Testimonials
We have organised culinary adventures for hungry travellers from all over the world. Here is a sampling of testimonials...
Paris cooking course, France
"We just returned from France and wanted to let you know that we all were blown away by the cooking class... We all agreed the day was lively, intimate and packed with information... We give the chef and the course our highest praise and recommendations for anyone wishing to experience Paris.... Gourmet On tour comes highly recommended by me."Denise G. (Seattle, WA, US) Cuisine and Spa experience, Sonoma, California, US
“I cannot say enough good things about classes and accommodations. The cooking classes are wonderful. The kitchens were splendid. The instructors were professional and fun. The assistants were helpful and gracious to all students. The food was great and the cake was the best I have ever done! What an incredible experience. Highly recommend this school to all.
The Inn was warm, comfortable and cozy. The rooms had all the comforts one could ask for. The staff very accommodating. The restaurant was excellent. Loved the spa. Had a facial done by a very professional and sweet young lady named Jill.
All in all had a great time and will go back. Thank you for all your help.”
Felicia M. (VA, US)
Cuisine and Spa experience, Sonoma, California, US
“The trip was wonderful. My husband had an amazing time (he now refers to himself as a pastry chef after successfully making a tart) and wants to return again next year. Thank you for all of your assistance.” Jessica B. (UT, US)
Cuisine and Spa experience, Sonoma, California, US
“Thank you for your help in planning our wonderful trip! We had a lovely time in Sonoma. The accommodations were excellent- everyone was extremely courteous and we were quite pleased with our room, especially with the fireplace. I would recommend it to anyone who was interested in staying in that area because it is within walking distance to the main square but still far enough away to provide some intimacy from the hustle and bustle.
We absolutely loved our classes. They were well-organized and we were able to be directly involved in all of the cooking and then enjoy our spectacular meals with the gracious instructors. We are planning to definitely return for classes on future vacations to California.
We simply loved the Sonoma/Napa region and have fond memories of our time there.” Suparna S. (MI, US)
Three perfect days in Florence, Italy
"I thought this day was a great experience. Faith is a wonderful person and her passion towards Italian cooking was evident in everything she did. First class... Thanks for making this event happen on such short notice!"Brad N. (Washington DC, US)
"I have returned! Accolades to you for giving us such excellent guidance. The cooking class was a highlight of our trip and absolutely excellent!"Sue W. (New York, US) Le Baou, Provence, France"Really relaxed and informal, cared for in a genuinely intimate way. A small glimpse into a lifestyle I’d like to become permanently accustomed to! Lovely place, great food, charming and generous company, glorious weather, and aperitifs every day in the sunshine! A cosseting place, with a garden I’m very envious of, that is clearly the result of a lot of hard work and attention (as is everything about the holiday). Alex is a lunatic, irreverent and imaginative. He demystified many things as well as helping in both practical advice and confidence to try something more complex."Louise S. (London, UK) Marmorata, Amalfi Coast, Italy
"We just returned from France and wanted to let you know that we all were blown away by the cooking class... We all agreed the day was lively, intimate and packed with information... We give the chef and the course our highest praise and recommendations for anyone wishing to experience Paris.... Gourmet On tour comes highly recommended by me."Denise G. (Seattle, WA, US) Cuisine and Spa experience, Sonoma, California, US
“I cannot say enough good things about classes and accommodations. The cooking classes are wonderful. The kitchens were splendid. The instructors were professional and fun. The assistants were helpful and gracious to all students. The food was great and the cake was the best I have ever done! What an incredible experience. Highly recommend this school to all.
The Inn was warm, comfortable and cozy. The rooms had all the comforts one could ask for. The staff very accommodating. The restaurant was excellent. Loved the spa. Had a facial done by a very professional and sweet young lady named Jill.
All in all had a great time and will go back. Thank you for all your help.”
Felicia M. (VA, US)
Cuisine and Spa experience, Sonoma, California, US
“The trip was wonderful. My husband had an amazing time (he now refers to himself as a pastry chef after successfully making a tart) and wants to return again next year. Thank you for all of your assistance.” Jessica B. (UT, US)
Cuisine and Spa experience, Sonoma, California, US
“Thank you for your help in planning our wonderful trip! We had a lovely time in Sonoma. The accommodations were excellent- everyone was extremely courteous and we were quite pleased with our room, especially with the fireplace. I would recommend it to anyone who was interested in staying in that area because it is within walking distance to the main square but still far enough away to provide some intimacy from the hustle and bustle.
