Top Puglia Cooking Classes - page 5

Every region of Italy has its own distinct cuisine and this private cooking experience focuses on the delectable dishes of Otranto. Meet your local host and learn to cook a variety of dishes from the region from start to finish. Then, sit down to a delicious meal paired with local wines and great conversation.

Learn how to cook authentic Italian pasta from scratch in the real home of a Fasano local. This cookery experience takes place in the kitchen of an excellent local cook. Follow their guidance and prepare a meal followed by traditional tiramisu, then taste the dishes for yourself around the family table, along with a glass or two of locally-made wine.

Go inside a local’s home during a visit to Bari with this private pasta-making class. Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes from the Puglia region during this hands-on, half-day class. Make fresh pasta from scratch, including local favorites such as orecchiette. Learn how to prepare three authentic regional pasta recipes, then feast on everything you cook alongside local wines.

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.

Embark on a pasta-making adventure with Enza! Don your apron and uncover the secrets of crafting authentic Italian pasta. Together, we'll create 'Orecchiette and Maccheroncini' using Enza's secret recipe and locally sourced ingredients for an unbeatable flavor. Afterward, indulge in a delightful feast featuring local fresh vegetables, cheeses, and our homemade pasta dishes. Plus, savor the taste of Salento's finest wines and our refined homemade limoncello for an unforgettable culinary experience!

Nothing embodies the “la dolce vita” vibe of Puglia like the “aperitivo”, a pre-dinner cocktail hour marked by finger food, light cocktails and wine, and conversation. Experience this beloved ritual firsthand with this authentic aperitivo experience with a local host in Bari. Learn how to assemble a spread of Puglian snacks and mix up a Spritz cocktail so you can recreate this uniquely Italian experience at home.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 2 authentic regional pasta recipes and of the iconic tiramisu. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. 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.

Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other travelers, and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class in Alberobello. Visit the vibrant local market with your host, who will teach you how to select the best ingredients based on the seasons. Then, learn how to make a type of pasta and classic tiramisu. Discover regional Italian gastronomy and enjoy the meal with local wines.

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.

Wine tasting and driving really don’t mix. Leave Puglia’s country lanes to your chauffeur on this small-group wine-tasting tour, capped at just a few travelers for a more intimate experience. Over the course of the day, enjoy a wine tasting at a premium winery, and sample nibbles such as “taralli”, the region’s answer to the pretzel. For ease, your driver collects and drops at your door.

Discover the secrets to preparing authentic Puglian cuisine during a private full-day cooking class in Bari. Set in a local home, you receive the undivided attention of your host who provides step-by-step instructions and insider tips. Once everything is prepared, enjoy wine pairings with your handcrafted Italian feast. Afterwards, take home free gifts and the confidence to wow your friends back home with your new culinary skills.

hands-on instructions from a Bistrot culinary team guided workshop for focaccia and tiramisu' simple techniques, easy to purchase ingredients Italian culinary instructors Unconventional location in the old town, super centrally located lovely Italy style food & Wine This experience is perfect for couples, families and private small groups

Experience an authentic and intimate culinary journey as you dive into the heart of Apulian tradition. In this home cooking lesson, you’ll be welcomed by a local host into a typical Bari home, where they’ll reveal the family secrets for making delicious panzerotti. This isn't just a class—it’s a full immersion into Apulian hospitality. You’ll be guided step-by-step, from A to Z, through the entire process of creating this iconic street food: from mixing the dough to frying it to a perfect golden crisp. The experience concludes with a convivial tasting of your homemade panzerotti, paired with a good glass of local wine.

No car needed—just walk in and enjoy 4 wines with local bites in the heart of Bari, with a food pairings. Get tasting tips and wine knowledge in an authentic, welcoming atmosphere.

Take the opportunity to live an authentic experience in a charming, intimate and welcoming location. Focusing on typical products at zero km, you can approach the local cuisine. With a little personal touch I will convey the passion for culinary culture. Available kitchen veg. DF and GF. I'll wait for you!

History, culture, food and wine, territory... this is an immersive and sensorial experience like no other, just a few minutes' drive from Lecce. We will open the doors of our historic home surrounded by nature to take you on an in-depth journey into the history of the local community and the food and wine excellences of Salento. We will immerse ourselves together in ancient times, pampered by food, wine and the telling of peasant stories and legends. We will visit historic vineyards and observe the rich spontaneous flora, on a sensorial and gustatory journey.

Learn to shop and cook like the Baresi have for generations with a passional home cook in Bari. Join your host for a stroll through the local market to learn how to choose the best fresh fish and other seasonal ingredients. Then head to their kitchen for a hands-on lesson to make pasta and tiramisù from scratch. Cap off your time together by sampling the dishes you’ve prepared, paired with local wines.

This culinary experience is more than just a meal: it is a journey into the authentic flavors of the beautiful Altamura, made of slow gestures, handed down traditions and conviviality. Eating capunti and tiramisu is not just feeding, but living the memory of a land proud of its identity. An experience between Italian flavors and scents.

Puglia’s traditional cuisine is kept alive in rural family estates, known as “masserie”, across the region. With this private cooking class, visit an authentic masseria to prepare recipes passed down through generations. Make classic orecchiette pasta, focaccia, and seasonal vegetables and legumes with a local chef, and learn about the history and origins of each dish. Finish by dining on the Puglian delicacies you’ve prepared together.

This is not just a cooking class, it's a journey into the soul of Puglia. What makes this experience truly unique is the rare blend of hands-on tradition, historical charm, and heartfelt hospitality. Hosted in a centuries-old monastery with a panoramic terrace, you'll be cooking and dining in a place steeped in history and atmosphere. What sets it apart even more is Anna’s warm, personal approach. Guests aren’t treated like tourists—they’re welcomed like old friends. You’ll make fresh pasta entirely by hand, just as generations have done before, using simple, local ingredients. Then, as the sun sets over the Apulian landscape, you’ll enjoy a three-course meal of regional specialities, accompanied by stories, laughter, and wine. It’s the kind of evening that captures the essence of Italy: slow, sensory, soulful—and unforgettable.

Enjoy an authentic Apulian culinary experience: make handmade orecchiette and cavatelli and savor a full dinner with traditional products, local wines, dessert, coffee, and limoncello.

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.

Delve into the authentic world of Puglia with a captivating mozzarella-making experience that unveils the rich traditions of this ancient craft. Guided by a skilled artisan, witness the entire process of mozzarella production, from the warmth of fresh milk to the delicate stretching of cheese. This immersive journey allows participants to engage directly with local customs, savoring the flavors and stories that make Puglia unique. It’s not just about learning a technique; it’s about experiencing a cultural heritage that transforms mozzarella into a narrative of the region’s identity.

What makes this experience truly special is its authentic connection to the land and people of Puglia. You won’t just taste wines — you’ll live their story. Each step reveals the craftsmanship and passion behind 16 premium labels, guided by experts who share generations of winemaking knowledge. The underground barrel cellar, with over 600 oak barriques, offers a rare glimpse into the art of aging, while the Santa Rosa Vineyard invites you to walk among the vines and feel the rhythm of nature. From the elegant tasting room to the handpicked local pairings, every detail reflects the estate’s dedication to excellence, authenticity, and sensory harmony. It’s not just a visit — it’s a journey into the soul of Apulia, where tradition, flavor, and beauty come together in every glass.