Tuscan Cooking Class in Siena: Make Pasta & Wine-Braised Meat

Make four Tuscan dishes from scratch in a kitchen near Siena, then eat what you cooked.

This 3-hour cooking class in Siena teaches you to make a full Tuscan meal: stuffed zucchini blossoms, fresh handmade pasta with seasonal sauce, wine-braised chicken or pork, and panna cotta for dessert. You cook each course with hands-on instruction in a rustic kitchen, and wine is included. The class runs in English with groups of up to 14 guests and accommodates dietary needs with advance notice.

The experience

What separates this class from a cooking demonstration is that you make every dish yourself. You start with zucchini blossoms, stuff them with ricotta and garden vegetables, and move straight into rolling pasta by hand: shaping it, saucing it with seasonal vegetables and Parmigiano Reggiano. The instruction is live and in English, so you can ask as you work. The kitchen is rustic and built for this: you're not watching from a counter, you're at the stove.

The second half of the class centers on the meat course (Tuscan chicken or pork braised slowly in local wine), and then panna cotta for dessert, a silky custard topped with seasonal fruit. Wine is poured throughout, paired with what you're cooking. By the end of the three hours, you've made four courses and you eat them all, at a table in the same kitchen where you cooked. Groups stay under 14 people, which means you're not crammed in or waiting for your turn at the stove.

The class is hosted in the rolling hills near Siena and is wheelchair accessible throughout. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, tell the operator in advance and they'll adjust the menu to fit. Tips for the chef are separate from the ticket price, and you'll need to arrange your own way there. Ask the operator for transport options when you book.

What’s included

• Hands-on instruction in a rustic kitchen near Siena.
• all ingredients and equipment to make four courses.
• a full Tuscan meal you cook and then eat.
• wine paired throughout.
• live guide in English.
• space for up to 14 guests.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:30

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcome

Operated by Cozymeal Cooking Classes

Is this one for you?You do the cooking yourself in a shared kitchen, which means you leave with the skill to make these dishes at home, not just the memory of watching someone else make them. Pick this if you want to learn by doing, not by standing and observing.

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Top questions

Can I make the pasta from scratch if I've never done it before?

Yes. The class is hands-on instruction, so the guide walks you through rolling and shaping the dough by hand. You're not expected to know how beforehand. That's what the three hours are for.

What if I don't eat meat or have a dietary restriction?

The class is designed to accommodate different dietary needs. Let the operator know when you book and they'll tailor the menu. You might make a vegetable-based secondo instead of the braised chicken or pork, or adjust any other course.

Is the wine included or do I pay extra?

Wine is included with the class and paired throughout the meal. You're not charged separately for it.

How many people will be in the kitchen with me?

Groups are capped at 14 guests, so you have room to move and time at the stove. It's shared, not private, but small enough that you're not waiting around.

What time does the class start and how long does it take?

The class runs for three hours. Check the booking page for available start times on the day you want to cook.