Welcome to Tuscookany, cooking classes in Italy
Tuscookany cooking schools in Italy
Learn Tuscan cooking true Italian style and have fun doing it. This is your chance to enjoy hands-on Italian cooking classes in Italy while staying in a luxurious villa in the heart of Tuscany. Tuscookany was elected one of the top ten cooking schools in Italy by Observer newspaper. Benefit from the knowledge and passion of our local chefs teaching you all there is to know about Italian or Mediterranean cooking.
We currently have a 25% Special Offer discount on the Cooking and Hiking at Casa Ombuto running from 25 October - 1 November 2025 and the Italian cookery course at Torre del Tartufo with the Olive picking and pressing event.
All bookings made for 2026 prior to end September 2025, pay the 2025 rates instead of 2026.
Vacation of a lifetime
Learn Tuscan cooking true Italian style and have fun doing it
The whole Tuscookany team is committed to making sure that your stay with us is unforgettable. We aim to offer you a cooking experience which is informal and fun and where you will learn to make wonderful dishes together with your fellow cooks from all corners of the earth. We have designed the course in such a way to make sure you have enough time to relax and enjoy the surroundings or go out sightseeing in Tuscany.
Join the Olive Harvest at Tuscookany – A Truly Tuscan Experience
With over 1,000 olive trees on our estate, the olive harvest is a special time at Tuscookany—and during the first two weeks of November, you can be part of it! Guests joining our Italian cooking vacations in this period are invited to spend a morning in the olive groves, hand-picking olives alongside our team. You’ll then visit the local olive press to watch the fresh olives being cleaned and cold-pressed into golden, extra virgin Tuscookany olive oil—right before your eyes. To celebrate, we return to the fields for a traditional Tuscan harvest picnic, complete with a rustic grill prepared by Chef Franco—a true Italian ritual. It’s an unforgettable addition to your culinary week, blending hands-on learning with authentic seasonal tradition.
The Tuscany Cooking Schools of Tuscookany take place at Bellorcia, Casa Ombuto, Torre del Tartufo and Bellancino, all beautiful villas set in the Tuscan country side with breathtaking views. The villas are positioned on large, secluded estates and have recently been renovated to include modern comforts such as solar heated pools and hot tubs with beautiful surroundings which you can enjoy in your free time. Take a hike, book a massage or just enjoy the absolute peace and quiet. It’s the perfect place for your Italian cooking vacation.
This is what awaits you on your cooking holiday in Italy:
Cook, dine, sip fine wines, relax, laugh, and sleep in one of our splendid Tuscan villas – Bellorcia, Bellancino, Casa Ombuto, or Torre del Tartufo. During your week or three-day cooking holiday, you’ll not only learn new culinary techniques from our passionate Italian chefs, but also share unforgettable moments and friendships that last a lifetime. It’s the perfect way to master delicious recipes while immersing yourself in Tuscany’s rich culture and cuisine.
Fun and relaxing atmosphere
Recommended for Solo Travellers
