Cooking classes
Alvaro's Ciaccini and Pizzas
5.0
Alvaro
Spoken languages: English and Italian
Cooking lesson: learn how to cook Italian recipes with a local Cesarina
Private Experience
Your experience
An evening to learn the secrets of pizza dough and its baking.
The evening will take place in the garden where Alvaro has built his corner Wood-fired oven and barbecue. The breathtaking view of Siena and a craft beer from the nearby La Stecciaia company will do the rest. The menu will include as appetizer a tasting of ciaccini with pecorino, sausage, pachino or simply rock salt and rosemary. Next will be a margherita pizza tasting where each guest will provide their own pizza spread. To finish sweet pizza with sugar and hazelnut cream. The experience is only possible on serene summer evenings.
€145.00 per guest
(€72.50 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €145.00
€145.00
per guest€72.50 per child
Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
- A Delightful Aperitivo Experience with Alvaro and Family Spending an early evening with Alvaro and his wonderful family is more than just a culinary experience—it's an immersion into the heart of Italian hospitality and culture. From the moment you arrive, you're welcomed not as a guest, but as part of the famiglia. Under Alvaro’s expert guidance, we explored the art of preparing the perfect aperitivo—an elegant and joyful tradition that celebrates good company, local flavors, and relaxed conversation. Together, we created a selection of five refined nibbles, each one a delicious tribute to the region’s ingredients and culinary heritage. From delicate crostini topped with creamy cheeses and herbs, to savory bites infused with citrus and olive oil, every element was thoughtfully paired with a refreshing glass of fizz—Prosecco, of course—or a light, local red wine. What made this experience truly unforgettable was the warmth and generosity of Alvaro’s family. Their stories, laughter, and passion for food made the evening feel like a gathering of old friends. This is not just a class—it's a celebration of Italian life, shared one bite and one sip at a time. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience authentic Italian culture, hands-on cooking, and the true magic of aperitivo. Grazie mille, Alvaro!
- Our pasta and tiramisu experience outside of Siena was out of this world! Our hosts were amazing and did their utmost to make us feel at home and spent so much time imparting their knowledge about the food. It was a fun hands-on experience and very connecting. It was truly the highlight of our 2 week vacation and I would recommend this experience to anybody who is considering it. Truly memorable!
- This was one of the best experiences of all of my travels. It was like visiting family and having your uncle teach his secrets for the best food you could eat. It was warm and welcoming and the food was incredible. I was a professional cook and chef and I learned different ways of cooking.
- Alvaro and his family were so welcoming! We truly enjoyed meeting this wonderful family. They made us feel at home, we learned a lot about Italian cooking, and we had some laughs!!! I would 100% recommend this excursion! One of the best things we did in Italy:)
- Alvaro opened up his home to us, teaching us a life skill with many laughs along the way. The food was simple yet memorable, and we can't wait to get home and try cooking pasta & tiramisu for ourselves. Thank you as well to Sophia, who came along to help Alvaro communicate English. A beautiful home, family and dishes.
Jimmy Wojcik - July 2025
Grisel - November 2024
John - September 2024
Amy & Family - September 2024
Jessica - September 2024
€145.00 per guest
(€72.50 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €145.00
€145.00 per guest
Where
Alvaro
Cesarina from 2020Location: Rapolano Terme Languages: English and ItalianOur Cesarino Alvaro has a special and original culinary history: at the age of 14 he moved to Siena to work as a cook, at the age of 18 he opened his restaurant and at the age of 22, life chose a different path for him. He became Mayor of Rapolano T., then he opened a company and, now that he is retired, he can return to his first love, cooking. “I like to talk about the history of my country and my cuisine, everyone is incredulous about the hidden treasures of this territory, both from a historical and culinary point of view.”
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