Italian cooking course in Orvieto, Umbria
Four days cooking the Italian way with Nikki Booth, and every meal you make carried out to her terrace above the rooftops of Orvieto.
- 4 days cooking with Nikki
- 8 guests at most on each course
- €2,200 per person
- 2027 May to September
Why Orvieto
Cooking in Orvieto with Nikki Booth
Perched on cliff faces above the Umbrian countryside, the ancient town of Orvieto has become Nikki’s second home. Much of her inspiration comes from the region’s fresh, seasonal Mediterranean produce and the simple way Italian cooking uses it.
Nikki has spent the last few years sharing space in a busy family kitchen, learning techniques and secrets handed down through generations of Italian chefs.
Your host
Meet Nikki Booth
Nikki’s earliest food influences came from her mother and grandmother, both accomplished home cooks. Her approach is the result of many years spent perfecting what has become her craft: seemingly effortless entertaining, with all the hallmarks of her understated good taste.
Where the course takes place
Nikki’s Italian home in Orvieto
The lunch you cook each day is served on the terrace of Nikki’s home, looking out over the terracotta rooftops of Orvieto. Pranzo here is long and unhurried, the Italian way.
From Nikki’s kitchen
What the course includes
In the kitchen
- Four days of cooking with Nikki
- Your apron and recipe book
At the table
- All your meals and beverages
- Welcome aperitivi and dinner
- Local wines paired by our sommelier
Excursions
- A wine tasting
- A visit to ceramicist Marino Moretti
- Transport included
The world-renowned ceramicist lives in a castle just outside town.
€2,200
per person, all inclusive
Accommodation and flights not included
2027 courses
Dates and price for 2027
These dates are provisional. Each course runs with five to eight guests, and other dates can be arranged on request.
- 5 to 10 May Enquire
- 12 to 17 May Enquire
- 28 June to 3 July Enquire
- 30 August to 4 September Enquire
- 6 to 11 September Enquire
- A non-refundable 25% deposit secures your place
- Partners who are not cooking are welcome at €120 per day, including two meals a day and drinks
- One or two-day courses are available within these dates
From Nikki’s kitchen
What guests say about cooking with Nikki
“A sublime culinary experience. The best of the best in beautiful Orvieto.”
Pia
“What an absolutely fabulous four days. We don’t want to leave!”
Heidi
“Had the time of our lives. Good food, best mates, delish wine. What more can a girl ask for?”
Shirley
Before you book
Questions about the Orvieto cooking course
Is accommodation included?
No, you book your own stay for five nights. Nikki shares a list of hotels and Airbnbs in Orvieto to choose from.
What do you provide for my visa application?
Once you pay your deposit, we send you a proof of payment and a copy of your invoice. Take both to your visa appointment.
Are flights included?
No. Flights, accommodation and travel to and from Orvieto are not included. The course covers your meals, wine and both excursions, with transport to each.
How many people join each course?
Between five and eight guests. A course needs at least five participants to run.
How do I reserve my place on the course?
Email Nikki at nikki@ottimocibo.co.za with the dates you would like. A non-refundable deposit of 25% secures your booking.
The cooking itinerary may change within the value of the course, and dates may vary with demand. Every participant signs an indemnity form before the course starts.