Immerse yourself in a small group cooking class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Siena cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine.
We cooked with Ilaria and she was great! There was some confusion with the booking (the class is outside the city of Siena) and she was very accommodating and even came to pick us up! We loved our afternoon at her house and the food was delicious. It was a relaxing afternoon of wine, cooking, and talking. She was very friendly and knowledgeable we loved Ilaria!
This was THE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP! Antonella ,Fabio and their helper were like being with family! They immediately made us feel welcome into their home! We learned a lot and the was fantastic! It was an incredible experience!
This was the best experience of our trip. We attended with 3 adults and 4 kids (ages 10-6) and could not recommend this enough! The girls were engaged and had time to both enjoy, learn, and soak in all of the beautiful family's culture. We loved Fabio and Antonella! They felt like family.
My wife and I booked this experience during our honeymoon, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our entire trip to Italy. From the moment we arrived at the family home of our instructor, Ilaria, near Siena, it felt less like a cooking class and more like being welcomed into an Italian family’s home for dinner. Ilaria showed us her amazing garden and home and taught us how to prepare a delicious homemade Italian meal. Together we made bruschetta, lazy pork bruschetta, Tortelli Maremmani, and tiramisu. The instruction was easy to follow and filled with many tips and techniques making cooking easy and fun. Throughout the evening, we enjoyed wine while cooking and learning about Tuscan food and culture. The best part came after the cooking was finished. We sat down and shared dinner with Ilaria, her husband, and their daughter in their garden. It felt like being invited to a family gathering rather than attending a tourist activity. After dinner, we enjoyed dessert wine and coffee before heading home. This was an amazing experience. The food was incredible, the hospitality was unforgettable, and the entire evening gave us a genuine glimpse into Italian family life. Five stars.
This was a truly special experience! Our hosts welcomed us into their home, taught us how to make three different authentic Italian dishes, and set up a beautiful table outside overlooking the Tuscan hillside for our meal together. My husband, two adult children, and I will remember this experience for years to come.
This was the most special meal and experience during our time in all of Italy! If you have the chance to cook with Antonella and Fabio don’t miss it, this is an experience of a lifetime. They are both incredible teachers and will treat you like family. Their son Giulio is lovely and translated for us as well but we all communicated perfectly and had so much fun. We made pici as well as spinach and ricotta ravioli with butter sage sauce and tiramisu for dessert. The food was so delicious and beyond that the hospitality was amazing. When we arrived we walked the garden of their beautiful home and learned about the herbs and vegetables we’d be using in the dishes. We are truly honored that we had the chance to share a meal with Fabio, Antonella, and Giulio!
Ilaria was such a gracious host at her beautiful home. She gave us specific instructions on the train service from Siena and she picked us up and dropped us off at the train station. She was a wonderful instructor and taught us how to make tiramisu and pasta. We enjoyed the food and had a delightful time with her husband and daughter. Will be a favorite part of our trip.
We booked because it said it would be held in Siena proper, but this class was about a 30 min car ride away. That’s quite alright because our teacher’s husband kindly offered to pick us up and drop us off at our hotel. The setting was beautiful so we were happy to see the Tuscan countryside and to be in a home rather than a restaurant or cooking school. My son (14) and I were the only students this day and Genny made us feel very welcome in her home. We learned how to make pasta from scratch—tagliatelle and spinach-stuffed ravioli, plus a tiramisú. It was quite easy to follow all the steps and we felt very successful. Nothing was too hard and Genny helped when needed. She had already prepared one sauce made from canned fresh tomatoes from her garden which was spectacular. The other sauce (for the ravioli) was made from butter, cheese and fresh sage from her garden. Also great. We then sat together and ate where the hospitality continued. We tried two kinds of Tuscan pecorino, homemade bread, delicious wine, and vin santo with the tiramisù which was such a treat. All more than we expected. If you have a free morning or afternoon to pass in Siena I highly recommend this class. (Also to note: I am a very experienced cook and thought the level of the class would be perfect for absolute beginners/teens learning to cook.)
We had the most amazing experience with our hosts, Antonella and Fabio, in their gorgeous home! They were gracious and fun hosts and we enjoyed the cooking experience and the eating that followed. We made hand rolled pasta (pici), a tomato soup (pappa al pomodoro) and tiramisu! They also sent us the recipes so we could make these dishes beech home! We would highly recommend this experience!
Great food, great experience! Would definitely recommend! We had a great time! We got a chance to have hands on experience and learn some Italian secrets
Absolutely loved it! Our host Ilaria was wonderful. We learned a lot, and not just about cooking. Beautiful food, lovely company. The children really enjoyed the experience too. Really recommend it!
We had an incredible experience with a fantastic family. Learning to cook pasta and other dishes in their home was truly fascinating. The hosts were incredibly warm and welcoming, and we cherished every moment spent with them. One of our guests had to leave early, and the host’s husband kindly offered her a ride back to the hotel. This activity is a must-do when visiting Siena. It was the perfect way for our group to kick off our family trip to Italy.
This was an amazing experience! Enza was wonderful! We could not have asked for a better cooking class! Not only was it fun and engaging, the food was perfect. This was the highlight of our stay in Siena. We can’t wait to make pasta and tiramisu when we get home!
My wife and I loved this experience! Our host was a wonderful cook. She made five different pastas and Taramisu. It was great fun, instructive, and a great lunch. We just wish our daughters had been with us. I guess we’ll have to come back.
We had a wonderful time and my children really enjoyed learning to cook! Ilaria was welcoming and very accommodating to us. I highly recommend!
