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We spent a glorious week staying at Guardestelle, the second time in the last 4 years and it is simply perfect in every way. The accommodation is wonderful, so comfortable and stylishly decorated using original furniture that is in keeping with the tradition of the property. Everything you need in the kitchen for full self catering or part. we cooked a couple of evening meals using the pasta, sauce and of course wine form the on-site shop and it was great. A big plus for us was no TV, such a joy to have peace! The location and position speaks for itself, open countryside views, stunning sunrises, a nice walk up to the town which means you can escape the crowds during the day and visit when it quietens off for dinner if you wish. But what sets it apart again is the staff and team there. Fausto and Susannah have built a fabulous location and team. Everyone is so friendly and professional but also very welcoming. Special shout out to Sara this time who went above and beyond before and during our stay, helping us with transport and shopping for our stay. The team at breakfast are a delight and the food is out of this world. All fresh local ingredients freshly made. We also did the cooking class with Chef Bepe which was so much fun, we learnt lots and then got to eat the most incredible 4 course lunch. Thank you to the entire team for a percent stay.

This was such a fun wonderful experience. Beppe was so fun and we had a great time learning to cook and then enjoy our creations.

Cooking class also suitable for beginners like me. Beppe guided us nicely through the evening. We helped prepare the zucchini flowers filled with ricotta basil cream in tempura batter, then we produced various pasta (ravioli, tagliatelle, spaghetti) while the ragu was being made. Pollo Cacciatore was also prepared. And then - lava cake for dessert was amazing. The dinner then took place on a terrace with a view over the vineyards - a dream. With delicious Vernaccia and Chianti, super. If you book directly with the organizer, it is obviously cheaper (140 euros per person as of 2026).

We were the only "students" Everything was perfectly prepared Guiseppe was very professional; if we did not understand him, it was translated via an app A 5-course menu was cooked We learned quite a bit about Tuscan cuisine in the process We also ate this menu With that amount, a little more time would be nice. Everything was very delicious. We would love to repeat this event with friends and family.

We returned to Guardastelle with our three kids (ages 10, 8, and 6) after honeymooning there 13 years ago. The property is stunning - the pool, grounds and buildings are immaculately kept and the apartments are spacious, clean and comfortable. The views of San Gigmignano and surrounding Tuscan hills are beautiful. Fausto and Susanna - the owners - and the whole staff are wonderful hosts. The highlight of our stay this time was our cooking class with Beppe - we made a four course meal (fresh pasta, fried zucchini flowers, chicken cacciatore and chocolate lava cake) alongside enjoying two wines from the vineyard. It was fun, informative and delicious! We had such a great time. We'd highly recommend Guardastelle - and will return again!

We have taken several cooking classes both at home and while travelling so we were very comfortable suggesting a class to our travel companions. We chose Guardastelle because it was conveniently located and the reviews were glowing. Our day at Guardastelle with Chef Beppe was probably one of our favourite cooking classes. We were welcomed with a glass of prosecco and immediately starting preparing an amazing lunch. Stuffed zucchini flowers, homemade pasta including tagliatelli, mezzelune and tortelloni, beef ragout, chicken cacciatore and decadent chocolate lava cake for dessert. Beppe was an entertaining and knowledgeable instructor and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the kitchen. When lunch was almost ready, he escorted us to a beautifully set table on a terrace overlooking the most picturesque countryside. It was a very memorable moment. Beppe served us course after course, accompanied by lovely wines from Guardastelle. It was truly a wonderful day... we all agreed that it was definitely one of our favourite activities on this vacation. I wouldn't hesitate to visit Guardastelle again.

Visiting the cooking school on Elba was a spontaneous birthday present in the course of our first Elba stay. We were immediately fascinated by the friendliness and pleasant atmosphere. The couple (master chef Andrea Conte and his indispensable support Christina) mastered with flying colors all the concerns of the participants:innen and we were able to learn a lot worth knowing from the first minute in a pleasant way and also to try it out immediately. I never thought that making Italian pasta would be so easy if you know exactly what really matters ;-) Under professional guidance, I even dismantled and prepared sardines - a real madness in taste - my prejudices against this fish are eliminated forever! After this beautiful evening, good food with a convivial finish, we decided to learn more about Italian cuisine and discover more exciting culinary secrets in the course of our next robbery on Elba...

First, the location was out of a movie - ancient vineyards, olive groves, Tuscan farmhouse, rolling hills just 5 minutes from San Gimignano. So beautiful and authentic. Second, our chef Federico was wonderful - we loved his menu and the simple purity of all the dishes (4!) we prepared. He had appetizers ready when we arrived, so we got right to work making the ragu sauce with Chianina beef (the best!), sauce for the chicken cacciatore, lightly-breaded and fried zucchini blossoms, fresh pasta for both ravioli and tagliatelle, chocolate cake, along with a side for every course. Of course, we had generous glasses of Vernaccia and Chianti, both produced by the estate, to help us along. The most impressive part was Federico’s obvious love for Tuscany and the bounty of the region. He made it look simple but the presentation was so elegant. Thanks for teaching us so much more than just the recipes - we’ll be back some day!

Took my daughter and her friend for the cooking class in June 2024. Wow!!! What a wonderful experience with Chef Beppe! We had a wonderful time, we learned a lot, and created some amazing dishes! After learning and cooking, we ate! The food we made was delicious. We also sampled two of the wines from the Guardastelle winery and they were wonderful! I highly recommend this experience!

Hello !! Almost exactly one year after our trip to Tuscany including an amazing day to Guardastelle we are reproducing our pizza masterclass ... we still talking a lot about you guys !!! The last 2 pictures are from last years with our friend Fausto ! The other ones is our home made experience. Hope to see you again !

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