Private Cooking Lessons in a Mountain Retreat

Our private fully immersive cooking classes are perfect for people who want to learn cooking and to study new techniques. You will stay and cook in the kitchen of the chef's mountain retreat and discover the art of Pellegrino Artusi, the father of modern Italian cuisine. Everyday you will receive private cooking lessons from lunch to dinner, visit with local food purveyors and enjoy the scenic wonders. All-inclusive, custom-designed just for you.

In three days you’ll cook two diners and two lunches using the great products Emilia Romagna is famous throughout the world for:

-30 months aged Parmigiano Reggiano

-hand-sliced 24 months Prosciutto di Parma (if seasonal)

-12 and 25 years aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and Saba by the Vinegary “La Cà dal Non”

-white and black Truffle (if seasonal)

-Porcini and Chanterelle Mushrooms (if seasonal)

Along the cooking you will taste great local wines. No need for a rental car, chef will pick you up from Bologna or Florence early on the first day and return you late afternoon the third day.

CIBO provides only private “hands-on” instruction, not demonstrations. Learn from your private professional chef. Working together each day you create new, unique menus.

Perfect for the people who want to learn cooking and to study new cooking techniques, our 3 day program will cover a great variety of seasonal ingredients that you'll select and buy each morning at the local market with the Chef.

You’ll discover more about our food, culture and products and you'll also be cooking with Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena aged over 12 years.

Emilia Romagna is famous for having one of the richest cuisines in Italy, and you can get to know its proud food culture from market to table with this experience that includes private transportation, 2 nights accommodation,wine tastings, and private cooking lessons. Enjoy the dishes you’ve just prepared sitting in the backyard garden of a mid 1800’s mountain retreat. This program is designed for you and your skill level.

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate