Choose
from
two
different
cooking
classes
-
our
most
popular
introductory
class
and
an
advanced
class
for
the
gourmands
whom
desire
a
more
intense
day
of
gourmet
cooking.
- You'll receive a copy of our 150 page 'Tuscan Recipe's Cook Book' in both of the classes and in the longer 5 hour class also our signature apron.
- Hands-on instruction throughout the day and a wealth of new tips and techniques from our chefs.
- With great pleasure we recommend some of the finest local vino to accompany the different foods.
- Taking photos is encouraged, as well as drinking wine and singing along with your favorite Italian opera as we prepare our feast.
Enroll
now
for
our
cooking
and
wine
classes.
For
current
classes
and
rates
available,
please
read
more
about
our
classes
and
tours.
Register
early
because
enrollment
is
limited.
A
First
Taste
of
Tuscany
Introduction
to
Tuscan
Cuisine
140.00
euro
per
person
Enjoy
a
full
day,
hands-on
cooking
lesson
with
our
Italian
chefs
for
an
introduction
to
authentic
Tuscan
recipes.
Discover
step-by-step
how
to
make
a
satisfying,
full
Italian
meal
from
appetizers
to
dessert,
including
the
art
of
making
pasta
fresca.
Learn
to
create
such
pastas
as
ravioli,
tagliettli,
gnocchi
in
this
fun,
hands-on
pasta-making
adventure.
After
you
prepare
your
pasta,
the
chef
will
help
you
to
prepare
tantalizing
sauces
such
as
fresh
basil
pesto,
tomato
and
basil,
Ragout
of
wild
mushrooms
and
sweet
onions,
meat
or
duck
ragout
and
an
array
of
other
sauces.
'Optional
Additional'
-
Market
visit
with
the
chefs
€ 45
per
person
Minimum
2.
Recipes
vary
according
to
the
season,
utilizing
only
the
freshest
ingredients
available
and
providing
you
with
a
deeply
individual
Tuscan
experience.
The
best
part
is
the
conclusion:
indulging
in
the
success
of
your
creations.
- 09.30 Meet our driver at our central meeting point in Florence and begin your short 20 minute ride to the Villa Pandolfini where you will meet your chef and begin your culinary adventure.
- 10:00 Begin instruction, highlighting the history of Tuscan cooking and presenting the day's menu. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves for hands-on preparation of a glorious meal in one of our two authentic kitchens.
- 13:00 Enjoy the fruits of your labor! Eat the epic feast that you just created complemented by the estates own Chianti wine and extra virgin olive oil.
- 14:00 Return to Florence or your next destination with a full stomach, a Tuscan recipe book and memories to share with your family and friends.
An
Italian
Immersion
5
Hour
Tuscan
Cooking
Class
190.00
euro
per
person
Do
you
want
to
expand
your
collection
of
Italian
recipes?
Get
ready
to
savor
some
traditional
and
innovative
Tuscan
specialties.
Learn
how
to
prepare
a
decadent
Tuscan
meal
that
will
impress
even
the
most
experienced
'foodies'.
This
class
focuses
on
stuffed
pastas
such
as
ravioli,
colouring
the
pasta,
making
the
sauce,
how
to
make
a
perfect
risotto
beginning
with
making
the
broth,
second
course
of
meat/game
and
of
course
dessert.
This
meal
will
be
5-6
courses
and
comprises
of
two
antipasti,
two
first
courses
(
ravioli,
risotto
or
gnocchi)
, a
second
course
with
one
or
two
side
dishes
and
dessert.
Each
of
the
menu
selections
is
unique
to
the
area
in
flavor
and
in
execution
-
when
you
add
these
well
tested
recipes
to
your
repertoire,
you
will
be
bringing
home
a
slice
of
Tuscan
culinary
history!
'Optional
Additional'
-
Market
visit
with
the
chefs
€ 45
per
person
Minimum
2.
As
with
all
Good
Tastes
of
Tuscany
classes,
indulge
in
the
fruits
of
your
labor
accompanied
by
the
Chianti
wine
&
extra
virgin
olive
oil
produced
here
on
the
estate.
- 09:30 Meet our driver at our central meeting point in Florence and begin your short 20 minute ride to the Villa Pandolfini where you will meet your chef and begin your culinary adventure.
- 10:00 Begin instruction, highlighting the history of Tuscan cooking and presenting the day's menu. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves for hands-on preparation of a glorious meal in one of our two authentic kitchens.
- 14:00 Enjoy the fruits of your labor! Eat the epic feast that you just created complemented by the estates own Chianti wine and extra virgin olive oil.
- 15:00 Return to Florence or your next destination with a full stomach, a Tuscan recipe book and memories to share with your family and friends.
Each
class
is
uniquely
designed
to
meet
the
needs
of
the
participants
and
vegetarians
are
well
catered
for.
Interested
in a
specific
menu,
shopping
excursion
or
private
cooking
tour?
Please
do
not
hesitate
to
ask
one
of
staff
members
or
add
your
request
to
our
reservation
form
and
we
will
be
happy
to
accommodate
your
needs.
If
you
need
information
about
additional
hiking
and
sightseeing
tours
of
the
area
we
also
have
available
upon
request.
Transfers:
lease
mention
if
you
would
like
the
driver
transfer
when
booking.
The
cost
per
person
is
10
euro's
payable
in
cash
at
the
class.
Please
try
to
have
the
correct
money!
If
you
do
decide
to
drive
to
the
villa,
complete
directions
will
be
provided.
It
is
only
13
kms
from
the
centre
of
Florence
and
the
drive
takes
about
25
minutes. |