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The orange Gold of San Gimignano - The Saffron Cooking class

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Location
Siena
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Discover Tuscany's culinary gem, San Gimignano saffron, in a hands-on cooking class. Craft pasta, mains, and desserts, paired with organic wine and olive oil on a family estate.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

✅ Authentic Saffron Experience – Cook with San Gimignano Saffron DOP, one of Tuscany’s most prized ingredients.


✅ Hands-On Cooking Class – Learn traditional techniques for crafting pasta, main courses, and desserts from scratch.


✅ Gourmet & Seasonal Flavors – Discover how saffron enhances the taste of Tuscan dishes in unique and delicious ways.


✅ Wine & Olive Oil Pairing – Enjoy a guided tasting of our organic wines and extra-virgin olive oils with your meal.


✅ Family-Owned Estate – Experience warm hospitality in a rustic, countryside setting.


✅ Exclusive & Immersive – A small-group, hands-on experience ensuring personal attention from our expert hosts.


Sample Menu

STARTER
saffron appetizers
MAIN
Fresh Pasta with Saffron
MAIN
meat with saffron
DESSERT
Saffron Dessert

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
The tasting of our Organic Wines and Evo oils
Bottled water
Dinner
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Immerse yourself in the golden flavors of Tuscany with our Authentic Saffron Cooking Class, featuring San Gimignano Saffron DOP. Your experience begins with the preparation of three saffron-infused antipasti, where you'll explore how this prized ingredient enhances traditional flavors. Next, under expert guidance, you'll craft fresh handmade pasta enriched with saffron and seasonal vegetables. Moving to the main course, you’ll prepare a succulent meat dish with saffron, accompanied by a carefully selected side. Finally, you'll complete your culinary journey by creating a delightful saffron-based dessert. This hands-on class offers a deep dive into Tuscan gastronomy using high-quality local ingredients. By the end, you'll savor the dishes you’ve prepared, paired with a selection of our estate’s organic and biodynamic wines, extra-virgin olive oils & balsamic vinegar for a truly memorable dining experience.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Via Martiri di Citerna 2, Via Martiri di Citerna, San Gimignano Provincia di Siena Toscana, Italy, IT, 53037

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By Car: Coming from the A1, exit in Firenze Impruneta and take the road Firenze-Siena; exit in Poggibonsi Nord and follow the signs for San Gimignano (8.6 miles / 14 km about). Arrive in San Gimignano, follow the main road towards Certaldo, for about six-tenths of a mile (1 km). Pass the crossroad to Fugnano and the traffic back, then turn right into a small white road and continue for 50mts, then turn right into the first gate with the sign for Podere le Colonne parking. By Autobus: from Poggibonsi frequent buses are available to reach San Gimignano. The nearest stop is in front of the property Via Martiri di Citerna. By Train: the nearest train stations are in Poggibonsi and Certaldo. From here it's possible to go on by bus or taxi.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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