The Children's Cookery School

Stay: 4 days and 3 nights 
Cookery lessons: 2

Day 1:   In the evening, a welcome drink for all the family, followed by dinner in the Villa’s restaurant, enables you to meet the other participants on the course.

Day 2:  Lessons begin in the morning as Chef Attilio Di Fabrizio introduces fresh produce and aromatic herbs, and demonstrates how to prepare hors d’oeuvres. A swim in the pool is followed by lunch all together, using dishes prepared in the morning. In the afternoon, the Chief Pastry Chef presents the “Circus of Sweets”: two desserts will be prepared to be savoured with parents at tea-time. Lessons end with afternoon tea and a presentation of diplomas. Everyone then disperses for dinner in the hotel restaurant. Parents are free throughout the day, until 4pm.

Day 3: Free for visits to Florence or for relaxation. Dinner in the hotel restaurant. 

Day 4: Departure on the morning after breakfast. 

Each child taking part will be given a personalized chef’s hat and apron.

Rates*
€ 3.003 for 2 parents with child in a superior double room
€ 4.410 for 2 parents with child in separate superior double rooms
€ 4.701 for 2 parents with 2 children in separate superior double rooms

*price subject to 10% VAT

Package Includes:
The price is inclusive of 3 nights (half board) plus one afternoon tea for all the family, 2 lessons for the child taking part, plus all materials and necessary ingredients.

Please note: 

• The courses are reserved for guests staying at Villa San Michele and the lessons are held in English and Italian; other languages are available upon request.
• The courses are for a maximum of 10 participants and the approach is highly personalized.
• The lessons are held in the morning (from 10.00 to 12.30) and/or in the afternoon (from 15.30 to 18.30). 
• Hours not taken up by lessons and all the evenings are free.
• At the end of every lesson, the dishes prepared will be served for a meal (lunch or dinner) to be enjoyed in the company of the Chef.
• The complete list of the dishes taught during the lessons with recipes will be handed over upon arrival.