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Meet a wonderful Italian couple, Giorgia and Luigi at their beautiful farmhouse in Chianti overlooking the Chianti Classico vineyards. Nestled in the midst of olive trees and vineyards, their Tuscan farmhouse has splendid views. Experience authentic Italian hospitality and go on a sensory journey to discover the authentic flavors and family secrets of Italian cuisine. Giorgia is a sommelier and chef by profession and owns a wine shop in San Gimignano. She has always been passionate about food and owned a restaurant for over 20 years in the north of Italy. To Giorgia, cooking for someone is a special way of caring for them.
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
Cooking experience (1 - 12 guests) Join your host Giorgia at her rustic farmhouse in Radda in Chianti. Enjoy an olive oil tasting on her outdoor patio as you gaze at the view of the vineyards before you start cooking. The extra virgin olive oil that you will try and cook with is pressed from Giorgia’s olive trees. Next learn to cook a traditional Italian meal from Giorgia’s grandmother’s recipes that have been passed down through generations of her family. Your hands-on Italian cooking class in Radda in Chianti will last about two hours. You will learn to make three dishes made from scratch; an appetizer like panzanella (Tuscan tomato, cucumber and bread salad), a homemade pasta like tagliatelli, ravioli or maltagliati from scratch along with a Bolognese sauce (ragu) and tiramisu. You will share the classic Italian meal you helped prepare with Giorgia and her husband Luigi at their outdoor dining table over wine (typically Chianto Classico from their production) and conversation about Italian life and culture. Giorgia occasionally hosts guests at her home and while there may be other people in the house, your experience with Giorgia will remain private.
Giorgia offers evening classes only in the summer, from June to September as the evenings are cold during the rest of the year. She offers morning classes throughout the year.
Notes: Wine is included in the cost of your experience. For children under 12 years of age, the cooking class will be held differently, it will not be the regular class as described. Giorgia will reach out to the guest to personalize a program that is more child friendly (as the original class could be dangerous for young children), based on the age and abilities of the child.
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This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $88 | $88 | $88 |
| Alcohol | $0 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 10:00am - 01:00pm |
Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.
