Experience the freshest ingredients, seasonal produce and all the tastes and textures of the finest Tuscan cooking with this six-day stay at The Tuscan Chef!

The Tuscan Chef is a private culinary school offering hands-on cooking courses under the direction of acclaimed professional Italian chef and sommelier Valter Roman. Experience the freshest ingredients, seasonal produce and all the tastes and textures of the finest Tuscan cooking as you prepare dishes such as wild asparagus-filled ravioli with truffle butter, artichoke risotto and the chef’s special lasagna.

You’ll stay in the Lucca region of Tuscany at one of two outstanding locations, both with fully equipped Tuscan kitchens. The elegant 17th-century Villa Al Boschiglia features six luxurious junior suites and a formal drawing room. The Casa Felice Matteucci, surrounded by an olive grove and lush parkland, boasts six luxury bedrooms and a grand domed dining room.

Price per person (based on double occupancy): 2500 euros. Rates include six days accommodations; all cooking classes; daily breakfast; lunches, dinners, house wines and soft drinks; transfers; organized outings and tours; entrance to museums; and wine tours and tastings. Call or email for more details.