Top Puglia Cooking Classes - page 8

In this experience, perfect for both adults and children, you will be welcomed by me and my family in the country house in Ostuni, Puglia, and through the Guide you will learn to cook as well as appetizers and handmade pasta even the tricks that make the difference in the culinary tradition! Following the cooking class, during the tasting there will be a classical guitar solo concert of about 45 minutes. If possible, depending on the season, we will collect and use vegetables and fruits from the garden. 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!

Set near Castellana Grotte, a town famous for its spectacular caves, this small-group experience offers an intimate way to discover Puglia through its flavours. Inside a traditional trullo in the peaceful Itria Valley countryside, guests are introduced to one of the region’s most beloved street foods: panzerotti. The hands-on format keeps the atmosphere relaxed and engaging, while tastings of olive oil, local wine, baked goods, and cheeses turn the workshop into a complete journey through Apulian food culture. Far from a crowded cooking class, it is a warm and convivial experience where local traditions, authentic ingredients, and the charm of the trullo setting come together naturally. - Cook Apulian panzerotti in a traditional trullo near Castellana Grotte - Enjoy a small-group cooking class in the Itria Valley countryside - Taste local olive oil, wine, baked goods, and Apulian cheeses - Discover one of Puglia’s most loved street foods with a local host

Indulge in a Typical Apulian Cooking Class and Dinner centered on fish. Discover the secret behind the famous "tiedd'" dish from Bari, a delectable blend of rice, potatoes, and mussels. Experience an evening of culinary delight as you learn to prepare this signature Apulian recipe using locally sourced, fresh ingredients before enjoying a memorable dinner al fresco in the charming courtyard beneath the starlit sky of Monopoli.

Perfect for cruise passengers, this authentic Bari experience begins just steps from the port. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the historic streets of the old town, visit the famous “Strada delle Orecchiette,” and explore traditional food shops. Then join a hands-on cooking class in a real local home, where you’ll learn to make fresh orecchiette and a classic Italian dessert. Lunch includes two glasses of local wine before returning comfortably to the port

Cook like a local in an 1850 farmhouse in Cisternino! Learn nonna’s secrets and make fresh orecchiette, bread meatballs and a classic Italian dessert in the heart of olive country

Discover the ancient art of cheesemaking with a guided tour and cooking class at a traditional farmhouse in Puglia. Learn how to make burrata and mozzarella, then enjoy a tasting of local products. Begin with a guided tour of the farmhouse, located in the heart of the Itria Valley. Explore the old part of the farm, the trulli complex, the ancient church made of local stone, the dairy cattle farm, and the organic garden. Visit the dairy production facility where typical Apulian cheeses like mozzarella, burrata, and caciocavallo are made. Next, join a professional cheesemaker for a hands-on mozzarella-making class (15-min). Discover the ingredients and cheesemaking process of these two extraordinary foods. After the class, enjoy a rich tasting of dairy products, local cured meats such as the famous Capocollo di Martina Franca, and products baked in the farm's wood-fired oven, all accompanied by Apulian wine.

This authentic pizza-making class stands out for its truly hands-on approach and professional guidance from an experienced local pizzaiolo. Unlike standard classes, you will learn not only how to prepare pizza, but also the key techniques behind dough fermentation, flour selection, and traditional Italian methods. You will create your own dough from scratch using professional tools, while discovering the secrets that make Italian pizza unique. Since proper dough requires time to rise, you will also enjoy a freshly baked pizza prepared by the chef using matured dough, allowing you to taste the true final result. The experience takes place in a relaxed and welcoming setting, includes a drink, and ends with a certificate of participation. Perfect for food lovers looking for an authentic, immersive, and high-quality culinary experience in Lecce.

Once the theoretical part is over, you will have the opportunity to “put your hands in dough” and you will be invited to try your hand at making your own bread directly. Followed by the Expert baker, you can shape and shape the bread, which will then be baked in the wood-fired oven by you in person, just as it has happened every day for generations.

The chance to learn about the secrets of Apulian cuisine in a historic Apulian farmhouse, a place immersed in nature.