Cooking classes for private individuals

Seven days full of fun, culinary discoveries and practical experience

La Gioia not only stands for the Piccolo Paradiso, where you can relax wonderfully, but also for a place of culture in the broadest sense. Cooking, eating and drinking are also part of it. In our courses, we not only teach the craft of Mediterranean cuisine, but also provide an insight into the cultivation of the raw ingredients we work with, as well as the great culture of Umbrian wines and olive oil.

THE COOKING CLASSES

From 5 to 6 hours of hands-on lessons per day in our professional kitchen. 

Goal: Preparation of classic Italian menus consisting of: 

"Aperitivo", "Antipasto", "Primo", "Secondo" with "Contorno" and "Dolce".  

Instructor: La Gioia's wonderful chef of La Gioia, Gianni Molti. 

Language: Italian with interpreter.

After registartion you will receive the detailed program with all menu proposals.

 

 

THE MEAL TOGETHER

You will enjoy and discuss the results of your work over lunch and dinner together in our cosy "Sala Rossa", next to the open fireplace. Served by our charming sommelier Simone Militoni.
Language: Italian and English.

 

WINE TASTING

Visit to an important winery in Montefalco with tasting of various local wines. 

You will be accompanied by our sommelier Simone Militoni. 

Language: Italian and English.

 

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Walk through our olive groves, visit to our modern, trusted oil mill, film and discussion about  the know-how of the production of a real "extra virgin". Tasting of various olive oils.

Accompanied by Daniel Aerni. 

Language: German and Italian.

 

THE SHEEP'S AND GOAT'S MILK DAIRY

Visit to a dairy with tasting of different varieties.  

You will be accompanied by our sommelier Simone Militoni.

Language: Italian and English.

 

OTHER EXCURSIONS (2 to choose from based on availability) 

  • Visit to another winery with tasting 
  • Visit to the "Mastri Birrai" brewery in Gualdo Cataneo with tasting 
  • Visit to the small "Green Heart" distillery in Trevi with tasting of various gins and bitters.
  • Professionally guided excursion to one of the most beautiful Umbrian towns with its typical architecture. 

You will be accompanied by our sommelier Simone Militoni.
Language: Italian and English. 

Gianni Molti
"Lo Chef"

THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR – A MASTER OF HIS TRADE

Born and raised in Umbria, I trained in the 1980s in Milan at the school of the great Gualtiero Marchesi and then continued my career with very important stops in Italy and abroad.  To name just a few: "Tre Vaselle" in Torgiano, Umbria; "Don Chisciotte" in Florence; "Enoteca Pinchiorri" in Florence; "Tonnara" in Castellammare del Golfo in Sicily; "Spa Luciano" in the Republic of Tatarstan-Kazan in Russia. 

 After many years of travelling and a wealth of experience as a chef, I returned to my home town of Spoleto to devote myself to new projects. I met Marianne and Daniel Aerni, the owners of the enchanting "Agriturismo La Gioia", where I have been head chef for 2 years. I look forward to sharing my vast experience and love of Italian cuisine with you here, in this special place.

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Simone Militoni
Il sommelier

THE WINE CONNOISSEUR AND CHEF DE SERVICE

When I was asked as a child what I wanted to do when I grew up, I always talked about food and wine. I wanted to work in the hotel trade. I gained my first experience in restaurants at the age of 14, in a wide variety of areas. I wanted to discover all the secrets of the hospitality industry! In fact, I graduated from the Spoleto hotel management school. 

Over time, I became more and more interested in wine and so I began training as a sommelier, which I completed with the AIS. I then worked in various renowned restaurants in Umbria as a sommelier and head waiter until I discovered "La Gioia" three years ago, where I still manage the wine cellar, restaurant and service independently today. 


Cost of cooking courses for individuals

 

1-week in La Gioia with intensive in La Gioia:

€ 1.850,00 per person

 

 

Included are:

  • 4-course dinner on the day of arrival (incl. drinks) 
  • 5-day intensive cookingcourse with Gianni Molti 
  • All recipes for the dishes prepared 
  • Small Italian breakfast basket on your doorstep every morning – 5 lunches and dinners as described above (drinks included). All costs for guided tours and tastings 
  • Translator during the lessons 
  • For train travellers: Transfer from Foligno or Spoleto railway station to La Gioia

 

Not included are:

  • Accommodation costs at La Gioia

  Lodging in La Gioia is mandatory for course participants.
  Since our apartements and their prices vary widely, we ask you to consult our hotel price list.

  Individual apartements are described in detail and  their availability is listedin the calendar. 

Transfer costs airport-La Gioia, possible car rental

 

WEDNESDAY IS YOUR FREE DAY

No lunch and dinner in La Gioia. We will be happy to give you tips for excursions and good restaurants.

 

ACCOMPANYING PERSONS NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE COURSE

For your accompanying persons staying in the same appartement, we charge for accommodation and meals

€ 100.00 per day per person.

 

If you are interested in this offer, please contact us using the form below.

We will be happy to send you an offer for your preferred flat.

 

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

If fewer than 6 participants register, we will unfortunately not be able to organise the week. In this case we would inform you in good time.

 

COURSE DATES AND REGISTRATION DEADLINES

The courses take place from Saturday to Saturday.

 

Check in: Saturday from 3 pm

Check out: Saturday until 10 am

 

9 to 16 November 2024

Registration deadline: 28. September 2024

8 to 15 February 2025

Registration deadline: 28 December 2024

1 to 08 March 2025

Registration deadline: 18 January 2025

5 to 12 April 2025

Registration deadline: 22 February 2025

 

Other dates are also possible for groups of 6 or more participants. Please ask us!

 

If you are interested in this offer, please contact us using the form. Please indicate the course dates, the appartement you prefer and the number of people.

We will be happy to send you an offer for the flat in question.

 

COOKING CLASSES FOR PROFESSIONALS

We also offer intensive cookery courses for professional cooks, restaurant and hotel owners.

You can find the offer here.