Cooking Tours of Italy 2024/2025

“This cooking class was one of the best experiences in Florence. It took place at a restaurant Toscana 2, not a specific cooking school which was different than we were expecting. We sat down and were greeted by Gabriel who led us through a wonderful culinary experience. We started with a platter of appetizers and proseco while we received an overview of the restaurant and region of Florence. Then we were led into the kitchen to pick our steak and learn how to cook in the Florentine way (all while enjoying a glass of wine). There wasn't much hands on cooking in this class, but we still felt very involved. Once everything was prepared, we enjoyed one of the best meals, ever! The event lasted several hours and we loved every minute!”

“Denisa & Fernanda, our chefs for the evening were most charming. Not only did we learn a lot about cooking , but we also enjoyed eating & drinking and meeting other travelers. We cannot say enough about the girls.... they were great!”

“This tour was without doubt the best tour we have done. Giovanni and Chantelle have put together a package that is second to none. Their intimate local knowledge enables them to take you to amazing places that are not crowded and generally not on most tourists agendas. They have partnered with some exceptional people that own the restaurants and wineries that you visit enabling you to have personable experiences and hear their interesting stories first hand. The accommodation in Ascoli Piceno was superb. The hotel staff were lovely and happy to help with anything you might need. Its location was also exceptional, allowing you to easily stroll into the main city piazza and soak up the atmosphere of the locals living life the Italian way. The food we experienced with Giovanni and Chantelle was absolutely brilliant, in lovely small boutique wineries prepared and served by the owners to first class restaurants with magnificent views and ambiance. The small group enabled the flexibility to accommodate individual preferences. Giovanni and Chantelle have a genuinely warm and friendly style that ensures you feel very comfortable in their company. A perfect tour, well done Giovanni and Chantelle, couldn't recommend it highly enough.”