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Experiences

Chefs, Food & Wine

Book an Italian villa with a chef. Take a journey through Italy's vineyards, learn to cook regional dishes, fire a pizza and make gelato. Sample organic fruit and vegetables grown in our villa and hotels' orchards and gardens. Harvest your own olives and taste first press extra virgin olive oil. Learn the art of making cheese and creating chocolate. Enjoy our recommended restaurants and local trattorie or let us pack you a picnic in the woods. Our chefs can provide breakfast, lunch or dinner services and we can cater for specific dietary needs, allergens, vegan and kosher food. Some villas offer chefs as part of the rental, for others they are an optional extra. We can also arrange for special celebratory meals and pre-stock wines, spirits and soft drinks.

Our Chefs, Food & Wine experiences

Book your private chef in villa

Master Italian dishes with a cooking class

Learn to prepare delicious Neapolitan pizzas

Enjoy a delicious picnic in the countryside

Taste Italy's best extra virgin oil

Celebrate Italy's food culture on a gastronomic tour

Enjoy a private guided winery tour and tasting

Let us fix your drinks with a mixology class

Go on a truffle hunt led by an expert trifolaio

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