This boutique cooking studio is set on the family estate surrounded by 20 acres of land, cultivated with vines and 600 olive trees; we produce Trebbiano and San Giovese wine, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This property is drenched in history; it was purchased in the 1960s by the Chef's father, the abstract painter Francesco Clemente. The cottage, that used to be his painting studio, was turned into a cooking studio about 10 years ago, and still today, art and food blend together to create a magic atmosphere. After all, food is art, and your host will be happy to help you create your culinary masterpiece with extreme love and passion.
La Quercia Estate has been nominated by Forbes as the top 5 cooking schools and foodie vacations in Italy!
Posted By : Francesca_S
We had the absolute best time at La Quercia. Everyone was so warm and welcoming and they truly make you feel at home. We learned so many amazing tips and tricks and the day never felt rushed. There was so much passion for teaching and sharing knowledge about food. We will be recommending to everyone!
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 09:51:08 
Posted By : Meredith_L
This was our favorite activity in Florence! The property is absolutely beautiful and the cooking class was an authentic and delicious experience! Margherita was an amazing host and Veronica is a phenomenal chef and teacher with years of family recipes and experience. We already decided that we need to bring more friends back and do it again!
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 03:45:49
Posted By : Lucas_E
I would give 10 stars if I could!! This was an incredible, unforgettable experience! Our son and daughter-in-law gave us this experience as a gift and I feel like it had a lasting affect on me. Margherita was super helpful in arranging everything, including the cab rides, and introducing us to their estate. Her mother, Veronica, was an incredible teacher. You could feel Veronica’s passion and philosophy of cooking, hosting, and food throughout. Simple homegrown ingredients from their estate gardens and the preparation techniques came together in the most amazing burst of flavors and textures. Veronica taught us to slow down, savor the moments, and cook with love. It was as much a lesson on life as it was cooking. If you have a chance to participate, do not miss it!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 07:40:42
Posted By : Chris_H
An intimate, genuine, and personal culinary presentation by someone who has a deep passion for her art.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 15:10:16
Posted By : Lauren_T
My two children aged 14 and 11 came with me on this experience. We all agree it was the best thing we did in Italy. Margherita was a warm and accomodating host with fantastic communication ahead of the experience. She arranged a taxi pick up for us and even sent photographs of the pick up place near our apartment in Florence. On arrival, she gave us a tour of her beautiful family estate and ushered us into the cooking studio (a converted art studio that was converted from a farming storehouse by her grandfather in the 1960s/70s). There we met Veronica, our cooking teacher and Margherita's mother. We were treated to freshly baked custard tarts and cups of tea, and then began the cooking lessons, along with 5 other lovely guests. My kids were given special responsibilities including rolling out the pasta and were made to feel very important. We then sat down to a gorgeous lunch, (the pasta, focaccia, and other treats that we had made), along with lovely wine from the estate. All in all, a day that we will cherish and hope to do again!
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Posted On : 2023-10-16 17:21:27
Posted By : Lonny_R
The 6 hour event was enchanting and the food we helped prepare was delicious and amazing. Perfect English for our US and Canadian group. The estate was magnificent as was the cooking venue. Cannot recommend enough. Don’t miss this one!
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Posted On : 2023-09-30 04:07:35
Posted By : Valerie_L
What an incredible experience of a lifetime! Veronica and Margherita were lovely hosts who made sure every second we spent at La Quercia Estate was spectacular. Honestly, we travel all over the world and have been immersed in some pretty amazing experiences, yet this may stand out as my forever favorite. Some people only briefly enter your lives but leave a lasting impact - they certainly did just that. The love behind their cooking and hospitality was evident and I’d recommend this experience to anyone looking for an authentic Tuscan day. Even the guys in our party were also thoroughly impressed with one describing the place as “a gem.”
Margherita arranged for a car from our AirBnB in Florence, which was great. I wouldn’t have wanted to travel there any other way.
There was no rush to the day. I wouldn’t recommend planning anything afterward. We really weren’t hungry until about 9PM that night and we only wanted a light dinner after the late lunch. Do plan to wear comfortable shoes because you won’t want to sit much for fear of missing one of Veronica’s amazing tips, techniques or stories.
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Posted On : 2023-09-28 05:44:30
Posted By : Jan_A
The hosts were incredible incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and spent hours sharing their ways of making authentic food and learning a bit about their culture as well.
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Posted On : 2023-09-17 00:50:51
Posted By : Christy O
We arrived in September of 2019. We felt like we were visiting family. The welcome was warm and familiar. We wondered the grounds as we listened to stories of the property and family. Margherita was kind and patient and shared with everyone her talent. The food prepared was inviting and delicious. The weather and views, as we sat outside, were beyond our dreams. Eat, Pray, Love, I get it! Amazing experiences like this are a gift to the soul.
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Posted On : 2023-06-25 17:19:34 
Posted By : Matthew_I
Our chef was amazing. She loved what she does and it showed. Single best experience in all of Italy. This is a must do.
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Posted On : 2023-06-22 05:03:57
