Cooking Classes Le Caggiole

"Kitchen has always been the fulcrum of this home, where my family is living since more than 7 generations.

I have always been fascinated by my grandmother's ability to prepare for us in the family or for the guests of our farm dishes of the most ancient Tuscan tradition, always with few, simple but precious ingredients.

That cultural heritage was in danger of disappearing: I spent a lot of time cooking with her trying to learn her recipes and secrets.
In the end, I realized that she had given me a bigger gift: I had assimilated her cooking philosophy!

Then, I realized that tradition is not a dusty book but a living thing able also to adapt to new conditions, and even improve.
I studied ingredient's seasonality, their sustainable production systems, new cooking techniques, techniques of tasting: almost without realizing it, in the meantime, I became Chef and finally, also Sommelier.

Since a lot of years, I decided to share this path: a long path that is not yet finished..."

Giacomo

Cooking Classes Le Caggiole

Giacomo's cooking school, offers unique Food and Wine Experiences, aimed to all (adults and lads over 12 y.o. unless otherwise agreed).

You'll arrive with the desire to learn and have fun in a pleasant and cheerful family atmosphere.

You'll go back home, often with new friends, but above all with the awareness and the ability to know how to compose a complete menu, choose the best ingredients to prepare delicious dishes to combine with the right wines and amaze family and friends!

The experiences

All the offered experiences, will begin on the terrace, with a wonderful view over the Tuscan countryside.

There you will have the opportunity to meet Giacomo, Chef and Sommelier of the Agriturismo Le Caggiole, together with the other guests who will share the booked experience with you.
Giacomo will make a brief introduction talking about the Organic Farm, the family, the vegetable garden, the sustainable production systems adopted, introducing you to the context of the ancient Podere Le Caggiole, owned by the family for at least 7 generations.
You will immerse yourself in history, in traditions, in the most genuine tastes and flavors, fruit of centuries of culture: Tuscan Food and Wine style!

All the experience you can choose, are dynamic and include cooking lessons, cooking show, food tasting, wine tasting and the wise introduction to the art of food-wine pairing!

Last but not least important, also the friendly and fun Social Experience, which you will have with Giacomo and the other classmates!

Participants

Cooking classes are organized for a maximum of 8 people; the Lunch experience, for a maximum of 10 people.

These small numbers are fixed to be able to dedicating effectively all the necessary attention to individual participants.
Given importance of the Social side of the experience, it is desirable that the (first) booking be made by at least 2 people: in case of booking for a single person, is strongly recommended to contact Giacomo, asking for eventual dates with other people already booked.

You can also agree on the possibility to book a Private experience, reserving it exclusively for a "Family group" or group of Friends.

Dietary requirements and food allergies

Before the booking, you must advise about any dietary requirement and/or food allergy.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees will apply as follow:

- Cancellation made until 24 hours prior the start of the booked experience: no penalty
(Anyway, a deductible of 10% will be retained for bank charges, transaction and registration fees).

- Cancellation from 24 hours before the start of the booked experience, no-show or early departure: 100% of the total amount.