Our host and teacher, Francesca was outstanding. A wonderful combination of warm and welcoming, plus knowledgeable and competent. We were celebrating the birthdays of 2 of our family members and Francesca made a special effort to honor them. Everything was organized and ready to go; so well that our cooking time felt just as easy as if we were cooking in the kitchen with a dear friend. We learned to make 2 delicious pasta dishes. We made our own pasta and sauces while happily exchanging family food and cooking stories. At the end, Francesca gave us a lovely gift of the recipes for the lunch we made. We can’t wait to pass on the traditional recipes with our friends and family at home! Thanks to Francesca for a memorable day!

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.

Beautiful drive in Tuscan countryside that led us to a wonderful Villa where our hosts Patricia and Julia were awaiting our arrival. After a much needed glass of toscana vino we jumped into to preparation of a delightful evening meal (and drinking more wine). It was great fun and entertaining to learn their techniques to simply prepare delicious food which included octopus, tagliatelle pasta with meat ragout, rabbit and desert. We had mentioned during prep it was our 25th anniversary. We were surprised with a romantic table for two, dim lights and Italian music in the background of course. As the hour was late (and much wine was sampled) out host graciously suggested we stay at the Villa for the night which we gladly accepted. The accommodation was everything one might imagine in a rustic Tuscan villa retreat. We only wished we could stay longer to enjoy the quiet solitude this country estate offers. We will most definitely visit again and invite friends to share in this magical adventure. Bob and Gail Langworthy

Lucca was so much fun! Lucia was super sweet too! I can’t wait to get home to Montana to make the pasta!!! Lucca could be on the food network and I would totally watch the show!!!!

We had a wonderful experience, learned a lot and enjoyed a very delicious meal with wine at the end. I also appreciated how accommodating they were with my partner who was recovering from an illness. Overall a wonderful experience, highly recommended.

Matteo assisted by his beautiful mother were amazing! Firstly the property is beautiful, in a world full of historical buildings Antica Corte takes that leap forward into the modern world. A place truly set for an intimate wedding or a perfect family getaway! The class itself was perfect, we learnt a lot from Matteo and loved hearing the stories from his childhood making these dishes. Better yet, we got to taste his Nonna’s 6 hour Ragu, paired perfectly with our attempt at a Tagiatelle. Pici was also amazing, the traditional dish of the area. I had eaten this the day before in Montepulciano because I could wait until the class. I must say the knowledge of the dish that Matteo had really brought the dish to life!! 11/10 would recommend to anybody in the area! I’ll be back next time for sure!

We just loved it! The staff was welcoming and inviting. Step by step instructions were given. The food was amazing. I'd do it again!!

It was educational, fun and even in German. You were divided into small groups where you could still learn everything. For us vegetarians, even one pasta with a meatless sauce was served. So just great

First, recipes are ones you can cook at home. Two, simple, great directions. Three, such nice people. Four, beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend.

Hosts were wonderful and met some amazing people, had a fabulous fun time!

Maria and Alastair are simply beautiful people. The most amazing hosts one could imagine. Their home is from a dream. Maria is patient, knowledgeable, and warm. My wife, two children, and I joined them at their home and we cooked, sipped wine, heard stories, walked the property, and just soaked in the beauty of it all. We made tiramisu, pasta, bruschetta, and several other dishes. All were amazing. Love those two. You will too.

So pleasurable, simonetta was a wonderful instructor and shared her secrets of pici and sauce making, then we ate what we made, so good! The agritourismo we went to was so beautiful, built in 1700, a little piece of Tuscan paradise.

Gloria and Camella were fantastic they passed on so many little tips and tricks. It was so much fun and our group really clicked. Everything was delicious and they catered for various food restrictions too. Highly recommend for an authentic Italian cooking experience.