Top Ostuni Cooking Classes

In this perfect experience for both adults and children, you will be welcomed by me and my family in our country house in Ostuni, Puglia, and through our Guide you will learn to cook as well as handmade pasta, appetizers and typical desserts, even the tricks that make the difference in our culinary tradition! Relax by discovering the slowness of creating handmade pasta and the quality of simplicity. If possible, depending on the season, we will harvest and use the vegetables and fruits from our garden. Obviously after cooking we will taste together the results of our work. At the end of the experience you will receive the recipes of the dishes so you can propose them at your home when you want! We are waiting for you!!!

Discover Apulian cuisine in a scenic Ostuni setting. Cook traditional dishes with local ingredients and enjoy an authentic taste of southern Italy.

In addition to learning how to make fresh orecchiette pasta with a local grandmother, you will enjoy a complete gastronomic experience. During dinner, you will taste typical local products such as crunchy frise, local cheeses, delicious panzerotti, and of course the orecchiette you prepared together. Everything is accompanied by three glasses of local wine, for a true journey into the flavors of Salento.

Learn how to cook panzerotti, puccitedde and a typical dessert together with us, drinking good wine and listening music! You will be welcomed by me and my parents in our house in the countryside a few kilometers from Ostuni. We will experiment two very old recipes of our region and and then we will taste the result of our work having lunch or dinner together! This experience is perfect for both adults and children and and in especially if you want to cook somenthing local and not a typical stereotypical italian dish. Panzerotti and puccitedde are typical traditional fried foods seasoned in a variety of ways whose recipe has been handed down from generation to generation and characterize the culinary art of Puglia. Having originated as "poor dishes", they do not require a vast amount of ingredients, but above all the right process, so what better time to find out how best to prepare them! We look forward to meet you soon!!!

Discover authentic Puglia with Venture Vibes through an unforgettable experience in the heart of the region. Explore ancient olive groves and underground olive mills, uncovering the secrets of extra virgin olive oil. This journey blends history, culture, and unique flavors to offer an unparalleled sensory and cultural experience. Begin your tasting program with a scenic walk among centuries-old olive trees, symbols of Puglia's agricultural heritage. Accompanied by experts, visit an underground olive mill, where oil has been traditionally produced for generations. Following the visit, participate in a guided tasting of high-quality extra virgin olive oils, learning to distinguish the aromatic nuances and unique characteristics of each variety. Discover why Puglian olive oil is renowned worldwide and immerse yourself in local culture through fascinating stories about traditions and the evolution of olive oil production in the region.

In this experience, perfect for both adults and children, you will learn how to cook pizza with us by cooking it in our wood-fired oven and tiramisù, drinking local wine and listening good music! You will be welcomed by me and my parents in our house in the countryside a few kilometers from Ostuni. After the cooking lesson we will have lunch together enjoying the tranquility of the Apulian countryside. Some of the ingredients that we will use (such as the tomato sauce or some vegetables) are self-produced so sometimes the pizza may be different depending on the season. We also offer vegetarian or vegan alternatives! After that you book we can be in touch and you can tell us if you have any preferences. We are looking forward to have you here!

The most complete experience to enjoy Salento at 360 degrees. You will prepare orecchiette with a local grandmother, take a pizzica dance class and enjoy a rich dinner featuring typical products (fresh made orecchiette, frise, fresh local cheeses, panzerotti, and three glasses of local wine included) to fully immerse yourself in Salento’s culture. Cuisine, tradition,music, and conviviality combined into one unforgettable experience.

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

Spend time in a local’s home in Ostuni, learning the tricks to make fresh pasta and tiramisu in local style. Taking part in an intimately sized small group of just 12 other people, the class shows you how to roll and cut fresh pasta by hand as you learn about the food traditions of Puglia from your Cesarine host — a local who belongs to a network of home cooks who preserve culinary traditions in the region.

With a local Nonna, you will learn how to prepare fresh handmade orecchiette pasta, following authentic Apulian tradition. After the cooking experience, you will discover the vibrant world of Pizzica, learning the basic steps of this traditional dance and experiencing the joy and energy that every Apulian feels when this incredible music begins to play. At the end of the experience, you will enjoy the freshly made orecchiette accompanied by a glass of local wine.

We bring to your accommodation/holiday home one of the most important culinary traditions of Pugliese cuisine: HANDMADE PASTA. This experience will not only allow you to carry in your luggage back home the satisfaction of having been part of the preparation of 3 types of pasta with your own hands, but also to have learned techniques and tricks that you can put into practice to delight your family and friends on their way home. The experience includes the preparation of 3 types of fresh pasta: Orecchiette, Tagliatelle and a stuffed egg pasta, but the experience does not end here, for each type of pasta we will prepare a sauce/dressing for an explosion of flavor. At the end, all seated, to taste the prepared dishes, accompanied by a starter that our local chef will offer us.

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Ostuni, get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes, and pick up tips and techniques to help you recreate them back home. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by Italian wines.

Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with this half-day private cooking class in Ostuni. Master the art of creating delectable pasta dishes and the heavenly tiramisu dessert. Your esteemed Cesarina will impart their insider tips and techniques for these beloved Italian recipes. Get ready to showcase your newfound talents and wow your loved ones with an authentic taste of Italy. Join and discover why Le Cesarine is the oldest and most esteemed home cooking network in Italy.

Learn the secrets behind making truly authentic Italian pizza and tiramisu with a chef tutor who will teach you their skills from the comfort of their own home kitchen. Make pizza dough from scratch using high quality local ingredients, and top it with your favorite toppings and a sauce made from local tomatoes and herbs. Then, sit down to eat your dishes at the family table.