Discover the true essence of Tuscan cuisine in an exclusive setting.
My name is Paola, and cooking has been the way I express my life for over thirty years.
After a long journey in restaurant kitchens, including experiences abroad, I chose to create Cooking Sommavilla to share a more personal vision of Tuscan cuisine.
Here, cooking is not just about technique, but about time, atmosphere and connection.
Each experience is designed to go beyond a simple class or dinner — to create something real, cared for in every detail, that can be lived, remembered and taken home.
Discover the art of handmade pasta in the heart of Tuscany
This experience is an invitation to slow down and enter, naturally, into the world of Italian cooking.
Starting from simple ingredients, you will prepare fresh handmade pasta, following gestures and techniques shaped by tradition.
In the quiet of Chianti, cooking becomes something that is felt as much as it is learned — a balance between simplicity, care and presence.
Once everything is ready, you will sit down and enjoy what you have created, in a relaxed and authentic atmosphere.
More than a lesson, it is a moment to live, to remember, and to take with you.
Some moments deserve to be shaped with care.
This experience is created around you — your preferences, your pace, and the atmosphere you wish to enjoy.
Nothing is fixed in advance. Every detail is considered with attention, to create something personal, natural and truly memorable.
In a quiet Tuscan setting, time slows down and the experience unfolds with simplicity and balance.
More than an event, it is a personal way to live Tuscany.
A private dining experience in the heart of Chianti.
In a relaxed and intimate setting, you will enjoy a carefully prepared experience at the table, where every detail is designed to create a seamless and authentic moment.
Set within an exclusive setting in Chianti, the experience is shaped around you — from the atmosphere to the menu.
More than a meal, it is a personal and refined way to experience Chianti through its cuisine.
Additional services can be arranged to enrich your experience.
Share your request and we will personally take care of every detail.