Top Siena Classes & Workshops

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes during this Tuscan cooking class in Siena. From homemade pastas to juicy cuts of meat, a professional chef leads you through a combination of family-favorite recipes and time-tested dishes, culminating with a shared meal and excellent wine. This class is held in a professional kitchen and limited to a small group of 15 people or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Discover the fine food and wine of the Siena region with your own private guide on a full-day tour in Tuscany. Taste some of Tuscany’s great wine and cheese, take a cooking class, go to wine estates, and have a delicious lunch. Suitable for groups of up to eight people, this tour provides comfortable transportation in a Mercedes minivan with a professional driver.

You will learn to make pasta, and some fantastic Italian dishes with fun. I'm specialized in using produce that is organic, locally grown.I want to provide you an organic and sustainable experience. I provide guests the best selections of organic food and we only cook with extra virgin organic olive oil. On request I can make also glueen free class or kids cooking class.  Menu: two kind of pasta hand made, an italian dessert siders, wines olive oil and wine tasting and farm visit. My philosophy from the beginning has been to serve whole natural foods that are minimally processed. Where ever possible we produce our items in house 

Get an authentic taste of northern Italy on this 4-hour cooking class in Siena. Led by a local chef, learn how to craft a delicious spread of Tuscan favorites, including bruschetta, crostini and pici, thick, hand-rolled pasta originating in Siena. Afterward, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor your creations with your group and a glass of vino. Group size is reserved to 15 to keep this experience as intimate as possible.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Learn to cook Tuscan-style with this small-group cooking class at a farmhouse in the Val d’Orcia hills. Under the expert eye of your local host, you’ll use farm-fresh ingredients to make pasta from scratch, a roasted meat dish that’s typical to the region, and a classic tiramisu. Hear about the culinary traditions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio as you cook, then eat with your host and group.

If you're spending your holidays in Siena, Tuscany and its region, or even just passing through, do not miss the Cooking Class with Granma at the Farm, just 10 km out of Siena. It will be an authentic traditional cookery class where you will enjoy a pleasant stay and the warm hospitality in an Italian family home.

All class are private and you can ask a different starting time, on request. You will learn to make pasta, and some fantastic Italian dishes with fun. I'm specialized in using produce that is organic, locally grown.I want to provide you an organic and sustainable experience. I provide guests the best selections of organic food and we only cook with extra virgin organic olive oil. On request I can make also gluten free class or kids cooking class.  Menu: two kind of pasta hand made, an Italian dessert siders, wines olive oil and wine tasting and farm visit. My philosophy from the beginning has been to serve whole natural foods that are minimally processed. Where ever possible we produce our items in house  Included in the tour is the museum and church visit.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Experience a side of Italy rarely available to visitors when you take a cooking class in the Chianti wine region. During your private session, discover the secrets of Tuscan cuisine, from sauces to tiramisu. After dining on the food you just learned to make, continue on to a vineyard for a complimentary wine tasting and pairing lesson. Round-trip transport from Siena is included for your convenience.

Connect with a local cook and learn how to make two staples of classic Italian cuisine with this cooking class hosted in a local's kitchen. Discover the secrets to turning out flawless fresh pasta with two different recipes for both a stuffed and a shaped version. Then assemble a show-stopping tiramisù from scratch under the guidance of your instructor and host. Cap off your experience by sampling your creations.

Discover the joys of Italian cooking during a private culinary class. Set at a family-run farm near Chianti, you enjoy a truly authentic Tuscan experience. With undivided attention and expert instruction from your host, learn how to prepare fresh pasta, bruschetta, and tiramisu. Your epicurean excursion also includes a tour of the farm, plus a tasting of four wines and house olive oil with lunch.

Sip Tuscan wine in a medieval castle during a tasting session in Montalcino. Hosted by a professional sommelier, the experience ensures you get the lowdown on the wine as you taste it. Enjoy three varietals including a glass of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, along with local bread or breadsticks and olive oil.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Siena with a private cooking class at the home of a "Cesarina," an Italian cook and host. You'll visit a local market and food shops first, and then start the lesson to learn how to make three Sienese dishes. Finally, you'll be rewarded by enjoying your creations accompanied by a glass of wine.

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

With us you will discover the true traditions, the recipes of Tuscan mothers and grandmothers, a real journey into the past immersed in a familiar and genuine context. You will make handmade pasta, condiments, the relaxation of a day immersed in the kitchen and nature. With us you can stay overnight in beautiful rooms with bathroom with breakfast included, in a typical Tuscan villa and house stay included in the price

Live an authentic culinary experience in the Siena countryside. Become an Italian chef for one day and get hands-on help preparing your own traditional meal from a local chef. Enjoy the dinner with your friends and family.

The best way to learn about and appreciate Tuscany’s beloved cuisine is in the home of a local. With this experience, take a deep dive into authentic dishes from Siena with a private hands-on lesson with a home cook, or “Cesarina”. Learn to prepare three traditional Sienese pasta recipes and enjoy your creations paired with local wines to end your class.

An holistic experience for the body and the mind with the nature thanks to a yoga lesson on the shore of Lake Chiusi with delicious picnic

Have you ever been to a local market and traditional food shop in Italy, full of ingredients you'd love to experiment with? This is your chance to visit a market with a local expert, choose your most inspiring ingredients, and create and name your very own two recipes.  Go food shopping with your Cesarina and choose 3-5 staple ingredients that capture your imagination before immersing yourself in a private cooking class at their home. With their expert guidance, you will learn how to prepare your chosen ingredients and make your own two Italian creations. Cultivate your creativity and confidence in the kitchen by adding an Italian flair to your dishes.  Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Skip the run-of-the-mill tours and experience Siena like a local foodie. This private tour offers an in-depth experience of Siena’s local food culture, beginning with a walking tour to discover your host’s most trusted artisanal food shops, then a visit to their home for a cooking class that teaches you the secrets of the most famous dishes from the Siena area. Afterward, enjoy your meal with a selection of red and white local wines.

Al vostro arrivo ci sara una merenda vino incluso, in relax eseguiremo un tipico pasto toscano, prepareremo la pasta da voi scelta, un secondo piatto, contorno e il dolce. Imparare a allestire una bella tavola e servire il cibo. Insieme conosceremo i prodotti, le farine e come eseguire un ottimo piatto. Cucineremo insieme e il vostro pasto sarà servito come a casa. Con il preparato eseguiremo la cena o il pranzo vino incluso, finito il pasto potete rilassarvi nel nostro salone davanti a un camino o fuori nella nostra veranda. Vi aspettiamo per una vera cucina casalinga e di gusto con prodotti freschi di stagione. Vegani, vegetariani, intolleranze sono tutti ammessi alla nostra scuola di cucina peer passare una esperienza divertente tutti insieme. Se si desidera noi con costo extra possiamo ospitare per la notte. Vi aspettiamo a presto

Scoprirai come cucinare con semplicità e genuino, con prodotti freschi e di stagione, realizzeremo un tipico pranzo o cena della cucina italiana e di una classica famiglia italiana

Savor the fresh flavors of Sienese cuisine on this private morning or afternoon cookery class in Siena. Visit the home of Cesarina, your host, and roll up your sleeves for an immersive cooking experience—Sienese style. With all utensils and ingredients included, follow three traditional local recipes with helpful hints and tips from your host. Then, enjoy your food with a glass of wine among your fellow chefs.