My host was Enza and she was fantastic! She mad me feel so welcome in her kitchen, the cooking lesson was wonderful, we made an array of local pasta and vegetable dishes and a wonderful dessert. The experience was one that I would highly recommend. Thank you Enza for a delightful morning and delicious food! Siena is beautiful, definitely worth visiting and this experience was authentically Italian.
She was the sweetest and the food was delicious! The recipes were easy enough to recreate. The translator we had was also wonderful.
Enza was amazing and made our experience so special. She took her time teaching us everything about her recipes and how true Locals in Siena cook. We’d recommend her class a million times over. She treated us like family, including my 2 year old daughter, and accommodated wonderfully for Both gluten & nut allergies making sure everyone could eat everything we prepared.
Enzra was an excellent host. She shared many wonderful recipes and tips. We thoroughly enjoyed our cooking experience. I highly recommend taking this class.
My husband and I had a lovely and fun evening cooking dinner with Patrizia! She was so kind and patient, and we learned a lot about authentic Italian cooking! We made our own pasta, which we have never even attempted (we are now going to try it at home!). It was simple ingredients, but everything was so delicious :)
My husband and I had a lovely and fun evening cooking dinner with Patrizia! She was so kind and patient, and we learned a lot about authentic Italian cooking! We made our own pasta, which we have never even attempted (we are now going to try it at home!). It was simple ingredients, but everything was so delicious :)
This was a great evening! Our host, Mrs. Barbara Rossi was wonderful. The preparation was a lot of fun and the resulting meal was excellent. What a great host! She even made a cake to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We highly recommend this event!!!!
Like visiting a friend and learning her recipes while helping with dinner. Great experience and instructor (Barbara). Pici, antipasti & wine were delish and I’m still enjoying my biscotti. Tip: Best if you have a car or group taxi since it’s a bit outside of the center, about $50 r/t.
From the moment we were greeted by Enza we knew we were at the RIGHT place!!! Enza was so charming and welcoming. There were 6 of us and we all had a wonderful time. We learned while we enjoyed a delicious meal in her lovely home. This cooking class was the highlight of our trip to Italy. Would highly recommend Enza and the cooking experience.
Excellent evening. It was the most genuine and immersive experience we had in our two weeks across Italy
Our visit with Patrizia in Siena was totally amazing!! What a wonderful and welcoming hostess and an outstanding chef. I wont give away her recipes but we were all very impressed at the innovative (yet simple) dishes we prepared and everything was delicious. It was hard to leave as we were having so much fun. I can't recommend the Cesarine experience and specifically Patrizia enough. I only hope we can do it again and am glad that we have a method to stay in contact to help us prepare the dishes at home.
This was a wonderful experience. It is a must do when visiting Siena. Meeting Patrizia and her translator Antonina was like meeting new friends. We shared laughter and cooking lessons as we learned about each other. We enjoyed our product together as we shared a meal and made friends. A highlight of the trip.
Barbara was welcoming, knowledgeable and dedicated to us. She explains everything in detail, with patiente and love. The setting of the kitchen and the table was great and very well organized. This is an experience you should not miss to get a touch of the real Italian cooking cuisine.
Enza was a wonderful hostess going out of her way to ensure my sister had gluten free products and that no cross contamination occurred. We had a fun filled night and Enza’s passion for cooking and using the best products shone through. Portion sizes are very generous we loved hearing about wear all the good products originated from. The finished products were amazing!!
We had a thoroughly enjoyable time at Patrizia's home. She was an excellent cook and the pasta dinner and dessert were remarkable. She was very hospitable and friendly. We also appreciated her friend that did translation into English. That was very helpful. Overall this was a fantastic experience we will always remember
Spending the evening and learning to cook authentic Italian food with Patrizia was truly the highlight of our trip. The food we ended up preparing was delicious. Her family was very welcoming and we got a glimpse of their culture and lifestyle. I would highly recommend this to everyone visiting Siena.
One of the most fun and creative experiences we’ve ever had on any vacation! Barbara is AWESOME! My wife and I bonded with her from the moment we arrived at her lovely Tuscan home. She shared the fresh family olive oil which had literally been pressed 2 days prior to our arrival. Such a treat! The fresh taste was unlike any olive oil I’ve ever had. We would HIGHLY recommend this experience during a visit to Siena.
Barbara was a wonderful teacher for how to make pasta and tiramisu. She went above and beyond to help with our time in Siens. Note that despite requesting an in town location (an option offeredbe Cesarine company) their locations are not in Siena town. The country home was lovely and fu. To see a bit of countryside but a good taxi ride away. Don't be detered- just plan ahead snd enjthis fun e
We had a very good experience with Ceasarine and with Barbara specifically. We made our own Pici pasta, pesto and tiramisu. We also got wine, Prosecco and little snacks. Barbara explained everything very well and always wanted to help us. She knew a lot about the food, about the area and was very kind. We definitely recommend her! One thing of notice, we did not have a car and it is not very well reachable with public transportation.
We had such an amazing time learning how to cook traditional Sienese dishes with Patrizia. She was a lovely host and we would HIGHLY recommend her, and the La Cesarine experience, to others. This was our second time doing a cooking class with La Cesarine, and we will certainly do it again next time we're in Italy!
Cooking 3 recipes turned out to be a tour in a Panforte factory for 140 euros!!!! For 4 people. The information could not be more misleading. Moreover, it is not in the town of Siena, but in the province of Siena.
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