Milan & Da Vinci's 'Last Supper'™

Join us for a luxurious 3 day-2 night 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. It is the perfect culinary city break. 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.

The beautifully renovated 15th-century convent situated in the heart of Milan’s couture houses and financial district on the exclusive Via Gesù between Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga, the two streets in Milan that offer some of the world’s finest designer shopping. But you’re also a mere stone’s throw from some of the city’s most famous attractions: La Scala Opera House, the city’s famous Duomo and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Da Vinci’s masterpiece The Last Supper. After a busy afternoon’s shopping and sightseeing, return to your sumptuous residence, enjoy an aperitivo and maybe even dinner at the ‘Il Teatro’ restaurant. The perfect end to a perfect Milanese day…

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.

Milan

Known as the Italian capital of commerce and fashion, Milan offers a vibrant and confident personality that brings together historic masterworks and the latest design trends. Conveniently positioned for travelers, Milan is 250 kilometers (155 miles) north of Florence, 250 kilometers (155 miles) west of Venice and is a short drive from the Northern Lakes, including Lake Como, and only a couple of hours from the Italian Riviera and the famous ski resorts of the Alps.

The Milan & Michelangelo’s Last Supper Cooking Tour is located in the city’s famed Quadrilatero della Moda – an area offering some of the world’s finest designer shopping, but there is a whole host of other attractions to visit, including art galleries, exhibitions, churches, museums and theaters. Visit the Castello Forzesco, Milan’s 14-century castle, the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a mall with prestigious cafés, stores and restaurant that links the Duomo with La Scala Opera House and the Palazzo Reale. Or take a scenic day trip to Como, Bergamo or the Certosa di Pavia. And theater and Opera lovers really are spoiled for choice between La Scala Opera House, Teatro Nazionale, Teatro Manzoni or the Piccolo Teatro – just a few of Milan’s dramatic arts destinations.

Accommodations

Offering exceptional quiet within this busy neighborhood, guest accommodations at the 5-start hotel includes 118 guest rooms, including 51 suites – every one unique. Accommodations surround a cloistered courtyard exuding traditional European luxury, with ample light and pale colors.

Interiors blend the 15th-century convent’s original architectural details – frescoes, columns and vaulted ceilings – with a sense of contemporary chic. Each room is a unique reflection of Italian design, with Fortuny fabrics, Frette linens, custom-loomed carpets and custom-designed sycamore burl and pear cabinetry. Technology ranges from high-speed wired and wireless Internet access to flat-screen televisions and DVD players. Opulent marble bathrooms include a lavish vanity, deep European soaking tub, bidet, walk-in shower, heated marble floors, towel rack and steam-resistant mirrors.

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Itinerary ~ 3 Days, 2 Nights

Cooking classes are held on Saturday. For other days of the week, please call for details.

Friday: Arrival & Check In

• Arrival at the 5-star Hotel & check in.
• Take in a few of the nearby sights or enjoy an in-room Spa treatment.
• Enjoy a welcome aperitivo at the hotel’s relaxed and elegant lounge.
• Dinner on your own. Book into the Hotel’s restaurant or take a stroll around the neighborhood.

Saturday: Cooking Class

• Breakfast is served.
• Head to the kitchen for your cooking lesson where menu discussions start over coffee at in the early morning. Together with your chef you’ll decide on the day’s four-course menu taking into consideration the availability of seasonal produce and the preferences of the individual participant or group. The lesson ends with a special Chef’s table, during which participants can enjoy the four-course lunch they have prepared alongside the chefs themselves in the 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.
• Afternoon free to do some sightseeing, enjoy a day’s shopping or take a trip to one of the nearby attractions. We suggest visiting Da Vinci’s Last Supper either on your own, or choose to add-on a private tour with reserved tickets. Museum tour not included.
• Dinner on your own. Book into the Hotel’s restaurant or take a stroll around the neighborhood.

Sunday: Check Out & Arrivederci!

• Breakfast is served
• Enjoy a last coffee, say goodbye to your Chef and check out.
• Arrivederci!