4-Night/3-Cooking Class Program
Our cooking vacations at the Tenuta Castel Venezze will allow you to immerse yourself in the culture and lifestyle of Veneto and learn to cook authentic Italian dishes in an informal and friendly environment. Classes are limited to 4/8 participants. The classes are small enough to accommodate cooks of all levels and are ideal for small groups of family and friends.
It is also possible to bring along a non-participating partner who can spend the day enjoying the surroundings, sightseeing, or playing golf and could then join the group at dinnertime.
Our programs are very flexible in the choice
The basic program includes the following:
Four-night stay at Villa Tenuta Castel Venezze, full-board accommodations in a double room with a private bathroom.
Three cooking lessons will be held in the morning from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 2.30 p.m. (lunch included), and all meals will be included.
€ 800,00 per person. (in double room)
€ 890,00 per person. (In a single room)
This program is open to up to 10 attendees; ask the staff for larger groups.
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Daily Schedule
ARRIVAL:
Around 6 pm. Dinner at 7:30 pm. at our restaurant, Locanda Venezze, and your first introduction to local places to familiarize yourself with your new surroundings.
2ND DAY
Breakfast and Welcome to the participants.
At 10:30 a.m., we'll start our first hands-on cooking class with our chef, Stefano. Today, we'll begin making dishes using techniques and recipes handed down through generations of local women: traditional Italian pasta, tagliatelle, tortellini, vegetables, and cakes. Lunch follows, including d.o.c. Italian wine. In the afternoon, you can relax at the villa or visit the beauties of the nearby Sights. We also offer the possibility to participate in one of our food and wine experiences—dinner at our restaurant Locanda Vnezze.
3RD DAY:
Breakfast, 2nd Cooking Lesson with lunch. Hands-on cooking lesson during which you will learn how to make and cook other traditional Italian recipes, from appetizers to desserts. Lunch at the villa, with wine. In the afternoon, you will have free time, or you may join a half-day tour with our guide to explore the surrounding wineries. These wine tours usually return by 6.00 pm for dinner at our restaurant, Locanda Vnezze.
4TH DAY:
Breakfast,
Italian cooking tips and secrets about regional dishes are revealed while preparing a three-course meal using only what's in season. You will have free time during the rest of the day, and our staff will be available to set up another activity; we have many contacts with the local operators. Upon request, our staff can plan an excursion to the beautiful natural park of Po Delta for a bike ride. Please ask for a quote.
Dinner at the Villa.
5TH DAY: Breakfast and Check-out - (Our staff can call a taxi for a transfer to the nearby train station)
HOW TO GET HERE
The best way to Rovigo is by train. It starts every hour from Venice and stops at Rovigo Railway Station. The ride is about one hour, and a round trip costs approximately € 15 per person.
You do not need to arrange a taxi driver; check outside Rovigo's train station for the first available taxi. The ride is approx. €25/30.
THE TIMETABLE:
Departure from Venice Santa Lucia: 17:40
Arrival at Rovigo: 18:50
Ticket Price € 8,20
Train Number RV3983
- INFORMATION
- HOW TO REACH US
- FAQ
Our Tenuta is in the Venice's countryside and in case you do not have a transport we can provide a taxi for you at Piazzale Roma in Venice. The cost of this service is 90 euros one way or 200 euros for a round trip. Otherwise, you may get a train from Venice Santa Lucia’s train station to Rovigo (the nearest city to us). The price of a single ticket is 7 euros per person and there is a train every hour. At your arrival to Rovigo I will come to pick you up till our Tenuta.
These are the two best train’s options to get to Rovigo.
Download the .pdf with train times
When you are on the train just phone me and I will come to the station. My number is: +393392436043
In case you have need of other information I am at your disposal
Look forward to welcome you here!
Additional Info
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persone:
min. 2 persons max. 10 persons;
for groups of more than 10 people ask the staff -
date:
From April to October
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orari:
Three cooking Classes in the morning from 10:30 to 14:30
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Rate:
The basic program includes a four-night stay at Tenuta Castel Venezze in a double room with a private bathroom.
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Menu:
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.