IMMERSIVE Cooking Programs
3/5 Days all-inclusive Total Immersion Course
Retreat to the Apennine mountains and immerse yourself in an intensive culinary experience. Stefano Corvucci, CEO of the Culinary Institute of Bologna will be your private chef and host during your stay. You’ll stay in a mountain house and be given personal cooking lessons by Stefano. You’ll work side by side in the kitchen with a program catered to your interests.
Chef will introduce you to the famous Artusi cookbook, The Science of Cooking and the Art of Eating Well. Artusi wrote this book shortly after the unification of Italy and is widely regarded as the first gastronomic treatment ofItalian cusisine.
Every day you will learn how to make handmade pastas (no machines), sauces, sides and main courses. With an authentic fireplace and stone oven at your disposal, you'll get a deep dive into the traditional regional dishes first hand at your own pace. Discover authentic meat, vegetarian and fish dishes from all over Italy.
What's Included
-Morning pick up at the train station in Cesena (1 hour train -from Bologna) and Arezzo (1 hour train from Florence)
-4 nights accommodation in a private mountain retreat
-4-5 lunch lessons (depending on your schedule)
-4 dinner lessons
-Wine tasting at a local Winery
-Markets and local food producers visits
-Return to the train station
$3500 per person for 5 Days
$2100 per person for 3 Days
$6600 per couple for 5 Days
$3800 per couple for 3 Days
Mountain Retreat
You'll stay in a private mountain retreat located near the mouth of the Tiber River in Mt. Fumaiolo. The 4 bedroom, 19th century house has 2 fireplaces and was once part of a convent. The chef lives in the house next door. The entire house is reserved for just you and your party.
Team Building & Group Classes in Bologna
Enjoy a unique experience entertaining clients or fellow employees. Learn how to make pasta by hand and then enjoy your team's labor with local wine and beverages. The class can be held in a professional kitchen in the historic city center. Minimum 10 people.
Only have 1 day?
If you only have 1 day to spend in Bologna, we may be able to arrange a class for you in the City Center.