Study Away Intensive Program
Tutto
Toscana.
International Event Management and Food Management Production across Florence, Italy, and the United States.
Florence
Italy
New York City
usa
01 — THE PROGRAM
A real international experience
Learn it in Florence.
Deliver it in the USA.
Apicius at The American University of Florence offers a one-of-a-kind experience for students seeking practical learning in International Event Management and Food Management Production.
TuttoToscana engages students directly with Apicius chefs and hospitality faculty through real events and carefully curated activities. Student and faculty teams develop concepts that promote Tuscan themes, prepare them in an academic setting, and share them with live audiences in diverse US locations.
The fall program connects Florence with New York City and culminates in capstone events at the James Beard Foundation. Spring programming may take place during NAFSA conference week in a major US city that rotates annually.
2026 PROGRAM GUIDE · PDF
Dates, credits, requirements—ready to keep.
Download the complete two-page guide for the Fall 2026 intensive program.
Printable · 2 pages
02 — AREAS OF STUDY
Two ways
to take part.
Choose the academic area that best matches your interests and the professional skills you want to develop.
AREA 1
Special Event &
Wine Management
Designed for students interested in hospitality, food and beverage, wine service, guest experience, and event management.
- Event concept and operations
- Front-of-house service
- Wine management and pairing
- Guest relations and presentation
AREA 2
Food Management &
Production
Designed for students seeking production-based experience in culinary arts, baking and pastry, and catering for special events.
- Culinary production
- Baking and pastry
- Menu testing and execution
- Catering for special events
03 — PROGRAM STRUCTURE
From concept to live service
Four weeks.
Two cities.
One team.
01
Florence · Week 1
Discover
Study Tuscan food culture, hospitality, event objectives, and the audience experience.
02
Florence · Week 2-3
Develop
Build the concept and test menus, pastry, wine service, logistics, communication, and presentation.
03
new york city · Week 4
Produce
Move into real event operations and apply academic preparation in a professional US setting.
04
capstone event
Present
Bring every discipline together for the concluding Gala Dinner at the James Beard Foundation.
04 — PROGRAM OPTIONS
Choose your
format.
Program location, duration, and credit load vary according to the academic season.
FALL · OPTION 1
6
credits
3 weeks in Florence
+ 1 week in NYC
The complete four-week journey from academic preparation to the New York City capstone events.
FALL · OPTION 2
3
credits
1 week in
New York City
An intensive academic and event-production week held directly in New York City.
spring
3
credits
1 week in a major
US city
A focused program connected to NAFSA conference week in a US host city that rotates annually.
the capstone
At the James Beard Foundation.
The New York City events culminate at the James Beard Foundation, a leading reference in the American restaurant industry. Founded in honor of James Beard, the nonprofit advances culinary awareness through education, hosts chefs and restaurants from around the world, and recognizes established and emerging gastronomic talent through its annual awards.
05 — BEFORE YOU ENROLL
Come
prepared.
Review the practical requirements for your study area and confirm entry requirements early.
area 1
Front of house
US event dress code requires black attire and one wine opener.
area 2
Production
Chef jackets are included. Knife sets and a black bib apron are not included and must be brought individually.
ITALY
Entry for Florence
The Florence component is under the 90-day stay in Italy. Check short-term entry or visa requirements for your nationality with the Italian Foreign Ministry.
UNITED STATES
Entry for event week
Not all nationalities qualify for the US Visa Waiver Program. Check requirements and obtain a visa when necessary before travel.
How to apply
Take TuttoToscana from plan to practice. practice, question, .
For application requirements, program dates, and enrollment support, contact the Apicius team at info@apicius.it.