Description
Welcome to our enchanting Cooking Class at Sant’Ulivieri farmhouse in San Gimignano! A unique culinary experience awaits you, immersed in the beauty of the Tuscan countryside.
We’ll start the day with a wonderful vegetable picking experience right from the farm’s own garden. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with the land and understand the importance of fresh ingredients in authentic Tuscan cuisine.
Our skilled chef will guide you through the preparation of delicious bruschettas, using freshly harvested seasonal produce. Then, we’ll dive into the magic of fresh pasta, with two delightfully crafted variations, all seasoned with seasonal ingredients that capture the distinctive flavors of Tuscany.
To conclude this unforgettable culinary journey, you’ll savor an authentic Tuscan dessert, prepared with love and expertise. Each dish will be carefully paired with premium wines from the region, enhancing the flavors to make your meal a complete sensory experience.
What makes this Cooking Class truly special is the familial atmosphere you’ll find at Sant’Ulivieri farmhouse. You’ll be welcomed as part of our family, with warmth and authenticity, creating indelible memories to take with you.
Book your Cooking Class now and get ready to experience an extraordinary culinary adventure, blending nature, tradition, and taste. We can’t wait to welcome you to our Tuscan kitchen!
If you don’t have a car we can organize round trip transportation on request from the San Gimignano, Poggibonsi or Colle di Val d’Elsa area at a cost of 50 euros, from Siena at a cost of 80 euros.
COOKING EXPERIENCE ORGANIZED BY:
Sant’Ulivieri Cooking Class
WHAT’S INCLUDED
MEETING POINT
Via di Borgatello, 144, 53034 Colle di Val D’Elsa SI
BOOKING METHOD AND CANCELLATION TERMS
- Online booking,
- Payment in cash or by card at the end of the cooking class;
- There are no cancellation penalties, but please let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to come
Kerrie Brown –
The Sant’Uliveri cooking class was amazing! Alessandro(son) and Rosanna (mama) were absolutely wonderful! We feel like we made new Italian friends during this experience, and it was definitely the highlight to our Tuscany area trip. The authenticity of this experience was unmatched, the farmhouse and countryside are spectacular, and the hosts were the epitome of hospitality.
That is all to say before we even get to the food! The Bruschetta, the fresh salads and ingredients from the garden, homemade pasta and gnocchi, gelato, wine, limoncello, AMAZING!!! I’m going home to the USA an Italian chef! Haha! The entire experience was one of a movie, laughter, friendship, family, food, and the feeling of not wanting it to end. If it wasn’t wonderful enough, when Alessandro pulled out his accordion to play for us after dinner, we were transported back to a time of simple beauty and pleasure. If he wasn’t already an amazing chef with a beautiful business and farm, I think he could be a professional musician. The scene was breathtaking and the experience was wonderfully captivating! Thank you for your time, attention to detail, genuine hospitality, and authentic passion and joy you brought to our experience!
Kerrie, Mikenna, Giulia, and Rita
Greg –
My wife and I took Sant’Ulivieri pasta cooking classes recently and it was THE highlight of our three week Tuscany trip! If you are even thinking of a cooking class, then THIS is the one you need to do. The mother Rosanna and her son Allessandro were so gracious and warm and welcoming to us, also making it so much fun. We toured their farm (which was amazing to see it in action) and we picked vegetables that we used to cook the meal with. Then, under the guidance of Allessandro, we made bruschetta, salad, gnocchi and we made home made pasta. It was so delicious we couldn’t believe we made it! We had wines from their farm followed by limoncello. We finished off the meal with strawberry gelato (homemade of course). It was a surprisingly fun day and it was our most fun activity. Rosanna and Alessandro have a way of making you feel like you are all old friends making and eating a meal together. When Alessandro pulled out his accordion to play a few songs for it, it was the absolute icing on the cake! What a wonderful time we had! Thank you Rosanna and Alessandro!!
Vanessa –
Die vorherigen Bewertungen haben nicht zu viel versprochen! Es war ein außergewöhnlich schönes Erlebnis bei Alessandro und seiner Mutter die toskanische Küche aus nächster Nähe kennenzulernen. Sehr authentisch, bei ihnen zuhause in der Küche.
