Immerse yourself in a historical family estate near Florence and indulge in an authentic culinary experience. Discover the magic of art and food blending together in this top-rated cooking studio.
Immerse yourself in a historical family estate near Florence and indulge in an authentic culinary experience. Discover the magic of art and food blending together in this top-rated cooking studio.
- La Quercia Estate - 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…
- La Quercia Estate - 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
- Lunch with the estate wines
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- All necessary equipment provided
- Recipes included
- Authentic small group cooking class with full course menu instruction
- Morning tea, coffee, and homemade cake or pastries
- Lunch with the estate wines
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- All necessary equipment provided
- Recipes included
- Authentic small group cooking class with full course menu instruction
- Morning tea, coffee, and homemade cake or pastries
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
- Focaccia con la Salvia - Focaccia Bread with Sage Leaves, Picked Fresh From the Kitchen Garden
- Gnocchi di Patate con Sugo di Pomodoro Fresco - Home Made Potato Gnocchi with Fresh Tomato Sauce
- Polpettine al Limone - Lemon Scented Meat Balls
- Pisellini alla Toscana - Tuscan Peas Cooked in the Typical Terracotta Casserole
- Dolce al Cioccolato - Melt in Mouth Chocolate Cake Dusted with Confectioners’ Sugar
- Focaccia con la Salvia - Focaccia Bread with Sage Leaves, Picked Fresh From the Kitchen Garden
- Gnocchi di Patate con Sugo di Pomodoro Fresco - Home Made Potato Gnocchi with Fresh Tomato Sauce
- Polpettine al Limone - Lemon Scented Meat Balls
- Pisellini alla Toscana - Tuscan Peas Cooked in the Typical Terracotta Casserole
- Dolce al Cioccolato - Melt in Mouth Chocolate Cake Dusted with Confectioners’ Sugar
This exclusive culinary studio is located on a family-owned property, spreading over 20 acres of land, graced with vines and 600 olive trees; crafting Trebbiano and San Giovese wines, and top-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Steeped in history, this estate was acquired in the 1960s by the Chef’s father, the renowned abstract artist, Francesco Clemente….
This exclusive culinary studio is located on a family-owned property, spreading over 20 acres of land, graced with vines and 600 olive trees; crafting Trebbiano and San Giovese wines, and top-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Steeped in history, this estate was acquired in the 1960s by the Chef’s father, the renowned abstract artist, Francesco Clemente. The quaint cottage, once a painting studio, was transformed into a culinary workspace around a decade ago, where art and cuisine amalgamate to shape a mystical ambiance. After all, culinary creations are an art form, and your host takes great delight in assisting you craft your gastronomic work of art with utmost devotion and zeal.
The prestigious La Quercia Estate has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top 5 culinary schools and gastronomic getaways in Italy!
- Minimum of 2 people required per booking
- Maximum number of guests is 10 people
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.