Reviews for Cooking & food

Excellent, thoroughly worthwhile and we're really pleased with how it turned out. We learnt some great recipes and the structures of the holiday and venue was perfect.read more

Excellent - a good combination of activities in relaxing and beautiful surroundings.read more

Superb, exceeded our expectations!! We had a fantastic holiday hosted by Simon & Lucy who showed us their love of the region.read more

This holiday rates at the top of my travel experiences - maybe tied with my Galapagos trip. My friends and I can not stop reminiscing about it and all we did in just 8 days. It was truly an experience we will never forget. And we even gained some expertise and helpful tips in cooking (and got to eat the delicious results!) .read more

Excellent in every way. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect despite the good pre-trip advice and information - but regardless the experience exceeded my expectations. Autumn colour was exceptional.read more

Having eaten so well for the week I am inspired to keep it up for life.read more

It was a wonderful vegan cooking holiday in sunny Greece, surrounded by lovely people. The dishes we prepared were delicious, traditional Greek recipes. They were challenging but not too difficult, and we've already started making them at home. Working in the kitchen was fun and truly enjoyable, and the lovely instructors knew their stuff. The excursions during our free time were interesting, and the hikes were somewhat challenging (good!) — but if you felt tired, you always had the option to ...read more

Excellent. I loved the house, a great place to unwind after a busy day. Remi was an amazing host going out of his way to make us comfortable, and not forgetting Ilona ( Remi's mum) who made us feel very much at home. I liked the balance of different activities and and it was lovely to meet and spend time with the other guests. I would definitely recommend this holiday.read more

Excellent. Very enjoyable. I would definitely like to go again.read more

The combination of walks in pristine landscapes, idyllic French villages and great Provencal food was very special. The fact that we also got to the beach and to explore a local vineyard was the icing on the cake.read more

Fabulous...beautiful setting and the wonderful host read more

Very much enjoyed it. I’m glad I decided to do a vacation focused on learning new skills Loved the energy, humor, and positive spirit of the host. This was also a great way to experience the Messenia area of Greece for the first time.read more

The hikes each day were wonderful and varied, and the food was memorable.read more

10 our of 10...Our Guide was fantastic. It's had to name a memorable place, as all the destinations were memorable in their own way.read more

This was an excellent holiday with a fabulous host - full of laughter and fun and very suited to solo travellers. Spectacular scenery, a few challenging but ultimately rewarding hikes, culture visits and amazing cuisine. As advertised Culture, Nature, Food and Wine - I thoroughly recommend.read more

Excellent....Albanian Alps, Boat ride Koman to Fierza, Butrint, Mesopotam, Gjirokastra, especially the castle, Berat, Tirana restaurants and Communist museums, Mirror beach near Sarandaread more

Utterly fabulous, enjoyable and informative and deliciousread more

Really excellentread more

I thoroughly enjoyed this holiday. Marina made us all feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. If you enjoy Italian food in a peaceful setting then this is the holiday for you.read more

There's a bit of cooking, plenty of delicious food and wine, and ample time to relax. Excellent. Exceeded my already high expectations.read more

I loved every part of my stay with Marina and Gianluca in Umbria. Would recommend to all hedonistic souls with the love for nature, a holistic approach to life and human nature and the love for quality and authenticity. I loved every part and moment of my holiday, but if I had to point a specific part out it would definitely be the truffle hunt. That is due to the fact it was a unique, special and rare experience. I love truffles and learning and seeing how specific the process and the art of ...read more

Fantastic. The fresh local ingredients used in every meal, how delicious each meal is, the kindness of the hostess, Marina and the chef, Gianluca, the incredible wine and olive oil and enjoying the beauty of Umbria.read more

It was a great holiday and the mix of food, history and sightseeing was great. Being served up different foods and wine each night, such a lovely surprise.read more

The best vacation I have ever had. We created some priceless memories. The hospitality of everyone, teachers and guest chefs. The feeling of community among everyone in the group, and especially Fiona.read more

It was a memorable week filled with delicious food, good company, beautiful scenery and exploring the local area.read more

If there were 100 stars, it would not be enough. We could see going back in a few years. We went in late April, 2025 with our adult children (all in their mid 30's) two of whom were vegan. Marina and Gianluca, our hosts and chefs, were happy to accommodate us, looking at it as their "Vegan Challenge". We can not begin to describe how wonderfully they accomplished this challenge. Gianluca created wonderful recipes for us to follow. We helped in the kitchen, learned culinary and presentation ...read more

If I could give more than five stars, I would.read more

We had a fantastic time! I would recommend the local tour operator to anyone considering booking a holiday there.read more

It was a super special sanctuary, with love poured into everything. Namit’s passion and knowledge is insane; Bev’s food is divine and will inspire you to cook plant-based cuisine. The location is stunning. Life-changing.read more

This is the tops, and I’ve been traveling for 60+++ years! The local operator provided exceptional support and service, allowing us to focus on the country rather on logistics of where to go, what to see, etc.read more

Excellent!read more

Fantastic! Wonderful and nurturing of my soul. The hosts were delightful and so relaxed. It made for the perfect holiday. Thankyou!read more

Brilliant escape from life! The superb relaxing view, the food, the cooking, the expertise, the local wine - 5 stars.read more

Just brilliant - would love to do it all over again. Marina and Gian Luca were the most fantastic hosts - We loved every minute of this holiday. The trips out were great fun while the cooking classes were brilliant - we learnt so much. The food and wine that we tasted throughout the 5 days was exceptional. The accommodation was very comfortable with amazing views from our room while we enjoyed using the pool.read more

Great vacation. Beautiful place near the river with really warm hospitality...The place is a gem in the nature and the hospitality of the owners was remarkableread more

Excellent!...Walks specifically chosen to cater to our interests especially the wildflowers and the fantastic locally sourced foodread more

Excellent! Hard to name just one! True local cooking and great host, Fiona!read more

Can I give it six stars? It was my first time in Greece and turned out to be the trip of a lifetime. Fiona made sure we not only learned a lot but enjoyed ourselves too. I am already incorporating what I learned. It was about much more than the food although it was great. Learning about how the Greeks include herbs and nuts and seeds was very helpful. Nutritional aspects also included.read more

The whole experience was memorable and exciting and I would wholeheartedly recommend it. The cooking classes, Fiona and her team and the guest chefs were innovative and great at sharing their knowledge. The free time and trips to the beach and archaeological sites were a bonus. The other course participants were brilliant, collaborative and great fun. I made wonderful friends and had a blast! It was brilliant! Fiona, Dimitris, the local people and the other guests made it a trip I will never ...read more

I loved the olive and tropical fruit farm visit. It was real, not touristic, and wandering through olive groves to a tasting table was great. Also the wine tasting with food matching up Etnaread more

Fantastic. The operator went above and beyond. They tailored for our needs and preferences and we felt we had a VIP service throughout the trip.read more

Excellent.read more

The range of offers - walking, cooking and so many exciting other things to do, including watching vultures feed, wine being made and even milking a goatread more

It was just amazing.read more

Excellent. Great guide and great itinerary. Group size of 8 was great.read more

Excellent.read more

Being on a yoga retreat that combined plant based cooking workshops was an eye opener. Would recommend.read more

4 starsread more

I very much enjoyed this week. Lucy and Simon worked incredibly hard to give us a wonderful trip, and they succeeded. Be prepared to be busy! The week is action packed with a lot of activities and sights to be seen.read more

5 starsread more