Where we are

The cooking school is located between Florence and Siena: one of the most beautiful landscapes in Italy. As well as seeing the stunning countryside, we explore the medieval cities in the area and investigate the regional culinary traditions of great food and wine through meals and tastings.

How to get to the cooking school

We are conveniently placed for both Florence (Amerigo Vespucci) and Pisa (Galileo Galilei) airports (50 minutes or one hour and 15 minutes drive, respectively). It is also quite straightforward to get to Certaldo by train from Rome or Milan (around 3 hours, changing in Florence).

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Certaldo

We run the courses from a lovely villa which is a few miles outside the medieval town of Certaldo. Certaldo is a little off the usual tour routes, so its charming historic centre is refreshingly free of visitors. Its claim to fame is that the author of the Decameron, Giovanni Boccaccio, lived and died there. Forty minutes away are the unique art towns of Florence and Siena, and half an hour away is the little medieval gem of San Gimignano. Its spectacular towers give it the jokey nickname of the Manhattan of the Middle Ages: we can see them from the garden of the villa.

The hills all around are covered in vines and olive groves, and there are great walks to be taken. The countryside is dotted with charming hamlets to explore, and of course, farms and vineyards to visit, where you can buy delicious produce and wines.

Certaldo

  • 2027 Calendar

    Calendar

    Our weeks include 7 nights' accommodation - Saturday through Saturday. Check-in is on Saturday afternoon, departure is on the following Saturday morning. The dates show Saturday through Friday for clarity.

    2027

    May 1st - 7th
    Full
    May 8th - 14th
    Places available
    May 15th - 21st
    2 places available
    May 22nd - 28th
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    May 29th - June 4th
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    June 5th - June 11th
    Full
    Aug 28th - Sept 3rd
    Full
    September 4th - 10th
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    September 11th - 17th
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    September 18th - 24th
    2 places available
    Sept 25th - Oct 1st
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    October 2nd - 8th
    Full

  • 2026 prices

    Prices

    * Prices are in Euros and are converted into each guest's currency according to the exchange rate the day they book. To give you an idea, we show the current USD prices.
    Type of guest Euros USD*
     Cooking guest1 €2,500 $2,859
     Non-cooking guest1 €1,900 $2,173
     Double room for single use2 +€900 $1,029

    1) Based on two people sharing a double room with an ensuite bathroom.
    2) We only have space to accept 2 solo travellers per course. They pay a €900 supplement and are offered their own double room with ensuite bathroom.

What people say about us

Sheila Sutton
01 Jul 2026
My sister and I spent an unforgettable week at Organic Tuscany Cooking Class in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Serenella, Arturo and all the staff generously shared their incredible culinary knowledge and passion, along with their warmth, patience and hospitality. Every lesson was filled with love, tradition and inspiration, and we will carry those memories and recipes home with us for years to come. What began as a weeklong cooking class in Tuscany, became so much more: a celebration of food, friendship, laughter, culture and connection. We can’t wait to return to Organic Tuscany Cooking Classes!!!
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tom jarvis
22 Jun 2026
One of the most wonderful vacation experiences I’ve ever had! The cooking classes expanded my range of technique and food ingredients, to make delicious Italian meals. The best part however, is the people and how they care for their guests. Serenella and Arturo genuinely care about each individual and share their life stories while encouraging the guests to share theirs. Manuela, a fantastic cooking teacher, and Diana keeping things moving in the back, complete the team. The extra adventures, wine tasting, olive oil tasting, winery tour and meal, guided trips to Florence, Certaldo Alto, and a pottery studio, were all super interesting, educational, and fun! Of the three weeks we were in Italy, this was the best!
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Susan Jarvis
22 Jun 2026
Our experience with Serenella, Arturo, Manuela, and Diana at Organic Tuscany Cooking Classes far exceeded our expectations. We prepared many delicious Tuscan dishes with our fabulous chefs, toured the beautiful countryside and Florence, learned about olive oil, wine, organic farming, local history, and culture. The extremely talented Organic Tuscany team created the best week filled with joy, laughter, and amazing food. I'm excited to recreate these dishes at home, and would love to spend another week at Organic Tuscany!
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Linda Schatz
15 Jun 2026
My sister and I were looking for a cooking adventure! We happened on the Organic Tuscany website. We are so lucky to have found them! The experience that they shared with us exceeded all of our expectations!Every day was planned perfectly, starting with a beautiful leisurely breakfast. Our daily itinerary for the week included guided tours of nearby sites, olive oil tasting and a tour of a winery where we were treated to a tasting that they paired their wine with lunch prepared specifically for our visit.I learned so much during our cooking courses, techniques that I plan on using in my kitchen! I immediately stocked my kitchen with gadgets that I didn’t know that I needed!!When we didn’t prepare our meal, we were treated to the expert creations that introduced us to regional cuisine.Our experience was so rich and full of memories…tastes, smells, beautiful countryside views, sounds of nature…and most importantly the meeting of lovely humans!! Thank you to the Organic Tuscany team and especially Serenella and Arturo for making all of us feel like family!
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Susan Mullen
15 Jun 2026
Our experience was amazing. Planning on coming back sometime. Better than we ever imagined. We felt like part of a family and have learned so much. Thank you.
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Mark Schatz
14 Jun 2026
Our week at Organic Tuscany Cooking Classes was the highlight of our time in Italy! The hosts, Serenella and Arturo, are incredibly warm and patient, and they make sure everyone gets hands-on in the kitchen. The villa is beautiful, the food is incredibly fresh, and the excursions are top-notch. I left with new friends and the confidence to cook authentic Italian meals at home!"
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Our team

We are a team of friends and family members who enjoy working together and love welcoming people to our little corner of Tuscany. It’s a privilege to share the amazing places we know and to enjoy with our guests the great food that we prepare together and the wines from the vineyards that we visit.

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Contact us

If you’d like more information about our cooking courses or you are interested in booking a space, please call us, email us or send us a message using the form below.

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Call us

If you’d like to speak to us, you can call our US number (we answer them from here in Italy!)
From the US: ‪929 269 6894‬