Welcome to The International Kitchen. If you have visited us before
or taken one of our trips, we are glad to have you back.
Ten years ago The International Kitchen originated the concept of "cooking
school vacations." Today we remain the leader in the industry, now offering
over 90 programs and over 30 choices for one-day classes. Our credo and promise
to you: a top quality, authentic, intimate cooking experience, with lots of
laughter and friendship.
The International Kitchen, the world's premier culinary company,
is dedicated to bringing you the best of Italian and French lifestyle and cuisine.
Founded in 1994 by Karen Herbst, The International Kitchen now offers over 90
unique cooking vacations. Please click on the link above for descriptions of our company
members and associates.
If you don't have time for a full culinary week or weekend, the
best option is to add a cooking class a la carte. Add a dash of Tuscan cooking
or a pinch of Provencal cuisine to your vacation with our one-day cooking class
options, which always include the meal with wine after the lesson. For a complete
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Hungry? From Green "Lasagne", Bologna style to Fried Turbot Fillet
and Green Apple Juice you can find amazing recipe ideas taken right from our
cooking classes. To see the current recipe of the month, or to browse through
the recipe archive, please choose the Recipes link from above.
Use the links below to browse through our cooking vacation offerings.
Enroll in a cooking school in Italy today for a vacationing experience like no other. Please utilize the links below for more information on our many great vacationing options.
A MEDITERRANEAN COOKING
AT RELAIS OASI OLIMPIA
Surrounded by the idyllic Amalfi region and the comforts of a four star hotel, this Amalfi Coast cooking school will teach you recipes and techniques that have been passed down for generations.
AUTHENTIC AMALFI
CUISINE AT VILLA ROMANA
Since medieval times, Minori has been renowned for its pasta tradition. During this week-long culinary tour, your senses will delight in masterfully concocted Mediterranean cuisine and views of the hilly coastline from your beautiful hotel.
COOKING UNDER A GOLDEN SUNSET
Your home for three nights is the delightful Hotel Tramonto DÕOro, located in the seaside resort of Praiano, centrally positioned between Positano and Amalfi. You will have a taste of Mediterranean regional cuisine with Pasquale, Ciro,
and Salvatore, three passionate chefs with extraordinary culinary talents.
L'ALBERETA RETREAT
Your cooking classes in northern Italy will be held in a local, well-known restaurant, where you will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on preparation of dishes of local Northern cuisine.
BOUNTIFUL PIEDMONT
Enjoy some of Italy's best cuisine while exploring the famous wine regions of Piedmont. Your hosts will show you the dramatic landscapes and warm hospitality that are trademarks of this wonderful region.
AMORE SICILIANO
Enjoy six nights in a charming, 3* converted farmhouse between Noto and Siracusa while learning the secrets of Sicilian cuisine from a local chef. This relaxing week filled with Southern Italian hospitality and fabulous food will make you never want to leave!
GOURMET SICILY
An authentic, week-long adventure on one of the world's most famous islands: your Sicilian host will show you the true Sicily during this unforgettable gourmet experience.
A CLASSIC TUSCAN TABLE WITH CHEF CLAUDIO
In this culinary tour of Tuscany, you will see and experience the treasures of this rich region, learning its cuisine and culture in a historic palazzo. The cooking classes in Florence are instructed by Chef Claudio Piantini in a real restaurant kitchen setting.
AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN
TUSCANY
This itinerary is a great way to savor an authentic cooking school experience in Tuscany. Unspoiled by mass tourism, this culinary holiday in Tuscany is a combination of hands-on cooking lessons and relaxing excursions.
CHIANTI
RETREAT IN A MEDIEVAL CASTLE
Spend three nights in a gorgeous Medieval castle in the heart of the Chianti wine growing region learning traditional Tuscan cuisine.
COOKING WITH
GIULIETTA
You will spend three nights in the rustic Tuscan villa "Fagiolari," the home of your hostess and Tuscan cooking course instructor, Giulietta Giovannoni. This culinary tour of Tuscany includes hands on lessons focusing on regional favorites.
HEART OF CHIANTI AT VILLA BORDONI
Stay in the heart of Chianti at the incomparable four-star Villa Bordoni. Enjoy classes with two great chefs, visits to local Chianti wineries, and charming Tuscan villages. Named by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the "60 Best New Hotels in the World" in 2006.
A WEEK WITH THE TUSCAN CHEF AT THE VILLAS OF VORNO - BEST SELLER
Discover the joys of Tuscan cuisine and savor the very best in Tuscan living gathered together in our kitchen and around our table. The cooking classes in Lucca, Tuscany are instructed by professional Italian chef, Valter Roman.
