Cooking Class Chianti Florence – Opera in the Kitchen

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ANDRE BRAZ

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When the Italian culinary traditions meet
the sounds of the best Arias of Italian Opera
in a beautiful location and exclusive event.

In the Italian countryside, immersed in the nature, you will learn to cook typical dishes
using genuine Italian methods, savouring the authenticity of traditions,
accompanied by the beautiful sounds of the best Arias of Italian Opera.

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Welcome into my kitchen,
in the heart of Chianti

Lucrezia is so excited to have fun with you, share her Grandmum’s recipes live from Italy and tell more about her family production of Extra Virgin Olive oil (since three generations).

During your dinner you will be treated with a truly unique, beautiful and intimate performance of the best Arias of Italian Opera by professional musicians. You will feel like invited to join an Italian family for one night.

We have been awarded as the most unforgettable experience on Airbnb

Your unforgettable experience

Sight, smell, sound,..and all your other senses will be awakened, leaving you with unforgettable memories. You will be welcomed at one of the most beautiful Villas dating back to 1600, with a gorgeous view of the Tuscan countryside, in the Chianti Classico region, a wine producing area globally known. We will start by tasting a cup of Italian style coffee made with a “moka”. After that I will guide you through the property, explaining the origins and cultivation of the seasonal and fresh ingredients we will use during the cooking class. We will learn how to prepare different kinds of homemade pasta from scratch and an Italian dessert according to the old traditions and recipes of my Grandmother. You will get to taste our Extra Virgin Olive Oil, produced by my family since three generations with 100% Coratina olives from Apulia. Then we will enjoy a delicious meal based on what we have created during our cooking class

COOKING CLASS
& LUNCH

Learn to make delicious Italian dishes in the heart of Chianti hills and enjoy a delightful lunch in our ancient property.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

4 course menu cooking class
Taste of our own wine
Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting by our family (since 3 generations)
Lunch in our 1600’s Tuscan Villa*
Make new friends: this is a joinable cooking class!
TIME : from 10:30AM to 2:00 PM
PRICE: from 120€ per person
TRANSFER SERVICE provided on request
PRIVATE EVENTS ON REQUEST

*Disclaimer: On rainy days the experience will be held inside the beautiful kitchen of our property.

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COOKING CLASS, DINNER
& OPERA MUSIC

Learn to create a delicious home-cooked meal and enjoy enchanting Opera Music live performance during your dinner.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

4 course menu cooking class
Taste of our own wine
Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting by our family (since 3 generations)
Dinner at Sunset in a 1600’s Tuscan Villa*
Live Opera performance by professional musicians
Make new friends: this is a joinable cooking class!
TIME : from 4PM/5PM to 8:30/9:30 PM
PRICE: from 140€ per person
TRANSFER SERVICE provided on request
PRIVATE EVENTS ON REQUEST

*Disclaimer: On rainy days the experience will be held inside the beautiful kitchen of our property.

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PRIVATE
COOKING CLASS

Would you like to welcome
Opera in the Kitchen at your Place?
We organise everywhere,
just contact us!

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MAKE GLUTEN - FREE PASTA
IN FLORENCE’S COUNTRYSIDE

Learn how to create authentic and delicious 100% gluten-free dishes in a warm and fun atmosphere in our typical 1600’s Tuscan Villa.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

3 course gluten-free menu cooking class*
Learn how to make handmade Gluten Free fresh Pasta
Taste of our own wine
Traditional Italian recipes, with a twist
Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting by our family (since 3 generations)
Lunch in our 1600’s Tuscan Villa*
Make new friends: this is a joinable cooking class!
TIME: from 10:30AM to 2:00PM
PRICE: from 140€ per person
TRANSFER SERVICE provided on request
PRIVATE EVENTS ON REQUEST

*Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee the absence of gluten contamination in our kitchen. This class may not be appropriate for individuals with serious or life-threatening gluten allergies. Your safety is our priority, to ensure a healthy experience. On rainy days the experience will be held inside the beautiful kitchen of our property.

