Apulian Cooking Class with Aperitif and Wine in Polignano a Mare
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Bari, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Skip the tourist menus for a more authentic introduction to Puglia's cuisine
- Experience Italian hospitality in a local’s home in Polignano a Mare
- Pick up new culinary skills you can use at home
- Keep it intimate in a small-group setting
Sample Menu
Starter
Bari-style focaccia bread
Main
Orecchiette
Main
Local wine
Local wine
Starter
Typical Apulian Snacks
Selection of products in oil and taralli
What's Included
- Professional Chef
- Kitchen Utensils
- Tasting of Local Products
- BrunchLunch or Dinner with Orecchiette pasta and Apulian typical products
- Soda/Pop
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via S. Vito, 20, 70044 Polignano a Mare BA, Italy
Meet at a traditional home, where you will be welcomed by Annamaria, our chef.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Centro Storico di Polignano a Mare
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Please inform us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking.
- For any need, guests can contact the main number + 39 366 8959532 for WhatsApp calls or messages. For urgent WhatsApp calls, please contact +39 080 2223620.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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I absolutely loved this pasta-making class! The experience was fun, hands-on, and so rewarding. The instructor Annamaria was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also warm, patient, and encouraging. She broke down each step of the process in a way that was easy to follow, making even the most intricate techniques feel approachable. I appreciated the little tips and tricks she shared—things you’d never find in a recipe book! By the end, I felt confident rolling, shaping, and cooking my own pasta from scratch. The atmosphere was welcoming, and her passion for cooking was contagious. I left not only trying the delicious pasta we made, but also with the inspiration and skills to make it again at home. Truly a wonderful experience—I’d highly recommend this class to anyone! Grazie Annamaria!
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4.8
based on 129 reviews
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Travelers consistently praise the cooking experience for its authentic and educational focus on traditional pasta-making techniques, particularly orecchiette. Guides and instructors are noted for their patient, knowledgeable, and engaging teaching styles, fostering a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The hands-on activities and opportunity to enjoy self-prepared dishes enhance the immersive cultural experience, making the tour both informative and enjoyable.
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Vincenzio was an excellent chef, teacher, story teller. His passion for preserving the old Italian ways were clear throughout the day. He was patient, offering individual advice as we all learned a new skill. The ending meal was fabulous. I would highly recommend this, but it is important to note it is not in a home. It is in a cooking school right on one of the main streets of Polignano a mare - super easy to find.
We had such a fun night learning to make orichette. Our host Anna Marie was fantastic. Definitely recommend this activity.
We arrived late after some mis-direction getting lost. We were welcomed with smiles and completed a wonderful little class! The Chef Francesco had great humor and the class mingled well for an excellent time! We learned two types of pasta and had delicious wine.
Fun class with a great teacher, food, and wine. We loved this experience and are so glad we chose it.
Anna Marie loves to share her passion for cooking with others. We are a group of seven women traveling in Puglia and embracing the culture and food along the way. This class was thoughtful, educational and fun! We met other like-minded people and we were all guided by an Italian woman who understands the true importance of sharing a traditional meal with friends and family. Wine, water, lemoncello and focaccia graced our table too!
Best experience ever, highly recommend, the place was beautiful, great chef, I would give this a ten!!
We had a wonderful time learning to make pasta that is traditional to the region. The chef was kind and helpful. He took his time to explain and make sure everyone understood the next steps. My 6 year old was able to keep up and very much enjoyed. I would definitely do this again and can't wait to make the pasta at home!
Perfect blend of practical and historical knowledge, very helpful host who rather than point out errors helped everyone through the process.
We really enjoyed making orecchiette with Vincenzo! He broke the steps down really nicely and was very detailed. It was a nice relaxing class. And we enjoyed lovely antipasti and home-made wine also.
Rosaria was a wonderful host and teacher. Really fun and learnt a lot. Food was delicious, Hopefully I can recreate it!
We had a wonderful moment with Rosaria who was a great techer and person. It was like beeing in her home cooking with her. We learned a lot more than preparing orrichette. It was a plunge in italian culture. Loved it! My 12 year old son also loved the experience. We look forward to making pasta back home and remember this part of our trip.
Our orecchiette cooking class with Annamaria was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Puglia! From the moment we arrived, she made us feel like family.
