Authentic Culinary Experience in a Tuscan Family Estate
At a glance
Authentic Culinary Experience in a Tuscan Family Estate is a 5h small-group experience in Florence, Italy, operated by Margherita Leosco. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 46 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $286.32 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Lunch with the estate wines, All taxes, fees and handling charges, All necessary equipment.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 10 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 5h
- Group
- Small group, up to 10 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
This boutique cooking studio is set on the family estate surrounded by 20 acres of land, cultivated with vines and 600 olive trees; we produce Trebbiano and San Giovese wine, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This property is drenched in history; it was purchased in the 1960s by the Chef's father, the abstract painter Francesco Clemente. The cottage, that used to be his painting studio, was turned into a cooking studio about 10 years ago, and still today, art and food blend together to create a magic atmosphere. After all, food is art, and your host will be happy to help you create your culinary masterpiece with extreme love and passion.
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What's included
What's included
- Lunch with the estate wines
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- All necessary equipment
- Recipes
- Authentic small group cooking class where you will learn to prepare a full course menu
- Morning tea, coffee, home made cake or pastries
Not included
- Private transportation
Itinerary
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Immerse yourself in the Tuscan countryside, and get hands-on during this authentic cooking course designed to introduce you to the aromas, flavours and traditions of the Italian famous cuisine. You will prepare an special five-course meal at our boutique cooking studio using cherished family recipes and garden-fresh ingredients that honour the seasons. The menu is usually Mediterranean/Tuscan and it can be tailored to the guests taste. On arrival, you’ll enjoy a delicious steaming cup of vanilla tea or traditional Italian espresso coffee with homemade cake, and receive a brief overview of the lesson of the day. Around noon, you’ll take a break by sipping a glass of wine of the estate: white Trebbiano and red San Giovese, and enjoying the antipasto that you’ve prepared during the first part of the class. After your break, you’ll get back to work in the cucina as you put the finishing touches on your delicious meal before enjoying lunch at around 1.30 pm. Your cooking instructor is a Tuscan native whose passion for cooking started at a very young age in the home of her nonna, who shared her Tuscan family recipes with her, which she’s perfected and now thrilled to share with you
Meeting point
If you are traveling without car, we can arrange transportation for a fee
Good to know
- Minimum of 2 people required per booking
- Maximum number of guests is 10 people
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Authentic Culinary Experience in a Tuscan Family Estate take?
The experience lasts about 5h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $286.32 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Lunch with the estate wines; All taxes, fees and handling charges; All necessary equipment; Recipes; Authentic small group cooking class where you will learn to prepare a full course menu; Morning tea, coffee, home made cake or pastries.
Where does it start?
If you are traveling without car, we can arrange transportation for a fee
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 46 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Florence.
