COOKING AND CUISINE TOURS
Experiencing the food we love
Through a regions’ local food and cuisine, you can discover many of its traditions, and understand its true character, culture and history.
In an informal and inspiring setting under the guidance of renowned chefs, these cookery courses will immerse you in regions
known for their outstanding beauty, culture and serious dedication to producing the finest food.
From a leisurely weekend cooking break in Provence, to a gastro-cultural stroll through the elegant neighbourhoods of Rome, or Florence
morning market with tastings of top-quality wine, cheese, meats and sweets from local purveyors, to a full week long cooking course.
Explore some of the world’s finest cuisine with hands-on cooking classes by locally renowned or Michelin starred chefs.
Provence Cookery course
15th to 21st June , and 31st August to 6th September 2026
This region of Southern France offers breathtaking landscapes, bustling markets with outstanding local produce, a mesmerising patchwork of art, history and captivating cuisine.
Combine this laid back ambience of the majestic setting of Provence, with mastering the art of seriously good cooking…a culinary odyssey. Immersive and hands-on masterclasses, curated tastings exploring the artistry of authentic regional cuisine, and time honoured secrets.
From £5500 per person, twin share
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Provence Private chef at your (holiday) home…..created especially for you. An outstanding chef with Provencal and Italian cuisine, everything cooked from scratch, to cater your unique requirements with the best local and seasonal produce. The service is family-style, on big plates, so everyone can serve themselves. Wine can also be selected and matched for your meal.
Provence cooking school
Short class options
Cook like a local – a custom designed class with local seasonal ingredients, sourced from the local village market, fields or vege garden. This is a full-day (approximate 7 hours) experience.
– from Eur 240pp, min 4 people
Truffles – A special afternoon class & dinner. June to August
Discover secret truffle recipes and flavourful dishes to incorporate in an evening menu.
– from Eur 250pp, min 4 people
Markets in Provence are a feast for all the senses, especially your eyes and taste buds: the best local, seasonal fruit and vegetables; meat, fish, bread, olives, tapenade, honey and conserves, herbs and spices, cheese, goat cheese, flowers, oils and wines…and so much more. Be guided through the stalls, learn how to recognise the best produce and ingredients, and meet the local farmers.
– from Eur 100pp, min 2 people ~ Mornings only Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
Tuscany - Cuisine, cellars and Chianti
3 day/2 night tour - regular departures
A landscape of cultural richness, art, long-standing heritage and gorgeous views, which only adds to this captivating experience when you sample the luscious food and sublime wines of this outstanding region.
Guided visit with tastings for Florence farmers’ market, small-group cooking class led by a charismatic chef, wine-pairing lunch at a boutique winery…just some of the tour highlights.
From €850 per person, twin share
Veneto Cookery course
31st May to 6th June, 7th to 13th June, and 6th to 12th September 2026
Hands-on cookery courses using the rich and diverse seasonal produce for which this region is renowned…. ricotta tortelloni with burnt walnut pesto and roast guinea fowl with salsa peverada just two of the dishes.
The itinerary is carefully designed to create the right balance between cooking, eating, trips, tours and tastings, while also leaving room for relaxation and exploring this beautiful region, including Venice.
From £5500 per person, twin share
Puglia Cookery course
20th to 26th September 2026
Surrounded by centuries-old olive groves, a beautifully restored traditional masseria is the perfect setting for this outstanding culinary experience.
Mozzarella making, cheese tasting of locally produced ricotta forte, caciotta and scamorza, meander Baroque jewel of Lecce before lunch of exquisite regional specialities…just a few of the delights in store during your week in the heel of Italy.
From £5500 per person, twin share
Truffles, Barolo and Barbaresco
Monthly departures - May to October 2025
This 8 day Piedmont culinary discovery will introduce you to delicious truffle infused cuisine, paired with the finest Italian wines, set in a backdrop of rolling plains, green hills and the Alps.
Wine appreciation with a master sommelier; experience the thrill of a truffle hunt; visit an aged cheese producer; shop at a local market and partake in a cooking class; and delight in the cuisine of a Michelin star restaurant.
