Fresh out of inspired ideas for Christmas gifts? This year skip the woolly hat and mittens and give a gift with good taste. London-based culinary holiday company Taste A Place is offering Christmas gift certificates in any amount for dream culinary holidays to Tuscany. Each certificate comes wrapped in a stylish presentation box with a card.

Guests stay in luxury Villa delle Rose, a picturesque Tuscan villa set against the stunning backdrop of the Tuscan countryside. Two self contained apartments complete with own kitchen and en suite provide private luxury accommodation for four. An extra room is available for single guests at a discounted price. The small size of the groups the company accepts per week (maximum 5) means extra care and attention is lavished on each and every guest.

Guests can choose holiday packages that allow them to work with a either a professional chef or an enthusiastic Italian home cook with a wealth of ancestoral recipes. The itinerary includes hands on cooking classes, culinary excursions such as trips to local vineyards, a day exploring Florence, and meals at some of Tuscany’s hidden gastronomic gems.

Vacations range from £695 - £995 . Price includes accommodation, cooking class tuition, transfers to and from Pisa or Florence airport and all food related excursions.