Six of us have booked a villa just outside of Siena and would like to
hire a cook to prepare several "typical" Tuscan meals for us a couple
of evenings during our stay at our villa. We thought we might enjoy a
"home cooked" meal or two as a break from eating out but are not good
cooks ourselves.

Would appreciate any recommendations, comments, or counsel.

"Jim" wrote in message
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    > Six of us have booked a villa just outside of Siena and would like to
    > hire a cook to prepare several "typical" Tuscan meals for us a couple
    > of evenings during our stay at our villa.

Have you tried getting the villa rental agency to do this for you? Our
travel agent has managed to do this for us in the past, although it does
seem to take a bit of arm twisting! We enjoyed two weeks in Tuscany in
2000, and two weeks in Umbria in 2002 with just such arrangements.

We shopped for fixings for our breakfasts, usually were out on a day trip
for lunch, and came back to a great meal every evening. Those who stayed at
the villa during the day, usually had excellent evening meal leftovers for
lunch.

Good luck.

Joe Pessarra in Texas

"Jim" wrote in message
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    > Six of us have booked a villa just outside of Siena and would like to
    > hire a cook to prepare several "typical" Tuscan meals for us a couple
    > of evenings during our stay at our villa. We thought we might enjoy a
    > "home cooked" meal or two as a break from eating out but are not good
    > cooks ourselves.
    > Would appreciate any recommendations, comments, or counsel

I do private cooking here in the Chianti so if you would like you could
e-mail me at [email protected] or [email protected] and we can
discuss logistics.

Cristina

"Joe Pessarra" wrote in message news:...
    > Have you tried getting the villa rental agency to do this for you? Our
    > travel agent has managed to do this for us in the past, although it does
    > seem to take a bit of arm twisting! We enjoyed two weeks in Tuscany in
    > 2000, and two weeks in Umbria in 2002 with just such arrangements.
    >
    > We shopped for fixings for our breakfasts, usually were out on a day trip
    > for lunch, and came back to a great meal every evening. Those who stayed at
    > the villa during the day, usually had excellent evening meal leftovers for
    > lunch.
    >
    > Good luck.
    >
    > Joe Pessarra in Texas

Have asked our agent for help but none has been forthcoming. I've
responded to Cristina's message and look forward to her response.

Joe, what advice can you share based on your experience?

Jim

[email protected] (Jim) wrote in message news:...
    > Six of us have booked a villa just outside of Siena and would like to
    > hire a cook to prepare several "typical" Tuscan meals for us a couple
    > of evenings during our stay at our villa. We thought we might enjoy a
    > "home cooked" meal or two as a break from eating out but are not good
    > cooks ourselves.
    >
    > Would appreciate any recommendations, comments, or counsel.

I think there's quite a few places in the Siena area where you can
take an italian cuisine workshop.

Anyone more details????

jeroen

I only need airfare and a bed for the night...
I'll knock up some pasta for you!!

Andy (looking for his apron)


"Jim" wrote in message
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    > Six of us have booked a villa just outside of Siena and would like to
    > hire a cook to prepare several "typical" Tuscan meals for us a couple
    > of evenings during our stay at our villa. We thought we might enjoy a
    > "home cooked" meal or two as a break from eating out but are not good
    > cooks ourselves.
    > Would appreciate any recommendations, comments, or counsel.