Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena
Overview
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4 hours
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Tuscan Cooking Class. Cooking Class of traditional Tuscan meal from starter to dessert including a fresh home-made pasta at the end of the lesson dinner with all prepared accompanied with Chianti Wine.
The maximum number of customers per lesson 15 people.
The school has applied all the legal regulations for sanitizing from Coronavirus.
The school provides customers with everything necessary established by current safety standards (masks, gels, etc.).
Customers actively participate in the preparation of recipes
Use of seasonal and local ingredients
Vegetarian and gluten-free menus available
Customers will learn all the secrets of Italian and Tuscan cuisine and will receive handouts with the prepared recipes
Private lessons on request in the morning
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transport is wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lella's Cooking School is large and well equipped
After the class dinner is served with what you have prepared!
Fresh hand-made pasta.
Prepare a traditional tuscan menu from starter to dessert!
Group cooking class with a maximum of 15 people
Transportation to/from attractions
What To Expect
Join our Tuscan cooking class in Siena. The school was the first in Siena, founded in 1996. The lessons will be held by Francesco, the owner of the cooking school, that has always been a passionate lover of traditional tuscan family recipes, coupled with only the healthiest and most authentic local ingredients. Francesco teaches how to prepare a full Tuscan menù from starter to dessert including a fresh home-made pasta. The menu is not always the same, but every time we prepare 5 recipes, find an example below. Of course we can choose between various starters, soups, fresh pastas, like, ravioli, gnocchi and pici, with related condiments. For example, there can be a main course of meat with side dishes. Desserts can be typical from Tuscany, or typical of other Italian regions. At the end of each lesson, the meal is served with the food prepared during the lesson, together with a ¼ per person of excellent Tuscan IGT wine. The group lessons are in ENGLISH On request and only for private lessons, we can offer other languages (french, german, spanish, japanese, chinese, russian). During the booking procedure, please leave your cellphone number for any quick communication.
Sample Menu
starter
Pappa con il pomodoro
Tuscan bread and tomato soup
main
Pici with Aglione sauce
A local fresh pasta with a typical sauce.
main
Arista in porchetta con patate arrosto
dessert
Typical cakes from Siena
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Tuscan Cooking Class 2025
cooking class
Tuscan Cooking Class
A traditional Tuscan meal from starter to dessert including a fresh home-made pasta at the end of the lesson dinner with all prepared accompanied with Chianti Wine
Reviews
326 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice Experience
Richard W,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00We participated in some cooking activities but the instructors did most of the cooking and meal preparation to allow us to complete the meal in time. They provided written recipes and pens to take notes. The final meal was excellent.
Incredible experience
Alexandra S,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00My fiancé and l had the most incredible experience at this Tuscan cooking class. From the moment we arrived, Francesco and Giulia made us feel completely welcome. They are not only warm and kind hosts, but also so knowledgeable about the traditions and techniques behind Tuscan cuisine. Every step of the class was hands-on, fun, and full of little tips we’ll definitely take home with us. The dishes we prepared together turned out to be the best food we had during our entire stay in Siena—fresh, flavorful, and made with precision. Sharing the meal at the end with the other couple in the class felt like dining with friends rather than in a class. We left with full hearts (and full stomachs!) and cannot wait to recreate these recipes in our own kitchen. If you’re in Siena, this is an absolute must-do experience.
Best cooking class
Ian T,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great fun using cooking class recipes, hands on and a great meal at the end. Would recommend to lovers of fine food
Not What I Anticipated.
Madelyn Q,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
3.00I was so excited to take a cooking class as I am a self-taught cook and wanted to learn more about the art of Tuscan cuisine. However, I honestly was disappointed. The class was in English, which was very helpful when learning the various dishes and techniques. The recipes that were given to take home were extremely parsed down, which meant I needed to take notes. Taking notes was no problem, but I felt like the instructor moved pretty quickly and didn’t allow enough time for notes. Being a novice cook, I had questions throughout the class but the teacher didn’t respond kindly to the questions and either had an air of shock or condescension that I would ask such questions. I also felt singled out by the instructor during the class and almost everything I did was incorrect or needed to be fixed, except for stirring the pot. I came away from the class dispirited. I think this class or at least the instructor for the class is better suited for professional chefs who have the refined skills the instructor is looking for.
Tuscan Cooking class
Thurma G,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent chef and helper. Our experience was helpful. All was delicious and easy to understand. Highly professional and talented. Made us feel comfortable.
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