Hospitality Awards 2019

Page 106 www.lux-review.com LUXlife 2019 Global Hospitality Awards Yummy Italy: Best Artisan Food & Wine Experience Operators - Italy Operating across the Emilia- Romagna region of beautiful Italy is one of the country’s best experiences for artisanal food and wine. Yummy Italy offer sumptuous culinary experiences, promoting the authenticity of Italian food across the region. Offering travellers the chance to visit wineries, cheese producers, and prepare artisan pasta and so much more, discover the firm’s recipe for success. The Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is home to some of the finest food in the world, in cities such as Bologna, Parma and Modena. Famed for its rich gastronomy and considered to be the world capital of food, Yummy Italy aims to work with clients who are passionate about where their delicious food comes from. Clients range from food professionals such as chefs and culinary students to people who simply want an in- depth knowledge of the region’s food history and traditions, all of whom want to feel like an independent traveller rather than a tourist. Yummy Italy was founded by Helena Kyriakides, who runs the experiences for clients throughout the year and across the region. Understanding what makes any excursion truly unforgettable, Helena, in addition to guiding most of the tours herself, ensures that all tour guides are knowledgeable and charismatic, with excellent language skills and a myriad of food and wine tasting certifications to ensure they have an in-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine. Over the years that Yummy Italy has been operational, Helena has cultivated a strong relationship with suppliers, and can access producers that aren’t on the itinerary, or sample wines are that unheard of, creating special moments. Yummy Italy also ensure that guests have a truly immersive experience. So little time is spent travelling to and from artisan producers and more time is spent with them. This means studying itineraries that work well logistically, and taking into consideration clients’ needs, such as being accompanied by children, any health issues, dietary requirements, and culinary expectations.