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Arrival at Le Vedette with a Mexican themed aperitivo with bites and drinks and a casual dinnner prepared with recipes from Karla’s book.
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Mexican breakfast at home with corn tortillas, fried beans and spicy salsas
Visit to Ferrando vineyard for a tasting of grapes typical of northern Piedmont with a Mexican food pairing by Karla followed by a slow easy lunch at La Baracca.
We return to Le Vedette for an afternoon workshop learning how to make coricos and coyotas followed by dinner at home with a Mexican wine pairing and masterclass by Michael
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Breakfast at home of chilaquiles and cafe de olla
We then depart for Ivrea Farmers Market to buy fresh seasonal produce for lunch and to stop at Pasticceria Balla for a coffee.
Return to Le Vedette for a leisurely garden lunch prepared by Karla followed by several hours of free time.
Aperitivo at the garden bar of Le Vedette with infused Mezcal and Tequilas with dinner out at Gardenia in Caluso (Green Michelin Star)
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Leisurely breakfast at home, followed by a morning workshop of learning about Mexican chillies and their uses and a Mole masterclass.
After lunch we will have free time to explore Ivrea or simply to rest for a few hours.
In the evening a Masterclass in the Art of Carne Asada and Barbacoa by Karla with a drinks pairing of the best of the best from Piedmont from Michael
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Farewell breakfast and leisurely depatures
subject to change*
The Itinerary*
Meet your expert guides
Karla Zazueta
Need a bio from Karla here
Meet your expert guides
Michael Zee
Michael is the creator of Instagram account @symmetrybreakfast. Over the last ten years has published cookbooks and travel guides that have become international bestsellers. His new book ZaoFan: Breakfast of China was released in 2024 and won Best Cookery Book of the Year at the 2025 Fortnum & Mason awards.
Before his life in social media, Michael worked in learning programmes at the Victoria & Albert Museum developing workshops, tours and public programming that engaged with over 100,000 visiting teachers and students every year. He has a Masters in Education, a PGCE in Secondary Teaching and a Bachelors in Photography
Michael and his husband Mark are the owners of Le Vedette.
Four days full of expert led gastronomic tours in a group no bigger than 10 people for tastings, classes and hands-on workshops. We will visit vineyards, markets and much more.
Four nights’ accommodation, one night in centre of Turin and three nights at Le Vedette
All meals and drinks and alcohol are covered. Guests will have unlimited access to the Library Bar or Lupetto and the main kitchen of Le Vedette
Transfers to and from Turin Caselle (TRN) or Milan Malpensa (MXP) airports.
Welcome treats, suprises throughout the trip and the best goodie bag of your life
What is included?
What’s not included
Your flights or transport costs to and from Italy
Any meals or drinks not included in the itinerary
Any travel expenses relating to extended stays
Airport transfers not from Turin or Milan Malpensa (transfers can be organised with a surcharge)
Anything not mentioned in the ‘What is included’
Personal travel insurance
Our accommodation
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Bedroom One
Two bedrooms with a shared bathroom with bath tub and shower.
Perfect for two couples or four friends that are happy to share.
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Bedroom Two
Double bed with a spacious walk-in wardrobe and private bathroom. With direct access to the Library
Perfect for a couple or two friends
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Bedroom Three
Double bed with spacious entry hall and private bathroom with statement bath tub. With direct access to the Library
Perfect for a couple or two friends
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Bedroom Four
King bed with spacious walk-in wardrobe and private bathroom. Spectacular views over the landscape of the Canavese.
Perfect for a couple
Pricing
Single occupancy
A solo traveller taking any of the rooms for themselves is €5500 (per person).
(If there are other solo travellers, we may offer you the option to share)
Double occupancy
For a two people sharing a room, either a couple or two friends (bedrooms one, two and three can be converted into twin rooms). The price per person is €4250
Group bookings
For Bedroom One, a group of four friends can share this as a suite. The price for four people sharing is €3500 per person.
For a total buyout of the entire retreat by one group, please contact us directly for pricing.
Unfortunately we do not offer the option to book accommodation offsite.
Guests must be over 18 years of age
We sadly do not accept pets