Join us for a fabulous 1 day cooking experience in opulent Milan where our 5 Star Executive Chef team will dazzle you in the kitchen. Welcome to the world Milan’s cuisine, where our Chefs will show you how in a comfortable step-by-step method. This cooking program is especially designed for those want to visit Italy’s financial and fashion capital with the opportunity to spend time in one of the city’s most exclusive kitchens. Our one day program is the perfect addition to a trip to Milan and ask about our Da Vinci Tour including reserved tickets & guide to see The Last Supper. The philosophy of this kitchen embraces the preserving of traditional Italian techniques with modern inspiration. Learn about the philosophy of using regional seasonal produce, how to pick the freshest ingredients and what kind of cooking techniques will bring out the best in them. Following his expert advice, you will create a delicious four-course meal, and after your lesson, settle down to lunch with the Chefs in the kitchen.
Cooking Classes
Menu discussions start over a steamy cappuccino at 8.45am in the kitchen. Each menu is devised on the day and is dependent on the seasonal produce available and the preferences of the individual participant or group. Example dishes include ‘roasted sea bass with thyme, artichoke hearts, spinach and dried Pachino cherry tomatoes’ and ‘rhubarb, goat ricotta and wild mint soufflé with passion fruit and Piedmont hazelnut ice- cream.’ Participants will learn: how to compile a balanced menu; how to select the best produce and preserve it during the preparation process; traditional Italian cooking techniques; tricks of the trade and recommendations for wine pairings. The session ends with a special Chef’s table, during which participants can enjoy the four-course lunch they have prepared alongside the chefs themselves within the Hotel kitchen. Upon completion of the class, guests will receive a certificate of participation, plus copies of any recipes they would like to take away with them.
Program Includes:
- Coffee in the kitchen with the Chef.
- Cooking lesson, including four-course lunch enjoyed alongside the chefs in the kitchen.
- Certificate of participation, plus copies of any recipes you would like to take away with you.
Program Prices
$285 per person, based on double occupancy. Includes all taxes and Italian VAT.
* Please note: prices do not include transportation, accommodations or any other excursions.
2012 Dates: This program is available on Saturday throughout the year. Other days may be available upon request. Rates are subject to change based on currency exchange. Call for updated rates. Airfare not included.
