- Cours de cuisine Siena - Join this 4-hour of Tuscan cooking class in Siena. The school was the first school of international cuisine born in Siena, founded in 1996.
The lessons will be held by Lella, the owner of the cooking school, that has always been a passionate researcher into old texts on cookery, and her lessons combine a mixture of both ancient and family recipes, coupled with only the healthiest and most authentic local ingredients.
The menu is not always the same, but every time we prepare 5-6 recipes, find an example below.
Of course we can choose between various starters, soups, fresh pastas with related condiments, ravioli, gnocchi and pici. For example, there can be a main course of meat or fish with side dishes made with fresh vegetables in season. 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 and is accompanied by rac14 of excellent Chianti wine per person.
Lella teaches how to prepare a full Tuscan menù from starter to dessert including a fresh home-made pasta.
The group lessons are in ENGLISH
On request and only for private lessons, all the other languages indicated
- 4-hour Tuscan cooking class in Siena
- Small-group experience, limited to 15 people
- Prepare a full-course meal from starter to dessert
- Learn to make fresh homemade pasta
- Dine on your creations accompanied by Chianti wine
- Cooking in the spacious, well-equipped Lella’s cooking school
- Transportation to/from attractions
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Pappa con il pomodoro - Tuscan bread and tomato soup
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Pappa col pomodoro - A traditional soup.
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Pici with Cinta Senese sauce - A typical fresh pasta with a meat sauce.
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Arista in porchetta con patate arrosto - Pork loin “in porchetta” with roasted potatoes
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Typical cakes from Siena - typical medeival cakes from Siena. Tiramisù
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.