Toscana Saporita — Local services in Unione dei comuni della Versilia

Have you dreamed of learning to cook like a true Italian, while staying on a gorgeous property, surrounded by beautiful Tuscany, with strangers who will be your new best friends within minutes of your arrival, eating the most delicious food, sipping perfect wines, all under the instruction of a celebrated and deeply accomplished chef and her talented team all working together to ensure you have the experience of a lifetime? TOSCANA SAPORITA is ABSOLUTELY your dream come true! I just returned from my second trip to Toscana Saporita this time to participate in the Advanced Program where I had the opportunity to learn new techniques, fine tune previously learned techniques , and meet a new team of truly gifted interns that work alongside Sandra Lotti to instruct and educate students in the art of Italian cooking. But it doesn't stop there. Sandra also shares her extensive knowledge of the history of her beloved Tuscany by showing you it's cities, markets, and sites. You will not leave unchanged! I learned, I laughed, I ate and it was glorious! And this time my husband came as well, he did not participate in the cooking instruction but enjoyed time on his own while we had lessons but he ate every meal with us and went on every excursion with us. HE LOVED IT!! How wonderful that Sandra offers this option!! We reluctantly left but look forward to returning!! Go, book it now!!! And when you get there, give Spago a scratch on his ears for me! GRAZIE MILLE , Sandra, we miss you...

This was my third time at the school, and the first time at this location. I confidently knew what an amazing experience it was gonna be, so I brought 14 of my friends along for a private group course.

The daily cooking courses were insightful, packed with history and culinary techniques that you could easily apply to your own daily cooking. The excursions truly made this a true Italian experience our whole group will never forget. We explored and visited small towns, medieval towns, markets and even did a truffle hunt.

The attention to detail in our evening meals made dining an experience. The tablescapes, optional wine pairings and plating made it something special that none of us will ever forget.

There were many in our group that were not experienced in cooking, and walked away saying it was the best vacation they had ever had.

Our accommodations were well appointed, comfortable, and located in one of the prettiest places in Italy. I encourage you, during downtime, to walk the grounds and take in the gorgeous views. It’s no surprise. I’m giving this five stars across the board, having been three times, and each time being better than the last, although I don’t know how that’s possible. Sandra and her team treated us like family, and it was one of those vacations where nobody...

I had the most incredible week filled with food, fun, and new friends at Toscana Saporita. I came across the school on social media and had always wanted to do a cooking course, but my experience exceeded my expectations and so much more. Sandra was so welcoming and knowledgeable and together with Alessio and the staff delivered the most fun and interesting classes where we not only learned how to cook but also understood more about the ingredients we were using. We made everything from pasta to biscotti to pizza and even got to visit a traditional windmill where the polenta meal was processed. Our afternoons were spent in beautiful towns across Tuscany and on the last day, Cinque Terre, we were brought to each of these towns by our lovely guide and driver Enzo, who was also so knowledgeable about each place we visited. The property itself was also gorgeous and so serene in the morning and evening. Each day was structured, but relaxed, I came out of this week feeling so nourished and refreshed (as Sandra had promised!) and with new friends with whom I spent the week cooking and exploring. I couldn’t recommend this experience enough, truly unforgettable and definitely one for the books! Grazie mille Sandra and the Toscana...