Italian cookery in Siena
Italian cooking courses in Siena are held in a large, fully-equipped kitchen in the city centre. Participants can work under the guidance of a professional chef. These hands-on Italian cooking courses are aimed at foodies interested in discovering the secrets of Italian cuisine. Participants will encounter a mix of seasonal and traditional Italian recipes. These Italian cooking courses last from 4 days to a full 3 weeks. Lessons are normally held in Italian and English.
We provide our customers with different accommodation options (private rooms, shared/individual flats, hotels) near the school.
Founded in 1979, our Italian school in Siena is recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for developing the Italian language and culture abroad. The school is located in a historical building within the medieval walls, right in the centre of the old town. The schools puts at your disposal 25 well-lit classrooms, panoramic terraces, leisure reading room, recreation room and piano, a well-stocked library, in-house internet and Wi-Fi connection, a full professionally equipped kitchen and frescoed dining room, accommodation services and attractive recreational programs. Besides Italian courses, the school organizes professional cooking courses officially recognized by the Tuscany Region.
| Courses | Starting dates 2019 | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Bread and desserts | 14 May | 1 |
| A journey through Italy | 10 September | 3 |
| Christmas festivities | 19 November | 1 |
| The school will be closed on the following national holidays: Epiphany (06/01), Easter Monday, Italy Liberation Day (25/04), Workers' Day (01/05), Republic Day (02/06), Ferragosto (15/08), All Saints (01/11), Immaculate Conception (8/12), Christmas holidays and New Year. | ||
General course conditions
What do our fees include?
Our price includes course, booking managing and certificate of attendance. Where applicable, accommodation is booked from Sunday to Saturday (costs of utilities, bed linen and towels included). Double rooms are subject to availability.
Studiainitalia STAR Programme
Studiainitalia STAR Members will receive our emergency and assistance phone number. When you sign up for our STAR program you will also receive discounts for your future courses in Italy.
How do I apply?
Once you have chosen your course in Italy, please add it to your cart and go to the enrollment form. We will process your application as soon as we get your deposit (150€). Once your request has been approved, we will send you your booking confirmation and balance.
Course fees
1 week
course only- Accommodation (single room in shared flat) 260€
2 weeks
course only- Accommodation (single room in shared flat) 395€
3 weeks
course only- Accommodation (single room in shared flat) 530€
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Additional information
| Average class size: | 8 |
|---|---|
| Maximum class size: | 10 |
| Placement test: | Yes. |
| Location type: | Historical building in Siena city centre. |
| Course material included: | No. |
| Length of lessons: | 50 minutes. |
| Other: | Internet access. |
| Accommodation in Siena | Our school of Italian Cookery in Siena offers course participants different accommodation options for the whole duration of your course in Italy with Studiainitalia. We have a selection of single rooms in shared flats, double rooms for couples and people travelling together, family stays (with half- and full-board options) and private studios. Contact us for further details |
Amazing experience and really happy to have learnt a lot of new skills to put in practise at home too.