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Host: Diana

Siena, Italy

USD
$145-$155 per person

Authentic Tuscan Cooking Class in Chianti with a Local Family

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Diana

Diana's passion for cooking began in her family, where she learned traditional recipes and treasured culinary techniques while cooking alongside her mother from a young age. Over the years, she further honed her skills by taking culinary courses with renowned experts in the field. Although she now works at a bank, her love for Italian cuisine remains a central part of her life. She enjoys catering lunches and dinners for special events and hosting private cooking classes, where she shares authentic family recipes and local culinary traditions with guests from around the world. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere where you'll not only learn to prepare classic Italian dishes but also enjoy an immersive cultural experience you'll remember long after the meal is over.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-8 guests) Join Diana at her welcoming home nestled in the peaceful countryside of Poggibonsi, amidst the rolling hills of Chianti, for an authentic Tuscan cooking class. You'll be warmly welcomed by Diana and her husband, Alex. After getting to know one another and reviewing the menu, you'll dive straight into a hands-on cooking experience. During this 2-hour pasta making class, learn to prepare classic Tuscan dishes using treasured family recipes passed down through generations. Roll up your sleeves and transform simple ingredients like flour and eggs into fresh handmade pasta while discovering traditional techniques, family stories, and the secrets behind authentic Italian home cooking.

Depending on the season, you'll prepare pumpkin ravioli or traditional ricotta and spinach ravioli served with butter and sage. You can also choose the type of pasta you'd like to learn to make - ravioli, tagliatelle, linguine, pappardelle, pici, scialatielli, tortelli or potato gnocchi. You'll actively participate in every step of the process, from making the dough and rolling out the pasta sheets to shaping the pasta and preparing the accompanying sauce. Your meal also includes a delicious dessert (tiramisu or mille-feuille or cantuccini or torta della nonna) and a glass of local wine.

This authentic Tuscan cooking class in the Chianti Hills offers a fun and immersive culinary experience. It's the perfect way to learn traditional Italian recipes, discover the flavors of Tuscany, and connect with a local family in their home.

Notes:
1. Diana speaks limited English, so her husband, Alex, or a family friend will join the class to help with translation.
2. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please let Diana know of any dietary requirements when booking.
3. Diana and Alex share their home with their three sweet dogs.

Languages spoken: English, Italian

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Please choose ONE menu from the below options (wine is included)
  • Menu A: Pumpkin ravioli or ravioli with ricotta and spinach with butter and sage + Potato gnocchi with Tuscan meat ragù or vegetable cream + Dessert
  • Menu B: Tagliatelle or tagliolini with tomato sauce or Mediterranean sauce (cappers, anchovies and olives) + Pici with Tuscan meat ragù or Cacio e Pepe + Dessert
  • Menu C: Pizza + Focaccia + Dessert

Diana

$145-$155 USD

per person
100% VETTED
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $155 $145
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $155 $145
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 9:30am-1:30pm 5:00pm-9:00pm

Meet Diana

Diana's passion for cooking began in her family, where she learned traditional recipes and treasured culinary techniques while cooking alongside her mother from a young age. Over the years, she further honed her skills by taking culinary courses with renowned experts in the field. Although she now works at a bank, her love for Italian cuisine remains a central part of her life. She enjoys catering lunches and dinners for special events and hosting private cooking classes, where she shares authentic family recipes and local culinary traditions with guests from around the world. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere where you'll not only learn to prepare classic Italian dishes but also enjoy an immersive cultural experience you'll remember long after the meal is over.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-8 guests) Join Diana at her welcoming home nestled in the peaceful countryside of Poggibonsi, amidst the rolling hills of Chianti, for an authentic Tuscan cooking class. You'll be warmly welcomed by Diana and her husband, Alex. After getting to know one another and reviewing the menu, you'll dive straight into a hands-on cooking experience. During this 2-hour pasta making class, learn to prepare classic Tuscan dishes using treasured family recipes passed down through generations. Roll up your sleeves and transform simple ingredients like flour and eggs into fresh handmade pasta while discovering traditional techniques, family stories, and the secrets behind authentic Italian home cooking.

Depending on the season, you'll prepare pumpkin ravioli or traditional ricotta and spinach ravioli served with butter and sage. You can also choose the type of pasta you'd like to learn to make - ravioli, tagliatelle, linguine, pappardelle, pici, scialatielli, tortelli or potato gnocchi. You'll actively participate in every step of the process, from making the dough and rolling out the pasta sheets to shaping the pasta and preparing the accompanying sauce. Your meal also includes a delicious dessert (tiramisu or mille-feuille or cantuccini or torta della nonna) and a glass of local wine.

This authentic Tuscan cooking class in the Chianti Hills offers a fun and immersive culinary experience. It's the perfect way to learn traditional Italian recipes, discover the flavors of Tuscany, and connect with a local family in their home.

Notes:
1. Diana speaks limited English, so her husband, Alex, or a family friend will join the class to help with translation.
2. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please let Diana know of any dietary requirements when booking.
3. Diana and Alex share their home with their three sweet dogs.

Languages spoken: English, Italian

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Please choose ONE menu from the below options (wine is included)
  • Menu A: Pumpkin ravioli or ravioli with ricotta and spinach with butter and sage + Potato gnocchi with Tuscan meat ragù or vegetable cream + Dessert
  • Menu B: Tagliatelle or tagliolini with tomato sauce or Mediterranean sauce (cappers, anchovies and olives) + Pici with Tuscan meat ragù or Cacio e Pepe + Dessert
  • Menu C: Pizza + Focaccia + Dessert
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $155 $145
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $155 $145
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 9:30am-1:30pm 5:00pm-9:00pm
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