Serenella
Your host and chef
Serenella learned her magic in the kitchen working in restaurants in Milan. Decades ago she moved to Tuscany to make organic wines, work as a private chef and bring up her daughters, who are now lively young adults. She will be your host for the week and along with the rest of the team, will tell you all about Italy and Italian food traditions and ensure that you have an unforgettable stay.
Manuela
Our chef
Manuela is a Tuscan mother of two lovely young women, and lives in the heart of the Chianti. She will teach you dozens of her unbeatable dishes, including the best minestrone in town and her amazing Torta della Nonna, a warm custard and pine-nut pie. Manuela is an expert on local cuisine, and you’ll have the chance to ask her plenty of questions!
Daiana
Our gem next door
Daiana lives just behind the villa with her husband and two adorable little girls. She has extensive experience in the restaurant sector and helps us keep things ship-shape at the villa. She’ll make sure that you can enjoy cooking delicious dishes without having to worry about any of the cleaning up!
Elisabetta
Your guide to Florence
Elisabetta is a native Florentine with a British mother.
Her father’s work at the UN took her all over the globe as a child, but she came back to Florence when she was 18. She studied at the Università di Firenze and became well-versed in literature and art history. She has now lived in Florence for over 40 years and loves showing visitors the hidden corners of the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Arturo
Wine and oil expert
Arturo is passionate about the Tuscan countryside and all it has to offer. He is lucky enough to use this passion every day - from working with his family on their rose farm and vineyard, to helping people gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of wine and extra virgin olive oil. His enthusiasm and energy are infectious!
Riccardo and Shilpa
Planning your week
Riccardo and Shilpa created Organic Tuscany over twenty years ago. Along with an amazing team of friends and family, they made it into a very special place where guests gather together to learn to cook delicious dishes in the kitchen and take time to enjoy them around the table. Now behind the scenes, they are still constantly working with the rest of the team to ensure that your week with us in Tuscany is all that you hoped for, and more.
Clara
Your local guide
Clara is originally from Milan but embraced Tuscany as her adopted home over thirty years ago. She lives in the hills near the villa with her partner Terry, an accomplished British ceramicist. She knows the area like the back of her hand, and loves guiding guests around the local countryside and farms, explaining some history, pointing out the interesting flora and fauna, and some eccentric neighbours too!
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Contact us
If you’d like more information about our cooking courses or you are interested in booking a space, please call us, email us or send us a message using the form below.
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If you’d like to speak to us, you can call our US number (we answer them from here in Italy!)
From the US: 929 269 6894