FLORENTINE RETREAT
Prepare to be spoiled at the Marignolle Relais & Charm while you explore, relax, and learn during this cooking holiday in Florence, Tuscany. Tuscan cooking courses may include dishes like crisotini di fegatini, penne ai carciofi, torta della nonna, and other regional specialties.
IN TERRE DI
TOSCANA
During this culinary tour of Tuscany, Italy, you will learn the classic dishes of Tuscan cuisine while enjoying the hospitality of hotel owner and chef, Claudio Piantini. Classic and unusual dishes alike are the subjects of this unique cooking school experience.
VILLA LA MASSA
The International Kitchen invites you to join us for a glorious early autumn cooking holiday in Tuscany at Villa La Massa. In addition to the Tuscan cooking course, wine and olive oil tastings are included. Villa La Massa is just a short shuttle ride from shopping and sightseeing in Florence.
ALL ABOUT UMBRIA
Discover the food, wine, and culture of this wonderful region, rivaling Tuscany for its natural beauty and richness, known as the "green heart" of Italy. Your base will be Spoleto, one of the most elegant Umbrian towns, noted for its international music festival. Spend a week at the Tomassoni's lovely, fully renovated, family run four star hotel in the center of town while cooking the specialties of the region, featuring the fabulous olive oil, and, of course, its jewel, the Black Truffle.
ASSISI COOKING
AT ALLA MADONNA DEL PIATTO
This cooking vacation in Umbria, Italy enables you to explore the hills of Assisi and the wonderful cuisine of Umbria. Your host, Letizia, is a native of Umbria and energetically instructs students on the fine art of Umbrian cuisine with a touch of Sicilian creativity.
LA VARENNE
Anne Willen hardly needs an introduction; she is one of the most famous doyens of the culinary world, with honors too many to list. This is an exceptional opportunity to spend a week with this luminary in her exquisite home.
ROBERT ASH COOKERY SCHOOL AT RUE DU LAC
Southern Burgundy is especially rich in history - from the prehistoric site of the Solutré rock with vineyards carpeting its lower slopes, to the famous Abbey of Cluny and the Château of Pierreclos. This cooking course in Burgundy, France includes hands-on lessons, fabulous food, and fascinating sights.
WALNUT GROVE
COOKING SCHOOL
The Walnut Grove Cooking School in France is a relaxed and beautiful atmosphere in which to learn how to skillfully combine the flavors, textures, and presentation of French cuisine. Hosts Maynard Harvey and Benedict Haines are renowned chefs and have great passion and enthusiasm for their work, creating a satisfying cooking school experience.
GRAND TOUR OF THE LOIRE VALLEY
This wine and culinary tour of the Loire Valley and Paris, France is a five-day jaunt through the playground of nobles. Pascal Mineau, a noted wine specialist, will be your private guide during this exceptional culinary holiday in France.
COOKING CLASS
IN PARIS
From the bustling markets of Paris to the dining room, this cooking school in Paris will teach you, in English, how to prepare delicious, yet simply dishes. Each Parisian cooking course is followed by a long lunch where students dine and enjoy their creations.
CHATEAU DE BERNE
PROVENCAL COOKING SCHOOL
Located in the heart of Provence, between Nice and Marseille near Lorgues, Chateau de Berne's heart beats to the rhythm of vines and wine and is the perfect location for a special cooking course in France. The Provencal culinary school is equipped with modern facilities and located in a quaint and perfectly restored country house on the property.
CATACURIAN: WINE AND CUISINE OF THE PRIORAT
A wonderful culinary experience at Catacurian, an exquisite private home, located in the Priorat winemaking region just outside of Barcelona. Learn how to cook delicious Catalan dishes with daily hands-on classes in a relaxed, yet luxurious location in the small village of El Masroig.
TASTE OF CATALONIA
A fabulous opportunity for a true Catalan experience. With a local host you will visit markets and medieval towns, eat Tapas and ÒnouvelleÓ cuisine, and partake in hands on cooking classes.
A FEAST FOR THE SENSES IN MOROCCO
Experience Morocco through a cooking vacation in Fes, the former capital of Morocco and one of its most vibrant cities. You will see the historical and cultural sites that have made Fes a world heritage city, the traditional souks (markets), the winding medieval streets, and of course the gastronomic specialties that make this one of our most special trips.
