Top Puglia Cooking Classes

Roll up your sleeves for this hands-on small-group cooking class in a local’s home in Polignano a Mare. Learn how to make regional staples such as Bari-style focaccia and orecchiette pasta, before you sit down to enjoy your creations alongside your classmates, with local wine and traditional snacks included.

Immerse yourself in Italian culture with a hands-on cooking class in Alberobello. Guided by a Cesarina, Italy’s network of passionate home cooks, learn how to roll fresh pasta by hand, prepare two classic pasta dishes, and master the art of tiramisu. Enjoy a warm Italian aperitivo and connect with fellow food lovers in a welcoming home setting. This activity is a fun, flavorful way to experience Puglia like a local.

Spend an evening in a real Italian home with Enza and her family in the countryside in Corigliano d'Otranto near Lecce. We begin with a traditional Italian aperitif, sharing homemade appetizers and prosecco while everyone gets to know each other. Then each guest prepares their own fresh pasta by hand using local ingredients and family recipes. Once the pasta is ready, we cook everything and sit around the table together to enjoy dinner with local wine, music and conversation. The evening ends with homemade dessert, our family limoncello, and a small memory of the experience.

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.

Apulia is known for its top-notch gastronomy and stunning views, but it takes insider knowledge to ditch the tourist traps and find where locals eat. On this half-day vineyard visit and family-cooked culinary experience, indulge in the best of Apulian cuisine during a multi-course meal—from hand-prepared orecchiette pasta to decadent meat rolls (bombette)—while taking in sweeping vineyard and Itria Valley views.

Discover the art of authentic Apulian cooking in a hands-on experience at a locally loved restaurant in the heart of Bari. Set in a beautiful and welcoming space, you'll learn how to prepare handmade fettuccine, ravioli, and an iconic Italian dessert alongside one of the region’s top chefs, using traditional techniques. Throughout the experience, you’ll also discover how to recognize authentic gelato and understand the differences from mass-produced versions. Enjoy a fun and engaging atmosphere with 2 glasses of wine plus 1 Prosecco or soft drinks included. After the class, sit down to enjoy the dishes you’ve created, then end on a sweet note with a visit to a local gelateria to taste authentic Italian gelato. Take home all the recipes and relive this authentic culinary experience in Bari.

This experience offers a genuine and traditional introduction to Apulian cuisine in a warm family atmosphere. Unlike standard tourist cooking classes, guests will learn authentic handmade pasta techniques directly inspired by local traditions while enjoying a relaxed countryside setting near Ostuni.

Location: Balù Bistrot Shop (where you can find a selection of local wines and olive oils) Instructor: an experienced cooking class teacher (Puglia native and food wine olive oil connoisseur) Tuition: an immersive and learning experience for everyone Buffet Tastings: a selection of food and wine

Take a break from sightseeing and hone your kitchen skills with this hands-on cooking class held in a family-owned restaurant in the heart of Bari. Pick up tips and tricks for preparing perfectly turned-out pasta and authentic tiramisù from scratch with plenty of personal guidance from your professional instructor. Afterwards, gather around the table to sample the fruits of your labors, paired with plenty of local wine.

Lecce is famous for its baroque architecture and authentic cuisine. With this cooking class in the heart of the city’s old town, experience the best of both. Meet your hosts at an “osteria” set on one of the most charming lanes in the historic center and discover the secrets to rolling and shaping fresh “orecchiette” pasta, a traditional specialty from Puglia. Then relax over a guided wine tasting paired with regional delicacies.

What you will do will be an authentic sensory and cultural experience. Making fresh pasta by hand is a tradition deeply rooted in Salento culture and this course offers you a practical immersion in local life and customs, going beyond traditional tourist experiences. Learning will be practical and fun and the course will allow you to gain a skill that you can take home and replicate with friends and family. The course is aimed at small groups and therefore encourages direct interaction with hosts. While making the pasta with their own hands, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear stories and receive personalized attention; for this, a human bond will be created that enriches the experience. The course is perfect for those traveling as a couple, family or small groups, allowing an intimate and fun sharing of the culinary experience.

