Un’esperienza indimenticabile in una cucina di casa toscana
Sono una cuoca toscana, nata e cresciuta in questa terra: ho imparato a cucinare grazie a mia nonna, e a prendermi cura delle persone che amo grazie a mia mamma. Scrivo della Toscana da più di dieci anni, insegno corsi di cucina da oltre dodici, e cucino da una vita, da quando stavo in piedi su uno sgabello accanto a nonna e mamma.
Verrete a trovarmi nella casa di famiglia, in campagna, tra le colline senesi. Qui vi rimboccherete le maniche e indosserete il grembiule, per imparare ricette tradizionali tramandate di generazione in generazione, e sedervi poi a tavola per un pranzo in stile familiare. Mio marito Tommaso si prenderà cura del vostro bicchiere — che non resterà mai vuoto — e sarà felice di farvi assaggiare il nostro limoncello fatto in casa.
Scegliere una lezione con noi significa regalarsi una giornata nella campagna toscana, lontano dal fascino vivace delle città più turistiche. Rallentate il ritmo, e preparatevi a vivere una giornata da veri locali: con tanto cibo fatto in casa, naturalmente.
Ogni pasto sarà un’occasione per viaggiare in lungo e in largo per la Toscana, grazie alle ricette del territorio, ai racconti di famiglia e alle storie legate a ogni ingrediente.
Choose your FOOD EXPERIENCE
Corso di Cucina con Visita al Mercato
Una visita al mercato è una scorciatoia per scoprire la cultura e le tradizioni gastronomiche di un Paese.
La mattina presto ci incontreremo per una colazione al bar: ci conosceremo chiacchierando davanti a una selezione di pasticcini, gustando un cappuccino, un espresso o un macchiato.
Poi andremo insieme al mercato a fare la spesa di frutta e verdura di stagione e passeremo dal macellaio. Sarà l’occasione per creare insieme il menu del giorno, scegliendo solo gli ingredienti locali più freschi. Imparerete a riconoscere e utilizzare i migliori prodotti di stagione.
Dopo la spesa, ci sposteremo nel nostro studio di cucina in campagna, dove prepareremo insieme un pranzo toscano completo, lavorando su un menu, dagli antipasti al dolce.
La lezione si concluderà con il pranzo, che a seconda del tempo sarà servito nel nostro uliveto o all’interno dello studio.
Punti salienti della giornata
- Colazione al bar
- Spesa al mercato locale e dal macellaio di fiducia
- Mezza giornata di lezione pratica in una cucina di casa
- Un pranzo rilassato in stile italiano, con vino Chianti (e limoncello fatto in casa per concludere!)
- Una quantità incalcolabile di risate e divertimento ai fornelli
La lezione Dal Mercato alla Tavola è disponibile solo il mercoledì. Consulta il calendario qui sotto per date e disponibilità.
Il corso si tiene prevalentemente in lingua inglese così da riuscire a soddisfare (quasi) tutte le richieste che riceviamo. Se la lingua non è un problema, scrivici e verifichiamo la nostra disponibilità!
Prezzo: a partire da €180 a persona. Il prezzo può variare in base alle richieste e personalizzazioni.
Per qualsiasi domanda, dai un’occhiata alle nostre FAQ qui sotto oppure scrivici tramite il form o all’indirizzo info@julskitchen.com. Al momento della prenotazione, ricordati di comunicarci eventuali esigenze alimentari.
Tuscan Country Cooking Class
Una lezione di cucina pratica di mezza giornata nella campagna toscana.
Ci incontreremo la mattina nel nostro studio di cucina, situato nella casa di famiglia, immersa nella campagna toscana.
Il menu sarà ispirato al mercato, basato su ciò che offre la stagione. Cucineremo insieme un pasto completo, dall’antipasto al dolce, utilizzando solo ingredienti freschi e di stagione. Ogni piatto sarà introdotto da un ricordo di famiglia o da una tradizione locale.
Imparerete a cucinare come fanno ogni giorno le nonne e le mamme toscane per le loro famiglie: sarà l’occasione per conoscere meglio i prodotti locali e arricchire il vostro repertorio con ricette toscane affidabili.