Annamaria is an incredible teacher—so engaging, patient, and passionate. She shared wonderful stories about Puglia, its traditions, and the history behind the region’s famous orecchiette while teaching us the authentic technique step by step. By the end of the class, we were actually making our own pasta with confidence!
The food was absolutely delicious, and sharing the meal together afterward made the experience even more special. The company, conversation, and warm hospitality made us feel like we were guests in a friend’s home rather than taking a cooking class.
I took the class with my mom and my sister, and it’s a memory we’ll treasure forever. If you’re visiting Polignano a Mare and want an authentic Puglian experience, don’t miss this class. Thank you, Annamaria, for an unforgettable afternoon filled with laughter, learning, amazing food, and beautiful memories!
Excellent class! Lots of fun, family event with great instruction from the chef
We highly recommend it
This was an unbelievably FUN experience! It was exciting to learn the proper technique for making the famous orecchiette found all over Puglia. The instructions were clear and the atmosphere was inviting. Then we got to enjoy it afterwards, which was a treat. I highly recommend it! There are so many cooking classes to choose from around the area, and I would book this one without hesitation! :)
We had an amazing time with Lucia who was patient and knowledgeable. It was a great way to learn about the regional culture and cusiine.
This was such an incredible experience. Anna Maria was a great teacher and shared so much Italian cooking knowledge with all of us. Highly recommend!
Rosaria was absolutely lovely and a brilliant teacher. We had a gorgeous time learning to cook orecchiette!
So much fun! Perfect for the whole family, my kids were 8 and 10 and they loved every bit of this. Highlight of our trip.
The whole experience was AMAZING! Rosaria was fantastic, so knowledgeable, warm and friendly! A wonderful experience making authentic orecchiette in a lovely Italian kitchen. Couldn’t recommend it more!
Giuseppe was an amazing instructor! He was very knowledgeable, patient and very thorough when teaching. He was very personable and made the class very enjoyable
We ended up having a private lesson because no one else enrolled!
Was wonderful and we got to know our chef !
Annamaria provides a true authentic pasta making experience. She is passionate about her craft and helped us make amazing pasta! This is a must do activity if visiting for even an afternoon! One of my favorite activities we were able to add to our trip.
Annamarie provides an informative, relaxed and engaging cooking class. She gives attention to all participants and shares stories from years of experience.
Daniele was fantastic , we had a great time
Cooking was fun and had great time and food . Strongly recommended
Great and very interesting activity! We had a lot of fun with our cooking chef and learned how to make the original pasta from the region. We enjoyed it very much!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear guest,
Thank you very much for your kind feedback!
We are delighted that you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the passion of our team.
We invite you to return to Puglia soon to discover other authentic activities and enjoy new experiences with us.
We look forward to welcoming you back!
-Erika, Team Pugliamare
Great cooking experience! Daniela educated us on food science to help us learn to make the best pasta! Great wine too!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear guest,
Thank you very much for your kind feedback!
We are delighted that you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the passion of our team.
We invite you to return to Puglia soon to discover other authentic activities and enjoy new experiences with us.
We look forward to welcoming you back!
-Erika, Team Pugliamare
It is a must to learn how to make authentic Italian past instructor was awesome also learned about proper tomato sauce making
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear guest,
Thank you very much for your review!
We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience and appreciated our team.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Puglia soon for more adventures together, surrounded by the sea, traditions, and lots of fun!
-Erika, Team Pugliamare
Daniele, our teacher, was brilliant. We learnt so much in a fun and informal way. We all left feeling that we could definitely give our pasta making a go at home!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear guest,
Thank you very much for your review!
We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience and appreciated our team.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Puglia soon for more adventures together, surrounded by the sea, traditions, and lots of fun!
-Erika, Team Pugliamare
We had a fun time our chef was great and we highly recommend it, enjoyed making pasta and listening to some very useful pasta making tips x
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear guest,
Thank you very much for your review!
We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience and appreciated our team.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Puglia soon for more adventures together, surrounded by the sea, traditions, and lots of fun!
-Erika, Team Pugliamare
A great, authentic experience! We learned how to make pasta and she gave us loads of tips about Italian cooking in general.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear guest,
Thank you very much for your review!
We are delighted that you enjoyed this authentic experience and that you found the cooking tips useful. It's great to hear that you had fun learning how to make pasta.
We hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious moments in Puglia!
Kind regards
-Erika, Team Pugliamare
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