History, Flavor, and a Chef-Led Cooking Experience

Discover Winter Haven’s past, then taste it brought to life through a three-course cooking demonstration with wine pairings.

Your experience begins with a guided walk through downtown Winter Haven. Hear the stories behind notable landmarks, influential residents, local architecture, and the people who helped shape the city.

Then, settle in at The Treasured Olive for a chef-led cooking demonstration featuring seasonal ingredients, specialty olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and thoughtfully selected wines.

Adult tickets are $115. The three-course tasting and wine pairings are included.

History You Can Taste

This experience brings together local history, culinary instruction, and a shared meal. Watch each course come together, learn practical cooking techniques, and enjoy the finished dishes with paired wines.

This Experience Is Perfect For

• History and architecture enthusiasts

• Home cooks looking for inspiration

• Food and wine lovers

• Couples planning an interactive date

• Friends seeking a distinctive evening together

• Locals entertaining visiting family and friends

• Visitors looking for an experience beyond the theme parks

What’s Included

• A guided walking tour of historic downtown Winter Haven

• Stories about the city’s landmarks, architecture, and notable residents

• A three-course chef-led cooking demonstration

• Tastings of every prepared course

• Wine pairings

• Specialty olive-oil and balsamic-vinegar experiences

• An experienced, licensed professional guide

Historic Highlights

Your walk may include locations connected to the Ritz Theatre, Gram Parsons’ Derry Down, Winter Haven’s early Publix history, and architect Gene Leedy—a Winter Haven-based pioneer of the modern architectural movement.

The exact route may change based on accessibility, weather, and local conditions.

The Cooking Demonstration

At The Treasured Olive, watch a chef prepare three courses while explaining the ingredients, techniques, and inspiration behind each dish. You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, take notes, and taste every course with a complementary wine pairing.

Menus and wines may change based on seasonality and availability.

Dietary Needs

Please provide advance notice of dietary restrictions. Many requests, including vegetarian and gluten-free needs, may be accommodated when arrangements are made ahead of time.

Your Local Guide

Your experience is led by a licensed and certified professional guide with more than a decade of experience creating memorable guest experiences in New York City and Central Florida.

Interested in a private cooking experience? Explore our private tours.

We guarantee great experiences every time!