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Top 10 Cooking Classes in Siena Italy

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Our top 3 picks

From the landscape to the cuisine, Siena is absolutely fantastic! You will experience local culture and fantastic food during these amazing cooking classes in Siena and you will come to realise why so many people adore the area.

These cooking classes will teach you everything that you need to know about the amazing food that the area is known for. You will visit a local market and have your cooking class in a local's home where you will enjoy local wines as you learn how to prepare seasonal dishes including pizza and fresh pasta.

You will not be disappointed by these Siena cooking classes as you learn the secrets of the local cuisine that have been passed down through generations. Any of these cooking classes herein are sure to be a culinary experience that you won't soon forget!

1Top choice

Scuola di Cucina di Lella - Tuscan cooking class

Scuola di Cucina di Lella - Tuscan cooking class
  • €115price
  • 4 hoursduration
  • Max 15group size

Come and join this cooking class to learn the cooking skills that local cooks have been using for generations and that professional chefs still use today.

You will be cooking a complete Tuscan style menu of delicious dishes using fresh ingredients and afterwards you will enjoy all that you have done accompanied by a lovely Chianti wine. You will receive all the recipes that you have cooked for the day and everyone at home is sure to be requesting these delicacies from you from then on.

It is also possible to book a private cooking class and either way you will not be disappointed!

Price
€115
Duration
4 hours
Address
Scuola di Cucina di Lella, Siena, Tuscany, P.Iva 01353890526
Max guests
15
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese
What you cook
Traditional Tuscan dishes
What to bring
A smile and an appetite!
Wine is included
2Top choice

Cesarine - Cooking Class with 2 Pasta recipes and Tiramisù

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  • €129price
  • 3 hoursduration
  • Max 6group size

Pasta and tiramisu are a combination that was surely made in heaven and after one of these cooking classes you will have no choice but to agree.

You will prepare ravioli maremmani, tagliatelle and a decadent tiramisu, all from scratch in a Cesarina's home as they guide you through the preparation of these dishes. You will use local ingredients and cook according to the seasons so it's always fresh!

You will enjoy a meal consisting of your prepared dishes and enjoy some lovely company with a view.

Price
€129
Duration
3 hours
Address
Exact location provided after booking
Max guests
6
Languages
Italian, English, Spanish
What you cook
Pasta and tiramisù
What to bring
Yourself and a friend
Refreshments are provided
3Top choice

Fonte Giusta Academy - Cooking Class and Wine Tasting

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  • €120price
  • 3 hoursduration

Whether you want to learn some new cooking skills or new dishes to cook for your family, one of these cooking classes is sure to deliver you what you need.

You will be taught how to prepare three fresh pastas such as gnocchi, pici and tortelli, as well as 3 seasonal sauces, main courses and the classic cantucci.

You will enjoy everything that you have prepared at the end with a wine pairing and wonderful company.

Price
€120
Duration
3 hours
Address
Via Camollia 78/80, 53100 Siena
Languages
Not specified
What you cook
3 fresh pasta, 3 sauces, main course
What to bring
A smile and and appetite!
Included
wine
Wine included
4

Montese Cooking Experience - Handmade Pasta Making Class

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  • On requestprice
  • 4 hoursduration
  • Max 12group size

Simple ingredients make delicious food and after this cooking class, so will you!

Pasta is something that connects the whole of Italy and this class will teach you how it is possible to taste the difference between the regions. You will be learning how to make different long pastas such as fettuccine as well as stuffed pasta such as ravioli and many others during your cooking class.

You will enjoy everything that you have created at the end of class with a lovely glass of wine and the fantastic company of your fellow classmates.

Price
On request
Duration
4 hours
Address
53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
Max guests
12
Languages
Not specified
What you cook
Long pasta, stuffed pasta, bruschetta, desert
What to bring
An appetite and a friend!
Wine is included
5

Tuscan Chef Little Kitchen - Private cooking classes in Siena

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  • On requestprice
  • 3 hoursduration

Learn how to make amazing Tuscan food without having to leave your home with a private cooking class and feel the joy!

