Cooking Lessons
Cooking lessons in Emilia-Romagna
Your stay will include a four-star superior hotel called the Palace Hotel Maria Luigia. It is located in the heart of historic Parma. Emilia Romagna is considered by many to be the gastronomic capital of Italy. Parma, of course, is home to Parmigiano Reggiano cheese as well as the Parma prosciutto ham. The products of this land have been praised through the centuries, and you will have the opportunity to learn many culinary techniques that this region has to offer.
About the cooking classes: They are in English and are held at the historic Magnani Rocca Foundation which is a stunning 17th century villa that was at one time a hunting lodge of the noble Farnese family. It now houses an art museum and you will have the unique experience to learn and dine within the museum's grounds, among magnificent masterpieces from the Renaissance to the 19th century. Your chefs for the courses will be the chef of the gourmet restaurant of Hotel Palace Maria Luigia, Maxim's, as well as the chef from the Magnani Rocca Foundations' restaurant, who will guide you through your regional cuisine cookery courses.
Highlights Include:
*3 nights accommodation double occupancy
*Daily buffet breakfast
*2 morning cooking lessons followed by lunch
*Entry tickets to museum Magnani Rocca Foundation
*1 gala dinner at Maxim's restaurant
*3 hours guided walking tour of Parma
*Visit to Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory
*Transfer to and from Magnani Rocca Foundation
*Taxes and service charges
Sample Program
Day 1: Tuesday
Arrival at the hotel, and settle into your room for the next three nights. Evening at leisure to rest or explore on your own.
Day 2: Wednesday
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a 9.00 a.am. transfer to the Magnani Rocca Foundation. From 10 a.am. to 12 noon learn to prepare regional dishes such as stuffed pasta and fillet of veal
with Parma ham and balsamic vinegar sauce, which will then be served for lunch.
Following lunch will be a visit to the museum located on the grounds of the Magnani Rocca Foundation. Evening at leisure which gives you an opportunity to explore the many riches of Parma's culinary heritage.
Day 3: Thursday
Following early breakfast, depart at 8 a.am. to visit a Parmesan cheese factory. 10 a.am. cookery course commencing at Magnani Rocca Foundation, followed by lunch. Lessons include preparation of Risotto alla Parmigiana and a main course based on fresh seasonal ingredients and a dessert.
From 3 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. enjoy a private walking tour of Parma.
Farewell Dinner (4 courses including selected wines) at Maxim's restaurant.
Day 4: Friday
Morning checkout and departure.
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transfers, tips, lunches, drinks, entrance fees, anything not mentioned under "the package rate includes" Holidays and special events may affect rates. If the above hotels are sold out , guests will be accommodated at similar category hotels. Please note hotels can apply weekend surcharges. A surcharge apply on transfers between 8.00PM to 7.00am. All packages are subject to availability and may change without notice.
Price is per person in double occupancy, price may fluctuate due to season or currency exchange rates.
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