Chef Francesco

This incredible tour will take you to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you will have the opportunity to relive the history of the Prancing Horse and try the Ferrari F1 Simulator. Afterwards, a guided shuttle tour of the Ferrari Citadel in which the guide will share information about the factory, the history of the Fiorano racetrack and the entire Ferrari Citadel.* Afterwards, enjoy a Ferrari test drive on the roads of Maranello for an unforgettable experience**. To end the day, enjoy a full lunch at the restaurant "Cavallino", by renowned chef Massimo Bottura where you can enjoy a great lunch. *Scenic tour not accessible under 3 years. **Test drive with European licence: minimum 3 years of licence (if obtained after 13 December 2023) ** Test drive with non-European license: minimum 3 years of license + International License (if obtained after December 13, 2023)

In this unmissable pizza course not only you will learn how to make pizza but you will discover many other secrets about pizza with our chef. As soon as you wash your hands and wear a clean apron the lesson will begin with a little of theory. Soon after you will be mixing flour, water, yeast and kneading the dough for 15 minutes. Later you will shape small balls of pasta, stretch the dough, top with tomato and mozzarella, bake the pizza. Don't worry about final result as our pizza master Francesco will get out the Italian pizzaiolo that is inside you. When pizza is ready you will seat at the table to eat your self-made pizza and drink a good glass of wine or beer. At the end of the course we will send you a file with detailed instructions on the course you have completed. I am looking forward to seeing you here. Ciao.

You will be able to immerse yourself in a typical Sorrento atmosphere, between nature, traditions and excellent flavors…. Located on the beautiful hills of Sorrento, a magical and relaxing place where you can learn to cook good traditional dishes. You can reach us with our shuttle that will pick you up from the meeting point in Sorrento Centre and start a fantastic gastronomic experience with good wine and excellent food! You will prepare fresh pasta with your own hands, using our traditional recipe and a delicious eggplant parmigiana. You will spend a beautiful day with friends, cooking good typical dishes using local products. The best part is the moment when you taste everything you have cooked while sipping an excellent local wine! It will be an unforgettable experience here in Sorrento….and you will be able to cook the dishes that we will teach you to your family when you return home…

Located on the wonderful hills of Sorrento, a magical and relaxing place where you can learn how to prepare the real Neapolitan pizza. You will start the experience by tasting our mozzarella and our olive oil. Enjoy learning how to prepare a typical Neapolitan Pizza with local ingredients of our land. On a terrace of Sorrento, between lemons and olives trees, prepare a special Pizza alongside the Pizza Chef. In a beautiful atmosphere, spend a few hours learning all the tricks of our Neapolitan tradition and discover the inner secrets of Italian cuisine, tasting also the different local wines. At the end taste the fruit of your “job” ! Enjoy a Special Handmade Neapolitan Pizza!

Book this course and come to meet me, I'll make you a tagliatelle master! At Italian Food Lab you will learn how to prepare authentic Tagliatelle Bolognese and you will have an entertaining experience in a top location in Padova city centre with chef Francesco from Italian Food Lab. You will start chopping carrots, celery and onions for the Bolognese sauce, next you will scramble eggs in the flour and kneading the dough. Later you will stretch and cut the pasta, hang it somewhere to dry and get ready to eat. We will sit at the table to enjoy good food and wine together. We specialize in Italian cooking courses, private dining experiences, tours and other services related to Italian food and culture. Our chef has trained many people from all over the world and he is a sociable Italian who easily familiarize with students. At the end of the course we will send you a file with detailed instructions on the course you have completed. I am looking forward to seeing you here.

Journey into the Roman countryside and live like an Emperor! A full day experience with a private Chef in Tivoli, immersed in the villas and food of the Roman Emperors. Our professional driver will pick you up for a short and pleasant drive towards Tivoli. Discover Villa D’Este, the UNESCO garden with more than 100 fountains and take the best pics of your trip! Then head over to your own private villa, a hidden gem of Tivoli, Proietti Villa. Here begins a culinary journey into the tradition of Roman cuisine! The cooking class takes place in an easy- elegant environment, you will be guided from the welcome drink to the desert. A completely hands-on experience where you will learn the time-honored secrets of pasta making. Let yourself be carried away as you learn how to cook the perfect Roman sauces with fresh local ingredients! Enjoy the free-flowing wine and the fruits of your labour. Take your time to relax in the garden before heading back to Rome.

Lasagna is one of the most popular Italian dishes in the world, everyone likes it: children, adults, black and white, men and women. Chef Francesco will follow you step by step in creating an authentic and delicious Lasagna Bolognese. All our customers have really enjoyed our Lasagna course and they keep contacting us for further instructions when cooking at home. Don't look for other courses, book this incredible Italian cooking experience and you will have a great day in Padova with Francesco who will make you feel special in a unique location.

This is going to be very special because It's an authentic and a local experience in my cozy home in the heart of Venezia, where I combine traditional Italian home cooking and live guitar performance!

In a farmhouse of Sorrento hills, learn the ins and outs of traditional Amalfi Coast cuisine on this half-day, cooking class. Arrive in the morning for pastries and cappuccinos, meet your chef, and learn about the region’s cuisine as you breakfast. Do a tour of the farmhouse and  go pick the vegetables with your hands in the garden. Afterwards, you’ll spend several hours preparing a multi-course feast. Once the cooking is complete, sit down to enjoy the lunch you’ve prepared. The farmhouse family will join you for lunch accompanied by local wine and views.