Get ready to live an authentic experience in the heart of Bari, in a secret place that holds the true spirit of Apulian cuisine. In the company of a local guide, you will put your hands in the dough to prepare two symbols of tradition: the focaccia from Bari, queen of street food, soft and crisp with juicy cherry tomatoes, which even beat the Genoese focaccia in a last-ditch challenge, and the handmade orecchiette, prepared according to the ancient Bari technique, celebrated by the New York Times as a heritage to be protected. After the lesson, we will sit at the table to enjoy together the fruit of our work, accompanied by a good local wine and stories that smell of tradition. An intimate, engaging and genuine experience, designed for those who want to discover the true soul of Bari through its cuisine.

Discover the essence of Italian viticulture with the Iconica Wine Experience in Alberobello. Over the course of an hour and a half, you'll explore the fascinating winemaking process by visiting a historic wine museum, packed with ancient agricultural tools and an extensive photo exhibition. You will conclude your trip with a tasting of three fine wines, selected specifically to enhance the unique flavors of the region. Guided by experts in the field, this experience offers a deep immersion in Puglia's wine traditions, making it the perfect excursion for all wine lovers.

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 the art of Apulian cooking in a hands-on class led by a local chef in the heart of Lecce, one of southern Italy’s most charming foodie destinations. Learn how to make fresh handmade ravioli, fettuccine, and classic tiramisu from scratch using high-quality local ingredients. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience with expert guidance, 3 glasses of wine plus 1 Prosecco or soft drinks included. With small group sizes, you’ll enjoy a more personal and memorable experience, so be sure to reserve your spot. Along the way, hear the stories and traditions behind the dishes you’re preparing, take home authentic Italian cooking techniques to share with friends and family. After the class, sit down and enjoy the delicious dishes you’ve created together paired with local wine, ending your experience on a sweet Italian note with homemade tiramisu. You’ll also receive the recipes so you can recreate everything at home and relive your unforgettable Lecce culinary experience.

Foodies are in for a treat with this farm tour, which gives you a glimpse at the unseen world of dairy farming and cheese-making. This family business has been going for four generations, and they have a unique perspective to share with you, as well as a tasting menu of cheeses, including mozzarella and burrata, along with other treats like cured meats, focaccia, and local wine.

Hands-on cooking class Location: a cozy Bistrot in the old town of Lecce simple culinary techniques cooking with the locals in a casual atmosphere learning culinary experience

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

This experience is special because it combines manual skills, tradition and conviviality in an authentic Apulian context. Travellers are not just spectators, but actively participate in the preparation of orecchiette and focaccia, learning techniques handed down for generations. The atmosphere is informal and welcoming, designed to make everyone feel at home, sharing the pleasure of cooking together. Each moment becomes an opportunity for cultural exchange, between local stories, ancient gestures and genuine flavors of the Apulian tradition.

You will be welcomed in the cozy garden of an ancient boathouse, typical Salento structure with 4 star vaults, recently renovated, used in the past as a stable and warehouse and used today to make you live a fantastic culinary experience respecting local traditions. After the visit of the structure, you can taste an aperitif of typical local products accompanied by the excellent wines of Salento. Next thing you know, everyone's at work... We will prepare with you the pasta that we will season with two different sauces based on "fresh tomato & basil" and "Ciceri & Tria" chickpeas flavored with a mix of vegetables and fried pasta. During the evening you can listen to the traditional music "La Pizzica" and use, if you want, the fine violin guitars and tambourines made available to accompany some stornello. An excellent homemade ice cream and a fresh limoncello of the house, will close the evening

Explore Lecce through its flavours—and uncover spots you'd likely miss alone—on this guided food and drink tour. Skip the guesswork as your local guide leads you down hidden streets and past highlights such as the Cathedral and the city’s oldest square. Along the way, stop at top foodie spots to sample traditional pizza, taralli, and local drinks. It's the perfect way to see—and taste—more of the city.

▪️ Follow me on Instagram: juanita_kitchen_ Participate a a cooking class to prepare FOCACCIA AND FRESH PASTA in an Italian family a few minutes' walk from Bari Vecchia. from the central train station and the city's attractions.

More than a cooking class: a journey into Apulian cuisine between art, stories and seasonality, led DAti by a local designer in an artist’s house in the heart of Monopoli. Here you cook with your hands, heart and respect for the land, using fresh and sustainable ingredients, in an intimate and authentic atmosphere. For those looking for authentic flavors!