• Scuola di Cucina di Lella di Lella Cesari Ciampoli snc - Experience the joy of Tuscan cooking in Siena with our class. Established in 1996, it was the first cooking school in Siena.

Classes are conducted by Francesco, the owner, who is deeply passionate about traditional Tuscan family recipes, using only the healthiest and most authentic local ingredients.

Francesco guides participants in creating a complete Tuscan menu, from appetizers to desserts, including fresh homemade pasta.

The menu varies, but each session includes the preparation of five recipes. An example is provided below.

Participants can choose from a variety of starters, soups, and fresh pastas such as ravioli, gnocchi, and pici, along with their respective sauces. Main courses may feature meat with side dishes, and desserts can be traditional Tuscan or from other Italian regions.

At the conclusion of each class, enjoy the meal prepared during the session, accompanied by a quarter liter of excellent Tuscan IGT wine per person.

Group lessons are conducted in ENGLISH. Upon request, private lessons can be offered in other languages, including French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian.

Please provide your cellphone number during the booking process for any quick communication.

• Group cooking class with a maximum of 15 people
• Prepare a traditional Tuscan menu from starter to dessert
• Fresh hand-made pasta
• Dinner served with what you have prepared
• Lella’s Cooking School is large and well equipped

• Transportation to/from attractions

• Pappa con il pomodoro - Tuscan bread and tomato soup
• Pici with Aglione sauce - A local fresh pasta with a typical sauce.
• Arista in porchetta con patate arrosto -
• Typical cakes from Siena -

Experience Tuscan Culinary Skills. This hands-on class involves the creation of a traditional Tuscan course from the appetizer to dessert, concluding with freshly made pasta. Following the lesson, participants enjoy a meal with all the prepared dishes, supplemented with Chianti Wine. Each class accommodates up to 15 participants. The establishment adheres to all legal procedures for sanitization against Coronavirus, providing attendees with necessary safety equipment including masks and sanitizers in line with current safety guidelines. Students have a hands-on experience in the recipe preparation, utilizing fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Vegetarian and gluten-free menu options provided. Participants will become familiar with the secrets of Tuscan and Italian cooking and receive recipe handouts. Private morning sessions can be arranged upon request.

• Transport is wheelchair accessible

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