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Single day (1 lesson): it can be organized every day either for lunch or for dinner, we need a minimum of 5 days notice to organize the class.

Single Day: arrival at the castle within 1 pm – check-in and getting comfortable in the apartments

• 4 pm presentation of the course, aperitif before visit the castle’s museum and begin of the lesson where in three hours the chef Chandra will explain the basics of traditional Italian cuisine and especially some dishes of the Maremma tradition. To follow the preparation of a complete menu under the supervision of the chef. At the end of the lesson the pupils will take place to enjoy the meal based on the dishes just prepared.

Weekend (2 lessons) arrival on Friday evening, lessons on Saturday and Sunday morning followed by lunch .

• Friday: arrival at the castle within 6 pm, check-in and getting comfortable in the apartments
  7 pm presentation of the course and visit of the castle’s museum.
  Free evening .
• Saturday: 10 am begin of the lesson where in three hours the chef Chandra will explain the basics of traditional Italian cuisine. To follow the preparation of a complete menu under the supervision of the chef. At the end of the lesson the pupils will take place to enjoy the meal based on the dishes just prepared. Free afternoon for extra activities.
• Sunday: 10 am begin of the second lesson going deeper on the basics necessary to the preparation of a special Maremma menu.At the end of the meal, every student will receive a diploma and a CD with all the recipes and photos related with the cooking class they have attended.Check-out by 5 pm

Full Week (5 lessons) from Saturday to Saturday, or from Sunday to Sunday.

• 1st Saturday / Sunday: arrival at the castle within 6 pm, check-in and getting comfortable in the apartment.
  7 pm presentation of the course and visit of the castle’s museum. Free evening .
• 2nd Day: 10 am begin of the lesson where in three hours the chef Chandra will explain the basics of traditional Marremma cuisine. To follow the preparation of a complete menu under the supervision of the chef. At the end of the lesson the pupils will take place to enjoy the meal based on the dishes just prepared. Free afternoon for various extra activities.
• 3rd Day: 10 am begin of the second lesson concentrated on the preparation of the first courses of Maremma traditional cuisine ( Pasta, Soup, Rice ). To follow, the preparation of a complete menu under the supervision of the chef. At the end of the lesson the pupils will take place to enjoy the meal based on the dishes just prepared.
  Free afternoon for various extra activities.
• 4th Day: morning and first afternoon dedicated to enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of the castle, relax or take up an extra activities.
  4:30 pm begin of the third lesson based on the preparation of the main courses of Maremma traditional cuisine ( red and whit meat, game ). To follow, the preparation of a complete menu under the supervision of the chef. At the end of the lesson the pupils will take place to enjoy the meal based on the dishes just prepared.
• 5th Day: after breakfast transfer to Orvieto for a visit of the Medieval part of the city, then leave by train for a tour in one of the Arts City ( Rome, Siena, Florence) . Return at the castle by organized transfer from Orvieto.
• 6th Day : 10 am begin of the fourth lesson concentrated on the preparation of desserts of Maremma traditional cuisine. To follow, the preparation of a complete menu under the supervision of the chef. At the end of the lesson the pupils will take place to enjoy the meal based on the dishes just prepared.
  The rest of the day dedicated to enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of the castle, relax or take up an extra activities: morning and first afternoon dedicated to enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of the castle, relax or take up an extra activities.
• 7th Day: morning and first afternoon dedicated to enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of the castle, relax or take up an extra activities.
  4:30 pm begin of the fifth lesson based on the preparation ofa SPECIAL MENU of Maremma traditional cuisine (fish, truffle, mushrooms, game). To follow, the preparation of a complete menu under the supervision of the chef. At the end of the lesson the pupils will take place to enjoy the meal based on the dishes just prepared.
  Closing of the course, every student will receive a diploma and a CD with all the recipes and photos related with the cooking class they have attended.
• 8th Day: check-out by 11am

Single day (1 lesson)
Chef Chandra Sina and our guests will go through the preparation of a complete menu (first course, second course, dessert, etc) following the recipes of the local Italian cuisine. Minimum number required for every class is 4 persons .

Weekend (2 lessons)
Two cooking lessons with staying on castle properties and the opportunity to choose from a range of different activities within the castle and in the area surrounding. The guest will arrive at the castle on Friday afternoon and living on Sunday afternoon.

Full immersion (5 lessons, weekly)
Five cooking lessons with staying on castle properties and the opportunity to organize every day’s free time out of a range of different activities within the castle and in the area surrounding. The guest will arrive at the castle on Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

Menu of the day presentation and different matching of wine with food.

Preparation and tasting of an aperitif with local products. Our guests will have the chance to break the ice and mingle with each other over a wine tasting, mixed with local starters and new flavours .

Very step of an Italian typical menu from aperif to dessert will be thoroughly explained and practiced by the chef and pupils, reviewing every ingredient and choosing all the right wines to taste to match the different courses.

Our guests will be divided into small groups to prepare different dishes, that will later be served for dinner or lunch. Chef Chandra Sina will supervise every single aspect.

Wines: every dish will be served with a special wine from the surrounding chosen by the expert sommelier.

Lessons time table :
Morning from 9.30 to 12.30 class plus lunch
Evening from 16.30 to 19.30 class plus dinner

Italian cookery courses organized in Italy in the enchanting location of Castello di S.Cristina Grotte di Castro between Tuscany, Latium and Umbria.

A perfect setting for an enjoyable course of delicious Italian cuisine run by our expert Chef Chandra Sina. Chef Chandra is a Tuscan cook with a strong international experience who will introduce our guests into a world of culinary traditions, Centuries old, with the most modern technical skills.

The cookery courses will be held directly at the Castle in an enchanting atmosphere where the once were old horses stables. Recently they have been restored into a comfortable area dedicated to this purpose.

Every lesson will be a mix of theory and practice, with particular attention to the choice of the ingredients. Our pupils will prepare their own lunch and dinner under the constant supervision of the chef .

Wine and cheese tasting will be part of the class. At the end of the course, every student will receive a diploma and a CD with all the recipes and photos related with the cooking class they have attended.