Curiosi di provare a fare la pasta fresca? La prepareremo insieme da zero.
La lezione terminerà con il pranzo, che a seconda del tempo potrà essere servito nel nostro uliveto o nello studio.
Cosa include la lezione
- Corso di cucina pratico di mezza giornata in una cucina di casa tradizionale
- Un rilassante pranzo all’italiana, con vino Chianti locale (e limoncello fatto in casa per concludere!)
- Una quantità incalcolabile di risate e buonumore in cucina
Il corso si tiene prevalentemente in lingua inglese così da riuscire a soddisfare (quasi) tutte le richieste che riceviamo. Se la lingua non è un problema, scrivici e verifichiamo la nostra disponibilità!
Prezzo: a partire da €160 a persona. Il prezzo può variare in base alle richieste e alle personalizzazioni.
Per qualsiasi domanda, consultate le nostre FAQ qui sotto oppure scriveteci tramite il modulo oppure all’indirizzo info@julskitchen.com.
Vi preghiamo di segnalarci eventuali esigenze alimentari al momento della prenotazione.
Corso di Cucina Stagionale di Tre Giorni
Un’immersione profonda nella cucina italiana
Partite con noi per un viaggio irresistibile nei sapori della cucina italiana con la nostra masterclass immersiva di tre giorni. Con più tempo a disposizione, potremo dedicarci a ricette che richiedono preparazioni più lunghe e che di solito non rientrano nelle lezioni di un solo giorno: prepareremo il pane o la focaccia, ci cimenteremo con le torte da credenza della tradizione, marmellate e conserve fatte in casa, cuoceremo i fagioli a partire da secchi, impareremo a gestire gli avanzi con creatività e ci confronteremo con gli aspetti più pratici della cucina quotidiana italiana.
Il mercoledì inizieremo pianificando insieme il nostro menù per i tre giorni, seguendo la stagionalità e le vostre preferenze, e andremo a fare la spesa al mercato locale e dal macellaio di fiducia.
Che siate chef esperti o appassionati cuochi casalinghi, questa esperienza accenderà (o riaccenderà) la vostra passione per la cucina italiana e vi lascerà con un nuovo repertorio di ricette da portare a casa con voi.
Ogni giornata si concluderà con un pranzo rilassato.
Il pomeriggio sarà libero per esplorare i dintorni, seguendo i consigli della nostra guida gastronomica.
Masterclass Dates 2024-2025
7-9 May 2025: Fresh Pasta Masterclass [2 spots left]
11-13 June 2025: Early Summer’s Bounty [6 spots left]
2-4 July 2025: Tuscan Summer [2 spots left]
24-26 September 2025: Harvest Season [6 spots left]
29-31 October 2025: Tuscan Autumn
17-19 December 2025: Christmas in Tuscany
Class Highlights
- Three-day hands-on Tuscan cooking class in a traditional home kitchen
- Shopping at the local market and at a family-run butcher shop
- Three breakfasts together, one at a local café, two at the studio
- Three relaxing Italian-style lunches, with local Chianti wine (and homemade limoncello to end!)
- It is suitable for solo travelers (read the FAQs below)
- An uncountable amount of fun and laughter in the kitchen
- Free time to explore the surroundings in the late afternoon after classes
- A pdf guide to our surroundings with our favourite spots for dinner.
Price: €800 per person
If you have any questions make sure to check our FAQs below or you can email us through the form below or at info@julskitchen.com for more information. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements when booking.
Tailored Cooking Class
A private course to share with your family and friends.
An experience designed for larger groups and available on reservation. Contact us to organize a class with a tailor-made menu, full of seasonal surprises, to share with your group of friends.
After the class, you’ll sit down at the table and enjoy the delicious food we have made together.
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements when booking.
Class Highlights
- Designed for larger groups, 4 to 8 guests
- Half a day hands-on cooking class in a traditional home kitchen
- A relaxing Italian-style lunch, with local Chianti wine (and homemade limoncello to end!)
- An uncountable amount of fun and laughter in the kitchen
Price: From €200 per person. Price may vary according to requests and customizations.
A photographer can be hired for the day to capture the most significant moments of the class.
