Private Italian Cooking In A Historic Villa In The Hills Of Lucca (Groups of 10)

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Experience the art of Italian cooking in a historic villa in Lucca. Enjoy an inspiring class and dine with views of Tuscan hills. Unwind in the garden or explore the local village.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Imagine learning to cook Italian and Mediterranean dishes in our Tuscan 18th century Limonaia kitchen. The kitchen was originally used as the greenhouse for the lemon trees during the winter. Now it has been thoughtfully transformed into a commercial Tuscan kitchen with stunning views of the Tuscan hills and our lemon garden. The views from the grand windows will inspire and entrance you as you cook.


After the class guests will eat lunch, drink local wine and tea or coffee surrounded by history and stunning Tuscan architecture. They will either enjoy a long lunch in the Limonaia kitchen or our stunning dining room with grand crystal chandeliers and 18th century frescoed walls.


They are welcome to stay longer and play a game of tennis on our court, or visit the local village, or relax in our lemon garden.


Minimum: 10 guests.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Bruschetta, Tuscan Gazpacho, or Prosciutto
MAIN
Pasta al Pomodoro, Tagliatelle con Funghi, Pasta all'Amatriciana
DESSERT
Homemade Gelato, Tiramisu, Torta alla Nonna

What You Get

Private transportation
Guests will be able to use all cooking utensils and equipment needed.
Lunch
Guests will be served a large Tuscan lunch complete with local wine, coffee and tea and desert

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Upon arrival guests will tour our historic villa, our private chapel and the lemon garden The cooking class will take place in our grand Limonaia kitchen where guests will work with our chef to create delicious Tuscan dishes with a Mediterranean influence. The dishes will vary by seasonal availability and group size. After the food has been prepared guests will enjoy the fruits of their labor with a long Tuscan lunch either in our Limonaia kitchen or our elegant frescoed dining room. Guests will be served several courses along with some wine, coffee and water. Minimum: 10 guests.

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
08/10/2022 - 11/06/2026
MONDAY
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SUNDAY
10:00 - 14:30

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
Pickup Details
We will meet each guest in front of the tourist office in Piazzale Verde, Lucca to be transported to the Villa. It is a 15 minute drive from Lucca to Vorno. Address: Vecchia Porta S. Donato, Piazzale Giuseppe Verdi, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
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Meeting Point

Villa Michaela (già Villa Nottolini), Via di Valle, Capannori Provincia di Lucca Toscana, Italy, IT, 55060

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We have ample parking on the property. Cross the street and there is a buzzer on the gate to enter. Once passing through the gate walk down the drive and they will be met in front of the Villa entrance.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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