These cooking classes are hands on and you will be involved in every step. You will learn how to cook a 4 course meal that includes fresh pasta such as pici, tagliatelle, ravioli or gnocchi. You will also learn how to prepare vegetables as well as cook different meats.

You are also able to customise the menu that you will cook so that everything is to your liking as you take this class. You will enjoy all your dishes afterwards and will surely be remaking them regularly!

Price
On request
Duration
3 hours
Address
Via Umberto I, 140, 53020 Montisi SI, Italy
Languages
Not specified
What you cook
4 course Italian meal
What to bring
Yourself and some friends!
BYOB
6

Cookly - Pizza Making in Montepulciano

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  • US$120price
  • 2.5 hoursduration
  • Max 8group size

When no one knows what to have for dinner, pizza is always agreed upon as a solution but did you know that it tastes even better homemade?

This class will teach you how to prepare pizza from scratch while making you feel right at home in a Tuscan farmhouse. You will be taught how to make the dough, how to manipulate it to give it shape and what the best toppings are from a selection of local ingredients such as Tuscan extra virgin olive oil and seasonal vegetables.

You will enjoy your fresh baked pizza after class is over and you are sure to never wonder what is for dinner when this homemade pizza is on the menu!

Price
US$120
Duration
2.5 hours
Address
Piazza Grande, 7, 53045 Montepulciano SI, Italy
Max guests
8
Languages
English
What you cook
Pizza, desserts
What to bring
A smile and an appetite!
Included
Tasting of typical products, Valdichiana Living's apron
Wine is included
7

Hotel Palazzo di Valli - Traditional Tuscan Cooking Lesson

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  • €110price
  • 4 hoursduration

Tuscany has strong traditions that are linked to its food with many ancient recipes still being used today, so join this class and start learning some of Tuscany's local dishes!

You will learn the origins of the ingredients and the dishes for the day while having fun and sharing a few stories throughout the class. You will learn dishes such as pici, bruschetta and a variety of crostini.

You will enjoy everything after class and you will definitely be recreating these dishes for your family for many years!

Price
€110
Duration
4 hours
Address
Via Enea Silvio Piccolomini, 135, 53100 Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Languages
Not specified but multiple
What you cook
Traditional Tuscan dishes
What to bring
A smile and an appetite!
Refreshments are provided
8

Castel di Punga Cooking School - Tuscan Cooking Class

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  • On requestprice
  • 3 hoursduration

A cooking class with a view, what more could you need, but the location of this cooking class is not the only amazing thing about it.

You will learn how to make delicious Tuscan cuisine and enjoy local wines as you do so. You will learn how to make dishes such as homemade bread, handmade pasta, pappa with tomato, panzanella, ribollita, castagnaccio, pici, cantucci and many others during your class.

You will get to eat everything afterwards and enjoy delicious wine alongside your dishes.

Price
On request
Duration
3 hours
Address
Azienda Agricola Castel di Pugna - Strada Valdipugna 12/14, 53100 Siena, Italy
Languages
Not specified
What you cook
Traditional Tuscan food
What to bring
A smile and some friends!
Refreshments are provided
9

Marriott Bonvoy Tours & Activities - Tuscan Cooking Class in Siena

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  • US$138.68price
  • 4 hoursduration
  • Max 15group size

There are many reasons to love Tuscany but its food has to be at the top of the list. From bold flavours to ingredients from the local market, it is simply unmatched.

These cooking classes will teach you the secrets of Tuscan cuisine as you learn how to prepare a spread of antipasto and handmade pasta.

You will enjoy all your dishes after class with some lovely wine and the good company of your fellow classmates.

Price
US$138.68
Duration
4 hours
Address
Exact location provided at time of booking
Max guests
15
Languages
Not specified
What you cook
3 course meal
What to bring
An appetite and a smile!
Included
Transportation from central Siena to cooking location in nearby countryside
Wine is included
10

Jul's Kitchen: Stories and Recipes from Tuscany - Best cooking classes in Siena: Market to Table Cooking Class

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  • €180price
  • 4 hoursduration

Come and join one of the best cooking classes in Siena to learn amazing cooking skills and enjoy some local wines along the way.

