If you're looking for a comprehensive cooking class that takes you from buying the food from the…read morelocal Bologna markets to cooking in a professional kitchen led by a professional chef and then enjoying it in a restaurant style setting, then this class is for you! My wife and I signed up for the 1-day (6 hour session) and had a great time learning about food history and cooking from the very knowledgeable Chef Stefano! What's great about this class is that Chef Stefano has an abundance of experience and knowledge about food and its history and shares it with you all while instructing you on how to make it while he observes you performing the cooking hands-on! We were very lucky in that we were the only ones signed up for that day's class (since it was low season) and so Chef Stefano was very kind to tailor the class to what we wanted to learn and cook. We met at the CIBO venue and while walking to the local market, Chef Stefano learned about what we wanted to learn from the class and thus bought the necessary food items to fulfill our requests. When we got back, Chef Stefano gave us great information about the history of Italian food and why there are various cooking styles within Italy based upon location and climate conditions. Chef also instructed us step by step on how to prepare the dishes/sauces and watched us as we prepped and cooked the food. All this was done while enjoying glasses of wine that were selected by the Chef's wine partner, Carl Silvestri. Carl suggested some wines based upon what we were making and shared with us a lot of insight about the origins of the wine and had some great stories about the various local wines! This, too, was a treat for us as it happened that Carl stopped by the CIBO venue that day. In the end, we were able to enjoy the various dishes that we learned to prepare that day - Tagliatelle Ragu, Eggplant Parmigiana, and Ravioli stuffed with Squash. These were dishes that we had wanted to learn so this will vary class by class. Overall, we had a great time and can't thank Chef Stefano and Carl enough for a wonderful cooking experience. If you're seeking a quality cooking class, look no further...this is the one for you!

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Carlos is such a lovely gentleman. He and his friend Lucia host a cooking class for a maximum of 6…read moreguests in Carlos' kitchen. It was a five hour event but the time flew! Me and hubby started off by making homemade pasta with Lucia by whisking eggs into a soft dough and then off the Carlos to show us how to make the bolognese sauce. We then learned how to make tagliatelle and ricotta spinach and parsley tortellinis. This was of course with a delicious light wine. We then had Carlos cooking the meat and he started out meal by serving some delicious meats with cheese and balsamic vinegar and a bottle of prosecco. We then went on to our mains which we MADE: tortellini and the bolognese with an amazing wine. We ended with tiramisu and prosecco filled strawberries yummmmm! It wasn't cheap but absolutely worth it - had no idea my hubby was so much better than me but I'll let him Cook from now on!!

We took the class that included a 2 hour market tour on a Saturday that provided personalized…read moreservice since it was just the two of us. Carlo took us to various shops for ingredients and it was a good way to get a guided tour of the historic district. Luciana was an excellent pasta making instructor. She and Carlo both combined background on technique with science of the various items we made and later enjoyed. Class included a cook book and apron. Carlo was very good about communicating before-hand and picked us up at our hotel to begin the market tour.

Come for the cooking, stay for the show! Chef Monti is not only a great teacher, he's also…read morehysterical. His jokes are terrible, politically incorrect and laugh-out-loud funny! The classroom is very intimate and from the first minute you are working hands-on: measuring, weighing, slicing, chopping, kneading, etc. I took the pizza, focaccia and bread class, and although I've been making bread for 20 years, I learned many new tricks--including how to toss pizza dough and more importantly, how to catch it again! His approach is very easy to follow and his methods stress "how things should feel" rather than relying on slavish devotion to recipes. The school is attached to a working restaurant in the Carignano Hotel in the outskirts of Lucca. He offers six, four-hour courses and many people stay in the hotel and make these cooking classes a destination vacation. I was very entertained.

In a large and lovely kitchen I learned how to make several sauces, pasta, and a little dessert…read more The class was extremely planned and well put together. I was amazed at how easily Chef Paolo taught us- he is a natural chef and teacher. We will be back for more classes soon!

