Tuscan Cooking Class near Siena in a Farmhouse with Lunch

A Tuscan cooking class near Siena puts you at the stove, not in the audience. The farmhouse stands in the countryside, among hills, vineyards and olive groves, and a local chef walks you through classic regional recipes one step at a time.

You learn to make fresh pasta and traditional sauces, along with other well-loved Italian dishes, using seasonal ingredients. Everything you need, from ingredients to equipment, is provided. The class is held in a small-group setting and runs for around four hours, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

When the cooking is done, the group sits down to eat what it prepared, with carefully chosen local wines. Drinks are included, and you take home a souvenir apron.

• Hands-on class led by a local Tuscan chef
• Fresh ingredients and equipment included
• The meal you cooked, with drinks
• A souvenir apron

It suits food lovers, couples and small groups who want to see a quieter Tuscany away from the cities. Guests must be able to climb stairs, children under 8 cannot be booked, and the class is not suitable for wheelchair users. Hotel pick-up and drop-off and tips are not included.