Tuscan Cooking Class in Siena with Handmade Pasta, Wine & Dinner
Overview
Available languages
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
What To Expect
A real cooking school in Siena, with a tradition dating back to 1996, a qualified host, a complete menu with wine included, a technical yet convivial experience, a local atmosphere, and recipes you can recreate at home. Our reviews say it best. The class is led by Francesco, owner of the school and passionate expert in traditional Tuscan family recipes, prepared with authentic local ingredients. You will learn how to prepare a complete Tuscan menu, from starter to dessert, including fresh handmade pasta. Each class includes 5 recipes. The menu may vary and can feature starters, soups, ravioli, gnocchi, pici with traditional sauces, meat dishes with sides, and regional Italian desserts. At the end of the lesson, sit down with your group and enjoy the meal you prepared, served with excellent Tuscan IGT wine, ¼ bottle per person. This experience combines practical cooking techniques, a friendly local atmosphere, and recipes you can recreate at home. Group classes are held in English. Other languages are available on request for private classes only. During the booking process, please leave your cell phone number in case we need to contact you quickly.
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
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
Tuscan Cooking Class 2025
cooking class
What‘s Included
Complete traditional Tuscan menu, from appetizer to dessert
Enjoy your meal with local Tuscan wine
Friendly small-group atmosphere
Guidance from a local chef in a real cooking school
Local wine included during dinner
Practical cooking tips and techniques you can use at home
Fresh handmade pasta prepared from scratch
Final dinner with the dishes prepared during the class
Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
351 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Best!!!!
Michelle C,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best meal ever. Incredibly talented teacher/chef. Partner equally gifted in translating and guiding us. Definately a highlight of our trip. We have plans to recreate this meal at home!
Traditional Tuscan Treat
Jennifer B,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best cooking class I have experienced - based on other experiences in France, China, and the United States. Francesco, who is now the owner, and Julie , who also helped translate from Italian to English, both gave each of us (7 participants) individual attention on techniques, tips along the way, and patiently answered questions in between demonstrations. The food we created from all fresh and local ingredients was delicious and based on traditional local Tuscan cuisine! When any friends and family visit Siena, I will be recommending this experience! And for the reader here, you will enjoy every step of the process!
Excellent and highly recommended!
Diana S,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The class was very well organized, easy step-by-step processes for an outstanding 4 course meal (made by us)! We used all simple ingredients that are available everywhere so we can reproduce the recipes. Chef Francesco answered all questions with patience and great knowledge! It was one of the highlights of our trip! Highly recommended!
10th Anniversary Trip
Jonathan G,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was so pleased with this experience. The chef, Francesco (and translator) were both so patient, explaining everything and going at a pace that everyone could learn. The food was AMAZING, and the techniques taught will be able to be used back home. Highly recommend for a relaxing and delicious meal!
Class in Italian and...
Lisa S,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Class in Italian and English. Dish preparation fully explained. Facility very clean. The dinner at the end was great.
Cooking in Siena
Helene H,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a lot of fun. An authentic cooking experience using locally sourced food. The instructor was fantastic. This was one of the highlights of my trip to Siena.
Great experience!
Kris S,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The class was very informative and fun! And the food was excellent! The instruction in English made it easy to follow and the written instructions helped as well. I would definitely recommend.
Lovely!
LightPacker563970,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family really enjoyed this. It was the highlight of our trip. It was so very well run/organized with multiple courses (soup, pasta, meat dish, dessert, and wine) we helped prepare. Every dish we created was one of the most delicious things ever. We (hopefully) can recreate when we return to the states! We met some nice people and shared a meal!
One of the Best Four Hours Spent in Siena!
Candy301,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group of four thoroughly enjoyed our time with Francesco and Julie as we prepared a wonderful 4 course meal. We made the pasta by hand from start to finish and helped prep parts of all the other dishes. We learned a lot about food prep and cooking - especially how to take simple ingredients and turn them into amazing dishes. We met another group of four and enjoyed their company and family stories also. Sign up now! You won’t regret it!
Fun activity!
marcies016,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fun activity and we learned a lot about Tuscan cooking. Francesco was very good at answering all our questions and sharing his techniques. We prepared four delicious courses (soup, pasta and the sauce for it, meat and potatoes, and dessert) with three other couples who had signed up for the same class. Lots of good conversation over our meal, and everyone had a different “favorite dish”. Would definitely recommend!!
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