Discover the art of Tuscan cuisine in a safe and engaging cooking class in central Siena. Learn traditional recipes, make fresh pasta, and enjoy a delicious dinner with Chianti Wine.
- Ordine Ingegneri della Provincia di Siena - 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.
- Group cooking class with a maximum of 15 people
- Prepare a traditional Tuscan menu from starter to dessert
- Fresh hand-made pasta
- Dinner served with what you have prepared
- Lella’s Cooking School is large and well equipped
- Transportation to/from attractions
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Pappa con il pomodoro - Tuscan bread and tomato soup
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Pici with Aglione sauce - A local fresh pasta with a typical sauce.
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Arista in porchetta con patate arrosto -
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Typical cakes from Siena -
Experience Tuscan Culinary Skills. This hands-on class involves the creation of a traditional Tuscan course from the appetizer to dessert, concluding with freshly made pasta. Following the lesson, participants enjoy a meal with all the prepared dishes, supplemented with Chianti Wine. Each class accommodates up to 15 participants. The establishment adheres to all legal procedures for sanitization against Coronavirus, providing attendees with necessary safety equipment including masks and sanitizers in line with current safety guidelines. Students have a hands-on experience in the recipe preparation, utilizing fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Vegetarian and gluten-free menu options provided. Participants will become familiar with the secrets of Tuscan and Italian cooking and receive recipe handouts. Private morning sessions can be arranged upon request.
- Transport is wheelchair accessible
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.