If you have any question make sure to check our FAQs below or you can email us through the form below or at info@julskitchen.com for more information. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements when booking.
Virtual Italian Cooking Class
Bring the Taste of Italy to Your Home
Indulge your senses in the culinary delights of Italy with our Virtual Italian Cooking Class! Perfect for couples or small groups, immerse yourself in the art of Italian cuisine from the comfort of your home. Our two-hour sessions offer a hands-on approach to crafting delectable Italian dishes, customizable to your taste preferences. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned chef, join us for a unique opportunity to connect with loved ones virtually and savor the joy of cooking together, transcending distances.
Class Highlights
- Intimate sessions for two, perfect for couples or friends
- Customizable courses tailored to your taste preferences
- Explore the secrets of authentic Italian flavors and culinary techniques
- Ideal for both beginners and seasoned chefs
Price: €160 for two people. For larger groups, simply drop us an email.
If you have any question make sure to check our FAQs below or you can email us through the form below or at info@julskitchen.com for more information.
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Location: Juls’ Kitchen Studio, in the countryside of Colle di Val d’Elsa.
Starting time: 9:00 am (8:30 am for the market class).
Duration: Approx. 6 hours, including lunch.
Participants: Minimum 2 – Maximum 8. For larger groups, contact us via email.
Availability: Classes are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contact us for other availability or longer cooking experiences.
Transportation: Since we are in the countryside, you’ll need a car or a driver. Private drivers can be arranged on request.
You’ll experience authentic Tuscan cooking in a warm and welcoming environment. I’m Giulia, a food writer and cooking instructor born and raised in Tuscany. My mission is to share the flavors of my homeland with seasonal ingredients, local traditions, and hands-on learning. You’ll cook, eat, and laugh while discovering what makes Italian cuisine so special.
Just yourself! We provide all tools and ingredients. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a camera to capture the experience.
You’ll join a group of enthusiast food lovers. Classes are small and intimate, with no more than 8 participants, as we like to have everyone involved in the cooking part. You’ll start the day with strangers and leave with new friends.
We will still keep this a small party, though – not more than a total of 8 people will attend the class –
For private classes or larger groups, contact us to arrange a tailored experience.
The masterclass is suitable for solo travelers but will be confirmed only upon reaching a minimum of 4 participants (maximum 8).
There is no set schedule; each masterclass will be different, based on the seasonality and tastes of the guests.
This is just a sample of the schedule:
- On the first day, we will meet for an Italian breakfast at a local café: we will get to know each other chatting over a selection of pastries and enjoying a cappuccino, espresso, or macchiato.
Shopping at the local market for fruit, vegetables, and cheese, we’ll plan our menus for the three days. We’ll stop at my favourite butcher too.
After the market, we will drive to our kitchen studio in the countryside: while we cook, drink wine, and eat together, you will be learning how to create an Italian cooking repertoire. - On the second and third days, we will be able to make recipes that require a longer preparation and that usually are not included in the one-day experience, we will bake bread or focaccia, try traditional torte da credenza (pantry cakes), jams, and preserves, cook our beans from scratch, learn our way with leftovers and the practical aspects of Italian cooking.
- Each class will end with lunch that, according to the weather, will take place in our olive garden or in the studio.
- In the afternoon, after the class, you will have free time to explore the surrounding area, following our food guide.
We require a deposit of 30% upon booking to confirm your attendance; the remainder should be paid before the masterclass starts.
The booking deposit is non-refundable unless we are notified at least 60 days beforehand of a cancellation.
The price includes taxes, all the food and wine, shopping at the market, snacks, and lunches.
The cost does not include flights, accommodation, travel insurance, or transport to/from Colle di Val d’Elsa and our kitchen studio.
We will be happy to recommend you the best accommodation to enjoy your stay.
Absolutely! The classes are suitable for all ages.
We will prepare dishes that will delight both young and adults.
Children under 3 years old join for free.
These are just a few options, menus vary by season and preference. If you opt for the market class, we’ll choose the menu together during the morning shopping. Here’s a glimpse of what you might make:
Appetisers: Cheese board with homemade jam, local charcuterie board, chicken liver crostini, fried sage leaves or fried zucchini blossoms, chickpea cake, seasonal bruschetta, homemade focaccia, stuffed grilled peppers, prosciutto e melone, panzanella.
