Authentic Culinary Experience In A Tuscan Family Estate - Florence
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 5 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10:00 AM
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Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
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 drenchedin 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.La Quercia Estate has been nominated by Forbes as the top 5 cooking schools and foodie vacations in Italy!
Itinerary:
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
Inclusions
- 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
Exclusions
- Private transportation
Additional Info
Minimum of 2 people required per booking
Maximum number of guests is 10 people
Traveler Reviews
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We arrived in September of 2019. We felt like we were visiting family. The welcome was warm and familiar. We wondered the grounds as we listened to stories of the property and family. Margherita was kind and patient and shared with everyone her talent. The food prepared was inviting and delicious. The weather and views, as we sat outside, were beyond our dreams. Eat, Pray, Love, I get it! Amazing experiences like this are a gift to the soul.
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Our chef was amazing. She loved what she does and it showed. Single best experience in all of Italy. This is a must do.
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What a special day! We absolutely loved our cooking class with Veronica and Margherita - the perfect mother daughter duo. We learned how to make pasta with two different sauces, fresh artichokes from their garden, rosemary focaccia, veggie omelette, and apple cake. We learned so much and had a wonderful time participating in the kitchen, and bonding with the other people in our group. Margherita picked us up from the town center and found us a taxi back to Florence. Veronica is magic in the kitchen - just seeing the way she works with food is enough to book this class. This was of our favorite days in Italy! We would love to do it again next time we’re in Florence. Thank you Margherita and Veronica!
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This was an absolutely rich experience for me and my family. To watch the process of cooking things from scratch to hearing the love of the food, culture and life in general was eye opening. Highly recommend.
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This experience far exceeded our expectations. It was a highlight of our trip! We loved the hands-on cooking class. Margherita and her mother were both so welcoming. They were passionate about the food/land and most of all fun. The setting was absolutely beautiful. Would recommend 100%. 10/10. Loved it!!
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Hands down, the best experience in Italy!! Two of my friends joined me for a cooking class in the Tuscan hills - it was worth every penny! I consider myself to be a knowledgable cook, and I learned SO much! I came home with my recipes and have been cooking Italian exclusively all week long! The villa itself is breathtaking. We all agreed that on our next visit, we want to rent the villa for the week. Margherita and Victoria were excellent hosts and teachers. This experience exceeded every expectation I had about a cooking class in Tuscany...and they were set pretty high! This is an absolute MUST on anyone's Tuscan vacation!
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One of the best vacation experiences we have ever had, and the very best of Italy. I recommend considering staying at their villa, it can be booked separately through the La Quercia website.
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My husband and I had a great experience at the cooking class!! Veronica and Margherita were so sweet and attentive to every detail!! You truly learn the tips and tricks on how to make some delicious Italian meals! The location, ambiance, and even wine from their estate was perfect! They give you the recipes to take notes so you can create the same delicious meals at home.
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Veronica and Margherita were spectacular! So gracious and kind - definitely a highlight of our two week vacation through Italy and Paris! Our 13 year old son also had a great time and loved it! We will definitely be making plans to stay at the villa on the property soon!
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This experience was superb from beginning to end. In fact, it was the highlight of a fabulous two week vacation. The food was delicious, the estate stunning and peaceful, and Margherita and Veronica exude such warmth and kindness. My family highly recommends this experience! Thank you, Margherita and Veronica for your hospitality and the very special day!!
