Cooking classes
Exploration in the Woods, discovering porcini mushrooms
5.0
Bina
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Private hands-on cooking class with pasta and tiramisu
Private Experience
Your experience
- Crostini misti
- Tagliatelle (homemade pasta) with mushrooms
- Crostata al limoncello
Come for a unique experience in the woods of Tuscany in search of porcini mushrooms. Guided by Massimo, a local expert, you will discover all the secrets of mushroom picking. Dress appropriately for a walk among the ancient trees and the scents of nature. If we are lucky, the harvested mushrooms will be cooked by Cesarina Bina, an expert cook in the Tuscan tradition. Don't worry, even if we are not lucky, the menu will still be assured with local delicacies prepared by her. You will also be able to browse in her open kitchen, asking anything about the menu you will be served. An unforgettable experience for lovers of nature and good Tuscan food!
€179.00 per guest
(€89.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €179.00
€179.00
per guest€89.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
19 reviews
- Seven friends. One unforgettable evening in Tuscany. We came to Bina’s cooking class as a mix of seasoned home chefs, passionate bakers, and takeout queens — and somehow, she managed to meet each of us exactly where we were. Set against a dreamy backdrop of vineyards and the open Tuscan sky, her kitchen felt more like a vibrant art studio filled with color, warmth, and laughter. From the moment we arrived, greeted with local wine and heartfelt smiles, the experience felt both welcoming and elevated. We started with pasta dough from scratch — a hands-on lesson layered with laughs and techniques we’ll be using for years. While the dough rested, we turned to focaccia, loading it with fresh local ingredients while Bina’s husband, a master baker in his own right, played the perfect sous chef and host. Then came the tiramisu — rich, indulgent, and surprisingly easy to recreate. A little dancing, some wine, a taste (or three) of our freshly baked focaccia, and then it was time to shape our pasta. Bina didn’t just teach us how to cook — she invited us to play, create, and enjoy. My tortellini may have looked more abstract than elegant, but we all felt like artists in the process. We ended the night with a long, laughter-filled dinner under the Tuscan sunset, savoring the dishes we had made and the memories we’d just created. If you’re looking for more than a cooking class — something soulful, joyful, and rooted in Italian hospitality — this is it.
- Abbiamo partecipato al corso di cucina di pasta con Bina e suo marito Massimo nella loro incantevole casetta a Montaione – un'esperienza davvero meravigliosa! Abbiamo imparato a preparare diversi tipi di pasta fatta in casa e, per finire in dolcezza, un tiramisù squisito. L'atmosfera era calda e accogliente, piena di risate e condivisione – proprio come una tipica serata italiana tra amici e famiglia. Consigliatissimo!
- A very lovely evening with the warm-hearted Bina and her charming husband. We learned a lot about making pasta and tiramisu. The dinner was fantastic. My sons were very happy during and after the event.
- Wir hatten eine tolle und lehrreiche Zeit bei Bina. Bina und ihr Ehemann sind phantastische und sehr sympatische Personen, die uns in die Künste der Pastaherstellung eingeführt haben. Meine Kinder waren begeistert und werden noch lange darüber reden. Binas Küche und Garten sind mit Liebe und Leidenschaft eingerichtet und gefüllt zwischen Olivenhainen und Rebbergen. Ein schönes Erlebnis und sehr zu empfehlen.
- Oh my goodness! What can I say? I’ve never had this much fun cooking. We sang, we danced, we laughed and oh yeah, we cooked! Bina and Massimo made our evening so much fun and we felt very welcome in their kitchen. The food was creative, authentic and most importantly delicious! I do have one recommendation though if you’re going to book with Bina (and you should). Don’t eat two days before the class, you will not walk away hungry 😋
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Roberto e figli - April 2025
Kelly - October 2024
€179.00 per guest
(€89.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €179.00
€179.00 per guest
Where
Bina
Cesarina from 2022Location: Gambassi Terme Languages: Italian and English"I am a Calabrese living in Tuscany who has always been passionate about cooking. I love to cook everything, I really like to give a touch of creativity to dishes and despite cooking Tuscan dishes I always put an imprint of my Calabresita '."
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