Your cooking class starts with an Italian breakfast at a local café after which you will go shopping at the local market and build the menu for the day based on what you find. This will give you a chance to learn how to pick the best produce to use in your cooking.

You will cook your feast and enjoy everything after class in an olive garden or in the studio depending on the weather.

If you are looking to try cooking classes in other Italian cities as well, be sure to check out the list of the best cooking classes in Venice.

The city as well as its food will mesmerise you as you walk through the streets and observe Italian culture at its finest and pay a visit to the local markets.

Disclaimer: Note that the food images displayed on this website are for illustrative purposes only. They are not indicative of the actual dishes or presentations you should expect during the classes. We strive to provide the best culinary experience, but the appearance of dishes may vary. Always refer to class descriptions and details for accurate information on what to expect.

Price
€180
Duration
4 hours
Address
Exact location will be provided at time of booking
Languages
Not specified
What you cook
A menu based of off what is purchased at the market
What to bring
Comfortable shoes and an appetite!
Included
market tour
Wine and limoncello included

Compare at a glance

#ClassPriceDurationGroupBook
1Scuola di Cucina di LellaTop choice€1154 hoursMax 15Check
2CesarineTop choice€1293 hoursMax 6Check
3Fonte Giusta AcademyTop choice€1203 hours-Check
4Montese Cooking ExperienceOn request4 hoursMax 12Check
5Tuscan Chef Little KitchenOn request3 hours-Check
6CooklyUS$1202.5 hoursMax 8Check
7Hotel Palazzo di Valli€1104 hours-Check
8Castel di Punga Cooking SchoolOn request3 hours-Check
9Marriott Bonvoy Tours & ActivitiesUS$138.684 hoursMax 15Check
10Jul's Kitchen: Stories and Recipes from Tuscany€1804 hours-Check

How we chose these

This page ranks 10 classes in Italy. Every entry was compiled from the page where that class is booked, and the details under each one were read off that page rather than from a press release or a directory summary.

1 of these does not run its own booking page. Small kitchens often sell only through a booking platform, so for that one the link goes to the platform listing, which is the page the school actually keeps up to date.

Prices on this page run from €110 to €180, and 3 providers quote on request rather than publishing a figure. Sessions run from 2.5 hours to 4 hours. Those were the figures published when this page was last checked; they change, so confirm on the provider's page before booking.

For every entry we recorded the price for 7 of 10, how long it runs for 10 of 10, the maximum group size for 5, the address for 10, what you cook for 10, the languages taught for 10 and what the price includes for 4. Where a field is missing below, the provider does not publish it, and we have left it blank rather than guessing.

The order reflects our judgement of how much of the session is genuinely hands-on rather than a demonstration, what you cook, and whether you eat it afterwards, how many people are in the room and what the price includes once wine, a market trip or a meal is counted, as far as each provider describes them. Where two were hard to separate, the one that is clearer about what you actually get went higher.

How to use this page. Treat it as a shortlist to compare, not a substitute for the provider's own page. Dates, menus and prices change at short notice, so confirm what is running, in which language, and what the price includes before you pay. We earn a commission on some bookings made through these links. That never changes the order: the ranking is set before any link is added, and no provider can pay for a place on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What foods is Siena known for?

A very popular pasta dish by the name of Paglia e fieno originated in Siena. The name of the dish means straw and hay, with the green pasta noodles made with spinach being the hay and the normal egg pasta noodles being the straw.

Where can I study cooking in Siena?

Fonte Right Academy offers fantastic professional courses to anyone wanting to learn professional cooking. You will focus on building a good base for you culinary knowledge in terms of cooking techniques, food processing and menu building.

They issue a regional certificate as well as a HACCP certificate and after your course you will take part in a 4 month internship to help you step into the industry.

  • Pasta Making
  • italian cooking
  • italian food
  • Italy
  • Siena
  • Siena Cooking
  • pizza making
  • pasta
  • Pizza
  • Hands-on cooking classes