Faq
How many persons could partecipate to your Cooking Class?
For each Cooking Class we accept a maximun of 10 persons.
What about the Programm?
For the Programm, please visit the section "Cooking Course" and you will could see the Programm for each day.
The Team reserves the right to alter its programm, menus and itinerary.
How long does the Cooking Class takes?
Our Tuscan Cooking Programm takes 1 week with 5 days of Cooking Class. For any furhter information please have a look a the section "Cooking Course".
How long does a lesson takes?
Each lesson takes around 1 hour, 1 hour and a half.
When does your Cooking Class starts?
Our Cooking Classes are organized all year around. It is a Weekly Programm starting from Saturday to Saturday.
You could find the still available dates on the section "Calendar".
Is your Cooking Class taught in English?
Yes, our Classc Italian Cooking Class is taught in English by our Italian Chef with the help of our Guests Assistant, Mrs. Silvia.
Silvia speaks also German and French so she could be very helpfull anytime.
Should I have special knowledge to take part in your Cooking Course?
No, you don't need high skill level to partecipate at our Cooking Course. Our Chef will guide you through the most famous Italian Recipes with simplicity and sympathy. It will be very fun!
What are the topics of your Cooking Class?
With the help of our Chef you will know the products and choose the ingredients needed for the preparation of a typical Italian menu. You will discover the products necessary for the implementation of lunches and delicious dinners. The menus are all Italian with an emphasis on Tuscan tradition.
What should I bring to partecipate to your Cooking Classes?
To participate in our Cooking Course you do not need anything particular, just remember to bring a lot of enthusiasm and joy. Our Team will provide you with an apron for cooking.
What are the available accommodations at the villa?
Our luxury Villa offers comfortable double rooms with private bath. Each room could be occupied by 1 person or by 2 persons.
In case you would bring a companion with you, you will have a very special discount (see our pricelist) for 2 persons sharing the same room. In case your companion will not partecipate to our Cooking Class, then the price will be even cheaper.
Can I bring a friend who does not participate in the course?
You can share a room with a companion who is not participating in the course. The companion will have a discounted rate (see our prices). The not partecipant person can use all the facilities of the villa and will be present to all meals and the organized excurtions but will not partecipate to the Cooking Classes.
Can you organize the transfer from/to the airport?
We can arrange transfer from and to the airport. We will inform you about the cost at the time of the booking.
The cost of the transfer is not included in the weekly price.
What if I have no experience in cooking?
You don't need any particular experience, just bring your will to learn. We welcome everyone to enjoy an exciting experience of Tuscan cooking.
What if I have special dietary requirements or allergies?
If you have any special dietary needs or food allergies, please inform us at the time of the booking so we can plan the menu for the class accordingly.
How can I book my " Classic Italian Cooking Class Week"?
The process of booking your Italian Cooking Class Week is very easy. Send us a request with all your details filling the
"contacts" section of our wesbite (on the Home Page). We will contact you back as soon as possible for all details.
How can I pay for my Classic Italian Cooking Class Week?
Togehter with your booking you will receive all informations about the payments. We accept only bank transfers.
We are not able to accept credit cards payments, we are sorry.
What are your payment terms?
To confirm your Tuscan Cooking Class Week, you have only to send us a first payment: it's 30% of the total amount. We will ask you then to pay the balance 4 weeks before arrival. The payment should be done with bank transfer, you will find our bank references on your booking.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you cancell 90 days before your arrival, we will refund you half of your deposit. If you cancell less than 90 days before your arrival date, you will loose the deposit.If you cancell less than 45 days before your arrival, you will loose the entire amount.
In case you would only change the date of your stay and you will inform us at least 90 days before the arrival date, we will charge any fee (accordingly with our rooms availability).
We suggest you to make an insurance against cancellation so you could cover all the risks.
How can I reach the villa?
The main Airports of Tuscany are Pisa and Florence.
Pisa Airport is the nearest to the villa. We can organize a tranfer from and to the airport (not inluced in the price). Otherwise you can take a train from airport to Cecina. The Train station of Cecina is a short distance to the villa. Last but not least, you can also rent a car: for car rental informations, please send us a request.
Wich is the nearest Airport?
The nearest Airport is PISA, Aeroporto Galileo Galilei. As second chance you could also fly to FLORENCE, Airport Amerigo Vespucci. We could organize for you a transfer from the Airport to our villa (on request): this service is not included in the weekly price. Please request this service at the time of the booking.
Can I learn how to make bread, pizza and pasta during your Cooking Lessons?
During Our Classic Italian Cooking Week youcan learn how to make pasta, pizza and bread. We are Italians!
I have interest on a particular recipe, can you help me?
In case you are interested on a particular recipe, please inform us at the time of the booking so that we could inform the Chef and will try to organize accordingly with the needs of all partecipants.