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VEGETARIAN / VEGAN COOKING
CLASS WITH VEGETABLES PICKING

Some authentic and traditional Italian recipes are perfect for a vegan diet. Learn with us how to make plant-based dishes in a wonderful historical location, just outside of Florence.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

3 course menu with plant – based authentic Italian recipes
Local fresh products picking experience (from May to October)
Taste of our own wine
Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting by our family (since 3 generations)
Lunch in our 1600’s Tuscan Villa*
Make new friends: this is a joinable cooking class!
TIME: from 10:30AM to 2:00 PM
PRICE: from 140€ per person
TRANSFER SERVICE provided on request
PRIVATE EVENTS ON REQUEST

*Disclaimer: On rainy days the experience will be held inside the beautiful kitchen of our property.

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MAKE YOUR OWN ITALIAN
PIZZA - COOKING CLASS

Join us and other friends to make your personalized pizza or focaccia

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

3 courses meal cooking class with Pizza and a sweet finish!
Taste of our own wine
Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting by our family (since 3 generations)
Lunch in our 1600’s Tuscan Villa*
Make new friends: this is a joinable cooking class!
TIME: from 10:30AM to 2:00 PM
PRICE: from 100€ per person
TRANSFER SERVICE provided on request
PRIVATE EVENTS ON REQUEST

*Disclaimer: On rainy days the experience will be held inside the beautiful kitchen of our property.

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Opera In The Kitchen

4.7

Based on 92 reviews

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Tani Calderon

00:55 23 Sep 24

Opera in the Kitchen was an incredible experience! The location is absolutely stunning and Lucrezia and her team provide a warm and engaging welcome. My husband and I booked their pasta cooking class on Cesarine and it was the highlight of our trip to Italy. The experience provided history, intimacy, and a true farm to table experience with a lovely walk through their vineyard, harvesting herbs from their garden, and fresh ingredient cooking. Dinner with strangers was nothing short of amazing sharing quality time over a delicious meal, prosecco, and wine. A beautiful opera singer was presented, and the performance was stunning! A thoughtfully curated experience - Would highly recommend!

veronica campa

18:50 19 Sep 24

Beautiful and delightful evening in a beautiful villa learning to cook with wonderful host and opera singer was magnificent ❤️

Bridget Jakicevich

18:36 17 Sep 24

What a wonderful night of cooking, eating and opera.

Dusty Narducci

05:01 27 Aug 24

My evening at the Opera in the Kitchen was nothing short of enchanting! From the delicious home-cooked dinner we made with fresh, local ingredients (from their garden), to the delightful wine tasting at their charming vineyard, every moment was a treat for the senses. The highlight of the night was the enchanting opera performance, which set a perfect, timeless ambiance (over dessert & limoncello!). The hosts were incredibly warm and welcoming, making us feel right at home. This experience was truly unforgettable and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic, memorable night in the countryside. Thank you for a beautiful evening!

Marisa A.

19:55 29 Jul 24

Our family of four had an AMAZING experience. The hosts arranged for pick-up in Florence, which made getting there easy and convenient; our driver Stefano was very kind. We made cavatelli from scratch and other dishes with the help of the friendly and helpful Chef Cristina. The dishes that we helped prepare all came out wonderfully and tasted so fresh. We loved hearing about the history of the villa that the experience takes place in. Everything was delicious… from the wine made on the property to the pannacotta we had for dessert. The cost of the experience is extremely reasonable for all that is included. Last, and certainly not least, the opera performance by Sabrina was outstanding. I feel honored to have had this experience, and it is something I will remember always!

maryclairebusby

13:27 04 Jul 24

Our family of four had an amazing experience at Opera in the Kitchen. Lulu and her fabulous staff made everyone feel at home. From touring the grounds, picking our vegetables, preparing the meal and finally eating the final product….every step was organized and inviting. Making the entire group feel like family. We walked in as 15 strangers, but walked out as friends exchanging contacts. The opera serenade during dessert was the icing on the cake!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Vida Peregoy

22:03 27 Jun 24

We all had the most wonderful evening meeting new people and making new friends! Learning how to cook the delicious dishes, getting to eat what we made, and all the while being serenaded by the most charming singer - it was an evening none of us will soon forget!!!

Sarah Smith

21:57 26 Jun 24

Our family loved this experience! This was so much fun. We made two different types of pasta as well as a dessert. We started out picking fresh veggies from the garden that we then incorporated into our meal. Our kids had a great time as well and made the dessert all by themselves when they thought was neat. We would definitely do this again!

Victoria D.

