Experience The Authentic Flavors Of Tuscany
Online and In-Person Cooking Classes in Bolgheri
After earning my degree in architecture and before opening my kitchen, I traveled the world by bike, pedaling through Alaska, Ecuador, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Lapland, and many more.
From my farmhouse on The Wine Road to Bolgheri, home to some of the world’s finest wines, I teach in-person Italian cooking classes (since 2001) as well as live online cooking classes through Chicca’s Cooking Club (since 2020).
Discover Chicca's Cooking Club: Live Italian Home Cooking from Tuscany
Cook live with me from my kitchen in Bolgheri, Tuscany. Since 2020 we have cooked over 100 recipes live together with our Cooking Club members. We prepared simple seasonal Italian recipes from scratch, the real home food for your loved ones. Connect with our community, master seasonal ingredients, and create authentic Italian flavors in your home!
Discover Our Food & Wine Tours - One Day Experience in Tuscany
Discover our unique medieval villages, local products, culinary excellence and world-class wines on our Tuscan Food & Wine Tours. We’ll walk with you through our charming towns and introduce you to great food specialties while telling you stories about their history and culture. We’ll take you away from the crowds, sharing with you a delicious and memorable experience in Tuscany!
Flavors Of Tuscany: A Unique Tasting Day
Bolgheri Food & Wine Tasting Classic Tour
Castagneto Food & Drink Tasting Tour
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What our guests are saying…
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Chicca’s Cooking Club has been a delightful experience. The recipes Chicca guides us through via Zoom from her Tuscan farmhouse are simple and easy to prepare! I would never have attempted to make gnocchi without her guidance. Now I feel confident to make it for my family. Another benefit of the class is the many “tips and tricks” of food prep and kitchen setup that Chicca shares with us. An afternoon spent cooking with Chicca always leads to a great day ~ and an outstanding meal!
- Deb
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My husband and I had a superb day in Bolgheri with Chicca! She is a wonderful tour guide with great knowledge of the local history and all the places to stop in town, in addition to being a friendly, outgoing person. She keeps the conversation flowing and is very easy to talk to!
The pace of the tour is just right and spread out nicely between wine and coffee tastings, gelato, and a delicious lunch (the wild boar ragu is one of my favorite meals we've had!). Bolgheri is a darling town with good shops, ranging from a clay sculptor to locally made perfume and you will get to experience it fully on this tour!
- Katia
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An unforgettable cooking adventure for the whole family in a lovely Tuscan villa. Chicca is a wonderful host who teaches everyone recipes handed down through the generations from her grandmother. We went for the local delights class where we learned authentic Italian recipes like fresh gnocchi, ravioli with spinach and ricotta, amazing meatballs, and an indulgent chocolate cake. We went with our local italian friends who had little children under 5 years old. Everyone was thoroughly entertained and impressed with the beautiful food and company. Amazing and a must-do in Tuscany.
- Adrien
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