Umbrian cuisine is authentic and hearty, rooted in the abundance of fresh, seasonal ingredients drawn from its fertile soil, farms and forests. Steeped in generations of tradition, the cooking is unpretentious, featuring a few carefully chosen ingredients that come together in perfect harmony to create truly flavourful dishes.
Your week-long course will provide you with a solid foundation in Italian cooking and food preparation, all while savoring exceptional local wines and enjoying delicious meals with fellow participants. Throughout the week, you’ll discover the unique charm of Umbria—its unspoiled beauty and undeniable allure will leave you enchanted.
Our cooking week
Schedule
Here is an example of our typical week offering a balanced mix of cooking classes and free time to enjoy your personal choice of activities and the surrounding area. If you have any special requests let us know and we will work with our chef to customize your experience to fit your preferences.
Saturday
Arrival and settle in before enjoying a welcome supper of lentil soup, sautéed vegetables, cured meats and the famous Umbrian bread ‘torta al testo’.
Dinner 7:30pm
Sunday
The morning is yours to acquaint yourself with and enjoy the local area. Then roll up our sleeves and let’s get cooking. We will start with pasta and 3 delicious sauces, a dessert. Enjoy with some local wine.
Class 4:00pm
Dinner 7.30pm
Monday
A guided walking tour of Perugia – the artistic and historic jewel of Umbria. Then enjoy a dinner in a restaurant of your choice.
Tuesday
Enjoy a morning walk or cycle on a local trail or simply relax at the pool. Then we will cook risotto with braised beef or veggies and a special Umbrian dessert.
Class 4:00pm
Dinner 7.30pm
Wednesday
An exciting day truffle hunting, then onto a wine estate for 5 x wine tasting and a lunch prepared by our chef with the truffle hunted, if you find truffles, so no slacking or no lunch!
Thursday
Cooking class late afternoon, gnocchi with chicken, salad and dessert.
Class 4:00pm
Dinner 7.30pm
Friday
Our last cooking class, bbq grilled local produce.
After lunch take time out to relax.
Class 11am
Lunch 1.30pm
Dinner 8pm. A gourmet farewell dinner
Saturday
Departure day.
For non cooking companions the are many great activities for you to do, please see the ‘activities’ section on this website
Our Chef
Samuele is a highly experienced chef who began his career in the kitchen at the age of 13. Over the years, he has honed his skills in some of the finest kitchens, including those with Michelin stars. He now chooses to share his passion by teaching and inspiring others to discover the joy of true Italian cooking.
While Samuele has worked with high-level cuisine, his class recipes are refreshingly simple, unpretentious, and designed for home cooks of all skill levels. Focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients, he offers invaluable tips on how to select, handle, and maximise their potential. Known for his expertise in pasta, risotto, and fresh meats, his dishes have earned him a reputation that’s the envy of many in the culinary community.
Dates & Prices
2025 Prices
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Cooking guests in single occupancy double ensuite room | €1875 |
| Cooking guests in shared occupancy double or twin ensuite room | €1675 |
| Non cooking companions in shared double or twin ensuite room | €1375 |
Minimum four cooking guests maximum eight per course.
Two twin rooms available.
Non cooking guests are very welcome to join in all meals and outings.
A 20% non refundable deposit is payable on reservation. Balance payable six weeks prior to arrival.
2025 Dates
| Date | Availability |
|---|---|
| June 14th – 21st | Places available |
| July 12th – 19th | Full |
| September 13th – 20th | Places Available |
This includes:
- Seven nights accommodation in our 16th century hamlet
- A welcome dinner with wine
- Breakfast daily
- Four cooking classes including all equipment and ingredients
- Two lunches and five dinners with delicious local wines
- A truffle hunt followed by visit to wine estate with lunch and wine tasting
- Walking tour with official guide in Perugia
- A farewell dinner with wine
Prices are exclusive of flights and car rental. Rather than transport our guests around in one large group, having your own car allows you flexibility to choose your own programme.
Your Accommodation
Prato di Sotto
The entire hamlet will be for the exclusive use of our cooking guests and partners.
Each bedroom has a king size or twin beds, ensuite.
Everything is provided for your comfort and our top of the range mattresses and excellent linen will ensure you have a welcome and comfortable nights’ sleep.
