Attend a cooking course in the hills of Chianti (Tuscany) with Cook in Italy

Minimum number of persons per booking: 8

Hotel Radda is located in an area rich in history and art, in a natural setting of rare beauty, and offers a unique experience in hospitality for a holiday in Tuscany in the splendid Chianti region.
A bar, restaurant, wellbeing centre and wonderful heated swimming pools are all at your disposition for a luxurious experience of wellbeing and peace.

Tip to organize your tripCook in Italy's packages are perfect to be part of your tour in Italy. When planning your holiday start by deciding the big picture (I want to see Rome, Florence, etc.), then plan some diversions from the most common tourist destinations. One of these will be the countryside between Florence and Siena, where you will experience a great culinary experience and relax in a medieval village.

The location

Radda in Chianti is an old village at the heart of the hills in Chianti and has been inhabited since the etruscan era. The village has preserved its wonderful structure and several buildings such as towers, walls, the beautiful church of San Niccolò and the palace of Podestà from the medieval period.

The program

"Short": half week program

3 nights at My One Hotel Radda 4****
3 buffet breakfasts at the hotel
2 cookery classes with an English speaking chef of CookinItaly's staff
3 dinners at the hotel *
Wine tasting
All the ingredients for the classes
Apron and chef hat
Printed recipes in English

"Long": week long program

7 nights at My One Hotel Radda 4****
7 buffet breakfasts at the hotel
3 cookery classes with an English speaking chef of CookinItaly's staff
4 dinners at the hotel *
Wine tasting
All the ingredients for the classes
Apron and chef hat
Printed recipes in English

* water included, wine and drinks not included

Some more details

The cooking classes, held by Cook in Italy’s staff as usual, will focus on the rich Tuscan cuisine. You’ll be introduced to the use of local products, with particular attention to organic food.
During the classes you'll cook some of the food that you'll eat during your meals.
Cook in Italy's chef will help you organizing your activities in order to achieve the maximum from your holiday.
The area is one of the most interesting in the Tuscan scene: we always suggest to have a car available, driving in the beautiful countryside and discovering the amazing old villages is really a fantastic experience.
Siena, Florence and a large part of Tuscany are just a short drive away from the hotel. Your chef and the staff of the hotel will help you choosing the best destinations according to your needs.

Calendar

We decided not to work with a calendar but on request in order to give you an experience taylored to your needs.
Reservations are possible for groups of at least 8 people: just contact Federico (use the form or write an email, see the "contact us" section) and specify the period of the year you would like to be in Tuscany. You will then receive our availability and personalized quotation for your program, including accommodation and cooking course.

You can choose the dates that you prefer. We'll check for availability and get back to you with all the information you'll need to take your decision.

Price

The following prices are per person and incude everything listed in the program AND ALL TAXES: these are the final prices for you.

(in Euro per person)	Single bedroom		Double bedroom		Triple bedroom
	Short	Long	Short	Long	Short	Long
	780	1,440	645	1,120	n/a	n/a

TIP: In order to receive a personalized quotation please contact Cook in Italy letting us know when you would like to come and we'll send you the price for that period. For any particular request contact us via email or the form, we'll be happy to help you. Extra cooking class: for additional cooking classes special discounted price of 120 Euro, all taxes included.

Getting to Radda in Chianti

Arriving by car is convenient and easy, all you have to do is take the A1 motorway and exit at Firenze certosa. Then follow the road for Siena until San Donato and finally follow the signposts for Castellina and Radda in Chianti. For those arriving by train or air, Radda in Chianti is linked to Florence by a good bus service.