Imagine yourself sitting on a 12th century wall of a medieval village overlooking the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside enjoying a meal of unmatched culinary delight. This unparalleled feast of fresh local delicacies has been prepared by you with the help of one of this region’s premier chefs, Giuseppina and her family. The fresh fare, accompanied by Tuscan wine, will be the culinary experience of a lifetime.
Learning should always be fun
Giuseppina, with over twenty years of cooking class experience is the best teacher. After hosting in our farm for years, in 2009 we opened the cooking studio of our dreams, an intimate romantic setting in the medieval village of Certaldo overlooking the valley and San Gimignano, another jewel of our area.
Tuscany cooking is simple but not easy
We believe good food does not need to be complicated. In fact, the best food is often the simplest. Our recipes and our cooking style reflect this fact. Fresh ingredients, treated simply and with respect, are the foundation of memorable meals.
We believe food should be delicious, and every meal should be a celebration. So when you come to our kitchen, you will not only learn how to execute a menu; you will also learn how it should taste.
Whether you’re a casual cook or a dedicated enthusiast, once you spend time with Giuseppina, you’ll understand it takes more than a recipe to prepare an authentic Italian meal (and why it’s worth it).
‘Dedicated to teaching skills that will last you a lifetime’
10:00AM – 1:00PM Available on Monday – Tuesday – Thursday – Friday
During the class we will prepare and eat a traditional Italian four course meal:
– antipasto
– Fresh pasta
– Main course
– Dessert
Each dish will be served in the best moment (hot) , then we will continue with the next course.
Include lunch with wines and aprons. We don’t provide transportation.
140 Euro per person (2 to 8 pax)
4-10 years old > 80 Euro pp
Under 4 years old > free of charge
Full Day Cooking class
9:00AM – 1:30PM Available on Saturday
If a half-day is not enough, start your Full Day Cooking class with the selection of the ingredients at the local fresh market. Meet for a cappuccino and brioche at Certaldo’s coffee bar, and then head for the market to see the fresh, local fare. Once all the selections are made, we will head to the school for a light lunch before you continue your course in the kitchen. We will prepare a four-course meal of antipasti, primo, secondo, and dolce before indulging in the results of your hard work.
Include breakfast at the bakery, Fresh market visit and tasting, lunch with wines and apron.
We don’t provide transportation.
190 Euro per person (2 to 8 pax)
4-10 years old > 90 Euro pp
Under 4 years old > free of charge