FRENCH COOKING CLASSES: A WEEK IN PROVENCE
Spend six nights in a delightful, renovated farmhouse deep in Provence amidst olive groves and lavender, while cooking with English speaking, acclaimed Master Chef Daniel Bonnot.
HEARTLAND OF PROVENCE
In the heart of the Var countryside, you will discover the treasures of this area, learning regional Provencal cuisine with a local chef at his charming B&B.
PASSPORT TO PROVENCE
Spend five nights in a charming, family owned hotel in a delightful Provencal hill town near the sea, while learning Provencal cooking secrets from a Master Chef.
PROVENCAL ADVENTURE
Four nights in an authentic Provencal home, learning typical cuisine, the opportunity to explore this wonderful region on your own; if that fits the bill, then this is the program for you!
COOKING AND WALKING IN UMBRIA AND TUSCANY
Walk the wonderful and undiscovered regions of Umbria and Southern Tuscany. Accommodations in an elegant four star relais hotel, with cooking lessons encompassing both regions.
COOK IN A VENETO VILLA
Spend four nights in a 15th-century villa in the heart of the Veneto, a region knowns for its lush landscapes and fine wines. Your hostess, the Contessa Maria Giustiniani, will teach you recipes handed down through generations of local women.
A GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE IN BOLOGNA
Come to Emilia Romagna, called the gastronomic capital of Italy, where you will experience first-class cuisine while staying in a 4-star hotel in the center of Bologna. Your stay is rounded out with trips to Modena and Parma, a true taste of this wonderful region!
COOKING IN PARMA
Parma, home of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Parma prosciutto ham, invites you to experience its riches while staying at a 4 star superior Hotel Palace Maria Luigia, and cooking at a stunning 17th century villa.
TASTE OF THE ITALIAN RIVIERA AND CINQUE TERRE
A charming stay in a lovely, family-owned hotel in the center of Chiavari on the Italian Riviera. Cook with a local chef, visit Portofino, Rapallo, Santa Margherita and the enchanting linked villages of the famed Cinque Terre.
ITALIAN COOKING
AT VILLA D'ESTE
For centuries, Villa d'Este has hosted the rich and famous. Today, it is also the site of this luxurious cooking course in Lombardia, Italy. Executive chef Luciano Parolari's recipes will excite even the most experienced cooks.
PROVENCE CUISINE BY THE SEA
Enjoy a comfortable sea-view room in a 4-star spa hotel, visit a local market and a winery, and learn some very special local dishes from the hotel's accomplished staff.
PROVENCE OF ALAIN DUCASSE
The cuisine you will learn during this course has the flavors of both Provence and the Mediterranean. Your instructors will instruct you in Provencal cuisine, and classes make the most of the home grown produce from the vegetable garden and at local markets.
A WEEK IN THE
HEART OF BORDEAUX WINE COUNTRY
An elegant three-night program in this intriguing area in the south of France, brimming with Catalan influence. Experience sun-washed towns, splendid cuisine, and wonderful wines, with a full-time personal escort.
GASTRONOMIC RETREAT IN THE QUERCY
Explore the gorgeous and historic region of the Midi-Pyrenees with three nights at a lovely Chateau and cooking classes with its Chef.
A PROVENÇAL DREAM
Have the Provençal vacation you've always dreamed of, staying at this charming Hostellerie. Visit some of the most renowned towns of Provence. Avignon, Les Baux, St. Remy and more! while learning the secrets of Provençal cuisine from your hosts Brigitte and Jean.
DOMAINE DE VALMOURIANE
Just outside of St. Remy, one of the most fashionable Provençal towns, lies the beautiful property of Domaine de Valmouriane. Spend a fantastic week discovering all the charms of this enchanting region while learning some of the best of the area's cuisine.
OPERA AND CUISINE WITH FRED PLOTKIN: A FEAST FOR THE SENSES
An incredible experience: an exclusive opera trip with Fred Plotkin, the most renowned opera expert in North America and author of the most authoritative book on Italian cuisine! In addition to experiencing and understanding opera with your own personal expert, you will also be part of a fine culinary experience, with restaurants and wines personally chosen by Fred.
The Stars Align in Four Masterpieces.
Join opera tour host Fred Plotkin for this once in a lifetime Met opera tour to witness a handful of the greatest sopranos (Renée Fleming, Patricia Racette, Deborah Voigt) and tenors (Johan Botha, Anthony Dean Griffey, Ben Heppner) as they sing in four of the greatest masterpieces of the opera repertoire.
Legendary Singers and Classic Operas
Join Fred Plotkin for an opera tour the closing week at the Metropolitan Opera see two new, much anticipated productions
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