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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
We visit the workshop of Guido Gobino, one of Italy’s most delicious chocolate producers for a behind the scenes tour and tasting.
We return to Le Vedette for an afternoon workshop learning how to cook with chillies and make your own mole using ingredients from Mexico and Piedmont followed by lunch at with a Mexican wine pairing and masterclass by Michael.
Garden aperitivo in the evening with a demonstration from Karla of coricos and coyotas followed by dinner of classic dishes from Karla’s hometown
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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) with a kitchen garden tour from chef Mariangela Susigan
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Leisurely breakfast at home, followed by a morning visit to Caretto Loris vineyard for a tasting of grapes typical of northern Piedmont. Loris also grows all seven varieties of local corn and is deeply passionate about them!
After lunch we have a few hours rest.
In the evening a Masterclass in the Art of Carne Asada and Barbacoa by Karla with a cocktail demo using Mexican chillies with Michael
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Farewell breakfast and leisurely depatures
subject to change*
The Itinerary*
Meet your expert guides
Karla Zazueta
Karla Zazueta is a self-taught chef, Mexican cookery teacher and food writer.
She has been sharing her Mexican heritage, recipes and techniques through her cooking classes at her Mexican Food Memories Cooking School. She also hosts Mexican supper clubs every end of each month at her family home in North London.
Her recipes have been featured in The Guardian, BBC Food, NatGeo Food Magazine and other important publications. In 2024, Karla released her first cookbook, Norteña, where she shares the story of her family recipes and northern Mexico.
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 (Shared Classic)
Two double bedrooms with a shared bathroom with bath tub and shower. Each bedroom can be split into twin beds.
This is our entry level room, perfect for two couples or four friends that are happy to share.
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Bedroom Two (Garden View)
A room for an elegant retreat. Double bed with a spacious cedar wood lined walk-in wardrobe and private bathroom with shower. With direct access to the Library.
A luxurious room perfect for a couple or two friends.
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Bedroom Three (Garden View)
A room for an elegant retreat. Double bed with spacious entry hall and private bathroom with statement bath tub. With direct access to the Library
A luxurious room perfect for a couple or two friends.
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Bedroom Four (Grand Vista)
King bed with spacious cedar wood lined walk-in wardrobe and private bathroom with shower. Spectacular sunrise views over the landscape of the Canavese.
Perfect for a couple or solo traveller wanting a luxury space to themselves.
Pricing
The experience
Every guest enjoys the same immersive retreat experience. Pricing varies only by room category.
Bedroom One
Simple charm with a shared bathroom, double occupancy is €1800 per person. Further discount can be applied for four people sharing
Bedroom Two & Three
Our elegant ensuite bedrooms offer privacy and refined comfort.
Double occupancy of these rooms is €2000 per person or a single is €2700
Bedroom Four
Our grand vista room offers incredible sunrise views and a luxurious king sized bed with walk in closet and plenty of space.
Double occupancy of this rooms is €2200 per person or a single is €3000
Group bookings
For a total buyout of the entire retreat by one group or if you wish to book multiple rooms, 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