Wir bereiteten zwei verschiedene Arten von Bruschetta zu, einen Salat, machten Gnoccis selbst mit Salbeibutter-Parmesansosse und eine echte italienische Carbonara mit dünnen Bandnudeln, die wir ebenfalls selbst zubereitet haben. Als Dessert gab es Erdbeereis.
Alle Zutaten kamen direkt von der Farm, bis auf den Schinken der Carbonara. Es gab außerdem zwei verschiedene Weine, einen davon produzieren sie selbst.
Wir waren begeistert, alles schmeckte rundum köstlich und empfehlen es auf jeden Fall weiter !!!
Carey Chopin (verified owner) –
We had absolutely incredible time today at the cooking class. The vistas were beautiful. Alessandro and Alice were so much fun and welcoming. The company was great and the food was heavenly. We highly recommend this wonderful experience!
Claire –
Thank you Alessandro and Alice for a fantastic day of cooking and eating at Saint Ulivieri- the day starts with a tour of the vegetable fields picking fresh tomatoes and herbs then Alice leads a lesson on tagliatelle and gnocchi making , pausing to make bruschetta and taste local wine. Alessandro shows how to make the most beautiful sage and butter gnocchi, lemon tagliatelle and zucchini bruschetta. Sat outside in the Tuscan sun chatting about his passion for food with us we had the most amazing day with laughter and the best italien food with the freshest simplest ingredients. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Ellen –
We had a wonderful day with Alice.She was a charming young woman who told us a lot about the farm and was very clear with her instructions for making the gnocchi and the tagliatelle.Her colleague showed us how to make the most delicious lemon sauce I’ve ever tasted.This was a great hands on experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Ellen Anderson
Courtney –
Best cooking class we have ever done, it doesn’t get better than this! Alice and Alessandro treated us like family and shared fun facts along the way. We were mind blown with the amazing food and there were so many unforgettable and special moments we will treasure forever. This is a very special place with people that truly care. This will be a highlight of our trip! Can’t wait to go back next time!!!!
Christine –
We had the most enjoyable experience with Alice and Alessandro. The garden, food, wine, music and laughs made our day. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on Tuscan cooking we loved every minute. You offer so much more than expected we felt very much at home.
Josh –
This was not only the best cooking class experience I have had, but it was the highlight of my trip. Alessandro and Alice were incredible cooks, hosts and people. The farm is beautiful, the tour of it was great, and the views are insane. Each element of the class was super fun – they are very interactive and helpful throughout the process. The two pastas we made were the best I’ve ever had. I cannot recommend this place enough and the value was incredible. 10/10 experience and I will personally be recommending this to anyone I know going to the Tuscany region.
Natalie Richardson –
This class was the highlight of our trip!!! I’ve taken 2 cooking classes on previous trips to italy and this was by far the best one! We learned so much and the food we made was AMAZING!!!! The wine was delicious and I loved that we picked the food right from the farm and used it to make our meal! What a great experience. We will be back someday! Thank you for the most amazing time! Also, the hosts were so kind, fun and engaging! We loved it all so much! Don’t hesitate to book this! It’s worth every penny!
Bart –
A fantastic experience and a wonderful welcome by Alice. We had the pleasure of tasting some very delicious products prepared by Allesandro. We’re going to take this experience home so that our sons can also enjoy these masterpieces.
Bart & Annelies
Iris –
Great day learning authentic pasta making along with fresh potato gnocchi. Alice and Alexandro were wonderful teachers. Fun and patient. Unbelievable fresh ingredients with amazing garden tomatoes that we picked ourselves. Very fun experience and highly recommend.
Ron –
What a wonderful experience at Sant’Ulivieri farm cooking class. The farm overlooks the Tuscan region, and you can see San Gimignano in the distance. The owners and staff are incredibly welcoming and made the day so enjoyable! We started with a tour of the farm and picked our own tomatoes for bruschetta. We also hand-made pasta and delicious sauces before sitting outside and enjoying our lunch. We were even serenaded by lovely accordion music! Would highly recommend this experience!
Sarah –
This was one of the best things we did on our trip. Barbara was so knowledgeable and helpful; she was also great fun! We loved the beautiful setting and best of all it was a small group – just the two of us. It really felt like cooking at home with the family. Loved it so much!
