My wife and I took a two week vacation to Italy with only a loose schedule. We decided to try Lucca for a few days, and while in Lucca found this activity on Trip Advisor. I'd never done anything like this before and was dubious about it, but boy was it amazing. We are both foodies and enjoy cooking together,... More

We booked this class along with friends who had been to several of Chef's class previously. We had a fabulous time. Food was excellant and Chef was a delight. We are now in the process of trying to practice the same flavor and technics that Chef taught us. If we go back to Italy this will be a return experience.... More

My wife and I discovered this course by searching on-line, but were really sold when we looked at all the positive comments on Tripadvisor. All those positive reviews are spot-on! We opted for the week-long course and had a fabulous, unforgettable experience. As far as the cooking goes, Chef Paolo really knows his stuff--in addition to his great culinary skills... More

I booked the 'Typical Tuscan Menu' cooking course as a surprise for my girlfriend, and I'm so glad I did. We are both keen foodies and interested in learning about traditional recipes. The course was so much more than I thought it would be. Chef Paolo was helpful, from booking, right through to the end of the course, making the... More

I took the advanced fish class with Chef Paolo Monti last week. Enrollment, even for just one class, was easy via his on-line web page. I have taken several cooking classes in Bologna and Sorrento but this class was the best organized of them all. Chef Monti has a well thought out menu and his teaching kitchen is a dream.... More

I took the one week all inclusive 7 day intensive course. The cooking school and restaurant are located about a 10 minute drive outside of Lucca. I took the train to Lucca from Florence and then a taxi out to the school. Upon my arrival, I received a very warm welcome by restaurant staff. A more than adequate apartment that... More

We read about these classes in Tripadvisor but were not prepared for how wonderful a cooking class could be. We took the basic sauces and main ingredients class. Chef Paolo gave a brief but interesting history of the foods in Italy. We tasted twelve kinds of olive oils on bread to start. Then we made three kinds of bruschetta, all... More

We arranged our half-day cooking class via email with Chef Paolo. He responded promptly to our questions and provided us options prior to signing up. The class session was well organized and full of great cooking techniques and awesome food. Chef immediately had us involved in the measuring, chopping, and mixing the entire menu from antipasti, primi, scondi, and the... More

Loved Chef Paolo's sense if humour, his passion for cooking and really enjoyed his explanation as to the evolution of Italian food. We all thoroughly enjoyed the day and waddled out with a happy belly and great memories!! 10/10!!