The cooking, food, opera, the full experience was awesome!! Definitely do this if you are in the Florence area!
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!!!
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 10 strangers, but walked out as friends exchanging contacts. The opera serenade during dessert was the icing on the cake!!
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.🤗
Lucrezia and Cristina followed us from picking the ingredients from the garden to plating.
The food we made was delicious and the experience was so much!
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!
Opera in the Kitchen is a unique initiative that intertwines Italian culinary traditions with Opera music. Situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico area amidst the serene Tuscan countryside, we invite you to experience our historic Villa, dating back to the 1600s, offering stunning views of the Chianti Classico vineyards—a globally renowned wine region.
During your visit, our knowledgeable guides will lead you through our estate, including the vineyards and vegetable gardens, sharing insights into the origins and cultivation of the seasonal, fresh ingredients that will feature in your cooking class. Under the guidance of our experienced chefs, you'll learn the art of crafting a complete menu, complete with homemade pasta, following the cherished recipes of Lulu's Grandmother.
As part of the experience, you'll have the opportunity to sample our own Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Following the cooking session, delight in a delectable lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you've prepared. To cap off your evening, enjoy an exclusive and intimate performance of renowned Arias from the Italian Opera, performed by professional musicians.