Ashley and Jason Bartner

Hosts

Jason and Ashley Bartner are American expats living the dream in the Marche countryside and own an Agriturismo (organic farm, inn) and Cooking School. From the hustle-bustle of life in NYC to organic farmers & innkeepers our life took a 360!

In 2007 Jason and Ashley founded La Tavola Marche and have been celebrating life - from the farm to the table - ever since! They take pride in sharing with you the local, seasonal recipes of the area as well as a taste of sustainable living!

Chef Jason Bartner takes the ego out of cooking by creating simple, seasonal dishes from the farm to the table at his organic farm & cooking school in central Italy. Jason is a professional chef & culinary instructor with over 15 years of high-end culinary experience in San Francisco, New York City, Amsterdam & Italy. He studied at the prestigious French Culinary Institute in New York, training with culinary legends including Jacques Pepin, and has a passion for cooking for anyone with an appetite.

Ashley, his wife, wears many hats: food & travel writer/photographer & filmmaker, host-extraordinaire & free-range chicken wrangler on the farm. Ashley has contributed to numerous international magazines including 5+ years writing a monthly column in Italia! and Taste Italia! She strives to promote sustainable & culinary tourism.

The couple offers consulting services as well for other couples interested in making the move to Italy!