15:00 18 Jun 24

This is the most delightful, delicious experience! I’ve had the pleasure of cooking and dining with Lucrezia and Francesca and friends twice and I’m already looking forward to the next time! It’s fun, it’s authentic and it’s a must!!

steven sanchez

06:30 16 Jun 24

Amazing 5 star experience! Christina was professional, patient,kind and funny! We will forever treasure our time there!

Ruth Ryan

11:28 03 Jun 24

Wonderful experience! Cristina was so patient and the food and wine were delicious! I recommend this experience for sure!!!

Oriana Trifelli

06:26 03 Jun 24

Fantastic experience!!!! We spent a day in complete serenity and joy, preparing typical traditional dishes. Lucrezia and Cristina are true hosts, competent and friendly. The moment dedicated to opera singing made this day even more pleasant. The place, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, surrounds the CASALE with stories that bring to mind values and feelings not to be forgotten and always remembered. THANK YOU.🤗

Gabriele

06:07 03 Jun 24

Excellent experience for the whole family.Lucrezia and Cristina followed us from picking the ingredients from the garden to plating.

Rebecca Long

17:37 14 May 24

The cooking, food, opera, the full experience was awesome!! Definitely do this if you are in the Florence area!

Dave Ghui

19:48 09 May 24

The guests of the event was wonderful. From Australia, Kenya, Indian, America and Canada.The 4 courses we’ve serve 3 out of 4 are vegetarian except the pasta with bits of sausage. Entries are all vegetarian crostini, then the pasta sausage and main course are eggplant lasagna, finished with a small panna cotta with strawberries. Dinner is company with a female opera singing.Cooking : 2Dishes : 2Opera entertainment: 3Price per head: 1, over priceWine serve: 2, serve in a Carafe. Never seen the bottle label.Wish them well running the business in future.

Kaitlyn Guillory

12:52 26 Mar 24

SO MUCH FUN!! The food we made was delicious and the experience was so much!

Laura Fenoglio

14:48 20 Jan 24

A very nice lesson (in my case online), in which everyone was at ease, with the creation of an amazing recipe!

Lisa Taylor

08:05 02 Oct 23

Wow! This was an evening we will never forget. This was one of many experiences we had on our month long vacation in the area and it was absolutely the best one! Totally worth every penny! The host was excellent, the class was very fun and the opera was wonderful! Who knew a group of strangers could have so much fun together and leave as friends! The whole experience was 5 stars. I highly recommend this to everyone! It’s been almost 3 weeks and we are still taking about it! Thank you!

Aparna Choudhury

00:06 18 Sep 23

My husband and I did this while on our 2-week honeymoon in Italy. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip! Lucrezia was so friendly and helpful, the property was beautiful, the food we cooked was delicious, the wine was plentiful, and the opera singer was just phenomenal. What a way to spend our time in Tuscany. Highly recommend!

R. Bellely

18:24 27 Sep 19

We had an excellent experience. Very nice place.The host lucrezia and the chef Matteo was great.We don't like to cook, but the lessons was fantastic.They both gave us a family fill.We are recommending a lot.The garden very nice. You eat your dinner at the sunset.And after that you have the opera show at the patio

Jacob Danner

15:01 20 Aug 19

Opera in the KitchenThis was a wonderful event at so many levels. It gives the international traveler a way to connecting with fellow travelers from around the world in a comfortable, fun setting. Conversation flows easy as you prepare evening meal together under the guidance of an experienced chef, drink wine and eat together.Our group was interacting with one another as if they were old friends. This event made that possible in a unique way. The cooking class was top-notch, everyone on the team was polite and professional.After dinner we enjoyed wonderful opera selections accompanied by classical harpist.This event exceeded my expectations. It was very moving. I would highly recommend this anyone traveling in the area. Hats off to Lucrezia and her team.

We produce
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
since three generations

In our family we make our own Extra Virgin olive oil since 3 generations. In Apulia we are strong on Coratina cultivar, rarely you’ll see cultivar specified on the bottle, to make monocultivar requires more work because each cultivar will probably be ready at different moment.

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The House of the Rooster is an ancient Tuscan Villa in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. Each space is furnished in a unique way, with a taste that combines the Tuscan rural tradition and the Art of ‘600, the period of the Villa’s construction.

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