Gourmet Dining at the Volterra Prison!
Really?? In a Prison?? Yes, not a normal prison but the High Security Prison of Volterra located inside the beautiful Medicea Fortress called “Mastio”!
Once past the prison gates, we are welcomed into the courtyard with a cocktail drink! Dinner is set inside the disused chapel, transformed for the occasion in a nice dining room with candle-light, waiters / prisoners impeccable service, sommelier and wine by the Fisar of Volterra.
The dinner menu is prepared entirely by the prisoners, assistants of a renowned chef, different every time. To attend a meal, visitors must book weeks in advance, send photocopies of their passports for security checks, and pay $44.
All proceeds go to charity. After leaving bags and mobile phones at the door, the 120-odd guests are led to a candlelit courtyard for nibbles and Prosecco. The meal is served in a cavernous deconsecrated chapel done up with tablecloths, handmade table decorations, glasses, plates and… plastic cutlery—one of the concessions made to security.
2011/2012 Dinners
opening at 19.30 – beginning of the dinner at 20.00 – price € 35,00 (reservation required)
18 november 2011 • Igles Corelli Ristorante Atman, Pescia (PT)
16 december 2011 • Andrea Mattei Ristorante Magnolia Hotel Lord Byron, Forte dei Marmi (LU)
20 January 2012 • Andrea Bianchini – La Bottega del Cioccolato (Firenze)
24 February 2012 • Sergio Maria Teutonico
23 March 2012 • Daniele Pescatore Cenacolo del Pescatore, Firenze
20 April 2012 • Debora Corsi Ristorante La Perla, San Vincenzo (LI)
25 May 2012 • Barbara Zattoni Ristorante Pane e Vino, Firenze
22 June 2012 • Stefano Pinciaroli Ristorante PS, Cerreto Guidi (FI)
To reserve a dinner and your accommodation visit www.chiantiferie.net