We absolutely loved our classes. They were well-organized and we were able to be directly involved in all of the cooking and then enjoy our spectacular meals with the gracious instructors. We are planning to definitely return for classes on future vacations to California.
We simply loved the Sonoma/Napa region and have fond memories of our time there.” Suparna S. (MI, US)
Three perfect days in Florence, Italy
“We had a wonderful time in Florence. The cooking course was fantastic the shopping trip to the markets was an experience in itself!
The course was informative fun and hands on. Our two teachers were friendly professional and most importantly fun. We had an excellent cooking session followed by an informal and leisurely lunch, munching on the wonderful dishes that we had prepared and drinking very appropriate Chianti. We were taught to cook exactly what we had suggested with a few extremely delicious extras thrown in for good measure.
The wine tour of Chianti was a thoroughly enjoyable day. Our guide and driver were again friendly and very professional. The Vineyards we visited were not only beautiful but also produced some very fine wines. We felt thoroughly spoilt!! It was a fantastic day.
The accommodation was a dream. We had a lovely room with its own terrace.
From the room and terrace we had a panoramic view of the Ponte Vecchio and the Dome. Our evenings were spent sipping wine on the terrace and finding the restaurants that had been kindly suggested by our cookery teachers. We also tried the hotels restaurant and it was wonderful.
Overall we had a dream holiday. It fully lived up to my expectations and in fairness in some cases far exceeded them. I would give the overall experience 10 out of 10 and will be booking something else with yourselves within the next year!”Patricia K. (Ireland)
Cooking class in Florence, Italy"I thought this day was a great experience. Faith is a wonderful person and her passion towards Italian cooking was evident in everything she did. First class... Thanks for making this event happen on such short notice!"Brad N. (Washington DC, US)
Three perfect days in Florence, Italy“My Mom and I had a wonderful time. The hotel was spectacular. The cooking course was held by a company comprising of three women who really like to cook. It was held at her home in Florence and they taught us how to make a traditional Tuscan meal. Paola was fantastic and could easily write a cook- book on traditional Tuscan cooking. I would definitely recommend your tour company. Thanks so much for a relaxing experience in Florence!”Colleen P. (US)
Villa Lucia, Tuscany, Italy
“…The overall experience was an A++. What made this an enjoyable week were a number of factors. One was the staff. No organization is better than the employees who deal with the public and its customers. I am not sure where you found your personal, but they would be hires for me in the States...
An element essential for one to recommend this experience is the agenda as presented by the company. The head chef, Fabio could not have been better, let me repeat could not have been better. He was knowledgeable, friendly, not to much of 'himself', allowed interaction and question and answer...taught points of cooking and preparing (not part of booklet). His deviations from the booklet and the fact he took a list of requests of the students for various recipes and prepared them on Thursday and Friday were more than welcome and truly made our experience memorable. I was surprised and RELIEVED...but ALL the food was A-1 quality...the steak, veal, wild boar, cream..etc etc...happily nothing was spared in maintaining quality of taste and experience...any and all beverages were freely available which was nice.
The above two paragraphs are essential to be maintained if I were to recommend this experience to friends.
Quite impressive were the day trips...well organized...interesting...not too tiring...the knowledgeable personal…Catherine and Franco…were excellent and friendly. The day trips kept us busy, with the privilege of staying at the villa. The day trips were great experiences. Pisa, Lucca, wine country, olive oil...
The restaurant we were at Friday night had great food, offered many selections and was a nice treat, especially after Fabio cooking all week. I would recommend you villa and course any day."
Tony A. (US) Escape to Provence, France
"The chateau was lovely and the staff so gracious and helpful. The cooking classes were fun and interesting and Chef Phillip was a good teacher with a wonderful sense of humor. It was a wonderful holiday.