First Course: Fresh homemade pasta like tagliatelle, tagliolini or maltagliati, stuffed pasta like tortelli or ravioli, hand pulled pici, lasagne, pillowy potato gnocchi. The first course will be served with a seasonal dressing. If you prefer, risotto or a seasonal soups such as pappa al pomodoro or ribollita can be prepared instead of pasta.
Main Course: Roasted pork loin, roasted turkey breast stuffed with prosciutto and cheese, beef meatballs, veal involtini with cheese and prosciutto, beef stew, fried Tuscan chicken, chicken cacciatora, veal carpaccio, fried cutlets stewed in tomato sauce, omelette in tomato sauce.
Side dishes: Roasted seasonal vegetables, grilled vegetables, vegetable stews, fresh salads and rich flans.
Desserts: Almond biscotti, zuppa inglese, olive oil cake, ricotta crumb cake, olive oil apple cake, chestnut cake, pastry cream, mascarpone cream with wine poached pears, fresh fruit salad, tiramisù.
Tuscan cooking is simple and essential, so the quality of the ingredients we use is paramount. We only use Italian extra virgin olive oil for cooking, and a favourite local extra virgin olive oil for dressing: we’ll have the chance to taste it together. We use Italian stone ground flour for our pasta, bread and focaccia.
Fruit and vegetables. We buy seasonal fruit and vegetables at our local market. It’s our favourite ingredient, as we take pride in showing you how delicious vegetables can be when local, in season, and doused in extra virgin olive oil. When in season, we will use herbs and vegetables from our vegetable garden.
Meat. We buy meat at our local butcher. It’s an interesting and fun experience, so we hope you can join us on our market tour. They have local organic beef and veal, free-range pork, chicken and turkey. At the butcher, they also make and cure their own charcuterie products: fresh and dried sausages, prosciutto, salame, crumbly finocchiona with fennel seeds, cured pork cheek, and pancetta.
Fish. Fish recipes are not as typical as meat ones in the hills of Tuscany, though when we go to the market we’ll also have the chance to buy fresh fish from the fishmonger stall. We’ll prefer local and sustainable fish such as sardines, anchovies, mackerels, sea bream, sea bass, clams and mussels.
Yes, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available on request. Please notify us in advance.
Important: While we can accommodate gluten-free diets, our kitchen is not suitable for those with severe gluten allergies due to possible cross-contamination.
Let us know about your allergies when booking, and we’ll tailor the menu to your needs. However, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens in the kitchen.
Send us an email using the form below and we will book the day for you.
For one-day classes: A 50% deposit is required upon booking. The balance is due on the class day.
For three-day masterclasses: A 30% deposit confirms your spot.
Our kitchen studio is located in a traditional country house in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, between Siena and Florence. You’ll meet my family, our dogs Noa and Teo, and our cats Wolfi and Pelù, and if the weather is good you’ll get the chance to eat outside in our garden underneath the olive trees.
We are one hour from Florence and about 30 minutes from Siena. Many of the best tourist destinations in Tuscany such as San Gimignano, Montalcino, Volterra, Pienza, Lucca, Montepulciano and Greve in Chianti are very close to us. We always give our guests the very best directions so they can locate us easily. We’re on Google Maps, too.
Since our Studio is located in the countryside, you’ll need a car – or a driver – to fully enjoy the class. A private driver can be arranged on request for pick-up and drop-off (price not included).
To cancel a class, you must notify us via email at info@julskitchen.com.
To confirm a class, a 50% down payment is required.
For the One-Day Experience, the down payment is refundable net of bank charges if you cancel the class within 14 days prior to the class date. The balance can be paid after the class.
For the Three-Day Masterclass, the down payment is refundable net of bank charges if you cancel the class within 30 days prior to the class date. We reserve the right to cancel a class if we do not reach the minimum number (4 guests) and in this case, deposits will be fully refunded.
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Note: free time slots will be booked quickly. Reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis, so early bookings are strongly advised. We are already 50% booked for 2025, so don’t miss the chance to secure your spot!
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