The Orange gold of San Gimignano: The Saffron DOP Cooking Class

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
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English, Italian
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Discover the art of cooking with Saffron DOP in San Gimignano. Enjoy hands-on lessons in a family kitchen, creating authentic dishes paired with organic wines and olive oils. A true Tuscan delight!

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

Experience Details

The Saffron DOP Cooking class will start with a short introduction to our farm in front of our Vernaccia vineyard, one of the oldest in San Gimignano.


Then, you will be accompanied to our family kitchen to learn the secrets of this typical and traditional product of San Gimignano. We will prepare a Saffron-based dessert, a saffron-based homemade pasta, a saffron-based meat course, and antipasti.


At the end of the class, you will relax in one of our private and exclusive rooms or our garden, enjoying everything you’ve cooked and tasting our organic and biodynamic wines and e.v.o. Olive oils.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Saffron bruschettas and a selection of cold cuts and cheeses
MAIN
Pasta with saffron
MAIN
Pork fillet with saffron puree
DESSERT
Dessert of the day

What You Get

Bottled water
Alcoholic beverages
Wine and Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting
Lunch
A Tuscan Winter Lunch that includes: Antipasti ( Tuscan Bruschetta, Tuscan Cold-cuts and Cheeses), Pasta of the Day, a dish of meat, hot drink and dessert, Vinsanto to finish

Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

Using the real stems of San Gimignano Saffron DOP guests will start with the preparation of 3 different kinds of Saffron based antipasti, a first traditional dish composed by the preparation of fresh Pasta with saffron and seasonal vegetables, and a second course that will include the preparation of meat with saffron and a side dish. Finally, we will prepare a tasty dessert with Saffron inside.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

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

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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.
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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October 05, 2022
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There are no words to describe how incredibly wonderful this wine tasting experience was. The setting overlooking the vineyards was just breathtaking. The family makes you feel welcome along with t...read more

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