My partner Pete and I spent a lovely day with Velia and Gianluca. Both are so welcoming and fun to be with. Velia makes you feel as if already a great friend as soon as you meet her. We also had some wonderful food and left with very full stomachs. We are already planning a return visit with an idea... more

Last summer my family and I were fortunate enough to spend a day with Velia in her kitchen. We began the day with pane, panini, brioche, cornetti, marmellata, cappuccino, and strong espresso. Then after introductions and a leisurely breakfast, we got right to work. We learned the very essence of Italian cooking from a master. Soon my kids, Katharine, age... more

We stayed in Orvieto in May 2009 for 5 nights and wanted to do a cooking class. I asked Valentina (Valentina's B&B--great place to stay in Orvieto) for a recommendation, as well as another company I was in touch with and they recommended Velia's. I got in touch with Velia through email and arranged a one day class at Borgo... more

The class that Velia & GianLuca taught at my house in Texas was absolutely amazing. They are very great people are knowledgeable about the things that they teach! There were 12- 14 people and everyone had a great time. They will not disappoint you! The wine that they brought with them was amazing too! The experiences that you have with... more

Found Velia and Gianlucca on the internet just days prior to visiting Orvieto in September 2008. Arranged a surprise for my wife, something she's always wanted: Italian Cooking School. I decided to send myself too. What a joy. Instructions were clear, preparation was fun, eating the results: indescribable. Found out that they also visit the US and booked them to... more

My husband Yuri and I took Velia's Cooking class in February of 2009, when Velia and Gianluca came to USA and stopped in Washington, DC. This class turned out to be so much fun!!! Velia and Gianluca are very friendly, knowledgeable, funny and entertaining people. They bring life and excitement to the kitchen and they taint you with their passion... more

The food that we had during this cooking class was truely amazing. I am a huge lover of food and this was one of the best meals i have every had. Everything that was made was delicious, and it was a blast. more

My husband and I took Velia's cooking class in October. It was wonderful. My husband was a little reluctant to take a cooking class but he totally enjoyed it. We already have made two of the recipes we made with Velia since we returned home. Velia and GianLucca are just wonderful and fun. Great teachers and entertainers. The food was... more

From the moment we met Velia we felt like we knew her for years. Not only is she an excellent chef but she is a great tour guide as well. In addition to an unforgettable day of cooking in her home, Velia took us on a tour of the town of Orvieto; the dying town an olive mill a vineyard... more