YUMMY ITALY: Your definitive Emilia Romagna food and wine experts.

Welcome to Emilia Romagna, the world capital of food, with the highest concentration of certified PDO and PGI products of any other region in the world.

Yummy Italy was created to share our passion for Italian and, more specifically, Emilian culinary authenticity with those who take a serious interest in food and wine. Our experiences appeal to those who choose to travel independently, don't want to feel like a tourist and prefer a more personal approach to discovering the culinary wonders of the region. We also organise food and wine focused events for more discerning corporate clients.

We work together with the region’s finest chefs and artisan producers who, wherever possible, promote organic and sustainable farming and production methods to provide guests with an insider view of the delights and the secrets of Emilian cuisine and its iconic dishes and products that are renowned the world over. It is these people and the love for their land, animals and product who inspire us on a daily basis.

Yummy Italy is run by a qualified Sommelier, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar and National Cheese Taster, Italian food expert and food & wine educator, offering private courses, experiences, eatineraries and food consulting services for professional lovers of food...and food professionals (chefs, food buyers, consultants and restaurant or deli owners). Our aim is to bring people together to create unique and unforgettable experiences as well as events, establishing a true gastronomic dialogue between our guests, chefs, wine-makers and artisan producers.

We also have extensive experience working with VIPs and can organise culinary experiences and events with utmost confidentiality.

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Great British Chefs magazine www.greatbritishchefs.com said about us: “Helena at Yummy Italy gave us access to some amazing producers we would never have known how to find via mainstream channels. Her expert knowledge of the forty-plus PDO and IGP products in Emilia Romagna and of the wines of the region are second to none and her contact list is invaluable”.

Welcome to Emilia Romagna. Welcome to Yummy Italy.

"A heartfelt thank you, Helena, for organising a truly memorable weekend for my husband and myself. We enjoyed every aspect of the 5* Gastronomy Experience. Non of this would have been possible without your organisation, but what made it really special was your personal touch."

Pier T. United Kingdom, The 5* Gastronomy Experience
"Thank you once again VERY much for looking after us on our trip and for organising everything so perfectly. We spent a fantastic two days. The wives were also happy….which is the most important thing. Once again, thank you, thank you."

Roman Z. Czech Republic
"I am so glad you persuaded us to join in the cooking classes as they were great fun. We learnt so much about the food of Emilia Romagna, especially about the Balsamic Vinegars. I will never look at a bottle at the supermarket in the same way again. Thanks for making it a perfect couple of days for us. "

Michel D. USA
"On behalf of the group, I would like to thank you so much for organising a most fascinating, instructive and creative day. The day truffle hunting and cooking with truffles was very interesting and now we can really appreciate why truffles are so costly. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, Helena, we are so much ‘gastronomically’ richer for the experience."

Jutta B. Switzerland
"You have no idea how wonderful it was to surprise my wife with the 5* Gastronomy Experience and how thrilled she was with this kind of ‘full immersion’ into the food of Emilia. The organisation of all the activities was more than professional, because there was always some small detail and a personal touch that was prevalent throughout."

Patrick & Wyn H. United Kingdom
"Thank you so much for organising the ‘Mastering Gelato’ course for my family, which was fantastic. The accommodation with Cristina and Umberto was lovely and the views stunning. We are all ‘gelato’d’ out at home – our daughters are so enthusiastic and our kitchen has almost become a gelato-making laboratory! I wish we had stayed longer and done the full day course, but I guess it’s a great excuse to come back!"

Miranda R. United Kingdom
"An incredible experience all round! I had never heard of the Bologna wines, but I have to say they are a wonderful discovery.I have ordered 4 cases of Pignoletto from the wine cellar we visited and I really look forward to opening them and sharing them at my birthday party shortly."

Matthias & Rosa F., Germany
"The Emilia experience was a rare treat. Your knowledge of the foods, products and wines of the region as well as your passion and enthusiasm are praiseworthy, Helena. The whole experience was truly unique."

Marty & Mari D. USA
"We just wanted to say how much fun we had doing the Classic Emilia cooking course and also wanted to thank you for organising everything, down to the last detail, with such short notice. We really learnt some amazing recipes and my Bolognese sauce or ‘Ragù’ has taken on a whole new lease of life."

Belinda S. United Kingdom
"We wanted to thank you for making us make feel unique and special during our two day stay in the Bologna hills. We learnt so much about the foods and products of the region and your knowledge is never-ending, but most of all, the attention to your guests is very personal and we felt truly spoilt. We are getting older, so don’t know if another European trip is on the cards, but we will certainly spread the ‘Yummy Italy’ word among our friends."

Deepak & Lydia S. USA
"On behalf of my group, thank you a hundred times for the perfect days we spent in Bologna and Modena. Driving the Ferraris into the hills was an exhilarating experience, eating the amazing food and (for those not driving) tasting the really delicious wines was wonderful. See you soon!"

Adriaan L., & company. Netherlands
"Just to say how interesting the ‘Taste of Yummy Bologna’ walking tour was. It is years of knowledge packed into a day. Who knew that delicious pasta could be inspired by Venus’ navel and golden hair? The secret of Neptune in Piazza Maggiore was really funny too. Seriously though, this one day tour is a true full immersion into the best food in Emilia Romagna. Worth every penny and definitely a reason to come back. Thank you."

Betje & Frans K. & family. Netherlands
"Organising my 50th birthday party in a Bolognese medieval tower was a risk that paid off. I am so glad that I listened to your advice. Thank you so much for organising a truly perfect event – a wonderful Bologna food tour, some amazing tastings, but most of all, all the tiny details that made it a truly memorable birthday weekend for my guests and myself."

Arndt B. Germany
"My colleagues and I are all self-confessed wine snobs, but we were so glad you persuaded us to explore and taste the local wines. They were surprisingly good and should definitely get more publicity. Thank you so much for organising the Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar visits too and the food tastings with the wine. The Balsamic, above all, was a true revelation for all of us!"

Jean-Marie T. & group. France
"We are now totally hooked on truffles. What an awesome experience! Gianluca, the truffle hunter was so friendly and his wonderful dogs were so cute and brilliantly trained. I’m so glad that we managed to find some truffles too. Thank you for explaining everything so thoroughly. We’ll be back to learn to cook with them soon! "

Gary & Zelda G. USA