About this tour
Learn to craft an authentic Italian aperitivo during a two-hour workshop in Siena with a local home cook. You'll prepare five savoury bites paired with regional wines—prosecco or light reds—using ingredients rooted in Tuscan tradition. This hands-on session captures the essence of evening socialising, giving you skills to recreate the ritual at home and share with friends.
Highlights
- Prepare five regional nibbles from scratch
- Pair dishes with local prosecco or light red wine
- Learn plating and presentation techniques
- Work in a local cook's home kitchen
- Understand Tuscan ingredient selection
- Taste and critique your creations together
What to expect
Your host—part of Italy's established network of home cooks—will guide you through selecting and preparing five small dishes that showcase local flavours and cooking methods. You'll handle the ingredients yourself, learning how texture and taste balance with wine pairings. As the sun sets, you'll sit down to taste what you've made, discussing each pairing and how the ritual fits into Sienese evening culture. The workshop unfolds at a relaxed pace in their private kitchen.
Good to know
The experience runs two hours, ideally timed for late afternoon into early evening. Public transport links are nearby if you need them. All beverages, ingredients and tastings are included. Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting food on.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.