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Chef "Nonna" Ciana, born and raised in the heart of Siena, has spent her life perfecting the art of traditional Tuscan cuisine. With a passion for sharing the recipes passed down through her family, Chef "Nonna" Ciana welcomes guests into her home to experience the warmth and flavors of Italy. Teaching others for over two decades, she guides them through the time-honored techniques of Tuscan cooking in the farmhouse kitchen sheâ€™s lovingly restored, creating memorable experiences filled with heart, tradition, and the joy of authentic Italian food.

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef "nonna" Ciana

Siena Cooking Class: Discover Rustic Italian Cuisine in Tuscany

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Discover Rustic Italian Cuisine in Tuscany

€ 129

Cooking Class

€ 129

Experience the regional flavors of Siena with Chef Nonna Ciana. While mapping out your trip to Tuscany, add an immersive cooking class in Siena to your itinerary to experience the true magic of flavorful Tuscan cuisine. Led by the esteemed Chef Nonna Ciana, who will share her expertise in simple yet authentic...

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Chef "Nonna" Ciana or Resident Chef

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11 Reviews

Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena)

Next Date: Wed, Apr 29th at 3:30PM & other times

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What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef "Nonna" Ciana or Resident Chef

Mopete

03/02/2025

A Tuscan cooking class was on my bucket list and this one did not disappoint. Itâ€™s a beautiful old house with a restaurant on main floor but the cooking class was held in the private living quarters. It was a big farmhouse kitchen. There were 5 couples and we had lots of room. We made a 4-course meal, which of course included handmade pasta and it was all delicious. Nonna led the class. Her Italian is better than her English so we had an interpreter. We highly recommend.

Doug H

03/01/2025

Fantastic experience, we had so much fun I highly recommend! Everyone was so nice and professional and the food is delicious

David S

02/27/2025

Our cooking class was so fun and informative. We got hands on practice preparing a traditional multi-course Italian meal. We received tips and tricks from an Italian chef in a small group setting. The chef who only spoke Italian, understood English well and had translators so communication was so easy. We had the best time meeting the other couples in our class and we came away feeling confident in our pasta making skills. This is a must do when you are in Tuscany.

Christina L

02/24/2025

Really special experience with a wonderful chef, followed by a delicious shared dinner. They were even able to accommodate my gluten allergy.

Mary

02/23/2025

A friend had recommended this class as they took it a year ago. My husband & I had such an enjoyable time! The class was extremely well organized and flowed nicely. We learned some new cooking techniques, of which making pici pasta, was a highlight. We made an awesome simple eggplant starter, the pasta, the sauce (all fresh veggies from their garden), a main, and a dessert. We ate our delicious meal enjoyed with some local wine. The kitchen was charming, immaculate and there was ample work space for all of us to cook. Highly recommend this class--a 10/10!

Paul

02/23/2025

The cooking class was one of our favourite events during our visit to Tuscany. The setting, the vibe, the casual and friendly instruction set a wonderful tone for the four hours we spent there. It was a total of 5 couples, all strangers before, all friends after. Absolutely recommended.

02/22/2025

So much fun! Resident Chef Umberto was so funny and patient! Learned how something so simple can be so delicious! Thank you for a wonderful time!!

Hildegunde

02/17/2025

This was a super fun and informative class. We learned to make pasta and created a delicious meal. The location was beautiful, the chef "Nonna" had lots of stories and a great sense of humor. The staff was very friendly. I highly recommend the experience.