Thank you for your assistance is the planning of this trip which was most enjoyable."Mary Kay G. (MD, US)
Escape to Provence, France
"We had a wonderful time. The accommodations were first class and the cooking classes were very informative-- we learned a great deal. Thank you."Fred B. (Boise, ID, US) Walnut Grove, France
Aspen Culinary Adventure, US“One of the best courses I've done, cleverly structured so that your confidence really increases as the week progresses. It's great fun too."Jenny M. (London, UK)
Walnut Grove, France
“It completely surpassed my expectations. Best deal out there and absolutely excellent course.” Cathryn P. (California, US) "I have returned! Accolades to you for giving us such excellent guidance. The cooking class was a highlight of our trip and absolutely excellent!"Sue W. (New York, US) Le Baou, Provence, France"Really relaxed and informal, cared for in a genuinely intimate way. A small glimpse into a lifestyle I’d like to become permanently accustomed to! Lovely place, great food, charming and generous company, glorious weather, and aperitifs every day in the sunshine! A cosseting place, with a garden I’m very envious of, that is clearly the result of a lot of hard work and attention (as is everything about the holiday). Alex is a lunatic, irreverent and imaginative. He demystified many things as well as helping in both practical advice and confidence to try something more complex."Louise S. (London, UK) Marmorata, Amalfi Coast, Italy
"It was fantastic! Everything ran like clockwork. We could not have asked for more. Excellent value for the money... The chef Rafaelle was extremely knowledgeable. He made our cooking experience one to remember... This was a perfect tour because it included sightseeing trips covering the region."Tony M. (NSW, Australia)
Wine Experience Tuscany, Italy
Wine Experience Tuscany, Italy
"Thank you and all at Gourmet On Tour for an excellent trip to Tuscany. It was an unforgettable experience that we hope to match with our next trip through Gourmet On Tour."Ethan B. (IL, US) A Taste of Morocco
“… Thank you for making our birthday holiday such a magnificent experience-you exceeded all expectations many times over.
We had so many wonderful times, cooking, eating, shopping, learning Arabic, up in the mountains, down by the sea. Cooking classes were great and we will make many Moroccan dishes at home and think back to our wonderful holiday.
We have so many beautiful souvenirs and memories of our stay and look forward to coming back again soon.” Marianne T. (London, UK) Percy's, UK
"We had a wonderful time at Percy’s. The people were absolutely lovely and the course was very intimate, and we enjoyed the informal but informative style of the course... The food was excellent.. Unfortunately it was so good we ate far too much and now need to spend more time in the gym."Jeremy P. (London, UK)
Tasting Ko Samui, Thailand
"I truly enjoyed it. Loved the location. The chef was fabulous. The staff could not have been more accommodating. There were everywhere and were wonderful. They truly added to the experience of Ko Samui."Maria A. (PA, US)
Cooking class in Paris, France
"Loved it! So much fun and something different to do on vacation! The chef was very knowledgable."
Renee D. (San Francisco, CA, US)
Passport to Provence, France
"The Provence course was very well organized... Monsieur Bernard and his wife were all very friendly and helpful. I learnt a lot. Thanks to all of you!"Carmelita P. (Manila, Philippines)
Flavours of the Amalfi Coast, Italy
"I really enjoyed the experience, and have already recommended your site to other people. The chef was very knowledgeable, and had lots of great tips."Tony D. (Providence, RI, US)
Three perfect days in Sevilla, Spain
"We want to thank you for the great tour, it was everything we expected and more. Also please thank Roger on our behalf, he was a wonderful guide in every aspect." Oksan M. (Istanbul, Turkey)
Three perfect days Sevilla, Spain
“…Roger is an excellent guide / host. What he put together was just what I had wanted!”Scott M. (US)
Cuisine and Spa experience Cote d'Azur, France
"We have now returned from Le Mas Candille, having enjoyed a wonderful 4 days in Mougins taking part in an amazing gastronomic experience with Serge Gouloumes who cooking is inspired.
We had great fun with our cooking lessons on the 14th going to the market and then cooking with the ingredients plus a 'few extras' Serge had organised before hand. An 8 course lunch appeared out of nowhere and we learned so much from him by watching and chatting during the process. Our gastronomic dinner at chef's table was also a fabulous treat on the Friday evening during normal service in the restaurant.
Le Mas Candille is a spectacular hotel and I hope to return soon!"Linda D. (Ireland)
Bordeaux wine experience
“We had a lovely time. Organisation was great. Gaby the guide was fantastic and was extremely flexible to our needs. Thanks for your assistance!”Nicky T., BNP Paribas (London, UK)
