TUSCANY
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The 10 best-reviewed cooking classes in and around Siena. Pasta from scratch in a Sienese kitchen, ribollita in a hilltop farmhouse, tiramisu on a Tuscan terrace — small groups, English-speaking hosts, the wine included.
Cook a four-course Tuscan menu in Siena with Francesco. Hands-on pasta, seasonal dishes, and wine included at Lella’s school.
“This class was well worth the cost - a full meal that was made with simple ingredients yet tasted like the most delicious gourmet meal you have ever tasted and I am an experienced gourmet chef. Great instruction and a very authentic experience.”
Siena pasta and tiramisu class with Prosecco, wine, and a sit-down meal. Learn eggs pasta, pici, and gnocchi in 3 hours.
“Fun learning how to make 3 different pastas and tirimasu. Great tuition. Eating what we had made in the restaurant while chatting to people in the group from around the world was lovely.”
Hands-on pasta in Montalcino with vineyard views. Tour a 13th-century castle winery, then enjoy a Brunello-paired lunch.
“My sisters and I attended the cooking class with Alexandra and it was so much fun. We met some great people and learned a lot.”
Cook bruschetta, fresh pasta, and tiramisù in a Chianti farmhouse near Siena with a professional chef, small groups, and wine.
“Great time with a great chef who made us feel comfortable. Nice area with a great view. Lots of fun for all.”
Cook classic Tuscan dishes at a Chianti farmhouse with Chef Simone. Small group lesson, wine, and a meal you make in 4 hours.
“Host was great. Good information and plenty of wine.”
Siena pasta and tiramisu class in a local home. Cook two pastas and dessert from scratch, enjoy prosecco, wine, and dinner.
“Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking class with Enza!! Fantastic engaging & fun class. Supposed to be 3 hrs - lasted 5! Enza is funny , patient & wonderful teacher! Highly recommend her class!”
Hands-on Tuscan pasta class in Chiusi near Siena: three pastas, tiramisu, local wine and lunch for a small group with take-home portions.
“The original class was canceled due to COVID, so we were sent to her mother’s olive farm in Umbria for the cooking class. It was great, although it was a longer drive and required a walk of almost a mile due to a closed road. The pastas and tiramisu were excellent; we could have been…”
Small-group cooking class in a Siena home. Make three Sienese dishes, eat together, and sip local wine with English help.
“Absolutely loved it! Our host Ilaria was wonderful. We learned a lot, and not just about cooking. Beautiful food, lovely company. The children really enjoyed the experience too. Really recommend it!”
A small-group home cooking class in Siena where you make fresh pasta and tiramisù with Cesarine, starting with aperitivo and ending with your tasting.
“Alvaro opened up his home to us, teaching us a life skill with many laughs along the way. The food was simple yet memorable, and we can't wait to get home and try cooking pasta & tiramisu for ourselves. Thank you as well to Sophia, who came along to help Alvaro communicate English. A beautiful…”
Private Siena home cooking class for English speakers. Learn 2 pasta dishes and tiramisù with a Cesarine, then eat what you make.
“We had such an amazing experience with Enza! She welcomed us in her home with open arms and showed us how to make many wonderful family recipes, including picci pasta with the best red sauce!! Lots of food and wine and leftovers (that we got to take with us!) If you’re in Tuscany, you should…”