What a fun experience for the everyday American that thinks he/she is a cook. :) we can always be…read morebetter. Manuela (Simon and Sophie) were fantastic hosts who brought us to this little farm, let us pick fresh from the garden ingredients and the help make/cook the lunch we ate later. Lunch was obviously fantastic with vineyard owner pairing wines with each course. Thank you Manuela!

This is a 5 star experience through and through! Everything about this 1/2 day class is…read moreunbelievable. Host and cooking lead, Manuela is a gem. She is friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable but most of all knows how to take your trip to Italy to another level! She immerses you in a full on sensory experience to cooking. Smelling ingredients, touching and understanding textures, seeing the freshness of ingredients and the rich colors, and finally tasting the fruits of your labor. Mmmmm. We opted for a regional class that featured Sicilian recipes and it was fantastic! We made a four course meal. One of the freshest meals I've ever had. Our food was down right mouth watering! You must must must go here when visiting Florence for a truly rich cultural and culinary experience. Loved this day more than I can capture in a review.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience learning to make pasta with Luigi. We chose the shorter,…read morethree‑hour class, yet in that time we covered an impressive amount: Tiramisu, three different pasta shapes, and their accompanying sauces. What really stood out was that Luigi didn't just walk us through recipes, he explained the why behind each step. From properly whipping egg whites to kneading dough with the right touch, he made every technique feel approachable and meaningful. After the hands‑on portion, we enjoyed a delicious meal featuring everything we had made, paired thoughtfully with wine. The food was fantastic, but what truly made the experience special was Luigi himself. He's an excellent instructor; clear, patient, and genuinely engaging. His explanations were easy to follow, and he was just as enjoyable to talk with as he was to learn from. This class was a highlight of our trip, and we'd recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a memorable and authentic cooking experience.

I would give Luigi a "10" if I could…read more The cooking class that our party of 4 took with Luigi was the highlight of our 3-week trip to Italy. Luigi met us in downtown Bologna and guided us on a short, but very informative walking tour. Then we went to the fresh markets to see the foods and to purchase some of the food that we would cook during the class. Our group loved that experience. Then we went to Luigi's to begin the class. First we prepared the Tiramisu so it would have time to chill before time for dessert. We proceeded to make Bolognaise sauce and fresh pasta. The pasta was a little bit tricky. Everybody took a turn. I think I made too many Pope hats rather than the correct shape. That's OK, it still tasted good. Combine all of those foods with a salad and we had a delicious meal. In fact, we skipped dinner. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Luigi's cooking class. If I was going to Italy tomorrow I would include Bologna in our itinerary just so we could attend another class. I apologize for the tardiness of this review. It's been hanging over me ever since we returned. Now it's done. Thank you very much, Luigi.

La Scuola di Cucina Lorenzo Medici has to be one of the top flight schools of Italian cooking…read more Everything about it is so totally impressive form its huge open modern design to its formally attired chef and master chef instructors attired in their dress whites with 52 pleated chef hats. Unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to attend any of the classes, though I wish I would have. However, I did carefully observe just about everything of their operations and the instructors left no detail to chance or uncovered. For example I noticed one student incorrectly cracking an egg against a knife edge and immediately saw two chef instructors showing him and instructing him on how to properly do it against a flat surface and they didn't leave him until he got it right. Also the instructors are constantly observing, tasting, having the students taste and advising throughout the entire process of students cooking. The instructions and classes are done in a totally "hands on" process of instruction. Furthermore you'll find that most of the students aren't comprised of armatures or wannabe cooks, but those who are already professionals and are there to improve and further hone their culinary talents. I've fortunately had the opportunity to observe many schools of cooking and culinary instruction including those of the Culinary Institute of America and have to say that those of the La Scuola di Cucina Lorenzo Medici were amongst the most impressive.

