- Incredible Chef Paula, and the entire staff in the kitchen and throughout the villa were amazing as were the eight other interesting an fun participants who my wife, daughter, and I were able to enjoy the fruits of a four hour cooking classes over three hour multi-course dinners with fine wine pairings enjoyed at beautifully appointed tables. If you enjoy cooking and learning new techniques using the most fresh ingredients grown at the villa, this is a vacation that you will remember for a lifetime~!