Cooking vacations in Italy
Take one of our cooking vacations in Tuscany and learn the passion of the Italian kitchen - and have fun doing it. Our cooking vacations are based at beautiful Casa Ombuto, an historic restored Tuscan villa set in a stunning and tranquil location in the hills of the Casentino valley some 50km south of Florence, Italy.
Our
cooking vacations at the luxurious Casa Ombuto will allow you to immerse
yourself in the culture and lifestyle of Tuscany and learn to cook authentic
Italian dishes in an informal and friendly environment.
Our cooking vacations in Italy are taught by Paola Baccetti, a locally born chef who ran her own successful restuarant in nearby Bibbiena for 10 years.
Paola's cooking vacations offer a comprehensive hands on course designed to teach you to make splendid 4 course Italian dinners covering all the basic Italian cooking techniques, from pasta to pastries and everything in between. All of the ingredients you will use during your cooking vacation are bought each morning from local markets and so you will be working with fresh fruit and vegetables in season. Throughout your cooking vacation you will learn about the ingredients and the traditions around the dishes as well as food presentation and wine choice.
If you would like to spend your cooking vacations learning how to cook light and healthy cuisine then choose our new Mediterranean Cookery Course where the emphasis on great taste and low calories.
Paola's cooking vacations offer a comprehensive hands on course designed to teach you to make splendid 4 course Italian dinners covering all the basic Italian cooking techniques, from pasta to pastries and everything in between. All of the ingredients you will use during your cooking vacation are bought each morning from local markets and so you will be working with fresh fruit and vegetables in season. Throughout your cooking vacation you will learn about the ingredients and the traditions around the dishes as well as food presentation and wine choice.
If you are looking for a cooking vacation that will inspire you with the knowledge and enthusiasm to cook authentic Italian cuisine then join us at Casa Ombuto. More information on our cooking vacations in Italy is available here..