Cook and Taste with a Local in Siena by Cesarine

4.9(36)3 hFree cancellationBy Cesarine: Cooking Class

The Cesarina showing one of the recipe of the cooking class

About this activity

Immerse yourself in a small group cooking class at local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Siena cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wines.

During the lesson the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Siena recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

What's included

✓Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
✓Tastings of the 3 recipes
✓Local taxes
✓Small group Cooking Class

Meeting and pickup

This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you by e-mail after you've booked to match you up with your ideal host based on what you are looking for.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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