Celebrate Christmas Eve at La Gamella with a four-course menu inspired by the flavours and traditions of an Italian Christmas. A festive evening designed to bring family and friends together around the table, in the warm setting of Collegio alla Querce.

Christmas Day is made for gathering. At La Gamella, a generous festive brunch unfolds around the open kitchen island, with live cooking stations, seasonal favourites and the warmth of Italian conviviality.

As the final evening of the year unfolds, La Gamella sets the scene for a memorable New Year's Eve, beginning with Champagne and a celebratory tasting menu accompanied by live entertainment. At midnight, fireworks illuminate the gardens and the Florence skyline, before the celebration moves to Il Teatro for an after-party of classic games, music and cocktails into the early hours.

The evening begins with a festive welcome in Conservatorio before guests take their seats in the historic Il Teatro for a live Gospel performance. Christmas classics and soulful Gospel arrangements fill the theatre, bringing the spirit of the season to life through music, warmth and togetherness.

The second chapter of our Four Hands Dinner series welcomes Chef Yoji Tokuyoshi to La Gamella for a one-night culinary collaboration with Chef Nicola Zamperetti. Together, the two chefs explore the dialogue between Italian ingredients and Japanese sensibility through a menu shaped by seasonality, precision and creativity, bringing their distinct culinary perspectives together for one special evening.

Beneath the vaulted ceilings of Conservatorio, Collegio alla Querce's signature Afternoon Tea takes on a festive expression in collaboration with LILU Matcha, bringing together Tuscan flavours and the ritual of ceremonial matcha. An invitation to slow down, gather and savour an unexpected meeting of traditions.

Guided by the Bar Bertelli team, guests discover the art of preparing Vin Brûlé, from selecting the wine to finding the perfect balance of spices, citrus and botanicals. The experience concludes around the table, enjoying their creation alongside regional cheeses, cured meats and seasonal bites.

Guided by our Pastry Chef, this intimate workshop invites guests of all ages to create and decorate their own gingerbread, combining festive creativity with the joy of making something by hand. A playful seasonal tradition to enjoy together at Collegio alla Querce.

A tasting of artisanal Panettone is thoughtfully paired with a selection of Tuscan dessert wines and digestifs, creating a simple yet distinctive way to end the evening. Set within the historic surroundings of Bar Bertelli, it is a moment for conversation, connection and the pleasure of an unhurried night at Collegio.