"Helena was our expert guide on a morning epicurean tour of Bologna, and we hit great spots for everything from salumi to gelato. We featured many cooking teachers, schools, and guides during my time as editor at Bon Appetit Magazine, and Helena at Yummy Italy is definitely among the best."

Barbara Fairchild, Former Editor-in-Chief Bon Appétit magazine

"If you like food, if you want a experience with places you will never find on your own, if you want someone who knows the culture and is truly educated about food and wine, then this is the only company that will truly fulfil your needs. Cheese pits, olive oil, and wine tasting in private residence. Nothing was rushed and we were able to experience each with VIP treatment.

Thank you for the amazing experience and forever memories Helena. You are a gem."

Chris, USA

"Everything we did felt very bespoke and artisanal as we were dealing with small producers who had good personal relationships with Helena. As a group we would all thoroughly recommend Helena who has a clear passion for all local produce of the area, maintaining traditions and helping visitors understand the true Emilia Romagna way of life."

Edmund, United Kingdom

"Helena is incredibly knowledgeable, cultivates a respectful relationship with her producers, is a true champion of Emilia-Romagna, and is generally just such a delight to spend time with. I wish there was a Helena for every vacation we took. I fully intend to join her in the future for more experiences."

Adam, USA

"Helena is a fantastic food and wine guide who is fluent in English and Italian and she has very detailed knowledge of Emilia Romagna. Everything was organized perfectly. Since she has lived in the area for quite some time, she knows everyone and has access to very local and non-tourist artisans. She is a delight to spend time with and learn from and we cannot recommend her highly enough."

Jacqueline Apple, Cooking With Jacqueline Cooking School, San Francisco