Name: 4 Day Fresh Pasta Making and Gastronomy Culinary Holiday in Tuscany, Province of Grosseto
Brand: Cook Eat Discover
Price: 900 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10.0 (4 reviews)

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

13:00

Check-out Time:

12:00

You will have the option of either staying in a private or shared apartment of Residence Il Ciliegio. Your accommodation are poolside apartments located at the doorstep of the beautiful medieval village of Roccatederighi, your base for this food adventure, in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma region.

Each apartment is furnished and presented in a traditional yet elegant Tuscan style, with terracotta floors, and wooden beamed ceilings. They are equipped with kitchenette, bathroom with shower, bed linen and towels, independent heating, TV, and Wi-Fi. The apartments have views over the hills, the Maremma valleys, and the charming village of Roccatederighi.

Your accommodation also has a swimming pool (open from June to September), with sunbeds and umbrellas, and an outdoor patio with chairs and tables to enjoy the view from. There is a washer and dryer, and if you choose to drive to the location, there is a private off-road parking. From your apartment, you will be just a few paces away from the magical old town of Roccatederighi, and a range of bars, restaurants, and shops. Your kitchenette will be stocked with great local products for your breakfasts.

Please note that if in case of shared apartment accommodation, you will have a double bed and an extra sofa bed for use. Guests choosing shared apartments are asked to do so with friends, family, or partners to ensure the comfort of the customers - if you are joining on your own, Cook Eat Discover does not currently have a sharing option.

Program

Live the Italian foodie dream: Cooking classes, private dinners, tastings and behind-the-scenes tours at artisanal organic food and wine producers. Craft artisan pasta and cook risotto like a pro by the end of your four-day cooking retreat whilst also learning how sustainable food and drink production works in harmony with the local environment.

Set against the backdrop of lush olive groves under the Tuscan sun, your intimate lessons led by experienced chef, Oli, are interspersed with trips to producers for a behind-the-scenes experience that will immerse you into Italian food culture.

Wake up in authentic Tuscan apartments with a view over the glistening pool and the rolling hills, before learning all there is to know about fresh pasta, gnocchi and risotto making, Italian desserts, and more!

Please be advised that we are based in an area of authentic and medieval hill villages in southern Tuscany. The accommodation and some of the activities and classes are in these villages where some of the streets can be slightly steep and uneven. A certain level of mobility is needed. Please let us know if you have any concerns about this due to health issues etc. On a similar note, these are traditional communities and some of the infrastructure won’t be as modern as what you may be used to. There is no air conditioning in the accommodation, and while wifi is available in the apartments, it is not high-speed.

Itinerary

Day 1

15:00

Check in to your apartment and get to know the team and your surroundings. Take a moment to relax before the adventure begins.

17:00

Get to grips with handmade potato gnocchi in your first masterclass

19:00

Dine al fresco under the pergola on an indulgent four-course welcome feast, including the gnocchi you made earlier, and a number of other delicious local dishes prepared by your private chef.

Day 2

09:30

Visit a local buffalo mozzarella farm, starting the day off with a delicious buffalo milk cappuccino before taking a guided tour, meeting the buffalos, and tasting their amazing range of cheeses.

12:00

Head to a farm near the coast for an insightful tour of an organic Tuscan rice farm. We'll pick some rice up for the risotto class later!

17:00

Aperitivo with a view, followed by a risotto masterclass using our local rice, plus a lesson in perfect biscotti making.

20:00

Enjoy the fruits of your labour for dinner, eating the risotto you have made out in the square of our medieval village with plenty of good wine!. Your private chef has also thrown in a couple of extra gastronomic treats.

Day 3

10:00

Learn to craft handmade pasta shapes in an intimate workshop, trying your hand at tagliatelle, garganelli, and farfalle. The perfect introduction to pasta making with our experienced chef.

13:00

Toast your handy work with a well-earned lunch consisting of local delicacies and your wonderful handmade pasta.

