Siena: Private Hands-on Cooking Class with a Local Home Cook with Lunch or Dinner and Wine
3 hours
Group 1+
English, Italian
3 hours
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What you'll do
Experience the richness of Italian culture as you immerse yourself in the art of traditional cooking. Under the guidance of a certified local Italian home cook, visit their home and indulge in a hands-on culinary masterclass. With three regional dishes to create, learn the secrets to perfect Italian cuisine and bring back these skills with you. Round off your visit with a delectable lunch or dinner and savour a selection of white and red Italian wines.
Highlights
- Private Cooking Class in a Local's Home: Experience an exclusive cooking session in the cosy ambiance of a local's charming home, taste the delicious results paired perfectly with local wines
- Hands-On Culinary Experience: Put your culinary skills to the test in a fully equipped workstation with quality ingredients, get creative with a variety of utensils and ingredients provided for your cooking adventure
- Enjoy Freshly-Made Italian Cuisine: Savour the satisfaction of tasting freshly prepared Italian dishes in a welcoming environment, engage in delightful conversations with your hospitable Italian host while enjoying a glass of fine wine
- Authentic Regional Menu: Explore a menu curated from family recipes, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the region, begin with a starter highlighting seasonal ingredients, followed by traditional fresh pasta, and end with a typical dessert
Itinerary
- 1Start Time: 10 AM or 5 PM
- 2Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- 3Group Size: 2 to 8 Guests
- 4Meeting Point: This experience will be held in a local's home and for privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your host after you have booked
- 5Arrival and Introduction:
- 6Your gracious host welcomes you into their Italian home. Upon arrival, you'll receive a warm welcome and an introduction about the session
- 7Hands-On Cooking Session:
- 8Roll up your sleeves and prepare to dive into the art of traditional Italian cooking. Under the expert guidance of your host, you'll embark on the journey of creating a classic Italian meal
- 9Follow along as your host shares invaluable hints, tips, and techniques, ensuring that you not only enjoy the experience but also gain the skills to replicate the dishes at home
- 10Enjoy Your Meal:
- 11As the cooking session draws to a close, take pride in your creations as you take a seat at the table
- 12During the meal there will be time to relax and discuss your experience
- 13Wine Pairing Experience:
- 14Enhance your gastronomic journey with a selection of fine white and red wines expertly paired with the meal. Savour each sip as you indulge in the delightful combination of flavours
- 15End Time: 1 PM or 8 PM
What's Included
- Local friendly cook
- Ingredients for your meal
- Use of a home kitchen and equipment
- Lunch or dinner paired with fine wine
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
- This experience will be held in a local's home and for privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your host after you have booked
- Please ensure you arrive within 10 to 15 minutes of the start time
Notes
Important Information
- The class runs rain or shine
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking
- The tour will commence promptly. All participants must arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances
Gallery
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