A very nice villa, full of flowers, located on the Sorrentine hills, not far from the city centre. A Sorrentine family will welcome and shows you the features of their villa, including the garden where the guests will grab the harvest for the preparation, the vineyard, the cellars, the places where the animals from the farm use to live. Autentic place, autentic peolpe, great local food!

A very nice villa, full of flowers, located on the Sorrentine hills, not far from the city centre. A Sorrentine family will welcome and shows you the features of their villa, including the garden where the guests will grab the harvest for the preparation, the vineyard, the cellars, the places where the animals from the farm use to live. Autentic place, autentic peolpe, great local food!

Experience the essence of Italian-speaking Switzerland  –  Easy 1 hour walk on the Olive Trail with the best views of Lake Lugano –  Hear about Lugano's amazing history while browsing in high-end fashion outlets with a backdrop of gorgeous scenery –  Taste local food and wine  –  Refresh yourself at a quaint village where the buildings hang off the side of the mountain –  Take a boat cruise to your “grotto” lunch spot and make your own “classic risotto” under instruction from a master chef –  Taste local Ticino wine produced by local winemakers from the vineyards around Lugano. and the region

This experience is a real luxury for gastronomy lovers. There is nothing better than having a Local Foodie as your private host, who will guide you through the Mercato Trionfale, where Roman citizens go to stock their kitchens, in the mythical Vatican district. Visit the most emblematic stands of the market and taste a tempting selection of sausages, cheeses, oils, supplis, pizzas, wines, among other Italian products of great quality. The best part of the tour will be the experience of cooking 'pasta a la carbonara' in the kitchen of the guide, who will teach you the secrets of this traditional dish, in his cooking class. Enjoy this private experience, smells, tastes and good company will remain forever in your memory and on your palate … a real privilege!

This boutique cooking studio is set on the family estate surrounded by 20 acres of land, cultivated with vines and 600 olive trees; we produce Trebbiano and San Giovese wine, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This property is drenched in history; it was purchased in the 1960s by the Chef's father, the abstract painter Francesco Clemente. The cottage, that used to be his painting studio, was turned into a cooking studio about 10 years ago, and still today, art and food blend together to create a magic atmosphere. After all, food is art, and your host will be happy to help you create your culinary masterpiece with extreme love and passion. La Quercia Estate has been nominated by Forbes as the top 5 cooking schools and foodie vacations in Italy!

Live this unique experience enjoying an unforgettable atmosphere: you will cook a delicious and abundant traditional 4-course Sicilian lunch. This activity is private and includes the transfer service by air-conditioned car in the Taormina area. Choosing the freshest ingredient is the first step to cooking a genuine and tasteful Sicilian specialty, that's why you will be accompanied to the local market and traditional shops to learn how to choose the right and fresh ingredients, but only after the typical Sicilian breakfast with Granita and brioche. After choosing the ingredients, prepare to tie the apron and cook under the watchful eye of the professional chef in a typical and traditional restaurant, who will offer his useful advice along the way to successfully create a typical Sicilian menu. You will cook an entire menu (appetizer, pasta, main course and dessert) according to local traditions and culinary techniques.

Naples is: 'a pizza. The true soul of the city known and replicated by all, is able to transfer the feeling of a land and its people to the world. The Neapolitan pizza, with a soft and thin dough, but with high edges, is the version of the round pizza prepared in the city of Naples. An art handed down for hundreds of years and declared intangible heritage of humanity by Unesco. Pizzaiolo for a day, a unique experience to knead, season, and bake your pizza that only in the city of pizza can you fully experience.

This is more than just a culinary class—it's a journey through Sicily’s flavors, culture, and stunning landscapes. With Chef Francesco and the stunning Seafront Villa, you’re guaranteed a unique and unforgettable experience. Book now and immerse yourself in an authentic Sicilian experience that blends food, history, and nature like never before!

Enjoy the best view of the Gulf of Naples from the panoramic restaurant located on the rooftop of the seven-floor of luxury  Hotel Excelsior with a special  welcome and dinner  for an unforgettable meal!

Experience true ExtraLuxury while on a private 7 Days Yacht Cruise sailing along the Tyrrhenian Sea South Side from Rome.  7 days Luxury Yacht Cruise Ferretti 780 or similar 1 night in 5 Stars Luxury Hotel in Sorrento Half day Luxury Private Cooking Class with 2 Michelin Stars famous chef Private limousine with chauffeur where necessary Return trip from Capri island to Rome in Helicopter (1 hour trip)

This exclusive cooking class in Venice invites you to experience the region's rich cultural and culinary traditions, from iconic Italian dishes to the vibrant atmosphere of the city. Under the expert guidance of Chef Francesco, a world-class instructor and skilled musician, you’ll master the art of preparing authentic Italian dishes. Step-by-step, you’ll create fresh bruschetta and basil pesto from scratch. Next, discover the traditional methods of making pasta for a classic carbonara, using time-honored tools and techniques. Finish the experience with a delicious homemade tiramisu while enjoying a special acoustic guitar performance by the chef himself. Elevate your Italian journey with this unforgettable cooking class in Venice.