Toscana Saporita cooking school in Tuscany

This was a bucket list trip for me being Italian and loving to cook. The experience was authentic, the food was amazing and the team was energetic and fun! We would highly recommend others to come have an authentic Tuscan experience! Loved Sandra and her team!

De bediening was super vriendelijk en de broodjes waren top!

What a beautiful setting for a cooking school. It was such a great experience. Can't wait to try some of the recipes with friends and relatives. This was my first time attending any type of cooking class or cooking school. Sandra is a wonderful instructor! Can't wait to go again in 2 years!

My sister and I enjoyed a wonderful week at Toscana Saporita cooking school, where we learned all about Tuscan cooking from Sandra, Alessio and their team of fantastic chefs. It was very educational with Sandra teaching us all about the history of foods and methodology of dishes, and how we can customise everything at our own homes. We had fun learning to make pasta, gnocchi, risotto, pizza, tarts, sauces, meats, biscotti and more. The team of wonderful chefs (including Keith, Henry, Ricky, Giovanni and Vincenzo) helped us along every step of the way, and served us delicious 3-course meals at every meal. It was fun getting to know the chefs and the other people attending the cooking school at our communal group meals. A highlight was the truffle hunt where we went out with a dog, Giotto, at Savini Tartufo and found some white truffles. We spent the afternoons touring the local cities (Lucca, San Gimignano, Pisa etc.) with the school's knowledgeable guide and driver, Tony. The farmhouse itself has a very original, local and Italian feel. I would recommend this school to anyone interested in learning Italian cooking skills in a friendly, informative and fun way!

Amazing the course is beautiful for its simplicity and depth. You can truly takeaway as much from the course as you want its up to you. You are given the recipes but what Sandra, Keith and Alessio teach you is the method and philosophy of the dishes which can be applied to so many more dishes than just the one you are making at that moment.We had the opportunity to discuss how to alter the flavours and texture of dishes like adding lemon zest and black pepper to your pasta dough for a little surprise.Once you leave you are only limited by your imagination. What a gift! Thank you Sandra, Keith and Alessio these are techniques I will enjoy using and passing on to my children.

I just took the Advanced course at this school and I would NOT recommend it. They do not deliver the course they advertise. I received a reply from the Director that she will not provide the services advertised because nobody else complained that they cut hours or that most of the lessons are a repeat of the Basic class. In my opinion false advertising. See Tripadvisor review for all the details...the details were too long for Google to post it seems.

Incredible! I learned so much and walked away with 180 pages of authentic Tuscan recipes. With cooking school in the morning and field trips in the afternoon, my days were full of energy and fun! Thank you to Sandra and Keith!