19:00

Visit an organic local family vineyard to learn about winemaking. Walk amongst the vines, taste the Tuscan wines, and enjoy a traditional multi-course dinner afterward cooked with local and seasonal produce.

Day 4

09:30

Take your pasta skills to the next level. Learn to make filled pasta in this workshop, with stuffed shapes like tortelli, ravioli, and 'plin'. We'll also learn the secrets of perfect Tiramisu making!

12:00

Enjoy a final farewell lunch, feasting on the filled pasta you made over the course of the morning, not forgetting that Tiramisu!

14:00

Wave goodbye to your Tuscan surroundings and prepare to leave with all the new culinary skills you have mastered. Check out and ground transfer to the train station.

Included excursions

Buffalo mozzarella farm and producer tour and tasting brunch

Wine tasting and meal at local organic vineyards

Seaside organic Tuscan rice farm tour

Instructors

Oliver Haenlein

Oli is an experienced chef and pasta maker and Flo is an events organiser from London. They have combined their skills to try to create immersive, behind the scenes cooking and food adventures for those fascinated by Italian gastronomy. Growing up, Oli spent his summers the Italian Maremma region, and after a range of chef work in the UK, he went on to move to Tuscany to further develop his skills and passion for the region's culinary traditions. He has also trained as a 'sfoglino' or artisan pasta maker, and is excited to share his love for and knowledge of Italian food with you.

Location

This culinary holiday will take place in Tuscany, Italy. The Maremma is the southern most coastal region of Tuscany. While the likes of Siena and Florence are easily accessible from the Maremma, it's a hidden gem that's relatively undiscovered compared to the well beaten tourist trails of central Tuscany.

Its incredible natural beauty and medieval hill villages provide an untouched and authentic land perfect for food exploration. Things are done the old ways there, and you will find some of the finest food in the country. Cook Eat Discover is based in the beautiful village of Roccatederighi, which is carved into the rocks over 500 meters above the plains. It teeters impossibly above the flatlands and from up here you can see the islands of Giglio, Elba, or even Corsica on a clear day.

The undisturbed wilds of Maremma produce extremely fine ingredients and dishes. Stuffed pasta, cured meats, honey, wild boar, hearty soups, and chestnuts are some local specialties. The Maremmana cow is famed around the country for its steaks, the freshest fish, and seafood comes out of the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea, while the region is also blessed with excellent wine, olive oil, and cheese producers. Tuscany's other famous gastronomic centers are not far away either - the pecorino of Pienza, the Brunello wine of Montalcino, and the Panforte of Siena.

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Features

Activities

Swimming
Swimming pool (outdoor)

General

Kitchen
Patio

Services

Free Wi-Fi
Laundry

Food

This culinary holiday includes daily all meals. Breakfast supplies for your private kitchen including locally produced fruit, yogurt, bread, eggs, jams and preserves, cereals, etc. will be provided. Meal include private meals cooked by your private chef Oli, meals produced from cooking classes, meals as part of trips and activities, etc. Wine and selected aperitifs are also included.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Alcoholic beverages

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Other dietary requirements on request

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

Accommodation (breakfast included) for 3 nights
Ground transfers
Equipment
All meals
Wine and selected aperitivos
Cooking classes, tours and tastings
Private transport for all tours

What's not included

Airfare
Airport transfers

How to get there

Recommended Airports

FCO

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

166 km

Transfer not provided

PSA

Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei Airport)

91 km

Transfer not provided

Arrival by train

Fast trains get you from Pisa Central to Grosseto in 75 minutes, and around 100 minutes from Rome's main city station. On check-in and check-out days, Cook Eat Discover provides transport between the nearest major train station, Grosseto, and the apartments. Cook Eat Discover will pick you up from/drop you off at Grosseto on check-in/check-out days. At times Cook Eat Discover have to group guests together into collective pick-up times - Cook Eat Discover generally does two separate pick-ups on check-in day.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

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