Veneto
Cooking School
A week of total immersion in Italian food, wine, and life at the magnificent Renaissance Villa della Torre — near romantic Verona, city of Romeo and Juliet. Cook alongside Giuliano Hazan, explore the Veneto with Lael, and drink extraordinary wines presented by Marilisa Allegrini.
Villa della Torre
Villa della Torre is a historical jewel of sixteenth century Italian architecture, lying near romantic Verona and beautiful Lake Garda. The beautifully restored villa will make you feel a part of Italy's rich history from the moment you arrive.
Fine Venetian hospitality will greet you, and the friendly staff will show you to the spacious room that will be yours for the week. You'll discover luxurious furnishings and little touches throughout to help pamper you during your stay.
In the morning, linger over a cappuccino and drink in the view of the gardens while you get ready for a day of culture and culinary delights. Spend your free time walking the tranquil gardens and water lily pond.
- Sixteenth century Renaissance architecture, fully restored
- Spacious, luxuriously furnished rooms — all with private bathrooms
- Beautiful gardens, water lily pond, and winery on site
- All rooms on second floor — no elevator (please note)
Classes in the Villa
A limited number of students participate in four intensive 5-hour hands-on classes taught by Giuliano Hazan. You'll make homemade pasta, risotto, meats, local fish, vegetables, and desserts. Each class concludes with a multi-course dinner composed of what was prepared during the day.
Each class also includes presentations by Marilisa Allegrini on Italy's major wine-producing regions. The wines — from Marilisa Allegrini's vineyards and other distinguished Italian producers — accompany every meal. All instruction is in English.
- 4 classes × 5 hours each — fully hands-on
- Homemade pasta, risotto, meats, fish, vegetables & desserts
- Wines Curated by Marilisa Allegrini
- Each class concludes with a full dinner
- Non-cooking companions welcome at all dinners
Field Trips in the Veneto
The Veneto — once part of the 1,000-year Venetian Republic, birthplace of great art, music, and architecture — also offers extraordinary culinary treasures.
- Allegrini vineyards tour — how Amarone is made
- Padova food market in Piazza Erbe — one of the region's most colorful
- Verona guided city tour & lunch at a classic Veronese restaurant
- Traditional rice mill in operation since 1648 — risotto rice production
- Parmigiano-Reggiano caseificio & culatello by the Po River
- Lunch at Massimo Spigaroli's Cavallino Bianco restaurant
- Frantoio visit — learn how extra virgin olive oil is made
- Sirmione on Lake Garda — lunch at one of the lake's finest restaurants
Cooking in Italy with Giuliano Hazan
Featured on the Television Food Network special on cooking school vacations
Meet Giuliano, Lael & Marilisa
Giuliano Hazan
Chef & Cooking InstructorAward-winning cookbook author and IACP Cooking Teacher of the Year. Son of Marcella Hazan — the godmother of Italian cooking in America — Giuliano brings more than 40 years of teaching experience, passion, and an irreplaceable culinary heritage to every class.
Lael Hazan
Travel Curator & Food HistorianOwner and founder of Gracious Getaways Travel Agency, lecturer in Italian food history, and writer for Saveur. Lael turns every excursion into a rich story — adding the history, color, and insider knowledge that transforms a day trip into a memory you'll carry for life.
Marilisa Allegrini
Wine Host & Distinguished ProducerMarilisa Allegrini is one of Italy's most distinguished wine producers, featured on the cover of Wine Spectator magazine. She regularly presents the wines of her native Valpolicella and her Tuscan properties — Poggio al Tesoro in Bolgheri and San Polo in Montalcino — at stellar events worldwide. Marilisa has personally created all wine presentations for the school and selected every wine you will drink during the week.
Valpolicella wine country — Veneto, Italy
Sample Itinerary
Subject to change.
What's Included
- Four 5-hour hands-on cooking classes and dinners with Giuliano Hazan
- Wine seminars covering Italy's major wine-producing regions
- 6 nights deluxe accommodations at Villa della Torre, including breakfast
- All field trips with transport in a deluxe chartered bus
- Five restaurant meals outside of class, including wines
- All wine presentations and class dinners
Non-cooking companion fee includes everything except the cooking classes. Companions are welcome at all class dinners and wine presentations.
Welcome reception begins Sunday at 7:15 pm. Check-in is at 2:00 pm — let us know if you expect to arrive earlier.
The week concludes with Lesson #4 on Friday. Check-out is Saturday morning at your convenience.
Getting there: Fly into Verona from most major European cities. A taxi from the Verona airport or train station to Villa della Torre takes approximately 20 minutes. Via della Torre 25, 37022 Fumane VR, Italy — Tel: +39 045 683-2060
What to bring: Comfortable shoes for walking and standing in class. Bring an apron if you'd like one. Dress is generally casual — slightly more elegant attire is encouraged for the welcome dinner.
Course Fees
A $1,500 deposit per person is due at registration. Balance is due 90 days before the course begins. See the registration form for cancellation policy.
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