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.
Stop At:
• Scuola di Cucina di Lella, Via di Fontebranda 69, 53100, Siena Italy
Sample Menu
• Pappa con il pomodoro - Tuscan bread and tomato soup
• Pappa col pomodoro - A traditional soup.
• Pici with Cinta Senese sauce - A typical fresh pasta with a meat sauce.
• Arista in porchetta con patate arrosto - Pork loin "in porchetta" with roasted potatoes
• Typical cakes from Siena - typical medeival cakes from Siena. Tiramisù
See Availability.
Scuola di Cucina di Lella di Lella Cesari Ciampoli snc, Via Fontebranda, 69, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
04:00 PM
4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transport is wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Megan_L
Such a fun cooking class! Great for big groups! Spoke in both Italian and English and made sure everyone was engaged
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : Richard_R
Charming instruction. Engaging and informative format but manageable, without pressure. Astounding value in that either the class or the distinguished dinner cuisine and service was worth the full price of participation. What a wonderful way to spend a late afternoon and early evening in Siena. Simply could not be more welcoming and satisfying.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Ruby_W
Delicious dinner with handmade pici pasta and pork chop! 10 out of 10! However, the only disappointing point is you may be seated away from the cooking table as not enough seats available, but eventually we are still very happy and had a lot of fun!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : 796judithb
This experience is not to be missed! If you have the time while in Siena please do it. We all made pasta and learnt how to prepare and cook 3 other local dishes with volunteers helping the chef. It was all very professionally organised but fun and multinational. The four course meal was delicious and excellent value overall with plenty of red wine as well. Would thoroughly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Michelle_S
Great experience! Chef Francesco and his interpreter kept the evening lively and informative. Recipes were way to follow and we look forward to trying them at home. Best part was enjoying the fruits of our labor with friendly people
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Shirley_S
What a wonderful experience! Great instruction, great like-minded students and a fantastico meal, and at the end, wonderful wine to accompany our meal.
Much thanks to our instructive team for a fabulous evening!! We look forward to trying to reproduce the meal after our trip! And much thanks to our group … you know who you are … for enjoying, crushing, stirring, laughing and sharing … salut!! 😊
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : Juliana_S
This was an amazing experience. The instructing team was very skilled, kind, and effective. The class went very smoothly. Everyone who wanted to do hands-on work had a chance to do it and the final result was an excellent meal. I would do it again anytime.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : Teri
Everything about our experience was wonderful, from the moment we walked in the door and we greeted. We had a amazing time. Everything was understandable and the food we prepared delicious. Chef Francisco was amazing as well as his assistant interpreter.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Mark_B
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed learning how to make each item on the menu although most of the experience is watching and helping occasionally. We did make the pasta from scratch. The other items would have been impossible to cook individually but we were given instructions and were able to take notes so we can give everything a try once we get home. Everyone seemed to have a great time and the meal was excellent. The chef and facilitator were awesome and fun
Be aware that you have to find parking and walk about a 1/4 mile to the facility if you are driving. Even if you take a taxi you still have to walk a ways to get to the class. Allow extra time especially if driving. Some reviews complained that the chef spoke in Italian with an interpreter. That is true but he also spoke very clear English as well.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : Joseph_C
We had a great time assisting in the preparation of the dishes with Francesco our chef. This is an awesome experience. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