Sam –
Excellent cooking class experience learning about true Tuscan dishes, culture, and history. Barbara was amazing and made this experience a lasting memory!
Allie –
My husband and I had the most incredible and authentic cooking class experience! It was just the two of us with our talented chef Barbara. She showed us around the farm/garden area and helped us pick fresh ingredients for our dishes. We made an appetizer, 2 different types of pasta, and a dessert. Also included 2 wines to enjoy! The recipes were sent to us after class so we can now make the delicious dishes at home for family and friends. Can not say enough amazing things about this cooking class!
Neal –
Thank you Barbara for a wonderful experience. My family and I are very grateful for your hospitality, and for your patience, and teaching us some of the fundamentals of Italian cooking.
For those looking for a cooking class in Tuscany, I highly recommend this class at Santulivieri. We enjoyed an appetizer, lots of wine lots of pasta and some great dessert. Oh and an incredible view of San Gimignano.
John –
Wonderful experience! Barbara is an absolute delight and the food is fantastic. We had great time and would highly recommend.
Erika –
We had a great time during our cooking class with Barbara who’s a great instructor and fun person. We learnt some really useful skills that we’ll make use of in our future cooking as well. The class was easy to follow while still offering some new insights for those who already know their way around the kitchen. We can warmly recommend it for other couples who like down-to-earth activities in the countryside. However, we do recommend having a car or hiring a taxi to get there as public transport wasn’t an easy option. Grazie di tutto, alla prossima!
Alex –
WOW!! We had an amazing time learning to cook with Barbara. She was such a greast hostest and taught us so much. Her ability to engage with all of our party was super. The food and wine we excellent and we will always consider the cooking class a highlight of our time in Italy!
Dale –
Genuine Tuscan cooking experience – really authentic and personal. Barbara is a gifted host and cook. She provided easy to learn and valuable lessons to take home with us, and delicious food.
Moritz –
This past August, the Sant’Ulivieri Cooking Class with Chef Barbara was an absolutely amazing experience! My wife and I had an incredible time that we will never forget. Between the ambience, the company, and the amazing food we all got to make and enjoy together is something we’ll cherish as a lifelong memory. Chef Barbara really makes you feel like you’re a family member in her home. We highly recommend it!
Paul –
My experience at the Cooking Class at Sant’Ulivieri farmhouse was absolutely extraordinary and unforgettable. From the very beginning, I was captivated by the welcoming and familial atmosphere that permeates this charming corner of the Tuscan countryside.
The day kicked off with a picturesque stroll through the farm’s garden, where I had the privilege of personally harvesting the fresh vegetables that would become the main ingredients for our culinary creations. The connection with the land and the flavorful experience of picking vegetables directly from the source set the tone for a truly authentic Tuscan culinary adventure.
Under the guidance of a skilled chef, we delved into the art of crafting delicious bruschettas, showcasing the vibrant flavors of the just-harvested seasonal produce. The magic continued as we explored the world of fresh pasta, with two meticulously prepared variations (tagliatelle and gnocchi), each adorned with the finest seasonal ingredients that encapsulate the distinct tastes of Tuscany.
The finale was a delightful journey into the realm of authentic Tuscan desserts, a sweet conclusion to a day filled with culinary exploration. Each dish was thoughtfully paired with exquisite local wines, elevating the entire dining experience to new heights.
What truly set this Cooking Class apart was the genuine warmth and hospitality of Sant’Ulivieri farmhouse. It felt like being welcomed into a family, creating an atmosphere that made the entire experience not only delicious but also personal and memorable.
If you’re seeking an authentic Tuscan culinary adventure in a setting that feels like home, the Cooking Class at Sant’Ulivieri is an absolute must. I left with a full stomach, a happy heart, and a newfound appreciation for the rich flavors of Tuscany. Highly recommended!
Peter –
The Sant’Uliveri cooking class was one of the highlights of our whole trip! Barbara and Alessandro were fantastic hosts! We made pasta from scratch, two different types of sauce, bruschetta and a chocolate dessert. The food was amazing, and we learned so much about the ingredients and process of rustic Italian cooking. I see so much more authentic homemade Italian food in my future now! If you are looking for a cooking class experience, I highly recommend Sant’Ulivieri! I promise you will not be disappointed!!