Badia a Coltibuono
Siena, Itlay

Immerse yourself into the culture and lifestyle of the Tuscan countryside. Participants are taught to prepare a full meal, from bread and focacce to dessert.

www.coltibuono.com
info@coltibuono.com

Mamma Agata
Ravello, Italy

Tiny restaurant (six tables; booking essential; delicious, super-fresh “home” cooking), where Mama and bi-lingual daughter, Chiara, also offer cookery day-classes. More a demo than hands-on but a tiny group, so you learn (and eat!) a lot.  Walk some of it off in the surrounding scenery; the whole setting is underneath a stunning rocky outcrop, above the sea, where Mamma keeps her vegetable garden, chicken run, and rabbits.

“One of the absolute highlights was a cooking lesson with Mama Agata in Ravello. We showed up at 10, stayed until 3, cooking and eating the whole time. Mama Agata’s daughter Chiara was the host, speaking in English and helping Mama with some of the cooking demonstrations. The food was fantastic - “basic” Italian staples - eggplant parmesan, spaghetti with tomato sauce, chicken with herbs & lemon - all perfectly cooked. Mmmm” (Shawn & Sherrie Adams, Suzanne’s Files fans)

www.mammaagata.com
+39 89 857 226

Kounge
Munich, Germany

Kounge (Kueche and Lounge), is run by a chef from Munich. Most of the food is prepared by the chef and the staff but you join them in preparing parts of the dishes and receive cooking classes at the same time. After your work is done you sit down at a large communal table and enjoy the rest of the evening and the food. Funfor all… but needs to be booked by a large enough group.

www.kounge.de
info@feb-gmbh.de
+49 89 621 8940

Alain Ducasse Formation
Paris, France

What more do I have to write than Alain Ducasse and this file is popular with foodies and wannabe chefs? A former work associate recently returned glowing and gloating about “ze method zey use at zihs school”…

www.atelier-gastronomique.com
info@atelier-gastronomique.com
+33 1 44 90 91 00

The Datai Hotel
Langkawi, Malyasia

Excite your taste buds and enjoy a morning of cooking with a Thai Master-Chef. The classes can be arranged for private groups or take a private class like my mother (who is a private cooking instructor) did. You’ll learn all the basics of Thai cooking technique and everything you’ve always wanted to know about exotic ingredients like Galangal and Kaffir Lime Leaves. The demonstration and participation classes are conducted in the beautiful “tree house” styled Thai restaurant where you’ll be fanned by sea breezes. “You’ll leave with life- time skills and a smile on your face!” Says expert chef Louise Aaronson.
www.thedatai.com

Flavours Cooking Courses
Bologna, Lazio, Puglia

Great for singles, couples or a group of friends. Super gift idea for the “oh but what do I buy him/her?” type. The owner, Lorne Blyth, is the real deal, having built this business out of love. When we met, she seemed like the proud owner of a dream come true. Students stay at very nice, authentically charming inns at each location and walk to the cooking school just nearby. If you reside in the UK, flights are included for the one week courses priced between £700-£1500.

www.flavoursholidays.com
brochure@flavoursholidays.com
+ 44 131 625 7002 (UK)

Giuliano Bugial
Cooking Instructor
New York City, New York, U.S

A very popular Italian cooking teacher and demonstrator in the United States. Deep knowledge combined with enthusiasm and charisma attract many audiences. Great gift for someone who stumps you every time!

www.bugialli.com
+1 646 638 0883