Top Lecce Cooking Classes

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.

Enjoy the perfect fusion of food and history with this small-group guided walking tour in Lecce. As you stroll through the old town and see stunning baroque architecture—such as the Basilica of Santa Croce—your guide provides entertaining background information to help you learn about the city. Street food snacks are included, while alcoholic beverages are not, so you expand your knowledge of the local food scene too.

Learn to make the famous Pasta and Tiramisu in a local home under the guidance of an expert home cook. Discover, cook and taste the most iconic Italian dishes together with other lovers of the “cucina italiana”. Warm-up with an Italian Aperitivo and then enjoy the authentic hands-on cooking class. Your host will welcome you into their home like part of the family and will teach you their family cooking secrets. After the class taste everything you have prepared with a selection of local wines, water and coffee included

The handmade orecchiette course is unique because it offers the genuine expertise of a lady from Puglia who tells the story of Puglia's food and culture with her own hands. The variety of types of pasta to learn: - Orecchiette in Lecce and Bari versions - Gnocchi from Puglia - Maccheroni from Salento - Sagne "incannulate" all in an atmosphere of serenity and fun, suitable for adults and children of all ages

Discover an underground olive oil mill museum in Gallipoli’s historic center. Carved into local stone, these ancient spaces, part of Palace Granafei, span about 200 square meters beneath two historic buildings. Descend into rooms excavated in soft limestone from the 17th-19th centuries, showcasing original and reconstructed equipment like stone mills, presses, and storage pits used for olive oil production. An audio guide explains how olives were milled, pressed, and traded, highlighting Gallipoli’s role as a key olive oil port from the 16th century, exporting oil across Europe for cooking, lighting, and industrial uses. The short, engaging tour lasts 15-30 minutes and offers insight into traditional methods and history. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of 7–8 varieties of local extra virgin olive oil, paired with snacks like taralli and fried broad beans, and optional herbal liqueurs for 18+. This experience appeals to history, culture, and food lovers seeking a unique Mediterranean story.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Don’t let Italy’s cuisine be a travel memory. With this private cooking class, you’ll take Italian flavor home with you. In the home of a local chef (or “cesarina”), you’ll learn how to make three types of fresh pasta—all paired with local wines, of course. An immersive travel experience and a chance to stretch your cooking skills, it’ll also be one of the most memorable dinners you have in Lecce.

Discover real Italian cooking—fresh pasta, seafood, family recipes, and tiramisù. Get hands-on, cook with heart, and savor every bite in a warm kitchen where guests become friends.

Learn how to make Orecchiette Pasta from scratch with the locals in a wine bistrot located in the heart of Lecce old town. Live an authentic experience of orecchiette pasta making and tasting of the most famous Puglia wines.

Discover the true taste of Lecce with an immersive, hands-on cooking experience focused on Focaccia Barese. Learn to prepare the dough from scratch, create a rich mix of toppings, and bake the perfect focaccia under the guidance of a skilled local cook. As you shape and layer the ingredients, you’ll understand the delicate balance that makes this dish so beloved in Puglia. While the focaccia bakes, enjoy a small aperitivo and explore Lecce’s culinary traditions, soaking in the warmth of Italian hospitality. Finally, savor your homemade focaccia, paired with a glass of regional wine, for a full, flavorful experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this experience offers an authentic, local perspective that no restaurant can match. Join us in Lecce to cook, taste, and enjoy the flavors of Puglia like a true local!

Learn the art of cocktail making in one of Lecce's most stunning settings — the exotic tropical garden of Querencia Exotic Bar. Led by expert bartenders, this hands-on masterclass lets you choose your path: classic mixology or Caribbean Tiki style. You'll discover the history behind the world's most iconic drinks, learn professional techniques used since the golden age of cocktail culture, and — most importantly — shake, stir, and build your very own cocktail from scratch. Small groups only (3 to 15 guests) for a truly personal and interactive experience.

Connect with a local cook to learn how to make both pasta and tiramisù in her home kitchen with this private cooking class, ideal for both adults and kids. Discover the secrets to turning out two types of fresh pasta and luscious tiramisu made from scratch during this hands-on lesson, then relax over a festive meal to sample the dishes you’ve created together, paired with wine.