Took a cooking lass at the Central Market! What an amazing experience. Go on their website for…read morecooking class dates. €50 per person per class. You will not be disappointed

My wife and I took a private cooking class with Chef Fabrizio. It was our favorite thing we did on…read moreour honeymoon! Chef Fabrizio is a fantastic instructor. He is hilarious! He taught us quite a bit about making pasta which will be quite helpful once we get home and make it ourselves. He was also very patient with our mistakes too. Mama mia! After the cooking class is over, you go down into the cellar below their kitchen and enjoy a private meal of the food you cooked. It was so much food! And extremely delicious as well. When we come back to Florence we will be sure to do it again.

I definitely recommend this. It was something fun to do with our big group. The instructor was…read morefunny. Honestly it was some of the best pasta we had the whole trip. They also give you the recipes to take home with you which I loved!

From the owner: More than 10 years of cooking classes in Verona, for adults, children, couples and private…read morecustomers. Chef at home, team building, and Taylor made classes or different and customized ideas for events or special occasions. Are you in Verona for holidays and do you want to discover the real italian kitchen? Ask us for a class during your holidays. We speak english... and italian, of course! 10 anni di corsi di cucina a Verona, per adulti, bambini, coppie e privati. Chef a domicilio, team building in cucina e corsi su richiesta o idee speciali per eventi e occasioni speciali.

Staff = 5 Cooking classes = 4…read more Lodging / Accommodations = 1 We enjoyed the Tuscany cooking class. Chef Paola was a real professional -- articulate, interesting, fun, engaging and so knowledgeable. Everything we cooked was fresh, local, in season -- just perfect. We learned a lot and can't wait to share some of the recipes we learned with our friends back at home. In the one-week course, there are 4 afternoon classes. Everyone gets an opportunity to prepare an appetizer, first course, secondi (pasta) or entree and dessert. Note: I said prepare. The students did all the cleaning, cutting, chopping, rolling, mixing, filling, etc. The kitchen staff did all the cooking, plating and presentation. It was like going to a fancy restaurant every night, except we had done all the prep work and knew what went into the dishes. We sampled just about everything Tuscany has to offer in the Spring -- Beef Steaks, Pork Tenderloin, Guinea Fowl, Rabbitt, Quail, Branzino, Cod, Ground Beef, and pasta, stuffed pasta. Everything made from scratch. It took time, and the results were worth it in every bite. Wine was served with each meal and after there after dinner drinks. Overall, it was a lot of really great food and wine. We also met some nice like minded foodies who contributed to each of the meals during the week. The staff was fantastic. From the general manager, to the chef, to the kitchen staff, drivers, and the other workers, if you mentioned something, they were on it. Everyone had a can do attitude and made sure everything was dealt with efficiently and effectively. ...and they were all extremely nice. The lodging and accommodations were disappointing, however. I requested a room on the ground level with minimal steps before I made the reservation. The owner of Tuscookany promised a room with only two steps. Upon arrival, we were assigned a room with six steps, one up and five down. That made it tough for my spouse. The room was also dimly lit and spartan. The real challenge revealed itself the next morning when we discovered there was minimal hot water. The bathroom shower and faucets both started off warm and then went to cold. For three of the first four mornings, the staff tried to fix the plumbing with various maintenance efforts. On the fourth day, they moved us to another nearby villa where there was hot water. So that solved one issue but created another because we now had to negotiate a staircase to the second level and trudge over loose gravel even further each day to our cooking classes. I understand and appreciate the challenges of a historic 200-year-old villa like Casa Ombuto and I enjoyed its charming appearance. I don't understand how the management can promise one room and deliver something completely different and so under maintained.

My daughter and I recently went to Casa Ombuto and had the most amazing time! Our chef, Paola, did…read morean amazing job teaching us all things Italian cooking! Her love for food, cooking, and teaching was beautiful! We spent an unbelievable week at our Tuscan villa learning the ins and outs of cooking Italian food. The accommodations were beautiful and perfect, and every single staff member did an amazing job taking care of us. I'm felt like we were welcomed in as family and spent an entire week in Italian paradise!!!