Fun for Foodies Vacations If you consider food and wine one of your hobbies, or your passion, you might enjoy planning a Jacob Hill Inn "Fun for Foodies Vacation," where you'll enjoy regional culinary experiences while staying at one of Southeastern New England's finest inns.

Please note: The price for each work shop is in addition to your room charges.
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"Extraordinary Epicurean Experiences"
Available only by advance reservation and offered year-round or nearly so

The Italian Center for Culture and Gastronomy-Chef Walter's Cooking School - Chef Walter Potenza graduated from the Culinary School of Villa Santa Maria in Chiete in 1971. Less than a year after graduating Chef Walter moved to the United States and quickly began to draw rave reviews as a unique and authentic Italian chef. He directed some of the finest restaurants in New England before opening his first restaurant and Currently operates Walter's Restaurant and Spezia Foodsmiths on historic Federal Hill in Providence, Rhode Island.

Chef Walter has created very special hands-on cooking classes, team building classes and private cooking party programs. Individuals will learn to capture the art of specialty gourmet cooking. Groups will experience working together as a team to bond relationships and work more effectively in organizations.

They began their 12th year of culinary events in 2007. Over 3,900 students have participated in these classes since. Tuesday classes are limited to 8 students and Wednesdays are reserved for special group programs which you can choose from the additional topics listed below.

All classes are hands-on. Each class is $75.00 per person unless otherwise specified. Classes run from 6:30 - 9:30pm on Tuesdays with 1 ½ hours dedicated to cooking and the remainder to enjoy the wonderful food that was prepared by the class. Price includes cooking class, dinner with one glass of wine. They will supply you with recipes, apron, and side towel. The rest is lots of fun with some good friends and wine to complement the evening.

New Schedule to be posted end of August 2009